I Was Mistaken as a Monstrous Genius Actor - Chapter 196

I Was Mistaken as a Monstrous Genius Actor Chapter 196

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“!!!”

You want to see Woojin? Choi Seong-geon, whose eyes widened for a moment, turned and quickly moved towards his dormitory. Does ‘Winner Movie Pictures’ know Woojin? Still, I checked the sofa in the living room of the dorm. I saw about two men. They were people from BW Entertainment who came over with us for the LA schedule.

Two employees, who seemed to have just woken up, saw Choi Seong-geon and greeted him.

“ah.”

When I realized I was on the phone, I just lowered my head. Choi Seong-gun placed the chair in the kitchen in front of them and as soon as they sat down, he turned his cell phone to speaker. The reason was simple. Because one of the two was an interpreter belonging to BW Entertainment’s overseas team. Of course, Choi Seong-geon could also communicate appropriately, but he was not professional.

To prepare for an unexpected situation.

Choi Seong-gun then informed the interpreter of the situation with a glance and spoke into the cell phone placed on the table. Of course it was English.

“I’m sorry, please keep talking.”

“yes. My name is Megan Stone and I am a casting director at ‘Winner Movie Pictures.’ “I am currently working on a project called ‘Last Kill 3’ for director George Mendes.”

Although Choi Seong-geon already understood the explanation to some extent, the interpreter whispered the explanation heard through the cell phone to Choi Seong-geon.

”Last Kill 3′??’

It was the movie he was thinking of earlier. Even director George Mendes is so famous that his name is familiar. Choi Seong-geon, who was gradually growing excited, tried to suppress his feelings.

“Ah-yes, I see.”

“Actually, director George Mendes has seen actor Kang Woo-jin in the past. You are interested. “Kang Woo-jin is in LA now, right?”

Do you know that Woojin is in the United States? Choi Seong-gun, who recognized that something was unusual, nodded.

“…you’re right. We are currently located around Hermosa Beach.”

When I heard about Hermosa Beach, a small smile appeared in the woman’s tone over the phone.

“Oh Hermosa Beach. It’s a beautiful place. It’s also close to where I am. “If it’s okay, can I meet actor Kang Woo-jin?”

“Is this a meeting request related to ‘Last Kill 3’?”

“that’s right. It’s hard to give you details, but we’re looking for an Asian actor right now. Of course, this is a role that requires martial arts, and I watched Kang Woo-jin’s video on YouTube. “Isn’t it amazing to subdue a monster?”

“ah.”

“The director watched it with admiration, and as a result, he suggested that Kang Woo-jin also attend the screen test that had already been scheduled.”

“…When is the screen test?”

“It’s a bit rushed as it’s only a few days later. But since you’re in LA, there’s no need to feel that pressure. “I plan to watch some proper martial arts, but it’s more important to see the actors on the monitor than the technique.”

In Hollywood, the opportunity to do a screen test was crazy. Even actors who are already Hollywood stars undergo screen tests. Kang Woo-jin, who has nothing in Hollywood right now, was offered that. In other words, it was safe to say that it was an enormous opportunity.

‘Director George Mendes saw Woojin, and this caddy watched Woojin’s black box video…’

It was clear that this was a situation that arose from the overlap of many things. Otherwise, it could never happen. But that wasn’t important right now.

“Okay, I’ll pass it on to Kang Woo-jin.”

“yes. I’ll send you a clear schedule and a simple page script via message. Please check and contact us when you decide. “I hope you can give it to me as quickly as possible.”

The call was cut off like that. However, Choi Seong-geon looked down at his cell phone for a moment and stared blankly. Because I wondered if this was reality. On the other hand, one of the two employees who heard the situation, the interpreter, asked Seong-gun Choi. Both eyes are full of shock.

“Representative! Has ‘Winner Movie Pictures’ contacted Woojin now??!”

At this time, Choi Seong-geon’s cell phone let out a short notification sound.

-♬♪

It was a message from ‘Winner Movie Pictures.’

About an hour later.

Kang Woo-jin came out of the bathroom, trying to get rid of his wet hair. Since I’m alone, I don’t see any concept. Kang Woo-jin was his true self and he immediately checked the time.

‘10 o’clock-’

The schedule for the future was simple. After 30 minutes, I go out, get some light makeup done, and start filming ‘Our Table’ again. The cast gathers at 11 o’clock to prepare for business. The store opens at 12:30.

Soon, Kang Woo-jin yawned while drying his hair with a hair dryer.

“Well, I guess I’ll get used to it, but it’s coming to an end.”

The tone of voice was a mixture of regret and relief. The filming of ‘Our Table’, which had a hellish schedule from adjusting to jet lag, was finally coming to an end. After today and tomorrow, the first filming was over.

The second filming will take place next year.

“It was a bit tough, but it was kind of fun.”

Cooking all day is the key, but Kang Woo-jin liked the fact that foreigners enjoyed the food he cooked. Their facial expressions, the way they take pictures of their food, the occasional compliments they give themselves, etc. An experience that Kang Woo-jin, a small citizen, could never have.

‘I wonder how it will appear on TV.’

While he was looking forward to the first room of ‘Our Table’, he put down the hair dryer and picked up the cell phone that had been thrown on the bed. Among the many accumulated contacts, Choi Seong-gun’s name appeared at the very beginning of the chat. The content was simple. Let me know when you wake up.

“hmm? what?”

Woojin tilted his head and sent a reply to Seonggeon Choi, and Seonggeon Choi appeared exactly three minutes later. It looks like he was probably waiting nearby. Choi Seong-gun, who was wearing a white hood with the ‘Our Table’ logo on it, had a thin wad of paper stuck to his side.

– Sweet.

As soon as the door was closed, Choi Seong-geon opened his mouth.

“Woojin. “I’ll start filming soon, so I’ll just tell you the main points.”

Choi Seong-gun’s explanation, with excitement in his eyes, was short and clear. ‘Winner Movie Pictures’, ‘Last Kill 3’ screen test, etc. Kang Woo-jin listened calmly to that.

“……”

There was no reaction. A strong concept both on the outside and on the inside. It’s not that the inspiration is weak. It was just because it was difficult to understand for a moment and my thoughts stopped.

‘Now wait a minute. So what? What is Winner doing now that a Hollywood film company is showing interest in me??

Kang Woo-jin, who had difficulty understanding the content, was filled with question marks as his heart began to beat faster.

‘What?? why???’

This time it was different from usual. Should I say that the world is different? To be honest, I feel close to the Korean entertainment industry, but I have no idea about Hollywood, which has dominated the global film market.

To begin with, the Korean entertainment industry hasn’t fully adapted yet.

Occasionally, when a Korean actor enters Hollywood, whether in a small role or something else, the domestic entertainment industry is turned upside down. Even Hayo Yura, a top actress in Korea, is treated as a rookie in Hollywood. To that extent, Hollywood was the dream stage for all actors around the world. At that place, I reached out to Kang Woo-jin.

However, Kang Woo-jin is feeling slightly lukewarm right now.

Should I pour cold water on it?

Perhaps because the place called Hollywood felt so unrealistic and distant, my mood suddenly cooled. Other actors would rush to attack him, but Kang Woo-jin, who is unaware of the gravity of the current situation, has a weak level of greed.

‘Well, it’s interesting. It’s not a confirmation anyway, it’s just a test. So, it’s like an audition, right?’

The more serious the situation is, the more time it takes to make a decision and make a choice. However, since Kang Woo-jin’s perspective on the process of thinking and growing up was 180 degrees different from that of ordinary actors, the direction of understanding was also completely different.

‘Can I just go and act? Well, auditions just change people from Koreans to foreigners.’

It was a great opportunity and I decided to take it lightly. Don’t you think that imagination can only be clear if you have experience?

Choi Seong-gun could not have predicted such an appearance of Kang Woo-jin. A solid expression. What thoughts are going through that weirdo’s head? Thanks to this, Choi Seong-geon swallowed his saliva without noticing it.

‘I can’t figure it out, but it seems like you took it seriously? Yes, it’s not any other place, it’s Hollywood. ‘I’m judging Woojin’s personality more deeply than usual.’

Wrong. Kang Woo-jin just gave a very simple answer.

‘Wouldn’t it be a bad idea to go just to see the sights? If you fail, just don’t do anything. You just have to go ahead and decide on anything.’

To put it simply, it’s okay to stop even if you don’t do it. A crazy thought that Kang Woo-jin can have in the current situation. The sense of pressure and urgency disappeared. Woojin, who soon made the concept more intense, chose a comment. Because acting strong is essential.

“It’s not bad.”

“…I’m not bad?”

“yes.”

“Hey, don’t you have any nervousness?? Is it Hollywood? Or is it something you’re familiar with?”

“No, so I’m the only one taking the screen test?”

“uh? Ah – no, I don’t think that’s right. Actors from other countries are also attending on that day? But if you look at the flow of events, you must have been included in the test that was originally caught. “The role will probably be small or small at most.”

“okay.”

“But you know? Is this really a huge ultra-level opportunity? “A small role in Hollywood is on a different level.”

“Yes, I know.”

“Even the work itself is incredibly famous. ‘Last Kill’ series. This opportunity itself will make your price go up. “If you take the role, you’re writing history.”

Here, Woojin stabbed Choi Seong-geon in the side with his index finger.

“But what is that?”

Choi Seong-gun answered while flipping through the script he had brought with him.

“A side script sent by ‘Winner Movie Pictures.’ “I think I’ll take a screen test with that.”

“Is that so?”

“I just watched it, and it’s mostly action scenes rather than dialogue. I’m asking you to be aware of that and come here. They told me to check as far as I can without any pressure and then come back. “Anyway, you just see the actor’s form on the screen or something.”

“Um-”

-Palak.

As Woojin opened the script, Seonggeon Choi checked the time and continued.

“The test day is the 16th, but fortunately I was able to make it on time. “Can we just finish the first filming of ‘Our Table’ today and tomorrow and delay our return to Korea by just one day?”

Kang Woo-jin, who was nodding slowly, muttered lowly.

“Okay, in about a day. “Let’s do it.”

Choi Seong-gun’s expression brightened immediately.

“okay! “I’ll contact ‘Winner Movie Pictures’ right away!”

He pointed to the script that Woojin was looking at intently.

“how is it? Is it difficult? It seems complicated to me. “If you go to a screen test and get compared to other actors for no reason… isn’t that a bit much?”

“No, it’s not particularly difficult.”

“oh! Is that so?”

Kang Woo-jin’s answer was low and full of confidence. Even the voice is set to maximum.

“No matter who comes or what country they learn from, I don’t think they will be pushed out.”

The reason was simple.

‘It’s been a while since I’ve read a side script, huh? Is this your first time since ‘Super Actor’?

Because there was a black square next to the page script.

Afterwards,

when Kang Woo-jin was once again preparing dishes as a chef, news about the first filming of ‘Our Table’ broke out one after another in Korea.

『Is Kang Woo-jin, the hot topic, causing an uproar in the United States as well? The ‘Our Table’ team was featured in a local LA newspaper』

『[Star Talk] Cooking skills that local chef Kang Woo-jin, who was mentioned in a local LA newspaper, praised highly?』

There is also a press release that the ‘Our Table’ team intentionally threw out. There were many articles written by interested reporters.

In any case, the progress of LA’s ‘Our Table’ was confirmed domestically as well.

『[Photo] Photo released by the production team of ‘Our Table’ Kang Woo-jin and assistant Hong Hye-yeon who are absorbed in cooking』

『Food truck posted on the official site of ‘Our Table’ and netizens’ expectations inside the store ↑』

『In front of the ‘Our Table’ store that sells Korean food Foreigners flocked…is it that delicious?』

Just like that, the two days disappeared as if they had been hidden from view.

Thanks to this, the ‘Our Table’ store near Hermosa Beach in LA was about to close for the last time. It was ‘Our Table’ that welcomed many foreign guests for about a week and a lot of food was sold. Promoting Korean food. There are many foreigners who already know about Korea through the Korean Wave, but it was a meaningful time aside from entertainment filming.

In front of the ‘Our Table’ store.

“now! “Is it closed??”

The cast, including Kang Woo-jin, gathered together, and dozens of producers from ‘Our Table’ surrounded them. Soon, Baji owner Ahn Jong-hak changed the pet message at the door to ‘Closed’. He and Kang Woo-jin, Hwarin, Hong Hye-yeon, Ha Kang-soo, and even Yeon Baek-gwang. Everyone was wearing uniforms with the ‘Our Table’ logo on them, and PD Byung-seon Yoon shouted to them who had just finished the first round of filming.

“Thank you all for your hard work!! Before I leave, I’ll take a few group shots in front of the store! “I’m going to use it as a poster!”

An Jong-hak and all the cast members helped out.

“Okay okay. Uh, Mr. Woojin? Why are you there? Come to the center, go to the center. “You’re the leader, right?”

“K-Director Angabok’s man!”

“Heroes cannot escape to the outskirts!”

“Ah-yes then.”

As a result, the entire cast of ‘Our Table’ gathered together, led by chef Kang Woo-jin. Soon, many cameras were prepared in front of them and the cast took their respective poses. Kang Woo-jin crossed his arms with a solemn expression. If the title ‘Our Table’ was written at the bottom of this picture, it would have been a perfect poster.

Soon PD Yoon Byeong-seon shouted to the members who had taken a pose.

“Let’s go one by one!”

-click!!

This is how the first filming of ‘Our Table’ came to an end.

The morning of the 16th. Hollywood.

The letters ‘HOLLYWOOD’ hanging on the mountain behind the building are noticeable. Foreigners walking along India seemed so busy that it felt like it was the home of a movie, and the noise of countless cars filling the road only added to the hectic atmosphere. The buildings on both sides of the road are crowded.

Among them, this building stands out. It is somewhat reminiscent of a palace and has large letters on the rooftop.

-‘Winner Movie Pictures’

It was ‘Winner Movie Pictures’, a mid-sized film company among the many film companies in Hollywood. The entire 6-story building was fully occupied, and the 4-story white building right next to it also belonged to Winner Movie Pictures. The four-story building had a different character from the headquarters. Here, the entire fourth floor consisted of internal sets and studios.

All floors were full of staff, but the fourth floor was especially crowded right now.

The entire 4th floor looked like a large vacant space, but it was a studio. Not ready yet. Soon, many different types of cameras were brought in by numerous foreign staff. A long desk was placed in front of the entrance, and a screen to cover the window was also set up.

Meanwhile, a big-eyed female staff member who was placing a tablet and a bunch of files on the desk in front tilted her head. I only glanced at the contents of the stack of paper.

“huh? “There are additional actors for the screen test? Weren’t there only Chinese actors today?”

A bald-headed male staff member right behind her answered.

“I heard that Director George added a Korean actor?”

There are 30 minutes left until the screen test.

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