I Was Mistaken as a Monstrous Genius Actor - Chapter 217
I Was Mistaken as a Monstrous Genius Actor Chapter 217
(Momentum (4))
Director Ahn Ga-bok’s tone was calm, but the eyes of the ‘leech’ key staff members widened.
“Do you really think of Kang Woo-jin as a judge?”
The entire staff was clearly upset. While looking at each other’s faces or at Director Ang Bok, who is at the head of the ㅁ-shaped desk.
“Kang Woo-jin as the judge?”
“It doesn’t matter to Shim Han-ho, but… Woojin does.”
“Director, are you serious?”
“It’s already quite unconventional that Woojin is the lead character in ‘Leech,’ but… no, I know that Kang Woojin’s acting is amazing. But it seems that Grimm is the one participating in the audition screening.”
Most people are embarrassed or puzzled. Well, they were quite understandable reactions. Kang Woo-jin has unexpectedly turned the domestic entertainment industry upside down, but whatever it is, his career is only one year old. Because it was beyond absurd to have Woojin participate in the actor audition screening for ‘Leech’.
On the other hand, director Anga Bok, with his arms crossed, just smiles a wrinkled smile.
“Is it that strange?”
The key staff blinked at the question, and the person who answered was the head of the film company sitting next to Director Anga Bok.
“Rather than being strange, the meaning may be different. “Isn’t it an audition to check the form of the main and supporting actors, not a minor role or supporting role?”
“know.”
“The actors who will participate are not rookies. Most of them are top-level or A-level veterans. The fact that Kang Woo-jin is screening those actors…”
“There won’t be much noise if he’s at least as good as Shim Han-ho, right? The participating actors will also acknowledge it. “Because he is a great actor that anyone can recognize.”
“I think so.”
“That’s true. As a judge, you must have the authority to be recognized by everyone. But putting all that aside, what are the criteria for judging my ‘Leech’?”
“That is.”
“I think the ability to digest the work and the combination with the two confirmed actors are important. So, is there a problem with Woojin sitting in the judges’ seat? “That friend was selected for the lead role faster than actor Shim Shim-ho, right?”
“……”
The CEO of the film company fell silent. The same goes for key taps. However, more than half of the students still had difficulty understanding. At this, director Anga Bok, who was scratching his short white hair, let out a long, veteran sigh.
“Hehe, I was the only one risking my life. Everyone still hasn’t let go of their pretense. Everyone must have seen me personally go to Danang, Vietnam to cast Woojin. Why do you think you did that?”
“That…”
“It’s the beginning. It’s the beginning. I wanted to let go of the name value and the frozen gaze attached to me and show my first feelings to you and the industry. If you don’t do that, how can you survive in this market that changes every day? It’s the 100th. It’s the 100th. “If we don’t force ourselves to break the stereotypes, won’t the movie we watched be made in the end?”
A suffocating silence fell over everyone. Either way, Director Ang Bok opened his mouth again.
“Is there anyone who doesn’t know that these brilliant top actors have a lot of experience? No, everyone knows. But why would I bother to go through an audition? I’m not doubting the actors’ acting skills. “This is because ‘Leech’ requires their mortal lives as much as the synchronization of the roles.”
“……”
In other words, it talks about the mindset of the participating actors.
“I’ve already lit the wick. However, it burns quickly. This means that the filming schedule is several times tighter than usual. The space to explode is right around the corner. We have to be faster than that. You can’t do your job properly unless someone risks their life. In the meantime, where is the time to take care of people who are showing off or are mentally unstable?”
Among the silent key staff, the CEO of the film company bowed his head slightly.
“I’m sorry, Director. “I was short-thinking.”
“Both you and I, we think so briefly that we don’t even have time to correct ourselves. Be honest. I think that in this selection of actors, an actor who will let go of his pride without hesitation is 100 times better than someone with slightly better acting skills. “You have to be an actor who clings desperately.”
This means that they want a person with pure desire to be an actor, regardless of price or image.
“In other words, there is no need for Woojin to learn how to show off his guts just by sitting at the judges’ table.”
It’s close to a strainer. If you show off your pride from the beginning or engage in meaningless career struggles, an accident will happen in the field someday. Director Anga Bok, who is already in his 100th film, has seen such situations too many times.
It’s not difficult to organize, but even that time is a waste.
At least that’s what director Ahn Ga-bok thought.
“Whatever. I didn’t say I would have Woojin as a judge. Of course, I have no intention of begging my friend if he doesn’t want to. But if you say you’ll be grateful.”
Director Angabok chanted to everyone.
“Just sitting at the judges’ table without saying a word will be enough to create an aura.”
Cheongdam-dong at this time.
A late morning. There was a red carpet in front of the very large hotel and dozens of reporters gathered around it. At the end of the carpet, you can also see a photo zone with a luxury brand logo.
There was currently a party for a famous luxury brand going on at this hotel. It was an event held every New Year.
-Pababababak!
Quite a few celebrities and influencers who received a barrage of camera flashes attended. When they arrived, they slowly walked through the red carpet, posed in the photo zone, and after a while, brief interviews were conducted with dozens of reporters.
“Mr. Jinju!! “Today’s outfit is unconventional!!”
“is it so??”
Because it was so hectic, many guards and party workers were distributed. Well, fortunately, the interviews with each celebrity or influencer were not very long.
It was at this time.
“Kang Woo-jin is here!”
“Mr. Woojin!!”
Among the dozens of reporters, those distributed at the end fiercely called out to the actor who had just arrived. I saw Kang Woo-jin, dressed in a luxury suit, with his hair neatly slicked back, entering the room. He attended because this luxury brand sponsored a tuxedo for Woojin at the end of the year.
As he appeared, the reporters’ camera shutters became several times faster.
“Woojin!! “Please look here!!”
Unlike the excited reporters, Kang Woo-jin maintained his poker face.
“……”
I walked slowly to the photo zone. Next, Kang Woo-jin, who went to the logo-studded photo zone, briefly raised his hand to dozens of reporters. There was no specific comment. But Woojin was suffering a little inside.
‘Wow, Mr. Flash, it hurts my eyes so much.’
After the short and intense photo time, reporters flooded with questions.
“You will be leaving for Japan soon. How are you feeling?”
Then, some among the dozens of reporters began to murmur, and a reporter wearing a hat standing in the middle suddenly asked an unexpected question.
“Are you still in contact with Miley Cara??!!”
“Are you close with Kara?? Even in private??”
Kang Woo-jin maintained his indifference but internally tilted his head.
‘What? Why are you suddenly bringing up Miley Kara?’
Reporters who had no idea about this gradually increased the frequency of their questions.
“Was Miley Cara’s mention of Mr. Woojin on ‘The Jamie Show’ planned??!”
“Woojin’s story was briefly mentioned on ‘The Jamie Show’! Have you seen it???”
“How do you feel about Kara calling you an alien!!”
“Please say something about the treatment of Mr. Woojin by some foreign media!!!”
The airing of ‘Jamie Show’’s Kara episode has just become known in Korea.
after.
There were many articles on the American talk show ‘Jamie Show’ on the Internet. This was because global superstar Miley Kara, who appeared, mentioned Kang Woo-jin.
『[Issue Pick] Miley Kara, who appeared on ‘The Jamie Show’, mentioned ‘Kang Woo-jin’. How close is she?』 『’Miley
Kara’ says on the popular American talk show ‘The Jamie Show’: “Kang Woo-jin is an alien”
『Global superstar ‘Miley Kara’ ‘Kang Woo-jin’s side character’ channel only appeared and Kang Woo-jin was highly praised on an American talk show!』
Several American foreign media outlets have already covered this news, and an edited version of Kang Woo-jin’s mention on ‘Jamie Show’ is being spread on YouTube.
『[Star Talk] Watching Kang Woo-jin’s appearance on ‘The Jamie Show’… he was broadcast until he won 8 awards』
In the first place, there was an issue that Miley Cara only appeared on the ‘Kang Woo-jin alt’ channel among YouTube channels when she was in Korea, so a lot of gossip was created. . It was no small feat for a Korean actor who had not yet set foot in Hollywood to be introduced to ‘The Jamie Show’. Miley Kara even explained about Woojin as if she was close to him.
Even though the actual broadcast was not very long, the domestic media reacted strongly.
『Is Hollywood’s top actress ‘Miley Cara’ a signal? Rumors of Kang Woo-jin entering Hollywood』
There is no such excitement.
Meanwhile, Kang Woo-jin’s company, BW Entertainment, was promoting something other than the Miley Kara story.
If it’s good news, it’s good news.
『[Did ‘Kang Woo-jin’ and ‘Hong Hye-yeon’s agency BW Entertainment make some money? “The company is moving to a larger location.”
At the same time, a move that had been planned for a long time was carried out. Actually, I had been preparing little by little for a few days in advance, so it didn’t take that long. The new BW Entertainment was located in the same Samseong-dong, but was several times larger. It is much larger than before, using two floors. The number of employees doubled and new teams were created.
Of course, they are behind a large Japanese company.
This was possible because the investment of Kashihi Group Chairman Hideki Yoshimura was confirmed. The investment case itself was confidential and was not clearly known to the outside world because it was Chairman Hideki’s personal power. However, it was already confirmed that Chairman Hideki was behind BW Entertainment.
Are we in the same boat?
Anyway, BW Entertainment made bold moves at the same time as the company expanded. The bowl got bigger, but the contents had to be added as well. The most urgent thing is to increase the number of artists other than Kang Woo-jin and Hong Hye-yeon.
The first actress brought in by BW Entertainment was Lee Hanna, one of the top actresses.
『[Exclusive] ‘Hanna Lee’, who was at GGO Entertainment, has confirmed her transfer to BW Entertainment!』
Her move to BW Entertainment, which had been at GGO Entertainment in the past, was planned. Because there was already a promise between Choi Seong-geon and Lee Hanna when Seo Seo-seop was eliminated. In this way, BW Entertainment started to collect actors very aggressively, and many domestic actors were excited, perhaps because of the aftermath of Kang Woo-jin and Hong Hye-yeon.
『[Enter+] Will we be able to discover an ultra-level rookie following Kang Woo-jin? BW Entertainment’s business confirmation accelerates』
Like Kang Woo-jin, BW Entertainment was also growing in size.
A few days later on the 17th. Gimpo International Airport.
A lot of people are gathered near the entrance to the airport in the morning. The clothes worn are also different. Long padding, short padding, or a thick jacket. Although the airport was normally visited by quite a few people, the crowd seen now looked like a crowd gathered for an event.
What’s unusual is that each and every hand of the crowd is holding a cannon-like camera.
The reason was simple.
Because they were all reporters. Well, it wasn’t a very unusual sight. It is very common to see reporters flocking to the airport. Even if only celebrities or idols appear, reporters become cohesive.
Additionally, male and female onlookers surrounded the reporter.
“Wow – this is my first time seeing this in real life.”
“It’s so good. It’s so good.”
“Ouch!! brother!! That ‘strong heart’!!”
However, reporters are very excited today.
The person surrounded by such reporters was none other than Kang Woo-jin. Unlike the gathered reporters and onlookers, his face, wearing a black duffel coat, was calm, and behind Woojin were pigtail-haired Choi Seong-gun, who has recently expanded his business, and dozens of BW Entertainment employees.
Today, Kang Woo-jin leaves for Japan for ‘Familiar Gisaeng’.
Originally scheduled to depart on the 18th, it was postponed to the 17th to distribute various minor schedules. Therefore, Kang Woo-jin was spending a brief time with reporters. Whether in Korea or Japan, the ‘unfamiliar parasite’ issue is a very noisy topic.
Skipping meetings with reporters too much is also bad for your image.
Soon, Kang Woo-jin was talking about something with Choi Seong-geon behind him.
-Sigh.
He spoke in a low voice to the gathered reporters.
“Thank you, I will take your questions.”
At the same time, dozens of reporters raised their hands while pressing camera shutters. Among them, Woojin pointed to one female reporter.
The female reporter immediately asked a prepared question.
“A few days ago, Miley Kara mentioned Woojin on ‘The Jamie Show’. Are you two close in private?”
“no. “We are not close.”
“You covered Mr. Woojin in foreign media. Are you preparing anything for Hollywood?”
“As of now, none.”
After answering appropriately, Woojin pointed to another reporter who raised his hand. The male reporter raised his glasses and shouted.
“I thought Kang Woo-jin’s filming for ‘Island of the Missing’ was finished! When will ‘Island of the Missing’ crank up!”
“I don’t know about that either. “I understand that they are still working hard on filming.”
Next question.
“You served as an advertising model for the Japanese conglomerate ‘Kashihi Group’! When is the filming going to take place??!”
“I think it will be more accurate if we have a meeting.”
“Weren’t there any contacts from other Japanese companies after you became the advertising model?”
“Not yet.”
After a few questions were asked, Choi Seong-geon checked the time and informed the reporters.
“Sorry, I have a flight schedule. “I’ll just ask a few more questions and we’ll be done.”
The next question was related to ‘unfamiliar parasites’.
“You are the first Korean actor to star in a live-action adaptation of an original work by Akari Takikawa! How are you feeling?”
mood? Honestly, it’s just like that. Woojin moderated his speech appropriately.
“There is nothing to be disturbed about. “It’s no different from other works.”
“Okay then! You are the only Korean actor in a work by a Japanese master director, right? “Is there any pressure?”
“Yes, nothing in particular.”
Seonggeon Choi gestured for the last question. The reporter chosen by Kang Woo-jin was a woman wearing a hat.
“Woojin declared at the Blue Dragon Film Festival, ‘This year I will receive the Rookie Award, but next year I will receive the Lead Actor Award!’ “What kind of thoughts will you have when filming ‘Unfamiliar’, which only has Japanese actors?”
It seemed like he was referring to the Blue Dragon Film Festival, but Woojin, who had an indifferent face, answered without much trouble.
“It’s the same mindset as during the Blue Dragon Film Festival. “No matter who or where you are, it doesn’t make much difference to me.”
As soon as Kang Woo-jin finished answering, Choi Seong-geon moved. He left the meeting with Woojin. Dozens of BW Entertainment staff members follow them. Kang Woo-jin, who was entering the airport around this time, was secretly satisfied with the final answer.
‘Yes, that’s enough to be polite. It’s a bit strong, right? ‘It wasn’t bad.’
Some of the reporters kept taking pictures of Woojin’s back as he entered the airport.
“Oh! That’s right, Kang Woo-jin wrote down the last comment and sent it a text message!”
The phone was already hitting the desk.
“It’s the same mindset as during the Blue Dragon Film Festival, except for one thing. He said, ‘No matter who you are or where you are, it doesn’t make much of a difference to me!”
The atmosphere was quickly contagious.
“No, what does it mean!! “It probably means that I will go to the filming of ‘Unfamiliar Parasite’ and crush the Japanese actors!”
“Declare war like a blue dragon! no! “It’s a declaration of war! They’re going to put down Japanese actors by filming them!!”
It was a bonus that it was slightly distorted.
(Momentum (4) ) End