Comeback (2) 

 

Kang Woo-jin stopped at the shoe cabinet, looking down at the new record being printed on his cell phone.

“Wow.”

Rather than dancing happily, I couldn’t react at all. It’s as if time has stopped. It was definitely worth it. As of today, the movie ‘Island of the Missing’ has surpassed the number one movie of all time in Korea and has left a new legend.

20 million viewers.

[Korea’s all-time box office]

[All-time movie rankings (combined)]

-One. Island of the Missing/ Cumulative number of viewers: 20,013,889

It was an unprecedented number for Woojin. No, it’s not just him, everyone in Korea is like that. In fact, even when ‘Island of the Missing’ surpassed 19 million viewers, the country was turned upside down. Because it has already exceeded expectations. It would be difficult for a movie to catch up with 1900. No, 100%, we will never be able to exceed this figure in the future.

It surpassed 19 million and reached 20 million.

“Crazy- creepy.”

Woojin, who held the cell phone close to his eyes, felt embarrassed for no reason. Since the score at the end of ‘Island of the Missing’ had lost a lot of power, the entertainment industry as a whole judged that 20 million was impossible. But it was all bullshit. It was a hasty decision.

Whatever it is, Kang Woo-jin.

“Not just 10 million actors.”

He became a 20 million actor. This is also my first starring role. In this case, ‘Island of the Missing’ was like leaving many legends in the Korean film industry and sending out various messages. First of all, the salaries of leading actors such as master director Kwon Ki-taek and Ryu Jung-min are rising vertically.

Of course, Kang Woo-jin’s nuclear bomb-level ripple effect will increase several times.

Of course, there will be a money party later.

In addition, the film industry was given an incredible start during the peak season, and at the same time, they were told not to whine because it was possible if they filmed well and made it well. For the past few years, there has been a lot of noise about how difficult it is for the entire film industry.

The film industry will naturally pay attention to Kang Woo-jin.

The country was still quiet like the calm before the storm, but it was clear that in just a few hours, a typhoon accompanied by rain and wind would hit. It is obvious that congratulatory messages will be pouring into Kang Woo-jin’s cell phone.

About this way.

-Sigh.

Kang Woo-jin, with a gooey smile on his face, performed a shoulder dance. It was a silent dance. However, as he surrendered his body to the rhythm, he looked like a veteran dance singer. He was almost like a dancer, but his momentum was the same.

’20 million!!’

Kang Woo-jin has to go out soon, so he suppresses this overflowing feeling. He stuffed his phone into his back pocket and let out a long sigh. I had to pour cold water on my beating heart. Just like that, Woojin left the house with a blank look on his face.

We arrived at the underground parking lot.

A large van is always visible in the parking space waiting. What’s unusual is.

“Oh my.”

Around the van are members of the team, including Choi Seong-geon and Han Ye-jeong. Then, Choi Seong-gun opened the back door and smiled, gesturing inside the car.

“20 million actors are entering.”

The team members applaud quietly behind Choi Seong-geon, who recited elegantly as he watched Woo-jin approaching. Although it was quite an embarrassing production, they were enjoying it, and Kang Woo-jin, who had an indifferent face, got into the van without any particular problem, but inside he greeted them flippantly.

‘Keukeu, thank you. Thank you.’

The atmosphere of the van that departed as soon as Woojin got in was reminiscent of a club. Only the main character, Kang Woo-jin, was solid, and the rest were constantly talking.

“oh my god! Really awesome!! No, I really can’t believe it when I see this!!”

“What if you don’t believe me?”

“Oppa Woojin! Knights explode, explode! “There’s only one main sakda oppa!”

“20 million, of course!”

On the other hand, Kang Woo-jin was checking the articles discreetly while answering appropriately. The media was publishing articles as if they had been waiting.

『[Official]’Island of the Missing’ exceeds 20 million viewers! The scope of the Korean film industry has expanded several times.』

『’20 million viewers’ Island of the Missing’, and Kang Woo-jin who created a miracle/Photo』

『[Movie IS] “Was this possible?!” The public is excited as ‘Island of the Missing’ exceeds 20 million viewers!』

It’s hotter than when ‘Island of the Missing’ became the No. 1 movie of all time.

『As expected, Kang Woo-jin’s Magic, the ‘Hand of Midas’, is not only ranked first in Korean history, but also sets a new record of 20 million viewers』

It is transmitted not only to various domestic portal sites but also to all parts of the Internet world, including communities.

『Achieved 20 million in difficult times! ‘Island of the Missing’ did a great job, the second distribution also has great expectations』

The title or content of the article necessarily included ‘Island of the Missing’, 20 million viewers, and Kang Woo-jin. It was natural. In fact, no matter what anyone says, it was Kang Woo-jin who lit the final flame of ‘Island of the Missing’. His presence and ripple effect grabbed ‘Island of the Missing’ by the collar and forced them to climb the mountain again and again.

『[Planning] ‘Island of the Missing’, which achieved a miraculous 20 million viewers, how much money does it cost to actors such as Kang Woo-jin? Varies depending on conditions』

Two hours passed by.

Around the time Kang Woo-jin began his backlogged schedule, most public morning news broadcasts reported the legend of ‘The Island of the Missing.’

[“As expected, nothing is impossible. ‘Island of the Missing’, which recently became the number one movie of all time, today achieved 20 million viewers for the first time in Korea. Experts in the film industry are praising this achievement as something that will never be repeated in the future. This is Go Min-ju’s reporter.”]

Naturally, this news also brought excitement to the domestic public. Whether you’ve seen ‘Island of the Missing’ or not, isn’t it amazing?

“Hey, did you see it? “I heard ‘Island of the Missing’ had over 20 million viewers?”

“Wow – crazy. Sincerity? “You’re a bitch?”

“There’s an uproar now that the news broke.”

“It was fun, but I really didn’t know it would exceed 20 million.”

“I’m so jealous… I’m going to make a lot of money. Kang Woo-jin and the actors.”

‘Island of the Missing’ has been on the lips of numerous public opinion. Of course, the same was true in the entertainment industry. Among them, Oullim Film Company, which produced ‘Island of the Missing,’ was in a festive mood.

“Three, oh my god!!! 20 million??!! “Is this really true?!!”

A conference room with a dozen people, including the warm-hearted director Ki-taek Kwon. They gathered today because there was a sign of 20 million yesterday, and as soon as the results were announced in the morning, the world was screaming to go away. As expected, it was director Kwon Ki-taek who calmly calmed it down.

“This is, of course, thanks to Woojin. “It would have been difficult if we hadn’t been encouraged by the promotion of the second half and recent issues.”

“Yes! of course!! ha ha ha!”

This was something that all of the personnel vehemently acknowledged. And master director Kwon Ki-taek smiled mysteriously, rubbing his chin.

“Alien, you ended up single-handedly raising a movie to 20 million.”

Afterwards.

Kang Woo-jin’s large donation, ‘Island of the Missing’ reaching 20 million viewers, etc. Time melted while numerous issues were popping up in Korea.

『Kang Woo-jin, the protagonist of ’20 million viewers’, expresses gratitude to fans on SNS, “I love you”』

Woojin gained additional nicknames such as ‘King of Donation’ and ‘20 Million Actor’, but he had no time to enjoy it. Although the filming of quite a few works was completed, new works were waiting, and I had to go through hell of a schedule for advertising, pictorials, YouTube filming, etc.

-Titidi! click!

“Naaaaice!! Woojin! “Shall we take off our coats and take a picture this time?”

“yes.”

By the next day, his issue was being conveyed even in Japan, where two works related to Woojin were being released.

『Kang Woo-jin, who achieved a miracle in Korea, and his starring film ‘Island of the Missing’ exceeded 20 million viewers』

Above all, ‘Our Table’ was recently officially launched in Japan. Of course, it was through Japanese Netflix, and ‘Our Table’ took first place as soon as it was released in Japan.

『Kang Woo-jin’s ‘Kimjaban Makguksu’ craze show “Our Table” rises to first place with Netflix launch』

Kang Woo-jin was at the root of this terrifying momentum. In addition, ‘Kimjaban Makguksu’, which took Japan by storm like a trend, also contributed. The hit of ‘Our Table’ in Japan had many results. Kang Woo-jin’s existing Japanese fans have grown stronger, and new Japanese fans have also increased.

As a result.

-Kang Woo-jin cooking….it was cool to see it again and again….

-ah! Was this Kim Ja-ban’s Makguksu made by Kang Woo-jin??!

-Our table is so much fun. Why can’t Japan make entertainment like this?

-There is no Kang Woo-jin in Japan.

-I tried to sleep after watching for a while, but he stayed at our table all night…I’m tired…

-wwwwwThe scene where Kang Woo-jin is mistaken for a chef is so cute!!

-I was immediately mistaken for a monster chef!!!

-Wasn’t Kang Woo-jin an actor? Why are you so good at cooking?

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As Kang Woo-jin’s popularity exploded, the momentum naturally led to two works. These were ‘Male Friend: Remake’ and ‘Unfamiliar Gisaeng’, which are scheduled to be officially aired in July. It was ranked at the top of tag rankings on famous Japanese SNS for several days.

Then on the 2nd, when July began, in Korea.

“Off! done! “It’s done!!”

Artist Nana Choi, who was locked in her studio, suddenly raised both hands and shouted. This was because work on additional scenes for the ‘Beneficial Evil’ script had just been completed.

After hearing the news, producer Song Man-woo visited artist Nana Choi’s studio right around lunchtime.

-Palak, palak.

There was no need to look at the entire script for episodes 1 and 2. All I had to do was check the additional scenes. Therefore, it didn’t take long for bearded producer Song Man-woo to finish reading.

-Tuk!

Producer Song Man-woo’s gaze rose after reading all the additional scenes from writer Choi Nana’s Conversion. Author Nana Choi, wearing round glasses, swallowed her saliva.

“Gwae, are you okay?”

Producer Song Man-woo didn’t give any specific answer.

“······”

He was smiling deeply.

And in the late afternoon of that day, a call was received from Woojin, who was in the recording studio to film a stock video related to the ‘Kang Woojin Alternate’ channel. No, to be more precise, Choi Seong-gun’s cell phone, which was watching him, rang.

“Yeah yeah. Ah, I understand, PD.”

The other person was producer Song Man-woo, and after finishing the call, Choi Seong-geon wrote something in his diary. When Kang Woo-jin came out of the recording booth during a break, Choi Seong-gun joined him.

“Woojin.”

Kang Woo-jin did not lose focus on his concept despite the lengthy recording process.

“Yes, CEO.”

Choi Seong-geon relayed the contents of the phone call to him.

“Filming for the character ‘Beneficial Evil’ has been confirmed. Producer Song will probably shake this off and go hunting for overseas location locations.”

It was the first time the entire cast of ‘Beneficial Evil’ had gathered together.

Saturday the 3rd, morning.

A large set filming location in Ilsan. It was a studio complex that looked like several distribution center warehouses, and the size of each warehouse or studio was huge. It was roughly larger than the school auditorium.

Among them, a filming team took root in studio number 1.

“I’m going to turn on the ceiling lights!!”

“I think the middle lighting there is a bit weak??!”

“I’ll check right away!”

“Where are the spare chairs??!”

“It’s outside! how many do you need??”

“First of all, bring them all!”

Approximately 100 people were busy preparing for filming. Some people are packing up props, some are working on lighting, some are busy setting up cameras, and some are checking audio equipment. Other than this, I was immersed in various things to do.

The interior of the warehouse studio was simple.

Several lights were hung on the high ceiling, and white cloth was attached to the floor and walls, starting from the middle. The other half remains as it was in the original studio. About 100 staff members were distributed there. Most of them were familiar people.

‘Beneficial Evil’ and the Netflix staff.

If it was natural, it was natural. The first promotional shoot for ‘Beneficial Evil’ is being held today in this warehouse studio. It was a character shoot. Clearly, it has the character of an actor introduction. Event shooting for initial publicity.

That is, many actors from ‘Beneficial Evil’ participate today.

Of course, not everyone came. The main characters that run through the whole story and the actors who will participate in the first episode. Such actors could be found on simple chairs set up on one side of the spacious warehouse studio. It wasn’t full, perhaps because there was still some time left, but there were fifteen male and female actors sitting among the dozens of chairs.

All the faces are unfamiliar.

“Uh-ah, hello.”

“······hello.”

“It feels awkward because I’m just sitting there.”

“me too.”

“Are you nervous? “This is my first time filming something like this.”

“That’s right, I feel like my heart will explode.”

Because they were all unknown or new actors. Most of the actors were rookies, but it was their first time filming. They were all selected through large-scale auditions or by producer Song Man-woo through theatrical productions.

“Well, if all the actors are coming today, are the leads coming too? Like Kang Woojin. Or are we the only ones taking pictures?”

“Me too, but I was curious and asked earlier, and Kang Woo-jin is coming.”

“······oh my god. Wow – honestly, I thought I wouldn’t see Woojin. “You know, there’s something like that, even if you work on the same project, if you can’t film with the leads, you can’t even see them.”

“that’s right. So, I’m really looking forward to it too.”

It was at this time.

-Sigh.

Actors began to arrive one after another to the waiting chairs. He’s short and short with dark brown hair? Cutie? lovely? A female actress with such strong feelings. No, Im Hae-eun. Or a handsome male actor with a good image. In other words, Jo Moo-chan. And other unknown actors.

Since we didn’t know each other, we exchanged awkward greetings.

Gradually, dozens of chairs began to fill up.

Meanwhile, the topic of conversation among the actors who did speak up was, of course, the top actors of ‘Beneficial Evil’.

“Isn’t it really amazing that Kang Woo-jin got 20 million?”

“I hope ours becomes a huge hit too.”

“But this is my first time seeing Kang Woo-jin in person… I guess I can’t get his autograph, right?”

“Ah, me too, but I was thinking of asking for a photo if it’s okay.”

Lim Hae-eun, whose mother is a shaman, has been staring straight ahead without saying a word, and her expression is stiff.

“······”

He is a direct disciple of Korea’s top tier veteran actor Jo Moo-chan, and Kang Woo-jin is his idol. Jo Moo-chan has a refreshing face, but is a contrasting image to Woojin.

‘wow! at las! Are we finally seeing Kang Woo-jin??! What should I do? I think it’ll just freeze!’

I was restless.

Well, overall, dozens of unknown and new actors had the same tension as Jo Moo-chan. I was nervous or shaking my butt. The tension was evident.

At this moment, a loud shout rang out in the spacious warehouse studio where over 100 staff members were scattered.

“Kang Woo-jin has arrived!!!”

At that moment, most of the staff turned their heads toward the entrance. Kang Woo-jin, wearing a black and blue jacket and a poker face, was entering through the open entrance.

-Sigh.

And the eyes of dozens of unknown and new actors were focused on Kang Woo-jin. The scent surrounding him was relaxed and calm, but the energy was hot. Just the appearance of the monster Kang Woo-jin changes the atmosphere of the scene 180 degrees.

About a hundred staff members fixed their eyes on him or ran towards him.

Is that the male lead’s force? The unknown and new actors were simply mesmerized by the solemn Kang Woo-jin. On the other hand, Kang Woo-jin, full of indifference, was muttering to himself.

‘Ah, I’m craving some bossam.’

It was overwhelming hunger. It was a bit sensitive.

It was seen in a different way by unknown and new actors.

“······I’m tired of the force.”

“and······”

“oh my god.”

“······Aura is crazy.”

It was an overwhelming presence.