I Was Mistaken as a Monstrous Genius Actor - Chapter 201
I Was Mistaken as a Monstrous Genius Actor Chapter 201
(Year-end (2))
DM Production in Seoul on the morning of the 18th.
The time is 9:30 in the morning. DM Production, which produces writer Nana Choi’s new drama ‘Beneficial Evil’. As expected from a new production company, all team members in the office seem to be extremely busy. The people in the medium-sized conference room who passed by them were also in the middle of a meeting.
No, the atmosphere was very heavy, as if your life was at stake rather than a meeting.
About 5 people sitting around a U-shaped desk. Among them, the one sitting at the head of the table was producer Song Man-woo, who had a thin beard as if he had recently lost weight. He often stayed up all night preparing for the production of ‘Beneficial Evil’.
“Hmm-”
He was looking down at the transparent file with his forehead covered, and the people on either side of Producer Song Man-woo were the production manager and the key staff other than the caddy. The names of numerous actors were written on the whiteboard behind them.
Kang Woo-jin’s name is the only one written in the ‘OK’ group.
It was then.
“PD, how about pushing it to 6,000 first?”
Likewise, the caddy who was looking down at the transparent file opened the water. When I looked closely, the transparent file they were looking at contained data on Kang Woo-jin’s ransom. Well, it was a natural trend. Now that I had received OK as the main male lead of ‘Beneficial Evil’, I had to negotiate realistic aspects and put my stamp on it.
Drama production is always a mountain to climb.
Producer Song Man-woo, who was soon shaking his head slowly, answered seriously.
“In this situation, don’t give a ‘for now’ opinion. All I can say is that Woojin said he would do it. “It’s still a tightrope walk.”
“……sorry.”
“Has it been once or twice that they said they would do it with actors and not on One Day Today, but it was overturned?”
Here, the production manager sitting on the right intervened.
“But Woojin, you and the producer also did Hanryang together, right? In a way, it is also the work that made Kang Woo-jin what he is today. “I don’t think we’ll turn things around even though we have that kind of relationship.”
“Of course, Woojin is not the type to change his mind lightly. I’m usually very cynical. But what I’m saying is that you shouldn’t let down your guard by relying on that kind of relationship.”
“ah.”
“Moreover, Mr. Woojin is like a sword in realistic aspects and knows his own value very well. “Perhaps they still have some level of ransom standard set?”
At that moment, the past came to mind for bearded producer Song Man-woo.
‘Even when I was a rookie and had nothing, I raised my self-worth without hesitation.’
It was time to confirm Kang Woo-jin’s appearance in ‘Profiler Hanryang’.
“So, what I’m saying is that you shouldn’t just do things half-heartedly. Plus, we have the dignity of our new DM production. “It is a project that is just starting, so it is necessary to raise the image level by saying that it is well-financed.”
Producer Song Man-woo, who was mumbling, taps the transparent file he was holding.
“Instead of something like this, tell me your honest thoughts, not the production company’s point of view.”
The production manager responded quickly.
“To be honest, Mr. Woojin’s ransom was at most around 6,000 per episode before he went to the United States.”
“however?”
“I think it has gone up a lot in just 10 days. The biggest reason is that I joined director Ahn Ga-bok’s work as a lead actor. Also, there is a strong atmosphere of winning awards at various scheduled year-end awards ceremonies.”
“There may also be an additional issue of saving Mr. Hwarin. Woojin’s ‘martial arts’ skills are also a significant plus factor for our work.”
“yes. If you assume all the small things other than the topic of ‘Our Table’ and the Miley Kara issue… I don’t know. “Right now, shouldn’t we be thinking about 7,000 per synagogue?”
Seven thousand per synagogue. In just 10 days, Woojin’s price rose sharply. However, this was not a wrong judgment. Because it was clear that Kang Woo-jin achieved such results.
At this point, producer Song Man-woo, who was wearing a beard, added one more reason.
“…Hmm, in addition, the value of the hardships suffered by the male lead who will drag the ‘beneficial evil’ by the collar should also be added. “If it were Mr. Woojin, he would have taken it all into account.”
Whatever it is, the maximum is over 7,000. At that moment, producer Song Man-woo let out a laugh.
‘It seems like it was only yesterday that I started watching shows at 350 per episode during the Hanryang period, but now I’m talking about 6.7 thousand – this is the first time something like this has happened in my decades of experience as a director.’
Producer Song Man-woo, who had been lost in thought for a moment, muttered to the key staff that he had finished organizing.
“Okay, Maximum 7500. Let’s do something with this.”
About an hour later. Large recording studio near Sinsa Station.
It was a recording studio with a different feel than a typical recording studio. First of all, the size was considerable. The equipment that controlled the recording in the booth was also quite large, enough to fit many microphones and at least 10 people. There are also many waiting sofas and chairs to watch the recording.
Wouldn’t it be three times larger than a typical recording studio?
That wasn’t all.
Various musical instruments and albums on the walls make the interior of the recording studio luxurious. Dozens of people are busily moving around the recording studio. A PD with a familiar face is leading the charge.
“We install more cameras in the booth where we record vocals rather than on the work equipment side here!”
“All right! Should I put it on the ceiling too?”
“Uh, even on the ceiling. Front Side Back Top Directly in front of the microphone. entire.”
“Has confirmed!”
“PD! How much should we set up the chairs??!”
“Ah-hmm, first of all, there are at least 10 people on our side, and I don’t know how many people will come… Just in case, let’s put about 20 people! “If you add the sofa together, it’ll be okay.”
“yes!”
All of them, including the PD, were teams from the ‘Kang Woo-jin Alternate’ channel. As the channel grew, the number of employees also increased significantly. Recently, the office was moved to a larger location.
For reference, the ‘Kang Woo-jin alt’ channel is.
[Channel name: Kang Woo-jin’s alt.]
[8.33 million subscribers]
[33 videos]
Recently surpassed 8 million subscribers. Due to the US schedule, video uploads were a bit slow, but thanks to the issues that arose in the meantime, subscribers were steadily accumulating.
Of course, it was the ‘Kang Woo-jin alt-character’ channel, whose future was even more anticipated.
why?
About an hour later, the ‘Kang Woo-jin alt-character’ channel starts filming with Miley Kara in this recording studio. Among the many YouTube channels in Korea, this project is only carried out by the ‘Kang Woo-jin alt-character’ channel.
Expectations were already high both at home and abroad.
Therefore, the staff setting up the photoshoot busily moved their hands with faces that made them wonder if this was a dream or reality.
“This is crazy…is Miley Cara really coming here?? “I’m a huge fan.”
“me too. “I’m excited after watching all of Kara’s movies and songs… I thought I’d never see it again in my lifetime.”
“I want to bow to Woojin. “For letting me see Miley Kara just one month after joining the company.”
“very! “I think the ‘Kang Woo-jin alt-character’ channel is really awesome. The impact and everything is almost overwhelming!”
“I said everything because Kara, the global superstar, pointed it out.”
“Kang Woojin is really… no, should I call him boss? Anyway, isn’t it awesome? Even being an actor is my full-time job!”
The male and female staff members were losing their sense of reality because they were all seeing Hollywood star Miley Cara. Of course, there were quite a few people who had recently joined the company and were seeing Kang Woo-jin for the first time.
“Ha-Anyway, I’m really looking forward to today!”
This time.
Kang Woo-jin had just gotten off the van parked in the parking lot of the recording studio.
-Tung!
She had full makeup on, her hair was neatly done, and her outfit consisted of a thick knit and jeans. Of course, his expression was firm.
“……”
But for some reason, the concept feels more thorough than usual. The reason was simple.
-Sigh.
Because there was a camera for the ‘Kang Woo-jin alt character’ channel next to Kang Woo-jin. It was a VJ who would film every moment. It was natural because it was such a large shoot. It feels a bit like filming an entertainment show. Therefore, the heart of Woojin, who had a poker face, could not be quiet.
The filming was also filmed, and the guest was Miley Kara.
‘He went from crazy to now he’s a top actor in Hollywood?? Wow, it’s really going to spin.’
In fact, when Kang Woo-jin received the words from Choi Seong-gun, he was embarrassed, but he was somewhat resolute. I don’t know the exact reason, but it is most likely because Woojin was in Hollywood at the time.
However, as filming approached, he was extremely nervous.
How about meeting an alien?
Kang Woo-jin pours cold water on his heart and moves on. There are no comments. VJ seems to have already made up his mind and just follows Woojin.
On the other hand, the teams following Kang Woo-jin made a fuss.
First of all, the stylists were very excited.
“Oh my, what kind of meal is Woojin going to eat? Why are you so calm??”
“Right? Honestly, since it’s Miley Kara, I thought her expression would change a little!”
“I see it every time, but it’s so amazing.”
Han Ye-jeong, who was promoted to head stylist, was clearly tense, unlike her usual chilly self. Choi Seong-gun, the ponytail who caught it.
“Why didn’t you say anything earlier?”
“……CEO, I think I’m going to throw up.”
“uh?”
“I’m a huge fan of Miley Kara – she’s crazy for her acting and as a singer, but Kara is also known for her fashion.”
“Oh, I think I’ve heard of it.”
The big man Jang Soo-hwan was the same. Anyway, Kang Woo-jin and his team entered the recording studio. A big greeting is quickly exchanged. Among them, the main PD approached Kang Woo-jin.
“Hahaha, are you here? First, the camera installation inside the studio has been completed. Please check and let me know if anything is missing.”
“Ah-yes.”
Kang Woo-jin glanced around the spacious recording studio. Just look at it and turn it off. It was then.
-♬♪
Choi Seong-gun was about to sit in the waiting chair behind the recording device when his cell phone rang. It was a call from a staff member waiting on the first floor.
“Uh ah- okay.”
After finishing the call, he spoke to Woojin.
“Miley Kara is coming up.”
Before Kang Woo-jin could react, the dozen staff around him started making a fuss. Gossip and chatter. About 3 minutes back.
-Sigh.
The glass door of the recording studio opens and large foreigners enter first. At first glance, it was a guard, and a blonde woman appeared right behind them.
Miley Cara was a worldwide superstar.
Thanks to this, the ‘Kang Woo-jin alt-character’ team and others all froze. I just follow Miley Kara, who appears with a nice scent, with my eyes. Kara wore khaki short padding to match the winter weather in Korea, and her blue eyes turned to the man standing in the center of the recording studio.
‘That guy is Kang Woo-jin.’
Judging from his appearance and aura, it was clear that he was Kang Woo-jin. Therefore, Kara immediately approached Woojin. Lips that open for a handshake and a weak smile. Kara let out a characteristic cold voice.
“Mr. Kang Woo-jin? nice to meet you. “It’s Miley Cara.”
At the sound of her voice, Woojin’s staff around her let out silent excitement. Even though there was no sound, he took actions such as covering his mouth. On the other hand, Kang Woo-jin held Kara’s hand and gave a cynical greeting. Of course it was in English.
“Hello, this is Kang Woo-jin.”
At the same time, Kang Woo-jin checks the teams behind KARA. There were about 15 people, all foreigners, and looking at the people holding cameras, it seemed like there was also a filming team from KARA. It was worth it. Kang Woo-jin has 8 million subscribers, but Miley Kara’s official YouTube channel has well over 70 million subscribers. For reference, there are 100 million followers on social media.
Yes, she was actually an alien.
“As expected, you speak English quite well.”
Kang Woo-jin looked at the blue-eyed Kara right in front of him.
‘Are the aliens talking? Reformation period.’
I had to brace myself.
“It’s just a matter of communication.”
“hmm? Isn’t it? “I had some expectations after seeing the English cover on YouTube, but when I saw it, it was even more than that.”
“thank you.”
“I looked forward to it a lot. Thank you for covering my song.”
“Because it’s such a famous song. “I was truly honored.”
“Hmm, that’s very calm lip service, isn’t it? Oh, I also watched the drama Woojin appeared in. “I couldn’t see it all, but it was impressive.”
“Is that so? I also watched a lot of movies with you in them. “Even before I became an actor.”
“really? By the way, it’s only been a year since you really became an actor?”
“yes.”
A natural flow, as if two Americans were greeting each other. Of course, Kara and Kang Woo-jin’s filming team had cameras attached, and Miley Kara took off the padding on her mouth and scanned Kang Woo-jin right in front of her.
‘The real thing is several times better and the style is quieter than expected. Does it feel completely different from the acting roles you’ve seen? The tension is so low, but where does the explosive power come from? Also, was it really true that there was a 1 year gap since debut??
Then she suddenly asked Kang Woo-jin.
“…Do you know someone named Joseph Felton?”
Yes, I know. He was a producer who gave me his business card in Hollywood. I don’t know why that name came out of her mouth, but Woojin denied it because he had to hide everything about ‘Last Kill 3’ for now.
“No, this is my first time hearing it. “Why are you asking?”
Kara, who had been tucking her blonde hair behind her ear, shook her head.
“It’s okay if you don’t know, I just asked just in case.”
“okay.”
Soon, Woojin handed Kara the tablet he had received from the producer of the ‘Kang Woojin Alternate Character’ channel.
“I should first explain today’s filming schedule.”
The entire schedule was briefed in fluent English. Kara, as well as her half-saked manager and the entire team listened. To briefly summarize, the duet vocals had to be filmed in this recording studio, and the rest of the content, such as talk and cooking, had to be moved to another rented studio.
Kara’s understanding was quick because it had already been communicated to some extent.
“Okay, so the duet song will be ‘Absolute’, which you also covered?”
“you’re right.”
Kara has blonde hair that reaches down to her chest. He nodded.
“okay. Woojin’s cover was to change the lyrics of ‘Absolute’ to Korean. What should he cover this time? english? korean?”
“I don’t mind either.”
Kara, who was quietly looking at Kang Woo-jin, chatted with the team for a while and then focused her blue eyes on Woo-jin again.
“I want to hear Woojin sing ‘Absolute’ solo before the duet.”
It was a bit cold, but it was firm.
“If possible, use the Korean lyrics that were uploaded in the cover video. There is a big difference between watching the video and hearing it in person, so let’s listen to it first and try to guess what the duet feels like.”
Kang Woo-jin nodded indifferently.
“great.”
Soon, several foreigners from Kara’s team sat in front of the recording device.
“I never thought I would come to Korea and produce.”
“Haha, me too.”
“But is that Korean actor good at singing? “I haven’t seen the cover video.”
“Well, I didn’t hear much either. But they covered Kara’s song pretty well. “I thought it was pretty good.”
“Oh, really?”
Miley Cara stood behind them. After chatting with Choi Seong-gun and the PD for a while, Kang Woo-jin moved to the recording booth.
Woojin stands in front of the microphone and puts on headphones.
Kara, who was quietly watching this from outside the booth, let out a faint exclamation without realizing it. Of course, the opponent was the Bansak manager standing right next to him.
“It’s handsome. It has a strangely rough feel to it, so I think it attracts more attention.”
“Kara. You can talk about that later. “There are a lot of people listening.”
“What do you think? “I feel better when I talk about my emotions when I feel them.”
“……okay. Anyway, with that face, he has the vocal skills to cover four songs, so he must be very popular.”
At this time.
-♬♪
The prelude to ‘Absolute’, one of Miley Kara’s hit songs, spreads throughout the recording studio. It starts with strong drums. Gradually the violin comes into the mix. Then it suddenly stops and the drums sound slowly again.
Woojin Kang’s vocals began in the intro.
Depending on the drums, his low but firm, thick tone penetrates the ears of everyone in the recording studio.
At that moment, the movements of the foreigners sitting in front of the recording device stopped.
“uh?”
“wait for a sec.”
And goosebumps had appeared on Kara’s forearms.
‘The tone…is so good? ‘It’s as if it’s not my song.’
With just one verse, Kang Woo-jin drew the attention of everyone in the recording studio, and while everyone was watching, ‘Absolute’ went straight into the chorus.
-♬♪
Unlike the beginning, the stronger drums and violin, as well as Kang Woo-jin’s slightly harsh vocals, come together to reach the climax. The more appealing and emotional his tone becomes. There was no way Kara, the original singer, did not know this.
‘Vocals are also vocals. Emotions How can you melt such emotions into a cover song?’
The message contained in ‘Absolute’ was freedom. Kara, who is also an actress, sings this song with a mixture of despair. Therefore, a hopeful power is gradually mixed in.
But now that Korean actor is angry from start to finish.
full of dissatisfaction It was that kind of vocal.
Of course, Woojin’s expression gradually became sad. Naturally, that intensity is mixed into the vocals, and the song also changes according to Kang Woo-jin’s tuning.
‘The intensity of emotion…’
A level I’ve never seen before. Isn’t it a cover song that isn’t even his own song? The blonde Kara stopped moving and was purely fascinated by Kang Woo-jin. Woojin’s energy, not his looks, absorbed her.
Miley Kara was amazed without even realizing it.
‘What! The cover video didn’t even cover half of it!’
Even according to the topic of the ‘Kang Woo-jin alt-character’ channel.
‘hobby?? ‘What kind of hobby is this?!’
For Kang Woo-jin, being a vocalist wasn’t even his ‘true character’.
(Year-end (2)) End