Prestige (1)

 

When Kang Woo-jin first met director Ahn Ga-bok, Woo-jin’s neck was locked. Because of the extended filming of ‘Beneficial Evil’, I got off work late and fell asleep around dawn. Even though he had previously been to subspace, his body was honest.

‘Uh-huh, I guess I’ll have to go to sub-space more often today? ‘I’m so tired.’

How great would it be if you could sleep in subspace? Then, I was thinking that it would be a piece of cake. Director Ga-bok Ahn and Seong-geon Choi entered the representative office. The throat was already locked, and the concepts were fused together, and a low voice in the world came out of Woojin’s mouth.

“Director, hello.”

Even Kang Woo-jin, who was used to acting like a tough guy, was surprised. Perhaps that’s why Director Anga Bok, who was shaking hands with Woojin and whose wrinkles had increased significantly, also twitched his eyebrows for a moment. Well, our arrogant monster didn’t really care.

Anyway, Woojin and Director Gabok Ang sat across from each other.

And two stacks of paper placed on the desk.

‘Oh-as expected.’

Although there was no change in his facial expression due to his indifference, Kang Woo-jin immediately realized what the bundle of paper Director Ahn Ga-bok had posted was.

‘It’s a scenario, right? You really brought it. ‘Awesome CEO.’

It was obvious that what director Gabok Ang posted was a Hollywood scenario. The pony-haired CEO sitting next to me was Woojin, who I once again thought was amazing. Because this is the moment when all his reasoning turns out to be correct. The gentle yet old voice of director Ga-bok Ahn, who had no way of knowing this, rang out.

“First, take a look at this. One is in English and one is in Korean. “You can consider it comfortable.”

But this grandfather. No, Director Ahn, why are you so serious? Woojin, who felt that the atmosphere was quite serious, lowered his voice even more. An answer like ‘I understand’ came out of his mouth, and his eyes immediately moved to the scenario on the desk. Two very thick scenarios with black squares attached.

The title can be seen on the cover of the scenario at the top.

-‘clown’

‘clown’? This was another unusual title. Kang Woo-jin picked up the original English script without hesitation. He said that for him now, there was no difference between English and Korean. Then, while spreading his index finger discreetly, he glanced at Director Anga Bok in front of him. For some reason, Youngmul was looking at Choi Seong-gun, who was sitting next to Kang Woo-jin.

It’s obvious even if you don’t look at it.

Choi Seong-geon’s eyes must be sparkling right now. He must be buzzing with excitement. This is what Kang Woo-jin looks like when he is given a big opportunity. That was actually the case. After that, Kang Woo-jin’s reality time stopped for a moment.

-Palak.

For some reason, Kang Woo-jin, who had become even more determined, turned the screenplay chapter of ‘Cierrot’. About two sheets. Of course, this was just a production. Soon, Woojin looked at Director Ahn Ga-bok across from him and quietly recited.

“Director, I will do this work.”

Director Ahn Ga-bok slightly narrowed his eyebrows, and Choi Seong-geon dilated his pupils. Because Kang Woo-jin’s answer was so quick and firm. Director Ang Bok’s wrinkled mouth opened.

“Do you? “Are you going to be like this?”

“Yes, director. Of course, I meant the lead role.”

However, Kang Woo-jin’s firm expression still remained. It was unexpected. That’s what the old master thought.

‘Of course I thought it would take quite some time.’

It was worth it.

Because it wasn’t like this when the ‘leech’ turned Khan upside down.

‘······I remember waiting for a week.’

However, it did not take a few minutes for Kang Woo-jin to respond after seeing the ‘Clierot’ scenario. It was director Ang Bok, whom I felt strangely jealous of. Because Woojin’s appearance is different from that of a ‘leech’. There was a clear difference between then and now. However, Director Ang Bok’s jealousy was quickly erased. He looks at the ‘clown’ scenario in Woojin’s hand.

-Sigh.

Jealousy of spirits was transformed into great satisfaction and anticipation.

‘This monster also felt something similar to what I saw when he saw that scenario.’

Because I felt like it was proof that my eyes did not age.

‘Hehe, I never thought I would be influenced by such a young actor in my later years. But I don’t feel too bad.’

Isn’t that right? Kang Woo-jin has never failed since his appearance, and after setting off a bomb at Cannes, it is now time for him to seek full-fledged overseas expansion. I would never choose his work in moderation. You’ll have to be several times more agile than usual.

Meanwhile, the eyes of Choi Seong-gun, who was sitting next to Kang Woo-jin, became more and more dilated.

‘Woojin- has Woojin ever said okay so quickly? It’s my first time seeing you this greedy.’

No, it was safe to say that this was almost the first time something like this had happened.

‘Is that scenario really crazy??! But you haven’t even seen a few pictures, have you?’

Anyway, that scenario was unusual. At this time, Kang Woo-jin, who had been silent, opened her mouth.

“I will do it. “If there is a chance.”

Director Angabok, who was rubbing his wrinkled cheeks, answered slowly.

“······There is a chance.”

“Yes, I think that’s why you brought the scenario.”

“To be exact, there is a chance to have a chance. “It’s up to you whether you break it or grab it.”

“I know.”

“But – why did you make the decision so quickly? “You answered right away after looking at the title and a few pages of content.”

Why? It’s simple. Kang Woo-jin, with a strong poker face, answered. Of course, inside.

‘I went to sub-space.’

The ‘clown’ I saw in the dark subspace had no need to hesitate at all. But I can’t talk about it like this. It may be a rough answer, but Woojin didn’t even think about it. Because he has a cheat that is full of illusions.

“It felt good.”

Gangtotem erupts. This will further strengthen Kang Woo-jin’s illusion, but who knows? Soon, silence fell in the representative office. It’s Choi Seong-geon ‘Of course! That crazy feeling again!’ Although he was excited with such thoughts, veteran director Ga-bok Ang looked straight into Woo-jin’s eyes and soon smiled faintly.

“I’ve seen all kinds of actors, but I don’t expect anything like you. But it’s real.”

“······”

“Yes, sometimes actors have to rely on their animal instincts or senses.”

As expected, misunderstandings deepen. Still, it feels like things are going smoothly. Director Anga Bok then crossed his arms and spoke to Kang Woojin.

“There will probably be a bloody fight, but I hope you will be the one who survives. “I believe so.”

Woojin’s calm answer was short and clear.

“There will be no problem.”

About an hour later.

Director Ahn Ga-bok, who had just left BW Enter and came down to the underground parking lot with his teammates, got into the van. The van was leaving in just a few minutes, and by the time it had arrived on the road packed with cars.

“······”

Director Ang Bok, who was lost in thought as he stared into space, was asked a cautious question by the slightly overweight CEO of Management.

“Director, did you have a good conversation with Kang Woo-jin?”

Director Gabok Ang does not answer right away. Only after his characteristic leisureliness did his wrinkled mouth slowly open.

“I think I still have a long way to go.”

“yes?”

“When I saw the ‘Cierrot’ scenario, I was embarrassed to see myself thinking so much. Kang Woo-jin That kid is probably. No, it will definitely upset Hollywood as well.”

“···What on earth did you talk about?”

Director Anga Bok smiles.

“It’s normal. It’s me who’s anxious, and Kang Woo-jin, who’s looking a few moves ahead. It’s the same as ‘Leech’. “Time was shortened.”

“Is it done?”

“It’s no problem.”

“her-”

The management representative opened his mouth as if slightly surprised. When the van stopped at a red light, he had difficulty changing the subject.

“Well, by the way, director. When can I announce the ‘clown’ issue? ‘Columbia Studio’ said that they would announce the production confirmation of ‘Cierrot’ within a few days.”

“What did ‘Columbia Studios’ say?”

“They said any route would be fine. Because the contract has already been completed. “We can announce it first, and it doesn’t matter if ‘Columbia Studios’ does it at the same time as the production announcement.”

“Do we have the right to decide?”

“It feels like I’m being considered. “I know that ‘Leech’ is being released and work is being done overseas as well.”

“hmm-”

As a realistic conversation suddenly ensued, director Anga Bok also kept his cool.

“‘Leech’ will be released in Japan next month, right?”

“yes.”

“What about France?”

“We are coordinating it, but I think it will be early next year at the earliest.”

For reference, ‘Leech’, which is currently being released in Korea, is scheduled to be released in Japan next month and in many countries including France next year. Soon, coach Ang Bok made his decision.

“There is no reason to delay.”

“I think so too. If we announce this as soon as possible, ‘Leech’, which is currently being released in Korea, will gain several times more strength. Of course, the Japanese version that opens next month. “It may be a bit weak in France or overseas.”

“It doesn’t matter, it’s being released for symbolism.”

“We will prepare properly and announce it as soon as possible!”

The CEO of Management, who was writing something on his cell phone, suddenly became excited.

“Wow, I’m nervous.”

Employees around you also join in.

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

“So do i! “I’m nervous because it’s my first time experiencing it.”

“How excited will Korea be again??!”

The CEO of Management spoke to Director Gabok Ang as if he strongly sympathized.

“Korea’s first…general director of a Hollywood production. It’s overwhelming! “If you look at Asia as a whole, there have been a few times, but there are very few Asian directors who have worked with ‘Columbia Studios,’ the so-called Big Five of Hollywood!”

“hmm-”

“Aren’t you too calm?”

“well. When you think about it, it’s surprisingly not that big of a deal. “I’m too old.”

“I… I never thought a day like this would come…”

“Sounds like I couldn’t do that.”

“yes??! “No no no!!”

“I’m kidding.”

A representative from Tennyeongamsu quickly spoke.

“It hasn’t been long since Cannes’ ‘Palme d’Or’ and ‘Best Actor Award’ exploded – so if this issue is thrown out, the media and public opinion will be even more shaken.”

The employee added:

“Because there is also the crazy box office issue of ‘Leech’!”

Coach Ang Bok, who was sweeping his wrinkled cheeks, laughed.

“That’s right, it’s going to be quite noisy. But I think mine is Yakgwa.”

“yes?”

“That monster.”

Because I was well aware of Kang Woo-jin’s outrageous brand power.

“If Kang Woo-jin moves, won’t he be several times more frantic than me? “This whole Korea.”

Same time.

A black van had just entered the highway. Kang Woo-jin was riding inside. The destination is Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi-do. It was for the filming of ‘Beneficial Evil’. Woojin was looking out the window with his legs crossed. The stiff expression is a bonus. A face that looks deep in thought.

Choi Seong-gun, in the passenger seat, glanced at Woojin through the rear-view mirror.

‘Hmm – I made such a cool decision… but it still needs to be sorted out. Because it was unplanned.’

Wrong. In fact, Kang Woo-jin was not serious at all right now. She was just looking out the window and thinking about the lunch menu.

‘What was the food truck menu today? Was it Jeyuk? Bulgogi? ‘No matter what, I can’t stand meat.’

Then Kang Woo-jin lowers his gaze. In the front, you could see the scripts for ‘Beneficial Evil’ and the script for ‘Cierrot’ given by director Anga Bok in the morning. He picks up a scenario without much thought.

-Sigh.

Come to think of it, it was the first confirmed work in Hollywood.

‘Well, it hasn’t been decided on me yet.’

There is also Joseph’s side, but he is in the middle of writing the scenario, so he is excluded for now. No matter what it is, your first experience makes you nervous. However, Woojin’s feelings were calm as he looked down at the ‘clown’ scenario full of English. It was because I couldn’t feel it right away. It might be different someday when we start filming somewhere in Hollywood.

That kind of Kang Woo-jin.

-Sure.

I raised my index finger while pretending to turn a few pages of the ‘Clierot’ scenario. To stab the attached black square. I need to read the ‘Cierrot’ scenario, but right now, the priority is to rest in subspace. Soon, Kang Woo-jin’s field of vision turned into a vast subspace filled with darkness.

“Aww!!”

Kang Woo-jin, who threw out the concept, immediately stretched himself. Still, I walked towards a place where several white squares were floating. Several works are visible. After the first ‘Healing Office’, the last ones are ‘Unfamiliar Parasite’, ‘Leech’, and ‘Beneficial Evil’. The highest level so far was ‘beneficial evil’.

-[9/Script (Title: Beneficial Evil), EX level]

Because it was EX level. Next, Kang Woo-jin’s gaze moved to the work displayed at the very end of the white squares that were newly added this morning. It was ‘clown’. Here, Kang Woo-jin recalls a question asked by director Ahn Ga-bok during the morning meeting.

‘But – why did you make the decision so quickly?’

Woojin, who was laughing, answered from subspace.

“If you don’t work after seeing this grade, you’re an asshole.”

-[11/Script (Title: Clown), EX+ level]

‘Cliero’ took over the highest grade in subspace.