I Was Mistaken as a Monstrous Genius Actor - Chapter 209
I Was Mistaken as a Monstrous Genius Actor Chapter 209
(Year-end (10))
The morning of the 27th, the day after the Grand Bell Awards Film Festival ended.
The world was currently in a year-end mood. In particular, various portal sites and numerous media outlets made every effort to produce film festival news.
And everywhere, the front page was Kang Woo-jin.
『[Daejongsang] Kang Woo-jin, who declared war, was not at all discouraged. “We will put the controversy to rest next year.” It was
already stir-fried at Cheongryong, but ingredients were added at the Daejongsang yesterday.
However, starting today, the media began to focus on other things rather than Kang Woo-jin’s positive comments. It was a trophy that Woojin was collecting.
『[Star Photo] Kang Woo-jin on his way to receive his 4th award/Photo』
『Already won 4 awards… monster rookie Kang Woo-jin, this time too, the impression is a powerful one』 It
is rare for Kang Woo-jin to go to a film festival in the year of his debut, and even Kang Woo-jin has a crazy issue. Along with this, they won a total of 4 awards, including the Rookie Award and Popularity Award. It was all a first.
An unprecedented record. Thanks to
『Kang Woo-jin, who received only 4 trophies including the Popularity Award and the Rookie of the Year Award at the Blue Dragon and Grand Bell Awards』,
a wave of change swept through public opinion, which had been heavily criticized. Because it was clearly proven that Kang Woo-jin was not just an actor who just paid lip service. Woojin’s excessive image, which was prevalent on social media and communities, is overturned. Toss and toss. As this happened, the media continued to add firewood.
『Netizens say, “Kang Woo-jin deserves to be declared” Public opinion changes in just one day as Kang Woo-jin wins 4 awards』
This tsunami spread beyond Korea to Japan.
『「Daytime Gisaeng Kang Woo-jin」 wins 4 awards at Korea’s Blue Dragon Grand Bell Awards and a shocking acceptance speech』
Kang Woo-jin’s fans and fan clubs also exist in Japan. It was already pretty huge.
-Congratulations Kang Woojin!!! I’m always rooting for you!!
-I wanted to go to Korea and see it…
-I saw Kang Woojin’s acceptance speech through YouTube and I was really surprised! This can’t happen in Japan!
-wwww I think Kang Woo-jin’s actual character is a bit unusual
– So when will he come to Japan????
-4 awards in the first year of debut! effervescence!!
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Thanks to Kang Woo-jin’s loud ‘first’, his presence continues to grow rapidly. Although it is already the size of a giant, there is no end to the realm of recognition. It can continue to grow.
What is noteworthy here is that we are only halfway through the end of the year.
『Kang Woo-jin, who has already won four trophies, still has the ‘Acting Grand Prize’ left』
Kang Woo-jin was currently preparing to go to work. Because there is no time to enjoy a noisy situation like a landslide.
However, it was possible for a moment.
“Heh.”
Woojin, wearing a hat, smiled happily as he looked at the five trophies on the living room table.
“Five already? “This is the peak of my life.”
1 from the mise-en-scène, 2 from the blue dragon, and 2 from the grand bell statue, for a total of 5. They all looked different, but the meaning was the same. Kang Woo-jin is recognized by the film festival that gave him the trophy. Therefore, Woojin smiled without any solemnity, just like his true self.
Oh no, no.
Woojin, who was very upset, slapped his mouth. It was to become serious again. If I went on like this, I felt like I was going to stumble without realizing it.
Then, Kang Woo-jin took a deep breath.
-Sigh.
I left home. However, mind control continued. Be calm. Be cool.
at that time.
-Ugh.
Kang Woo-jin’s cell phone inside the long padding let out a short vibration. Is this the CEO waiting in the parking lot? I wanted to, but it wasn’t. The other person’s message was from the assistant director of ‘Island of the Missing’, which will be filming today. The content included the entire filming schedule for January, the new year coming a few days later.
“Ah, I see.”
Woojin got into the elevator and muttered to himself.
“Is January the end?”
Because Woojin’s ‘Island of the Missing’ filming also seemed to have reached its final destination.
Netflix Korea around lunch the next day.
The weekend came to an end and the morning of Monday the 28th dawned. Therefore, Netflix Korea was also crowded with employees who had just arrived at work. It’s the end of the year and things are getting more hectic. Inside such an office, two women are sitting face to face on the sofa in the general director’s office.
On one side was the office of general director Kim So-hyang.
“Listen to the car first.”
The person answering on the other side was writer Nana Choi, wearing round glasses.
“ah! Yes, thank you!”
The two of them sat across from each other and took a sip of tea. It’s been a while since the two met since ‘Boyfriend’, but there wasn’t that awkward atmosphere. At this time, chubby Kim So-hyang lowered her tea cup and asked writer Choi Na-na.
“I heard a rumor that you started writing a work recently. that’s right?”
“yes? iced coffee! yes yes.”
The slim writer Choi Nana timidly muttered.
“I’m working hard on it.”
“That’s amazing. ‘Boyfriend’ is still not cooling off in Korea and Japan. Is it going to be in the next work right away? It will be a full-length version this time, right? “Where did you do it with?”
“…I can’t tell you that yet.”
“Ah, I’m sorry. I was curious, so I didn’t even realize it. I’m looking forward to what kind of work the author will write this time. Because of ‘Male Friend,’ actors will join us without any problems.”
Writer Choi Na-na smiled shyly as she remembered Kang Woo-jin, a man who has become a hot topic without being noticed.
“yes. Fortunately.”
Kim So-hyang, who was also smiling, pushed the tablet on the table in front of her to writer Choi Na-na and said.
“Back to the point. Writer, would you like to take a look first?”
“yes? iced coffee! yes.”
Writer Nana Choi turned on the tablet and General Director Sohyang Kim asked a question.
“Writer, have you ever heard of Japan’s A10 Studio?”
“yes. I know, I also watch Japanese animation often. “It’s a huge place. It’s one of the top 3 Japanese animation production companies.”
“that’s right. “As you can see from the tablet, we received an offer from A10 Studio.”
“proposal?”
Kim So-hyang leaned forward and took a picture of the tablet with her index finger.
“‘A10 Studio’ wants to remake ‘Boyfriend’ into an animation.”
Writer Choi Nana’s eyes widen immediately.
“Really?? ‘Male friend’???”
“yes. Actually, it’s been a while since the first contact came in. In the meantime, we went through verification and confirmation. As a result, ‘A10 Studio’ seems to be quite greedy. We have already received the first plan and the expected story line for the adaptation. It’s there, so take a look. Of course, I will send it to the author via email as well.”
The explanation unfolded, but writer Nana Choi remained wide-eyed and embarrassed. Because this is my first time experiencing this situation.
“……”
“Are you surprised? However, the quality of ‘Male Friend’ was well chosen and it did very well in Japan, so it was a natural step. “Do you know how powerful animation is in Japan?”
“Ah…yes, I know.”
“Hmm, it can be seen in the plan, but I think A10 Studio is planning to maintain the original flavor of ‘Boyfriend’ as much as possible even if it is a remake. They may extend the 4th episode of ‘Boyfriend’ to 12 episodes, but since the animation is about 20 minutes long, it won’t be a big problem.”
“Then what about the character?”
“Of course we will try to match the original as much as possible, right? First of all, the bass will be Hwarin and Woojin. “A10 Studio will also have the writer check the character sheet along the way.”
Writer Choi Nana, who was looking at Kim So-hyang, lowered her wide eyes. Seeing the tablet. I wonder if it’s a dream or if it’s real, but I need to come to my senses. Soon, General Director Kim So-hyang continued.
“‘Male Friend’ was a huge hit in Japan. In other words, the popularity of ‘Male Friend’ is high in the Japanese drama market. If the results of the ‘Boyfriend’ animation are good, the popularity will increase several times that of now. “Because the size of the market itself is different.”
“……”
“Of course, I am looking at it positively. Still, the writer’s decision is the top priority, and if the writer doesn’t want it, he can feel free to decline.”
“What if this animation is completed and aired on Japanese TV??”
“Yes. “It will receive regular programming, but it will also be released on Netflix.”
Artist Nana Choi seemed to understand and focused on the tablet again. Then, her hand, which had been flipping through the screen a few times, stopped.
“uh? “Why do you have a picture of Woojin when you use a Japanese voice actor?”
Kim So-hyang smiled and answered.
“I think ‘A10 Studio’ has chosen Woojin as the voice actor for the male lead in the animation. “The ransom is expensive, so I don’t know if they can afford it.”
“Really me??!”
“yes. It’s a good choice. Woojin is popular in Japan, and filming for ‘The Stranger’ will probably begin soon. If the timing is right, it might take place at the same time as ‘The Unfamiliar Parasite’?”
“Wow – awesome.”
“If ‘Familiar’ and its animation do well, Woojin will have conquered all three major contents in Japan.”
“Drama movie animation.”
“Well, of course it’s speculation and nothing has been confirmed yet.”
Suddenly, writer Nana Choi lowered her tablet and spoke very strongly.
“Please make progress. I want to see the ‘Boyfriend’ animation.”
“okay. I will deliver it to A10 Studio right away. “I will contact you separately regarding matters other than contractual matters.”
“yes yes!”
At this time.
“Ah, it was A10 Studio’s request. This matter is confidential for now. “Only the author knows.”
General Director Kim So-hyang spoke as if something occurred to her.
“Also regarding Mr. Kang Woo-jin.”
A few days later, Wednesday the 30th.
The time was night. It was a little after 9 o’clock. The location is SBC Prism Tower in Sangam. It was the SBC headquarters building with a total height of over 15 floors. The party was in full swing in the large studio of Prism Tower.
A famous boy group is performing on a sparkling stage.
-♬♪
Eye-popping choreography, music with powerful beats, and colorful lights that will add excitement. Familiar faces were also seen among the boy group team wearing stage costumes. It was a soft white light.
A member who films ‘Our Table’ with Kang Woo-jin.
Of course, there were not only boy groups in this large studio. A large number of actors, producers and producers gathered in the hall in front of the stage to watch them. At first glance, there could easily be more than 200 people.
Why are they gathered like this?
The reason could be seen anywhere in this studio.
-‘SBC Drama Awards’
The acting awards ceremony of SBC, one of the public broadcasting stations, is in progress. Of course, it was broadcast live on the SBC channel.
What was unusual was the composition.
While the Blue Dragon and Grand Bell Awards had close-packed seats like a movie theater, the acting awards had a more casual atmosphere. Round tables reminiscent of a banquet hall were placed throughout the hall, and beautifully decorated actors sat around each table.
The titles of the works that highlighted the year were placed on the round table.
At this time, Yeon Baek-gwang on stage finished the choreography and waved his hand while looking somewhere in the hall. Above the round table where I received that greeting was the title of this year’s legendary work.
-‘Profiler Hanryang’
The man who nonchalantly raised his hand to receive Yeon Baek-gwang’s greeting stands out.
“……”
It was Kang Woo-jin. At that moment, a large camera passes by, taking a picture of Woojin. Aside from Kang Woo-jin, who was wearing a gray-toned tuxedo with his hair neatly pulled back, there were many familiar faces at this table. Producer Song Man-woo with a beard, writer Eun-mi Park who gained a bit of weight, top actor Jung-min Ryu, Hye-yeon Hong, etc.
The ‘Profiler Hanryang’ team created history with a viewership rating of 25%.
Because it was a legendary work not only for SBC but for the entire drama, a large camera often stopped by the Hanryang team. Whatever it was, Yeon Baek-gwang and his team’s celebration stage was over.
Soon, emcees, including famous comedians and female broadcasters, will engage in comic talks.
Occasionally, questions were asked to the actors in the hall.
“K-just a profiler. “It was a hit. I also watched the drama a lot when it aired.”
“that’s right. “It’s really amazing to see those actors sitting right in front of me. Would you like to interview them?”
“Ah…Ryu Jeong-min. The baby perm really suits you, but where is genius profiler Yoo Ji-hyung?”
Ryu Jeong-min answers with a smile.
“I left work because I was too lazy to work.”
It feels like an appropriate mix of an awards ceremony and entertainment. Of course, questions were also asked to Kang Woo-jin, who had a poker face.
“Kang Woo-jin, the protagonist of this year’s great upheaval!”
“I want to dribble a comment using Assistant Manager Park’s lines, but it’s a bit difficult because it’s a bit of a slur.”
“Woojin, you are back as Assistant Manager Park after a long time. How are you feeling?”
Kang Woo-jin, who was handed the microphone, spoke clearly. It was a mix of concept and a bit of fun.
“Would you like me to speak for you, Assistant Manager Park?”
The presenters were embarrassed and stopped him.
“no! No no no! “You know this is live, right?”
“If you do that, you will buy it!”
Woojin nodded slowly and lowered the microphone. He seemed relaxed as he gained some experience. Not just the exterior, but the real substance.
After a few tens of minutes of relaxation, the acting awards ceremony began in earnest.
Unlike the film festival, this one had a different start.
“ruler! The first award category is the ‘Scene Stealer Award’! “This award is given to the actor who played the most impressive character this year, and will be given to a total of two people.”
The award announcement was made by Bae Na-na, an executive from the SBC Drama Department.
The actor in the opening sentence.
“SBC Drama Awards Scene Stealer Award. Assistant Manager Park of ‘Profiler Hanryang’. Mr. Kang Woo-jin!”
What should I say? It was Kang Woo-jin who even derived the catchphrase. Among the actors who received so many awards and trophies, Kang Woo-jin ended up taking first place.
It was neither the grand prize nor the grand prize.
This year, the grand prize at SBC went to Ryu Jeong-min, and the grand prize winner in the female category was Hong Hye-yeon. Of course, it was not a supporting actor award or an excellence award.
“Rookie Award Male Category! Kang Woo-jin, a profiler!! Congratulations!!”
Nevertheless, Kang Woo-jin took first place.
Kang Woo-jin is the only one at the SBC Drama Awards today.
“Special acting award! Wow – isn’t this really the first time?? congratulations!! Kang Woo-jin, who plays the role of ‘Deputy Park’!!”
Because I won three awards.
The following night on the 31st.
Following SBC, KBC and MBS’ acting awards have just ended. The time is already 10:30 p.m. There is about 1 hour and 30 minutes left until the end of this year.
January 1, 2021 begins soon.
At this time, Kang Woo-jin, who was in a van driving down the road, was looking out the window with an indifferent expression. Of course, I was dancing shoulder to shoulder on the inside, but I forced myself to hold back. A new trophy is held in his hands. The writing on the front of the trophy was like this.
-‘KBC Drama Awards’
-‘Rookie Award’
-‘Kang Woo-jin’
The media was excitedly publishing articles as if burning up the last hour of the year. In those articles, we were able to check Kang Woo-jin’s great records.
『[Film Festival] A legend in all records, from acceptance speech to number of trophies…’Monster actor’ Kang Woo-jin eventually achieved 8 awards!』 『[
Star Talk] New record maker ‘Kang Woo-jin’ made an untouchable mark in the history of the Korean entertainment industry』
『Kang Woo-jin, who created an epic miracle with 8 trophies this year…an actor who will never exist again in the past or future』
Meanwhile.
The veteran manager ended 2020 with a company dinner. In other words, director Ang Bok had just arrived at the huge house, sweeping his short white hair.
-♬♪
His cell phone emits a long vibration. It was a phone call. It was an unsaved number, but Director Gabok Ang put the cell phone to his ear with a wrinkled smile. As if I had already heard something. Director Gabok Ang spoke into his cell phone.
What’s interesting is that the language he spoke was English.
“Yes, I was waiting.”
It’s quite fluent. Is it because of age? Anyway, the same English is heard through his cell phone.
“Hello, Director Ahn. This is producer Joseph Felton. “Do you remember?”
The opponent was Joseph Felton, a major Hollywood producer.
“Of course I remember. “There’s no way I could forget a famous producer like you. So, why did you contact me?”
“For now, please keep your conversation with me confidential.”
Soon, Joseph asked Director Ang Bok over the phone.
“Director Ahn, can I see your filming site?”
(Year-end (10)) End