Prestige (2)

 

‘Cliero’ was an EX+ grade, one higher than the ‘Beneficial Evil’ EX grade. Kang Woo-jin, seeing that, honestly had a hard time imagining it.

“Wow, EX+ level?? “How crazy is this?”

It was also impossible to estimate. The best guess is that ‘Beneficial Evil’ will be higher than the SSS-level ‘Leech’, which turned the Cannes Film Festival upside down, and that ‘Clierot’ will be even greater than that.

“No – ‘Leech’ won Best Actor at the Cannes Palme d’Or. Plus, the number of viewers after it’s released is amazing, right?”

That was it. Choi Seong-gun, who is full of knowledge, would be able to give an answer to some extent, but Kang Woo-jin has not yet reached that area. Therefore, Woojin just smiles.

‘I don’t know, anyway, I just have to do what I can do well.’

There was no point in thinking deeply here anyway. If you just keep acting, that day will come someday. So, what is certain now is filming ‘Beneficial Evil’ and winning the lead role in the unclear ‘Cierrot’.

-Sigh.

Woojin, who was looking at the white square, suddenly lay down. And then he looked into the dark void of sub-space and chanted.

“Winning the role – well, then. What was the title? Ah, will it be similar to ‘Last Kill 3’?”

Clearly the system was the same. ‘Last Kill 3’ and ‘Clierrot’ are the same Hollywood movie. However, there is a difference in roles. Moreover, the scale of the film industry is like heaven and earth. In other words, it won’t be as easy as ‘Last Kill 3’.

It’s hard to imagine clearly, but it was Woojin who felt it instinctively. However, he soon became nothing special.

‘I’m planning on getting the role like a fighter – but there’s no need to be thirsty even if it doesn’t work out. There’s not just one movie.’

EX+ level was a waste, but as Kang Woo-jin thought, Hollywood, the world, was wide. There will be another work of the same level somewhere. While organizing his thoughts, Kang Woo-jin took a break in subspace. After lying down for as long as he wanted, he shouted ‘Exit’ and returned to reality.

A van driving on the highway.

Kang Woo-jin, who had improved his stamina, looked down at the ‘clown’ scenario on his lap with a calm expression. She turns the pages.

-Palak.

It was to complete the reading (experience) in subspace.

About two hours later.

Kang Woo-jin, who arrived in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi-do, was currently filming as ‘Jang Yeon-woo’.

“Hi-Action!!”

About 100 staff members, actors, and producer Song Man-woo move as one body. In such a bustling scene, where the actors and staff were gathered, a man with ponytails was standing with his arms crossed and a serious expression on his face. It was Choi Seong-gun. He was watching Kang Woo-jin, who was passionately acting as ‘Jang Yeon-woo’, closely.

‘······I think we need to plan this well.’

I was shaking my head. Of course it was related to ‘clown’. Soon, Choi Seong-geon recalled the conversation he had with director Anga-bok that he had seen this morning.

It starts with Director Gabok Ang, who was sitting across from Woojin, explaining the situation.

“First of all, this ‘clown’ work is still top secret.”

Choi Seong-geon, who is quick-witted, answered right away.

“of course. Just by looking at it, it’s a big project. “Only me and Woojin will know.”

“It won’t take that long. Woojin has decided to jump into this work, so I will contact you soon about the timing to reveal it to the world.”

“···All right. “By the way, director.”

“hmm?”

“I wonder why the director brought this work…?”

Why did you go to Hollywood all of a sudden and offer ‘Clierot’ to Kang Woo-jin as soon as you came to Korea? Even making an appointment in such a hurry. Choi Seong-gun’s curiosity was quickly answered with one word from director Ahn Ga-bok.

“Because I am in charge of directing this work.”

Choi Seong-geon was very surprised. Of course, Kang Woo-jin was quiet.

“Huh?!! Are you serious?? Oh my! Congratulations, Director!!”

Choi Seong-geon immediately realized that Director Ahn Ga-bok was the first Hollywood director. Choi Seong-geon thought it would be a deal-breaker since he won the Palme d’Or at Cannes, but he didn’t know it would happen so quickly. On the contrary, director Ang Bok was relaxed.

“thank you. Hmm, okay, I think it’s right to do as much as I can for now.”

“······”

“I decided to direct this ‘Cierrot,’ and the Hollywood film company producing it is ‘Columbia Studios.’”

“!!!”

Choi Seong-gun’s eyes widen once again. It was natural. ‘Columbia Studios’ was by far one of the largest distribution and film companies in Hollywood. In other words, the conclusion is that this ‘clown’ is an incredible scenario. Choi Seong-geon opened his mouth slightly and turned his gaze to Kang Woo-jin next to him. Woojin had just been listening silently without any change in his expression.

The only one who was surprised was Choi Seong-gun.

Soon, Choi Seong-geon, who suppressed his excitement as much as possible, muttered to director Ga-bok Ang.

“I’m sorry, you can continue.”

“I’m sorry, but I can only give you two pieces of information. Oh, I should tell you that ‘Columbia Studios’ is also okay with this.”

Director Ahn Ga-bok’s eyes were focused on Kang Woo-jin.

“Woo Jin-gun, your name was also on the casting board of ‘Columbia Studios.’ “If it weren’t for me, I would have contacted you there, but I just wanted to give you the scenario myself.”

“Woah, is this Woojin?”

“hmm. “The Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival probably had the biggest impact.”

“······”

“Of course, other than Woojin, their casting board is full of top Hollywood stars.”

After answering, Director Gabok Ang began his explanation again.

“But that doesn’t mean I gave Woojin the ‘clown’ scenario in a special way first. ‘Columbia Studios’ is probably also moving now. “The script would be handed over to various Hollywood actors on the casting board, with an emphasis on equal time sharing.”

“···A fair amount of time?”

“is it so. They will be given almost identical scenarios and brought in for testing around the same time. “Among them, I will choose the actor who best suits ‘clown’.”

“ah.”

“It’s the same amount of time, but we want to see which actor has the strongest concentration. or.”

Director Ga-bok Ahn stared at Woo-jin Kang.

“Like who can bring a hideous clown to life faster.”

Here, Choi Seong-gun is once again a reality. Returned to the set of ‘Beneficial Evil’. And then, looking at Kang Woo-jin in the scene, he muttered softly.

“You’re a terrible clown-”

And soon.

‘That ‘Columbia Studios’ movie. The director in charge of it is director Ahn Ga-bok, a member of the history of the Korean film industry. If Woojin joins here.’

His appearance as the representative of entertainment has changed.

‘Korea’s first ‘Palme Golden’ and ‘Best Actor’ awards go to Hollywood in succession.’

It was a big scoop.

After the weekend, on the 8th, LA.

Korea at sunrise and LA in the afternoon are the centers of the American and global film industry. Therefore, there are a huge number of related companies. Distribution, film companies, agencies, various production companies, etc.

In other words, several movies are produced at the same time.

The genres are also diverse. In a large conference room at a film company in LA, a meeting regarding film production was in full swing. Foreigners were sitting at the U-shaped desks, with laptops placed in front of them. The overall lighting in the conference room is a bit dim. A video was being displayed on the screen in the front.

-♬♪

It was the music video for the title song of Miley Kara’s new album, which has recently rocked the Billboard charts, garnering hundreds of millions of views.

-【alcoholism (feat. WooJin)】｜Miley Cara

All the foreigners sitting in the conference room stared at the music video in front of them in different postures. What’s unusual is that it focuses on a character other than Miley Cara in the music video. To be exact, only the Korean actor’s parts, not Kara’s, were being played repeatedly.

It was Kang Woo-jin in the music video.

When the foreign woman sitting in the front who was in charge of presenting the meeting moved the mouse, the music video stopped. But it wasn’t over. The foreign woman played another video she had prepared this time.

-♬♪

This time, the song and animation were played in Japanese. It was the opening song of ‘Boyfriend: Remake,’ which once topped the Japanese Oricon chart. So why are these foreigners listening to Kang Woo-jin’s songs and vocals?

Even the expressions on the faces of all the foreigners were somewhat serious.

After the opening song of the animation ‘Boyfriend: Remake’, now another song. OSTs from Netflix’s ‘Boyfriend’. These were all songs that dominated Korea’s music charts, and the dozen foreigners sitting around the U-shaped desk listened quietly.

“······”

“······”

Some people were seen closing their eyes and enjoying the view or busily writing something down in their diaries. Everyone concentrates in their respective postures. Although the video or song changes, the posture of the foreigners in the large conference room does not change much. What they have in common is that they pricked up their ears to Woojin’s vocals.

Then.

“Next is YouTube.”

A foreign woman sitting in the front, handling various videos and sound sources, clicked the mouse. Soon, a Japanese restaurant was displayed on the front screen, and then Kang Woo-jin sitting at the piano appeared. he plays the piano That’s right, the current video was from the past when Woojin hit the ‘carousel of life’.

-♬♪

The piano melody filled the conference room. The expressions of the gathered foreigners changed slightly. Eyes widening or mouth opening small.

“······Your skills are great.”

“Have you been properly educated since you were young?”

“Your piano skills are like those of an expert, like Miley Cara’s music video or this video.”

“Yes? Have you given up trying to make music?”

“It’s not like that, there are a few actors like that in Hollywood too.”

Their exclamation, which they had been holding back from the beginning, spread little by little. But as if this wasn’t the end, the female foreigner in the front seat moved the mouse again. This time, what appeared on the front screen was a familiar YouTube channel.

-[Channel Name: Kang Woo-jin Alt.]

Woojin Kang’s YouTube channel.

Here, various videos and songs of ‘Kang Woo-jin’s sub-character’ were played. Of course, all of them are cover songs performed by Woojin. Sing Japanese songs or pop songs in Korean, change Korean songs to English, and many more. Among them was a cover of Miley Kara’s hit song. The songs with the highest number of views are played in succession. There is no end.

The ‘Kang Woojin alt-character’ channel had numerous songs that proved Woojin’s vocals, which tens of millions of subscribers fell in love with and even Miley Kara was fascinated by.

-♬♪

yet.

“That’s it.”

The lights in the conference room where various videos and songs were playing brightened. It was said that the appreciation time was over, and the gathered foreigners immediately opened their mouths one by one.

“Kang Woo-jin – His vocal skills are great, but his tone is unique. “It’s not common.”

“If I’m that good, there’s no problem with being a singer, right?”

“of course. “If you don’t say you’re an actor, people will honestly think you’re a singer.”

“But you’re an actor, and you even became the first Korean actor to win the ‘Best Actor’ award at Cannes.”

“Is it true that only two years have passed since debut?”

There is a transparent file with Kang Woo-jin’s photo on every foreigner’s seat. In other words, the topic of this meeting is Kang Woo-jin. Well, the videos and songs released so far were proof of that.

“There’s nothing to say about vocals. “In particular, his piano skills stood out.”

“There may have been more interest because it is the ability we are looking for.”

“But my main job is… an actor. “Am I the only one who finds this absurd?”

“Actually, acting is the main thing, that actor. “He also has the acting skills to overturn Cannes.”

“It was written in the introduction section of the YouTube channel, everything except acting is a hobby.”

Amidst all the noise, a consistent conclusion was reached.

“Anyway, your skills have definitely been proven. “It may be different when we actually meet, but if you just look at all that data, the evidence is overwhelming.”

Someone got involved.

“What is the language?”

The answer came quickly.

“According to research, English, Japanese, French, and even sign language. “Everything is local quality.”

“You’ve heard the pop songs Kang Woo-jin sang as covers, right? “If you close your eyes and listen, it’s hard to believe she’s Korean.”

During a meeting that lasted a short while, a man with an elongated face with the aura of a decision maker spoke.

“Vocals, language, acting, image. And piano. Even recent hot topics. “I don’t think there are any shortcomings at all.”

Soon, all the dozen foreigners agreed.

“You definitely have to put it on the casting board.”

“The skills we want as key for this work are acting, vocals, and piano. I had it all. “Even if he lacks language skills, he is able to give suggestions, and even Kang Woo-jin’s language skills are outstanding.”

In their conversation, words such as ‘vocals’ and ‘piano’ were included and emphasized.

“Kang Woo-jin – confirmed.”

Then, a fat foreigner sitting in the middle of the U-shaped desk suddenly stood up. When I saw that I was holding my cell phone, it looked like I had received a call. He came out into the hallway as quietly as possible so as not to disturb the meeting.

“Yes, it’s me. “I’m in a production-related meeting, so please keep it short.”

Behind him while he was on the phone, the film company’s logo and name were attached to the glass of the conference room door. It was very familiar.

-‘World Disney Pictures’