I Was Mistaken as a Monstrous Genius Actor - Chapter 238
I Was Mistaken as a Monstrous Genius Actor Chapter 238
(Tsunami (5))
Hwarin in front of the elevator and Hong Hye-yeon who had just entered the building. The two made eye contact for a moment. Thanks to this, a short silence spread in the building’s hallway.
“……”
“……”
The two had clearly surprised faces. It was worth it. There wasn’t much to say about this audition. Well, it wasn’t strange. They talked on the phone often, but no matter how close they were, they didn’t share everything about their work.
But I never thought I would encounter something like this.
In fact, both Hwarin and Hong Hye-yeon were very interested in ‘leeches’. It’s been like that since long ago. From the moment director Gabok Ang officially announced ‘Leech’, the two have been preparing for something. Although the goals were slightly different, the goals were consistent.
Appearing in ‘Leech’.
Among the actresses’ staff members who were soon facing each other, the managers on both sides looked embarrassed. Hwarin side.
‘Oh, why is Hong Hye-yeon coming? It’s really annoying.’
The same was true for Hong Hye-yeon.
‘The atmosphere is going to get weird. I’m sure the audition will be conducted calmly, but since these two are close friends, it will be nerve-wracking.’
For the first time in a while, the towering Kim Dae-young was also seen in Hong Hye-yeon’s group.
‘S…what kind of morning drama does it feel like? Looking at their expressions, it looks like they didn’t know each other at all?? Does Woojin know this guy?’
Looking closely, Hong Hye-yeon and Hwarin’s situations were somewhat similar. Hong Hye-yeon was on a break after her cameo in ‘Island of the Missing’ and ‘Our Table’, and the same goes for Hwarin. In any case, it was Hong Hye-yeon who broke the spread silence first. She swept her long hair back and let out a short sigh.
“Huh, I was really surprised.”
Hwarin shrugged his shoulders.
“so do i. “You never said anything about me doing this.”
“You talk like you said something?”
It looked like they were bickering a bit, but it was their usual behavior. Hong Hye-yeon then approached Hwarin in front of the elevator.
“This work itself is very confidential. Plus, because it’s director Ahn Ga-bok’s work, there are plenty of actors who challenge it. Even though I haven’t heard who it is, the rumor is that it’s all hot. “Well, the audition itself and the judge, Mr. Woojin, were a bit of a filter, but I didn’t say anything because I knew there would be a lot of people and it might not go well.”
“Yes, sister. that’s right. So did I. Besides, I used to be an idol. It was a bit awkward to say. To be honest, I thought a lot about coming. “I was wondering if I would be okay with this audition.”
“What do you mean? “What’s wrong with you?”
“It’s just that I have a certain way of looking at things.”
The two spoke sincerely while waiting for the elevator. However, one was covered.
‘As for Woojin… I don’t have to bring it up.’
‘Let’s not tell Woojin, just in case. ‘You can’t show off for no reason.’
It was Kang Woo-jin. Both actresses were greatly influenced by Woojin until they got to this point. Whatever it was, the atmosphere became mysterious.
“When did you start preparing?”
“Ever since the talk of ‘leeches’ started going around. “What about your sister?”
“I’m similar. “When director Gabok Ang came to Da Nang.”
“Ah- really? “Hmm, the role you’re auditioning for will be the same as mine, right?”
“maybe? As far as I know, there is only one female character we see today.”
A competitive structure was created between Hwarin and Hong Hye-yeon. It was the first time the two became friends. Since there was no particular overlap and they thought there would never be a situation like this in the future, the two women felt a little confused inside while talking.
Anyway, the two teams went up to the elevator.
-Ding!
Of the two women who got off the elevator on the second floor, Hong Hye-yeon spoke first.
“Hwarin, do well. But I will do well too.”
“of course. “There is no looking out for each other.”
“I can’t afford to look at it. Let’s just die and survive.”
“Well…this is a battlefield, right? “I’ll call you when I’m done.”
“Yep.”
After a moderate conversation, Hwarin and Hong Hye-yeon parted ways and headed to their respective waiting rooms. Unlike the first time they were surprised, the two looked like they calmly accepted the competition. At this moment, despite being close friends, Hong Hye-yeon and Hwarin were just actors.
Longing to win the role of ‘Leech’.
Moreover, there were more than one actor they had to push out today. It means that there is no time to worry about unnecessary things.
That’s why Hong Hye-yeon.
“Hye-yeon, are you okay?”
“what.”
“No, you probably didn’t know that Hwarin existed.”
“I don’t know who all the actors coming today are anyway. One of them is Hwarin. “Where’s the script?”
“Ah-here.”
Hwarin side too.
“Hey, why are things going like this? I never thought Hyeyeon would come, let alone another actress… I’m a huge fan of it. “Hwarin, can you go to the audition without worrying about anything?”
“huh. Something actually burns more. This is my first time doing something like this with my sister. “I may be really lacking, but I still want to give it a try.”
For some reason, the combat power suddenly increased. It was not because I looked down on the other person or was jealous. It was an energy that came out because we clearly recognized each other. At this point, the sturdy Kim Dae-young, who was looking at Hong Hye-yeon who had edited the script, was muttering to himself.
‘Hong Hyeyeon and Hwarin. ‘Because they have completely different styles… I can’t tell what will happen.’
backwards.
Many actors began to arrive one after another at the ‘Small Theater on the Clouds’ building where the ‘Leech’ auditions would be held. From top level to A level, including men and women. More than five people have already shown up, and twice as many are expected to come.
There are more people than expected.
Of course, this was also heavily filtered because it was an audition and Kang Woo-jin was among the judges. This is exactly what director Anga Bok wanted. This is a situation where they are looking for an actor who remembers his original intention and possesses the will to live his life. An actor who will throw away his pride without hesitation. An actor who will throw away his name and cling desperately to his role.
However, even though they participated in the audition, not all actors had complaints.
“Huh, Dongwook. “The last thing I ask before leaving the waiting room is, are you really going to audition for this?”
“I see it. “Say it a few times.”
“No matter how much you think about it, there’s nothing to gain from it, right? Audition is called audition. Is it right to audition for your level?? Even seeing that bloody Kang Woo-jin as a judge?”
“Oh, I don’t know. Just ignore it. Moreover, Kang Woo-jin also received love calls from Hollywood. “Then it can be offset to some extent.”
“I don’t know if that’s a 100% sure theory. “What is it these days? There’s so much fuss about playing the piano in Japan.”
“Everyone, this is director Ga-bok Ang’s 100th work. Honestly, you’re greedy, right? “Just stop looking at Kang Woo-jin.”
Or discomfort.
“Ha… So, in the end, Kang Woo-jin is coming as a judge?”
“I don’t know. But seeing as there is no specific comment from the film company, it means that nothing has changed. “Prepare with the thought that Kang Woo-jin is there.”
“Oh really, it would be perfect if Kang Woo-jin wasn’t around. Even going to the audition is okay… but sitting in front of Kang Woo-jin is a bit weird.”
“What can I do? You can’t do everything that’s good. But I heard that Kang Woo-jin is starring again in producer Song Man-woo’s new work. “My momentum is definitely stronger than yours.”
“Are you on my side?”
Naturally, there were top actors who focused on the role they wanted to win regardless of the surrounding environment. For example, Jin Jae-jun, the lead actor in the recent hit movie ‘Drug Dealer’, which just arrived, did this.
“Jaejun, we have arrived. Are you okay?”
“uh. are you okay.”
“Have you contacted Woojin?”
“no. “I didn’t do it because I didn’t have to.”
“…Honestly, I have to admit it because I saw Woojin’s acting in ‘Drug Dealer,’ but isn’t it a burden to have Woojin as a judge?”
“what. Moderately.”
“There’s no need to overdo it.”
“Why do you have to push yourself? Is there a monster named Kang Woo-jin in front of you? My brother doesn’t know. Woojin’s acting in front of me is really…Anyway, something is boiling over me. Jeongmin hyung said to hold on to the frustration you feel when you see Woojin.”
In this way, actors are continuously added. Fortunately, since they showed up at different times, there wasn’t much of a chance for the actors to run into each other.
Then about an hour later.
The time is around 1 o’clock. Before I knew it, a large black van had just parked in the outside parking lot, where the number of parked vans and vans had increased. It was Kang Woo-jin’s van.
-Sigh.
Kang Woo-jin, wearing a gray knit and long coat, got off. I wore a mask and my hair was natural. It was only natural that I came here as soon as I came over from Japan. There was no need to go to the shop since all you had to do was audition anyway, and Kang Woo-jin, who got off the van, deepened his habitual concept.
“……”
Breath comes out of his mouth as he lets out a small breath. While the cold weather was rampant in early February, Kang Woo-jin focused his attention on a rather large building in front. A three-story building with a new appearance and an iron staircase on the outside.
‘Is that a small theater? ‘It looks different than I thought?’
I heard that the audition venue was a small theater, so I thought it would be a small building, but it was bigger than I thought.
‘Is that size a stage? Small theater? The area must be really big, right?’
At this point, the pigtail-haired Choi Seong-geon and the large Jang Su-hwan were next to Woojin. Stylists such as Han Ye-jeong seem to be taking a break in their cars. Soon Choi Seong-gun tapped Woojin on the shoulder.
“Except for director Ga-bok Ahn and actor Shim Shin-ho, all the actors who come to this small theater are top-tier. Of course you shouldn’t be nervous, but I’ll ask anyway. “Aren’t you calm?”
No, honestly, I’m a little scared. Kang Woo-jin was definitely in the same mood when he was flying earlier. But when the audition was right around the corner, I was a little nervous. It was worth it. This is my first time attending such a large-scale audition, and I even participated as a judge rather than an actor.
Plus, they are all big names, including actors and directors.
In front of them, you have to show off your experience as a top two lead in ‘Leech’ or as a judge.
‘Wow, did you say you’re doing this for no reason? I think it would be more uncomfortable to sit still.’
Kang Woo-jin quietly recited his inner thoughts. But what can we do now? I have no choice but to keep acting strong.
“Yes, CEO. “It’s the same as usual.”
“okay. By the way, our Woojin is a judge on director Ahn Ga-bok’s work. Unless this is confidential, you should take 100 photos and immediately post them on social media. “It’s a waste, it’s a waste.”
Behind Choi Seong-geon, who was feeling sincerely regretful, a shout from an unfamiliar man was heard from the right.
“Mr. Woojin! hello!!”
He was a staff member of the ‘Leech’ team.
“Come this way! “I will guide you!!”
After a while.
After receiving guidance from the staff, Kang Woo-jin entered the small theater on the first floor of the building. To be exact, on the stage in front of the small theater. Woojin soon went up on stage alone and scanned the entire small theater. A moderately sized stage, a large screen hanging behind the stage, various lights hanging from the ceiling, quite a few seats, etc.
As expected, this small theater was quite large.
‘Can I call this a small theater? ‘It looks like he’s medium-sized.’
In terms of feel, the small theater felt like a combination of a theater stage and a movie theater. It was natural that the venue was rented in various forms, and today the audition for ‘Leech’ will be held on this stage. Thanks to this, drinks and transparent files were placed on the armrests of the seats in the first row right in front of the stage.
After all, the judges are sitting over there.
As Kang Woo-jin laid eyes on the front seats, an old voice came from the entrance next to the stage of the small theater.
“Are you here?”
When Woojin turned his head, there was an old man wearing gray lightweight padding with a relaxed back and a wrinkly smile on his face. It was directed by Youngmul Angabok.
“I heard you came straight from Japan, but you came early.”
Director Anga Bok slowly walks up to the stage where Woojin is standing. Then, Kang Woo-jin bowed to him.
“Hello, Director.”
“Okay, okay. Are you tired? thank you. “I had a hard time juggling schedules in Japan and Korea, but they even took care of the audition for me.”
“no.”
“haha. As I said last time, it’s okay to just sit there, so there’s no need to feel pressured.”
“……”
“More than that, Woojin, I heard a lot of news when you went to Japan? “What is that piano video?”
Kang Woo-jin’s voice was perfect.
“It was a simple comment, but it became a bigger topic than I expected.”
“When I heard him play, it didn’t seem like he had been playing for 1-2 years. “Well, the more I look at you, the more I wonder about you, my friend.”
“……”
“Oh, that’s right. “Producer Song is also appearing in your next project?”
“yes.”
Director Ahn Ga-bok comes closer and looks closely at Kang Woo-jin’s face.
“Aren’t you overdoing it?”
“it’s okay.”
Director Ahn Ga-bok, a legend in the Korean film industry, looked at Woojin for a moment and let out a worried sigh.
“…Woojin is an actor who will lead Korea’s acting scene in the future. “Never overexert yourself. If you stop, it will be a huge loss for Korea’s acting scene.”
It wasn’t lip service. This was the sincerity of director Ahn Ga-bok, who had a serious expression on his face. As an old man, he vaguely knew.
‘I don’t have much time. ‘I will be this person who will connect my history with my goals.’
I wasn’t talking about Korea. After all, Hollywood. Kang Woo-jin solemnly nods his head at this.
‘As expected, this old man is a bit of a tsundere. ‘They take good care of me.’
Here, director Ang Bok changed the topic.
“Ah – and you, actor Shin Shim-ho, and the number of confirmed actors have increased by one. Actor Oh Hee-ryeong plays the role of ‘Yoo Hyun-ji.’”
This means that the actor will be confirmed to play the role of wife ‘Yoo Hyun-ji’, one of the key characters in ‘Leech’. Actress Oh Hee-ryeong, whom director Ahn Ga-bok mentioned, still has the beauty of someone in her 30s despite being in her 50s with over 25 years of experience.
Additionally, several keywords follow her.
Alluring, luxurious, sophisticated, fascinating, etc. That’s why she was still a top actress in many works. Compared to Hong Hye-yeon, is she a step above her?
Of course, Kang Woo-jin also knew Oh Hee-ryeong.
‘Huh – awesome. She appears as ‘Yoo Hyun-ji’? ‘Synchronization is terrible.’
An additional, deep male voice came from the side.
“Are you at least rehearsing?”
It was the great actor Shim Shim-ho. As expected, he still has charisma reminiscent of a tiger, and his long gray hair is tied back. He then walked up the stage with great strides. After giving a curt greeting to director Ga-bok Ahn, Shin Shim-ho turned his gaze to Woo-jin Kang and extended his hand.
“I’m looking forward to seeing what’s going on.”
Kang Woo-jin internally flinched at the force that only he possessed, but Woo-jin kept his poker face as calm as possible.
“Thank you, senior.”
“You must be busy, but have you finished analyzing the ‘leeches’?”
“Yes, to a certain extent. “We are still doing it now.”
Shin Shim-ho, who let go of Woo-jin’s hand, took a look at director Ahn Ga-bok and then made eye contact with Kang Woo-jin again.
“I’m looking forward.”
Afterwards, the audition settings were completed one after another in the small theater in the form of a play stage. However, nothing grand was prepared. Checking the condition of the lighting, the judges sitting in their seats, including Kang Woo-jin, the ‘leech’ key staff located throughout the seats, the actors’ managers, etc.
yet.
“Okay then, let’s begin. “Who is the first actor?”
In response to Director Anga Bok’s question, who was sitting in front of the stage, the assistant director next to him whispered.
“Jin Jae-jun is the first.”
“Um, call me.”
“All right.”
Director Ga-bok Ahn radioed the assistant director to the waiting staff and unfolded the pre-issued script. Today’s audition was scheduled to be a designated postponement. Depending on the role, we will see the contents of ‘Leech’.
“Let’s see, each actor’s counterpart is-”
The CEO of the film company, who was sitting to the right of Director Ga-bok Ang, interjected, trailing off.
“Why don’t I do it?”
“is it?”
“yes. “Are you just accepting the right amount of dialogue?”
It was at this time.
“Director.”
Suddenly, a low voice was heard from the last seat. Thanks to this, director Ahn Ga-bok, the key staff sitting in the seats behind Shin Shim-ho, the head of the film company, and the actors and directors other than Choi Sung-geon looked in the same direction.
Kang Woo-jin was sitting in the last seat, and he suddenly muttered in a low tone.
“I will do the Sangdae station.”
The entire small theater became quiet for a moment.
( Tsunami (5) ) End