Overwhelmed (4)

 

‘Columbia Studios’ is like a huge amusement park with dozens of sets, the size of which can be called Hollywood’s ‘Big Five’. In fact, this magnificent film studio was one of LA’s famous tourist attractions. Of course, the same applies to the ‘Big Five’ film companies, including ‘World Disney Pictures’.

Therefore, there were a lot of tourists in the sections where there is currently no filming at ‘Columbia Studios’.

However, even if it is an amusement park reminiscent of a city, ‘Columbia Studios’ clearly has main buildings, and film company employees are struggling in those buildings. Planning, production, or filming has been completed. Of course, there were more than one work to prepare.

Among them, ‘clown’ was included.

“Thank you for your effort.”

“Yes, see you again soon.”

“I will contact you.”

A meeting had just ended in a medium-sized conference room with posters of Columbia Studios’ past hit works and many foreigners visible.

Foreigners with business smiles shook hands and some left the conference room. Now there are 7 people left in the conference room. Of course, they were the core members of ‘Clierot’. A woman who wants to be impressive. No, the executive producer of ‘Clierrot’, two executives including a man with a bald head, a man with short brown hair who is a caddy, and even team members.

finally.

“Director, what did you think?”

“Hmm, that actor is calmer than I thought.”

“Yes? “I have a cheerful image because I often play mischievous characters, but in reality, I am not very energetic.”

It was veteran director Ang Bok, wearing a slightly thick field jacket. He had recently participated in the production of ‘Cierrot’ in earnest, and had just had a preliminary meeting with one of the candidate actors mentioned for the male lead role. Of course, the actor who just left was a top Hollywood actor. I just received confirmation regarding the audition and screen test. Soon, a caddy with short brown hair joined in, lowering the tablet.

“It doesn’t seem like there are any major problems as he has experience, but there were still some weaknesses.”

The executives agreed.

“Well, there was a bit of fear shown in the conversation.”

“He’s a very close actor to begin with. “I guess I took a break for about a year a few years ago because I couldn’t recover from my role in the film?”

“That’s right, it’s a fairly famous story around here. “I have good acting concentration, but I go too deep and can’t get out easily.”

“What happened back then may have remained a trauma.”

For your information, the preliminary meeting with actors they hold may seem light at first glance, but it has many implications. It was safe to say that it was a final inspection. Meeting and talking with actors is just a façade. Although various verifications and investigations have already been completed, the recent form, psychology, appearance, and personality of the actor in question have a strong ‘final’ character. Of course, this is also included in the score.

“But you recovered.”

“Can you say you have recovered? “After that incident, all the work you did was a comedy.”

Therefore, the core members of ‘Clierot’ thoroughly dissected the actor just now. I have no hesitation. At this time, coach Ahn Ga-bok, who was sweeping his wrinkled cheeks, spoke softly.

“······He was nominated for our work because of his ‘comedy’ aspect, but the comedy of ‘Cierrot’ is just a mask. In the end, the clarity of ‘tragedy’ is the key. “It is a drawback that there is some risk.”

Most people nodded as his words were conveyed through an interpreter. Because you must have felt something like, ‘Really.’ Director Ga-bok Ang is the general director of ‘Cierrot’ and is an old man among old men. Obviously, the production systems in Korea and Hollywood were different, but in the process of adapting, I was looking at the movie ‘Clierrot’ more clearly than anyone else.

About this way.

-Sigh.

The female producer sitting next to Director Ang Bok checked the time.

“It’s almost the next turn.”

Caddies and executives touched the tablet in front of them. The actor displayed has changed.

“Kang Woo-jin, he is the most unique among the nominated actors.”

Among the nominated actors, Kang Woo-jin was the weakest in Hollywood.

“Did you get a call that you had arrived?”

“I’ll check.”

After the caddy left the conference room, one of the executives, a bald-headed man, spoke again.

“He is the most confusing actor. “At the same time, it seems like it suits me best.”

“Well, the conditions are definitely different from other actors. The only Korean actor, short career, extraordinary moves. “The acting style is also unique.”

“There are a lot of things to look at as the conditions are different, and it always bothered me that my acting career was so short.”

“I also have no experience in Hollywood.”

The executives and female producers with their arms folded began to excitedly evaluate Kang Woo-jin.

“On the contrary, the results that Kang Woo-jin has achieved in such a short period of time are amazing. Even in Hollywood, there are few actors who show that level of tension.”

“Hmm, this is my first time seeing you. The acting of ‘Leech’ was also fantastic. However, since this is my first experience in Hollywood, I might look a little nervous today.”

“It’s not strange if you feel nervous.”

“It may be unfamiliar to Hollywood, but as a Korean actor, there will also be the burden of being the ‘first’.”

“But you seemed calm during your acceptance speech at Cannes?”

“It might have been better back then, because I would have won an award at a Korean film festival.”

The bitter conversations that continue before even seeing Kang Woo-jin. On the other hand, although the English is decent, ask the staff for interpretation for clarity.

“······”

Veteran director Ga-bok Ang just listened in silence. To be precise, I held back a smile. Because I was the only one in this conference room who knew Kang Woo-jin well, and the words such as ‘tension’ and ‘burden’ in their conversation were funny.

‘He’s a guy who uses Khan as a stepping stone. Does he have the guts to do something like that?’

Kang Woo-jin, who director Ahn Ga-bok had seen so far, was a man who would not be a big deal even if he suddenly fell into space. But he didn’t really participate in the conversation.

‘Experiencing it firsthand is something that will remain in your memory for a long time.’

It was intentional.

It was to present an absurd new world to these arrogant and foolish foreigners who had not yet experienced Kang Woo-jin. Here, the female producer asked director Ang Bok.

“In the director’s opinion, what kind of actor is Kang Woo-jin?”

In fact, the producers and executives of ‘Clierrot’ avoided director Anga Bok’s intentions regarding Kang Woo-jin. Since we are both Korean and have been watching Woojin since ‘Leech’, there is a possibility that there will be a biased evaluation. It was unnecessary in this process where fairness is the key.

Nevertheless, the reason the producer asked the question was to gauge how much director Ahn Ga-bok thought of Kang Woo-jin.

Director Gabok Ang rubbed his chin.

well. How should I explain him?

‘Noppakku’? ‘Fuck my way’? ‘Arrogant monster’? Many words passed by, but director Ang Bok decided on simplicity.

“geezer. “Kang Woo-jin is a weirdo.”

geezer? Even though the female producers and executives slightly tilted their heads at the answer given.

‘What a freak-’

I came to a conclusion arbitrarily.

‘I guess it’s a little unusual.’

It was a wrong answer.

At the same time, outside the conference room.

A van was driving on the road inside ‘Columbia Studios’, which was huge like an amusement park.

-Squeak.

I stood in front of a large building. It can be seen as the heart of ‘Columbia Studio’, and is where many practical decisions are made. A cynical Kang Woo-jin got out of the van that stopped in a place where many foreigners still come and go. Choi Seong-geon, the pigtail-haired man, follows him.

Following.

-Sigh.

Woojin’s expression didn’t change much as he looked at the tall building in front. Because that’s how I actually felt.

‘What-is the main headquarters building boring?’

Although the beige-toned building was tall, what I saw on the way here was so amazing that I was not impressed by the building that was actually the headquarters. Still, it was nice to see foreigners moving around in a hurry.

What can I say?

‘Wow, that guy has a mustache!’

Does it have a lot of personality? Anyway, Choi Seong-gun, who was behind him, spoke to Kang Woo-jin.

“Let’s go, if you go to the lobby, a staff member will come out soon.”

“Yes, CEO.”

Kang Woo-jin and Choi Seong-geon, who responded in low voices, had just entered the stairs leading to the entrance of the building.

“uh?”

Choi Seong-geon looked upward and paused. At the same time, Kang Woo-jin also raised his head. I see a foreign man who has just come out of the building. But the force was extraordinary.

There it is.

‘ok?? What is it, that man who kills the mood – I feel like I’ve seen this before somewhere.’

It was also a fairly familiar face. Woojin shook her head while maintaining a poker face. Where did you see it? There was no way he had any foreign friends. And this is Hollywood’s largest film studio, ‘Columbia Studios’. Then there was only one answer.

‘Hollywood actor?? That’s right! actor!’

It felt exactly like that. I don’t have much interest in Hollywood, so I don’t remember the name, but I know that he is very famous both here and in Korea. At this point, I forgot the title of the movie, but the scene where that Hollywood actor appeared was Kang Woo-jin. Clearly, it was a huge hit movie.

at the same time.

“Hey, it’s definitely ‘Columbia Studios.’ “It’s so easy to see a super top Hollywood actor like me?”

Choi Seong-geon let out a small exclamation.

In fact, there was no one who didn’t know that Hollywood male actor coming down the stairs. Here, beyond LA, and across America. It has tier 1 recognition worldwide, including in Korea. If you just look at it as an actress, would she be similar to Miley Cara? Therefore, there were many foreigners around him. It could be a member of his team or an employee of ‘Columbia Studios’.

It was Kang Woo-jin, whose curiosity amplified immediately.

-Sure.

In times like these, I had to look more dignified.

‘Pretend not to see.’

Kang Woo-jin, who started acting strong, pretended not to be interested and climbed the stairs again. Choi Seong-gun, who had been watching the Hollywood actor for a moment, also came to his senses and moved his feet. In just a few steps, the Hollywood actor and Kang Woo-jin became closer. If she stretched out her arm, they could touch it, but Woojin didn’t even give her a glance.

This moment.

“That’s true as expected.”

A Hollywood male actor who was passing by Kang Woo-jin stopped. Then he suddenly spoke to Woojin. Of course it was English.

“I know you, Kang Woo-jin. Korean actor. Which made Khan very noisy. He wasn’t there, but he saw the video. Congratulations on winning Best Actor at Cannes.”

He had just finished a preliminary meeting for ‘Cierrot’ and was one of six candidates. He smiles leisurely. Pigtail Choi Seong-geon flinched in surprise. Kang Woo-jin, who had a poker face, was inwardly expressing admiration.

‘It’s crazy, it’s so cool.’

He was taller than Kang Woo-jin, and his brown hair was naturally slicked back. The facial features are clear, but the eyes are especially stunning. Should I say that the dark brown eyes are alluring? Anyway, this is a mask you can never see in Korea. The Hollywood actor gave off an aura that made you think he was a top star.

Thanks to this, the attention of those around me was focused.

Hearing the Hollywood actor’s words, team members and foreigners around him looked at Kang Woo-jin and started whispering.

“Best Actor at Cannes? “Then is that guy Kang Woo-jin?”

“Is that the Korean actor who said in his acceptance speech that he was aiming for an Academy Award?”

“I think it’s true, I saw it in Miley Kara’s music video.”

“Are you sure? But why is that actor in LA?”

There was a strange atmosphere, but Kang Woo-jin, who had a strong sense of concept, first turned to a Hollywood actor. Woojin then answered him in low English.

“Thank you for your congratulations.”

“I also liked the song I did with Miley. As I saw in the video, you speak English well. ”

“There is a reasonable level of communication.”

“Haha, is that so?”

At this moment, Seong-Geon Choi wanted to take a picture of the scene in front of him right away. Among the many foreigners, the appearance of top Hollywood actors and Kang Woo-jin looked very natural.

‘That top greets our Woojin casually!’

Soon, the Hollywood actor held out his hand to Kang Woo-jin with a smile.

“Woojin, you are quite famous among actors here, nice to meet you.”

Kang Woo-jin held his hand.

“Nice to meet you.”

“But my acceptance speech for the Academy Award was a bit harsh, and my fellow actors were quite offended. Because it sounded like they were ignoring the Academy Awards. It’s good to be confident, but if you have too much, it looks excessive.”

He muttered comfortably, then took a step closer while holding Woojin’s hand and whispered.

“I heard that Woojin is a candidate actor for ‘Clierrot,’ and so am I. But I have no intention of giving up this movie to another actor.”

“······”

Woojin, who heard his whisper, tilted his head inwardly. Because it was a bit unexpected. Does my image look a little bad here? Even a big Hollywood star said it out loud. What? Is it something like suppressing the momentum? To be honest, I don’t know anything about Woojin, other than Miley Kara, who is a top star in Hollywood.

Hollywood is vast.

There are so many towers and they have so many different characteristics. There is no way that everyone is as favorable to Woojin as Miley Kara. No, as of now, most of Hollywood’s top stars probably have bad feelings toward Kang Woo-jin.

Their acceptance speech at Cannes must have been absorbed into them, whether it was rumor or fact.

In the eyes of Hollywood’s top actors, Woojin is just an Asian actor who was lucky enough to win the Best Actor award at Cannes and made a name for himself in a small country.

Then, unlike Woojin, a world-famous Hollywood actor whispered again.

“I don’t know why ‘Columbia Studios’ chose you as a candidate, but this Hollywood is going to be harder than you can imagine.”

After finishing speaking, he walked away from Woojin a little and smiled leisurely again. He was still holding hands with Kang Woo-jin.

“See you later then. “I hope to see you at another project, Woojin.”

I tried to let go of my joined hands. however.

-Sure.

Woojin didn’t let go. Woojin’s face was filled with rough indifference as he put a little pressure on his hand. Because the ‘Beast Transformation’ ability has been raised.

Next, Kang Woo-jin, who had the attention of many foreigners, spoke in a low tone of English to the Hollywood actor.

“By the way, what is your name?”