I Was Mistaken as a Monstrous Genius Actor - Chapter 253
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Starting with the gray-faced director Kwon Ki-taek and Kang Woo-jin, the ‘Island of the Missing’ actors began to enter the hall’s podium. Kang Woo-jin, Ryu Jeong-min, Ha Yu-ra, Kim I-won, Jeon Woo-chang, and even two main and supporting actors.
A total of 8 people.
Soon, the overall lights in the hall dimmed slightly and some loud music played.
-♬♪
As it was indeed a production presentation by master director Kwon Ki-taek, the prepared directing was a bit excessive. It’s probably the distributor’s idea. Either way, about a hundred reporters started clicking the shutters with excitement.
A barrage of flashes explodes every second above the front podium.
-Pababababak!
The lighting is so dark that it sparkles so much. At this point, Kang Woo-jin, wearing a beige trench coat and the first of the actors to enter, had a silent expression on his face.
‘What kind of position are you directing… There are more reporters than you can imagine! ok? But why am I the first?’
It was only at this time that I realized that I had entered for the first time in a haphazard manner. I waited in front of the door before entering and entered according to the staff’s sign. It happened to be my first time.
Thanks to.
-Sigh.
Woojin lowered his voice to Ryu Jeong-min, who was right behind him.
“Senior, I’m sorry. Come this way.”
Then Ryu Jeong-min, wearing a brown blazer, smiled slightly. His short hair suddenly became a little longer.
“It doesn’t matter where you sit, right? “You can just sit down.”
When Ryu Jeong-min, whose transfer to BW Entertainment was imminent, waved his hand, Kang Woo-jin kept an indifferent face but was a little embarrassed. Eh? No, but isn’t it a bit strange that I sit first? However, director Kwon Ki-taek and actors such as Ryu Jung-min did not seem to mind at all.
Following.
“yes! All the main characters of ‘Island of the Missing’ have gathered!”
The female host made a comment. The production presentation has begun. Without any choice, Woojin sat in the first seat among the actors, right next to director Kwon Ki-taek. Next, a female emcee proceeded with the event.
“There’s no way that people here don’t know, but I’d like you to introduce yourself first, director.”
Director Kwon Ki-taek, the master of slightly thick jackets, attached a hand microphone to his mouth.
“Nice to meet you, I’m Kwon Ki-taek, the director of ‘Island of the Missing.’”
“yes! Hello, Director! next-”
The female host and Woojin’s eyes met. Naturally, Woojin picked up the microphone. A flash explodes like crazy in front of you. The scale is bigger than I thought. Moreover, looking at Kang Woo-jin’s filmography, ‘Island of the Missing’ was his first starring role.
In other words, today’s production presentation is the first for the lead actor.
I sat side by side with some of the country’s top actors. No, to be exact, Kang Woo-jin is in first place. As I give it meaning, tension suddenly rises. It also feels a bit burdensome. It’s okay though. Woojin already had experience with a production presentation, and this was not the first time for the hundred or so reporters.
‘Phew – calm down.’
Woojin lowered his voice further.
“Hello, this is Kang Woo-jin, who plays the role of ‘Corporal Jin Seon-cheol’ in ‘Island of the Missing.’”
The name of Woojin’s first leading role was spread throughout the wide hall. The shutter sound increases rapidly, and the reporters’ fingers tapping on their laptops become twice as fast. The atmosphere was something different. Clearly, it was the smell of the hall that Kang Woo-jin felt. The eyes of more than a hundred reporters are sharp. Strange pressure.
Okay, this is it.
A film by director Kwon Ki-taek, a master of great influence. The lead role in that movie.
It was indeed different.
‘Is this… the gaze of top actors who only star? Oh my! It’s so damn heavy.’
This was a position of responsibility. Therefore, Woojin, who was making a fuss on the inside, had to make his concept several times stronger on the outside.
Meanwhile, the hand microphone was handed over to Ryu Jeong-min.
“hello. I played the role of ‘Lieutenant Choi Yoo-tae’ in ‘Island of the Missing.’”
Next, the actors were introduced in that order, Ha Yu-ra, Kim I-won, and Jeon Woo-chang, and the host asked the next question to Kang Woo-jin.
“Woojin is the hottest these days! “What is the unique charm of ‘Island of the Missing’?”
Hehe, I already received the questionnaire. It’s not that difficult. Woojin answered casually.
“I think it’s a reversal. ‘Island of the Missing’ has many unexpected twists and turns in some parts, and I think it is a work that will make it difficult for your eyes and ears to rest.”
After answering, Woojin praised himself. Well done, it was smooth with no mistakes. Likewise, other actors continued to answer very eloquently. Then she asked Kang Woo-jin again.
“Woojin, you show such different acting that it’s hard to call him the same actor in every film. What kind of side are you showing in this ‘Island of the Missing’?”
For a moment, Kang Woo-jin stopped. what? Have you ever had a question like this? My memory is vague. I don’t know if it was because of the tension, but Woojin’s hair turned white. what? What was it? For a brief moment, he tried to recall a message. It’s fierce alone. There is no way others would notice.
Ah – I don’t know.
My memory flew away. Woojin put the microphone to her mouth in desperation. I don’t know, let’s answer appropriately. First of all, the dual personality was a secret, right? There was also an answer that just happened to cross my mind.
“I played a timid piece of trash.”
“······yes?”
“Timid trash.”
“Ah, timid trash.”
Soon, Director Kwon Ki-taek laughed softly, and Ryu Jung-min and the other actors also turned into expressions holding back laughter. The reporters pressed the shutter towards Woojin even more frantically.
-Pababababak!
All of the hundred or so reporters were in a trance, as if they had bitten into a delicious piece of rice cake. A few tens of minutes later, the moderator’s formal proceedings ended and it was time for reporters to ask questions. Almost everyone raised their hands, but the female host took a picture of the reporter.
“Uh, let me ask Mr. Kang Woo-jin a question.”
It was a male reporter wearing glasses in the front row.
“All of the works you have appeared in so far, including ‘Profiler Hanryang’ and ‘Male Friend’, have achieved very good results. With the recent record of over 8 million views for ‘Drug Dealer’, some say it is the hand of Midas. What do you expect from this ‘Island of the Missing’? “It’s been a few years since we didn’t get 10 million viewers. Is it possible?”
A bit of a sensitive question. That’s why director Kwon Ki-taek and other actors take a quick look at Woojin. Well, it was okay to reply appropriately. But Woojin with the poker face was a noob.
“yes.”
Because it has a bit of arrogance and toughness added to it.
“I think it will exceed 10 million.”
“oh! is it so? “The reason you think so is-”
“I have a feeling.”
“······Feel it?”
“yes.”
Of course, it was a strong-willed act with some basis.
Afterwards.
The ‘Island of the Missing’ production presentation started at noon and ended around 4 o’clock, about 2 hours later. However, related articles were already being released to the world while the production presentation was in progress.
『[Photo] ‘Island of the Missing’ is finally here, top actors entering the hall/Photo』
The film industry media focused on the news of ‘Island of the Missing’. There was enough anticipation just because it was the next film from master director Kwon Ki-taek.
However, the topics of the articles gradually began to decline.
『[Star Talk] Kang Woo-jin, when asked what role he played, answered “timid trash”』
Kang Woo-jin’s presence, which shook the production presentation, was so strong.
『At the press conference for ‘Island of the Missing’, Kang Woo-jin’s role was revealed to be ‘timid trash’, and all the reporters were embarrassed』
『’A Thousand Faces’ Kang Woo-jin… What kind of role is the ‘timid trash’ role you play this time?』
For the hundred or so reporters who participated in the event, Kang Woo-jin was quite good food.
『Kang Woo-jin predicts the performance of ‘Island of the Missing’: “10 million viewers is reasonable”』
『Kang Woo-jin answered that 10 million viewers were possible, and when I asked him why… he just felt it? / Photo』
『Kang Woo-jin, who guessed 10 million viewers through ‘Persimmon’, netizens say, “You’re a bit arrogant”』
Although he was causing numerous issues, there was something wrong with his behavior.
-Crazy kkkkkkkkkkk, the number of viewers reached 10 million in no time kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk.
-Lee Sang-man: I’m going to blow it… I’m going to hit 10 million viewers…
-It’s a bit rough.
-But since Kang Woo-jin says that, I’m really curious again. Haha. Actually, none of Kang Woo-jin’s works have failed yet, right??
-What kind of role is it to be a timid piece of trash? Haha. If you look closely, Kang Woo-jin is also a fool. Haha.
-;;;;I’m sick of it.
-What if… it’s not 10 million, but it’s not even 1 million…?
-Director Kwon Ki-taek will attract attention in the beginning because there are many top actors in it, but is 10 million the name of someone’s dog these days???
-???: I heard it’s 10 million? It stopped at 1 million??/ Kang Woo-jin: But it was fast.
With the rise of ‘Island of the Missing’, arrows were raining down on Kang Woo-jin, but the pieces related to him were also gradually piling up.
『[Exclusive] A meal with Kang Woo-jin? Ryu Jung-min, a top actor with great momentum, is imminent to transfer to BW Entertainment!』
『Commercialization of ‘Kimjaban Makguksu’ by Kang Woo-jin of ‘Our Table’, Farmers’ side “We will release it before summer”』
Japan was also not far behind Korea.
Currently, there is news about ‘Unfamiliar Parasite’ and the animation ‘Male Friend: Remake’ without Kang Woo-jin.
Everything is woven like a thread around Kang Woo-jin and moves quickly and meticulously. Meanwhile, offers poured in to Kang Woo-jin like a mountain. Not only the script or scenario of the work, but also various broadcasts including entertainment, YouTube, pictorials, interviews, advertisements, and many other things.
『’Smoke Monster’ Kang Woo-jin has unrivaledly maintained the top brand reputation for several months… This is also a first, everything is a first』
As the days passed, the number continued to grow. Last year, it was something that was tongue-in-cheek, but now it’s at a level that others can’t even imagine.
However, Woojin was surprisingly giving up on many casting calls. She was unbiased. Of course, it was because of Kang Woo-jin’s decision. The schedule was already full, and since there was extra space, it might be acceptable to some extent if it was too much, but Kang Woo-jin shook his head. It was just because the time was perfect.
‘I get greedy and my crotch gets torn.’
Just like that, 5 days disappeared as if it were all hidden from view.
and.
『[Movie] Director Ahn Ga-bok’s ‘Leech’, the history of the Korean film industry, ‘script reading’ begins today, the 6th!』
『Finally opening the lid…’Leechers’ such as ‘Sim Han-ho’, ‘Kang Woo-jin’, and ‘Oh Hee-ryeong’ are summoned to the script reading』
The 6th dawned.
Saturday morning of the 6th, Seoul’s finest hotel.
A suite room at a 5-star hotel located in Cheongdam. No, to be exact, it was the highest level of suites. Therefore, the view outside the large window and the furniture in the room were all jaw-dropping.
It was natural that it was spacious.
In one of those rooms, where there was a square table and a gray sofa, a giant-like man entered. Familiar black man. It was Joseph Felton, a famous Hollywood producer who recently came to Korea for work. Wearing suit pants and a tight-fitting black knit, his muscular upper body stands out.
Following.
-Sigh.
Holding a coffee cup in one hand, he sat on the sofa and crossed his legs. Because Joseph had a giant-like body, the coffee cup he was holding seemed quite small. Anyway, Joseph put a small coffee cup to his mouth and started lifting the many transparent files and tablets that were lying on the table.
At this time.
-smart.
A knocking sound spread throughout the room. Giant Joseph casually got up and opened the door. There were several foreigners standing in front of the door. Joseph’s team, including bald-headed Robert, visited just in time.
Next, Joseph sat down on a single sofa, and the team members sat in a row on the opposite sofa.
Only when everyone gathered together did the real meeting begin.
English was exchanged frantically.
The main content was a summary of a meeting held over several days with an overseas professional distributor and the Korean branch of a Hollywood film company. Joseph and his team had a morning meeting that lasted about 40 minutes, and when the clock struck 10 o’clock, bald-headed Robert changed the subject.
“Joseph, what are your plans for today? “Today is the script reading day for ‘Leech.’”
Joseph crossed his arms and sighed as if he already knew.
“Hmm-well. “I heard that director Ahn Ga-bok could come to the script reading, but what I want to see is Kang Woo-jin’s real acting, not the script reading.”
“······then?”
“I think there are a lot of people involved. If we occupy our seats, we might say something unnecessary. So, let’s skip today’s script reading and visit for the official filming on the 8th.”
“All right. Then, I will push tomorrow’s schedule to today.”
“okay. There’s nothing to overdo. “It’s okay to get some rest.”
It was at this time.
-♬♪
The cell phone in Joseph’s pants pocket rang. He naturally takes out his cell phone. However, Joseph’s eyes widened slightly when he saw the caller displayed on his phone screen.
“hmm?”
At that sight, bald head Robert across from me tilted his head.
“Why are you doing that?”
“······”
Joseph looked down at the caller for a moment and answered lowly.
“It’s Miley. “You’re calling me at a pretty strange time.”
The opponent was global superstar Miley Kara. It wasn’t that she didn’t have a close relationship with Joseph, but it wasn’t to the extent that she talked on the phone frequently. Since we both have influence in Hollywood, do we feel comfortable greeting each other when we meet? Sometimes we even contacted through DM.
Most of them were business contacts.
Anyway, Joseph, with a puzzled look on his face, changed the direction of his crossed legs and put the cell phone to his ear.
“Yes, Miley. it’s me.”
Kara’s unique cold voice rang through the phone.
“Joseph. Where are you now?”
A bottomless question. Joseph responded with a small smile.
“Ah, I’m not in LA right now, I’m in Korea.”
“i know.”
“hmm?”
“So the question was, where are you in Korea?”
“···Why are you asking that?”
Joseph’s smile faded and his eyebrows narrowed. Kara’s short and clear answer reached his ears.
“Because I’m in Korea now.”
End