I was immediately mistaken as a monster genius actor - Episode 243
Producer Song Man-woo? Kang Woo-jin, who was looking at Han Ye-jeong's cell phone, raised his head. Pigtail Choi Seong-geon stabs his cell phone..
“Well, you haven't been contacted in any way.?”
“Yes, no.”
“Hmm - I didn't have a meeting with PD Song in this Korean schedule..”
Choi Seong-gun muttered and put his cell phone to his ear..
“Hello - PD. I was just about to call you..”
Producer Song Man-woo's reply over the cell phone to Choi Seo-geon's comment was a bit serious..
“Hello, this is Choi Dae-pyo. I heard you came to Korea today..”
“Yes yes, PD. I'm in Seoul now.”
“Is it possible to have a brief meeting with Woojin during this Korean schedule? I really want to see it before I go to Japan again..”
Then, Choi Seong-gun turned and made eye contact with Kang Woo-jin..
“Well, of course it is possible. It looks like today will be difficult... Just a moment, PD. I'll check the schedule right away..”
“Yes, Mr. Representative..”
Choi Seong-geon lowered his cell phone to block outside sounds and asked Woo-jin..
“PD Song said he would see you, but he seems a bit in a hurry? But my schedule is a bit tight these few days, right? Today too, you must be a little tired from digesting ‘leeches’..”
Kang Woo-jin shakes his head casually.
“It doesn't matter today either.”
“Well, it doesn't seem too difficult, but there's nothing to overdo..”
“no. it's okay.”
In reality, Woojin was a little tired, but it wasn't enough to make him tired. If you're really tired, you can take a rest in the sub-space. Anyway, Choi Seong-gun seems to know..
“Okay, but today is a bit different. I'll ask you if you're okay tomorrow morning..”
“yes.”
I put the cell phone to my ear again..
“PD, are you okay tomorrow morning??”
Producer Song Man-woo’s response was quick..
“Of course it's okay. If you tell me the time, I will go to bw enter..”
“Ugh- would you like that? All right. I'll get back to you.”
“Yes, Mr. Representative..”
The call was cut off like that.
Seonggeon Choi muttered with a puzzled look on his face..
“He's coming in person. I'd like to see it before the schedule starts tomorrow..”
Kang Woo-jin nodded slowly. He then showed Han Ye-jeong's cell phone and explained it to Seong-geon Choi. What is the content of this SNS post, who is the famous Japanese voice actor who posted it, etc. Because Choi Seong-geon was with me at the time, I understood quickly..
“ah! She's the one who said she was his mother??”
Soon, leader Choi Seong-gun's brain began to spin quickly..
“Hey, is he a famous Japanese voice actor? I didn't know that. It's Japan right now, Woojin, you're always making noise when you play the piano, aren't you? There was a lot of noise. But this person really gave me a twist.?”
“Is that so?”
“Uh oh. To be honest, there were a lot of customers in that restaurant and I expected it to spread to some extent... but if this happens, the situation will change drastically. It goes from just a buzzy issue to a touching story that tugs at your heartstrings. Plus, the person involved is a famous voice actor. The story is good too. You must have meant it, but that's how it works in the stuffy world of entertainment..”
Well, Kang Woo-jin also knew roughly. Because I often see famous celebrities becoming a hot topic with some kind of beautiful story. Of course, she was faster with Choi Sung-gun than Woo-jin..
“Something- isn’t that unusual? This story goes beyond being a funny story and is almost at the level of a heroic story. Woojin, you are learning from another country. There are many keywords that stimulate the emotions of the Japanese public. This is true in Korea as well, but Japan is especially crazy about stories like this..”
However, since Kang Woo-jin is currently in Korea, not Japan, the situation in Japan was not clear. However, Choi Seong-geon was not one to sit still and leave his hands alone..
“For this one, I'll have to run the radar first. To what extent is it currently? I need to get our marketing team to monitor it first..”
Choi Seong-gun called the company and gave Kang Woo-jin a thumbs up..
“If you do this well, you might be treated like a real hero when you return to Japan..”
backwards.
After the 'Leech' audition, which was the first schedule of his return to Korea, Kang Woo-jin moved to the second schedule, an interview with a large media company. Originally, Choi Seong-geon tends to exclude interviews with media outlets whenever possible, but if he hides it too much, there are times when there is a backlash..
This was especially true for ‘issue kings’ like Kang Woo-jin..
Rumors and abusive articles are rampant all the time, and gossip abounds. Therefore, it was necessary to have the blood pierced once in a while like this..
Above all, some of Kang Woo-jin's issues are still hot right now..
20%'Our Table', which recorded a viewership rating close to A thief entered the country without anyone knowing..
There are more than dozens of rice cakes alone..
At this point, I needed a clear arrangement..
Four days passed like that. Friday the 5th.
Director Gabok Ang and the 'Leech' team, who had organized the auditions early in the morning, gathered in the film studio's conference room. The number of people is roughly five or six. Among them, director Ahn Ga-bok sat at the head of the desk..
The atmosphere was somewhat serious..
It was worth it. Because I saw something huge and unexpected at the audition. However, the 'Leech' team was running out of time to think about anything else. Moreover, judging from the firm expression on Director Anga Bok's face, it seemed like he was ready to make a decision today..
Soon, the CEO of the film company sitting next to director Anga Bok asked:.
“Director, are you okay? The audition hurdle was raised somewhat unexpectedly..”
Director Ang Bok, with short white hair, laughed..
“yes. I'm just sorry.”
“yes?”
“Let Woojin take on that role. As the director, I should have done that. I was in a hurry so I didn't even think about it..”
“······Although Kang Woo-jin may seem blunt on the outside, he seems to have been thinking deeply about ‘leeches’..”
Director Ahn Ga-bok, who was recalling Kang Woo-jin's face, slowly nodded..
“It's wide inside. He doesn't show it, but he has a lot of affection for his work. What do they say these days? tsundere?”
“Ah, yes, that's right..”
“That little guy is acting so boldly, so we should speed up too..”
The faces of the key staff of ‘Leech’, including the head of the film company, had spirit on their faces. At the same time, a cinematographer with a pot-bellied stomach joined in..
“But senior Sim Shim-ho...is it okay if I don't contact you? When you left the small theater yesterday, you didn't look very good..”
“If my friend would break down at that level, he wouldn't have been able to carry the weight of a Korean actor until now..”
Director Gabok Ang gave a short answer and unfolded the stack of paper in front of him. It was the profile of the actors who participated in yesterday's audition, and the evaluation table that director Ang Ga-bok filled out during the audition..
It was a motion to make a decision now..
“First, from ‘Yoon Ja-ho’ station.”
There is a deep conversation about the role of 'Yoon Ja-ho', which several people other than Jin Jae-jun wanted to play..
“How do you guys see it?.”
“Jaejun's acting tension has increased a lot..”
“Compared to last year, it's unrecognizable. I think I've leveled up from 'drug dealer'. It was a different work from before..”
Director Gabok Ang laughed..
“‘‘Drug dealer’ - Woojin is there too.?”
“ah.”
“1An actor with only 10 years of experience is influencing top stars here and there. Anyway, I felt a little disappointed about Jin Jae-jun. That guy does better. The audition felt a bit light..”
“Was it because Kang Woo-jin was in front of me??”
“Maybe so. But that doesn't mean other actors did as well as Jin Jae-jun..”
“surely······”
Gradually the meeting became boring..
“‘I worry the most about the role of ‘Yoon Ji-min’..”
“hmm-”
“Hong Hye-yeon stood out the most..”
“I felt like a lot of my shortcomings had been improved..”
“Was Hwarin’s tension not as good as expected? I was surprised that she did better than I expected..”
“I'm Sojin Han. It was the most natural, unlike a rookie. If you just keep doing that, you will stand out quickly. It's still okay though.”
“Haha, now that you say it like that, it makes me realize that Kang Woo-jin is a ridiculous being..”
“Mr. Woojin is out of the question. Do not group with the same name value..”
“Because it's such an outrageous weirdo.”
Many words pour out. Surprisingly, opinions were divided. Director Anga Bok swishes his pen while looking down at the evaluation sheet he had written..
About an hour later.
-Sigh.
Director Ahn Ga-bok pushed an evaluation sheet listing the names of confirmed actors to the head of the film company..
“Go like this. Inform the actors and announce it externally within today..”
Meanwhile.
Around 9 o'clock in the morning. The location is BW Enter in Samseong-dong. BW Entertainment recently moved to a larger space, but the interior has been very tidied up. When employees were on their way to work, people could already be seen in the largest meeting room. One of them was Kang Woo-jin..
Since I have to stop by the shop before my schedule, I am currently wearing a hat and my favorite navy long padding..
The concept is strong from early in the morning..
Only Choi Seong-geon was around Woo-jin, and the bearded producer Song Man-woo was sitting alone by the window across from them. A pretty solid face. Judging from the atmosphere it gave off, it didn’t seem like a small matter..
Producer Song Man-woo, who had already finished talking about the current situation and giving brief greetings, spoke to the calm Woojin..
“Woojin, you may have heard this from time to time, but ‘Beneficial Evil’ is currently looking at Free rather closely. In addition, we were choosing our final destination..”
Final destination? Ah - are you talking about a broadcasting station or something? Well, if you think about it, Woojin didn't know where 'Beneficial Evil' would be aired..
“Is that so?”
“Well, unlike before, I am not an affiliated director but an external PD. Destination has also become very important. So, while Woojin was in Japan, we had meetings with many places recently. Broadcasting, general programming, cable, and various OTT platforms.”
“······”
“Even before the news of Woojin joining spread, there were a lot of conditions, but now that Woojin has been thrown at us, everyone is foaming at the mouth and attacking us..”
Choi Seong-gun got involved..
“Wasn’t that what you were aiming for??”
“that's right. I clearly meant it.”
“Producer Song Man-woo, including Hanryang, is worthy of his name, but writer Choi Nana, who really hit the mark with ‘male friend’ this time. Plus our Woojin. Even if I can’t eat this, I know.”
Producer Song Man-woo, who smiled slightly, made eye contact with Kang Woo-jin again..
“So the conditions were upgraded. Still, it's not particularly high or anything like that. Therefore, there was a high possibility that ‘beneficial evil’ would go to the SBC. I had a lot of fun and it was my hometown..”
“I understand.”
“But I contacted Netflix..”
After finishing speaking, producer Song Man-woo pushed the transparent file he had brought to Woo-jin..
“The conditions there are similar, but the only difference is that they bring out the 'challenge'..”
“challenge.”
“I'm planning to launch 'Beneficial Evil' worldwide as a Netflix original, this is what it feels like?”
omg. Worldwide? Suddenly, the size of the story changes globally. Woojin was a little embarrassed, but answered as if it was no big deal..
“Are you talking about a worldwide launch??”
“is it so. In other words, let's challenge the global world with 'beneficial evil'. It may be open domestically, but it's truly worldwide..”
“······”
“Honestly, I was intrigued. I've been feeling a bit stagnant lately. Plus, it seems like ‘Beneficial Evil’ will work well overseas. There is a lot to say, but first of all, the opinion of the main male lead, Woojin, is also important..”
Choi Seong-gun spoke first instead of Kang Woo-jin..
“Worldwide launch - it sounds sweet, but isn't there definitely a risk??”
“that's right. To put it bluntly, if you throw 'beneficial evil' at a domestic broadcaster, a certain degree of success is guaranteed. First of all, Woojin’s ticket power is enormous. I ate half before going in..”
“On the contrary, overseas, there are no such advantages at all..”
“If it explodes, an absurd situation will unfold, but on the other hand, if it is insufficient, the damage will be more than double..”
‘The production cost of ‘Beneficial Evil’ was by no means small. It's closer to tens of billions rather than billions. In short, if it fails, many people will fail. Of course, the stigma that Kang Woo-jin was not popular overseas was an added bonus..
“hmm-”
That was Choi Seong-geon's concern, and producer Song Man-woo didn't know either..
“Because there is a risk, I have no intention of going ahead with it if Woojin has different thoughts..”
Woojin, with an indifferent face, asked back..
“Writer Nana Choi?”
“The author is of the opinion that anywhere is fine. In fact, it is better to focus on writing rather than those things now..”
“······”
“I do plan to follow Woojin’s thoughts. After all, Woojin is the one who will lead ‘beneficial evil’ by the collar. For reference, if you choose Netflix, it will also be converted to pre-production, and Netflix personnel may be involved in production..”
My shoulders are heavy. What should I do? Let me turn it around and say it first.?
“I don't know much about various interests. It's better to just have a good meaning..”
“······The one with good meaning. What do you think of Woojin’s astute sense?.”
“Not really. I don't think it's bad.”
“hmm. So, is Woojin ready to go global??”
Kang Woo-jin answered simply..
“not too late.”
“Haha, I see..”
Producer Song Man-woo, who has a beard, quickly got up and held out his hand to Woojin..
“Let's try to overthrow the whole world with 'beneficial evil'. Let's run to the death to live up to Woojin's aspirations..”
Woojin calmly held his hand..
‘Also global. For some reason, when I stay still, the size of my surroundings grows frighteningly large.??’
Honestly, I haven't really felt it yet..
1After some time, Kang Woo-jin's van.
Producer Song Man-woo, who organized the meeting, left immediately, saying he would move on to Netflix Korea. As a result, the destination of ‘beneficial evil’ became clear. Soon, news of the title ‘Beneficial Evil’ and its collaboration with Netflix will spread..
However, there is no need for Woojin to take any action right now..
‘I don't know, if I just leave it alone, it'll take care of itself..’
Even thinking about it just makes my head hurt. The conclusion is that acting, you just have to act no matter what the situation is. Around this time, the van carrying Kang Woo-jin moved to go to the shop in Cheongdam-dong..
at the same time.
-deeply.
Kang Woo-jin suddenly entered subspace. I had a tight schedule today and had a meeting early in the morning, so I wanted to take a break. Woojin must have been tired, but as soon as he entered the dark subspace, he yawned..
I solved the concept in one go..
“What was your schedule today??”
Remembering Choi Seong-gun's briefing, Woojin habitually moved in front of the white square. I didn't have any big thoughts. I was planning to just glance at the white squares and lie down right away..
however.
“Eh?”
Woojin’s body stopped. The reason was simple.
“Hasn't something changed a lot??”
Because there was a noticeable change in the white squares. It started with ‘Island of the Missing’ and ‘The Unfamiliar Parasite’, both of which were S+ grade..
-[3/Scenario (Title: Island of the Missing), SS level]
-[7/Scenario (Title: The Strange Sacrifice of a Stranger), SS grade]
Both works are rated SS. In other words, it went up one level. Even this wasn't the end.
“Why did this suddenly go up??”
The rating of the movie ‘Leech’, which was originally SS level, also changed..
-[8/Scenario (Title: Leech), SSS level]
Upgraded to SSS level. It was the first grade that came out. But why? Why did the rating of ‘leech’ suddenly rise? I had to think about it, but Kang Woo-jin had no time to think about it..
The reason was simple.
-Sigh.
Because his eyes have already reached the work below ‘Leech’. It was 'Beneficial Evil', which was SS level like 'Leech' and whose destination had just changed to Netflix. However, the grades were different..
-[9/Script (Title: Beneficial Evil), SSS+ level]
‘‘Beneficial Evil’ was SSS+ level..
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