Overwhelmed (19)

 

Producer Song Man-woo’s face was haggard. It wouldn’t be strange if you fainted right away. However, there was a power in his voice as he recited into the cell phone.

“Editing is complete.”

At the same time, the editors around PD Song Man-woo clenched their fists in silence. Or, he would sigh in relief and rub his head. Because this is the moment when the long pain is over.

On the other hand, PD Song Man-woo’s serious expression did not change, and the voice of general director Kim So-hyang could be heard through the cell phone attached to his ear. It was a slightly surprised tone.

“······yes? really? already?”

The question was whether the editing of ‘Beneficial Evil’ was finished so quickly. Producer Song Man-woo answered while stroking his face with one hand.

“Yes, I just finished.”

“It ended much faster than I thought, right?”

“Yes.”

“As I said before, we still have one week more time.”

In fact, in early January, producer Song Man-woo informed Kim So-hyang that there were two weeks left for editing and one week for finishing. It was a day when I got a taste of ‘beneficial evil’. It was supposed to be completed until the end of January, but if you look at the date alone, PD Song Man-woo saved almost a week.

As if there was a reason, he slowly got up from his chair and answered.

“The launch on February 3rd and the rush to finish editing were a bit disappointing, but more than anything else, Woojin is in a mess right now.”

“ah-”

Even though he was stuck in the editing room, bearded producer Song Man-woo checked all the issues related to Kang Woo-jin, Miley Cara, etc. The cross-release of ‘Familiar Parasite’ and ‘Leech’, as well as ‘Cierrot’ and ‘The Beast and the Beauty’. Producer Song Man-woo opened his mouth wide when he heard the news that Woo-jin had recently been confirmed as a candidate for the role of ‘Beast’.

But even for a moment.

“You’re an idiot for missing out on this good news… Oh, I’m sorry. We need to use this nuclear bomb-like flow to our advantage as much as possible. So I put in several times more, whether it be time or my life.”

“Gwae, are you okay?”

“Well, whatever. In any case, Woojin’s issues so far will spread beyond Korea and Japan, and even overseas, and if we mix in the ‘beneficial evil’ promotion and marketing.”

“This naturally leads to global publicity.”

“Well, I can’t waste even one day of it.”

‘Beneficial Evil’ already has low recognition overseas thanks to Kang Woo-jin’s appearance in Khan and Miley Kara. Because it’s been mentioned quite a bit. But the current trend was on a different level. Kang Woo-jin’s name is being consumed globally as a candidate for the role of ‘Beast’. Either way, the public around the world is exploding with curiosity about Kang Woo-jin.

In addition, several issues came together.

In his acceptance speech at Cannes, he excitedly stated that he was aiming for the Academy Award, and the actors nominated for ‘Cierrot’ and ‘Beast and Beauty’ were confirmed. The explosion occurred at the ‘Beast’ station, but in any case, if ‘beneficial evil’ rises to the surface in this situation.

‘maybe. No, 100% everyone will be interested in ‘beneficial evil’.’

Kang Woojin? Who on earth is that actor? What is he doing, turning Hollywood upside down? It was obvious that the ‘beneficial evil’ that appeared around this time would be in the spotlight. This Korean work is twice as effective as it includes Miley Kara, a candidate for ‘Beautiful Bella’. There is a difference between heaven and earth in whether this incredible publicity effect lasts 3 days or 5 days.

Producer Song Man-woo couldn’t have known this, so even though he was originally overdoing it, he poured even more time and life into it.

And I managed to complete it in the desired timing.

Next, General Director Kim So-hyang asked slightly cautiously over the phone.

“What do you think the level of completion is?”

It was a question I might have. I don’t know the big name producer Song Man-woo, but when humans are in a hurry, there are times when they turn a blind eye to their own mistakes. However, PD Song Man-woo answered without any hesitation.

“I guarantee Qual on my name. “Don’t worry, you can proceed with your scheduled activities starting today.”

“Yes, I will, PD.”

“We will hand over the teasers, trailers, and other videos within today.”

As the conversation continued for a while, producer Song Man-woo, who sat down in his chair again, changed the topic.

“Everyone needs to be confident to gain strength, so instead of just testing it out like last time, it would be better to set up a pre-test day before launching the spirit. “Just watch up to episode 1 or 2.”

In terms of movies, the idea is to do something similar to a test preview. It was a nuance that Kim So-hyang on the other side of the cell phone agreed with.

“Would you like to? “Then, let’s just get together with Netflix, writer Choi, and the actors.”

“Those who can’t make it to the schedule have no choice but to pass – but personally, I hope Woojin attends.”

“Ah, Mr. Woojin. “Hmm, you’re really busy right now.”

“I will contact you. As far as I know, Woojin is leaving for LA on the 20th. So, if possible, I might have to take the test tomorrow, the 19th. Of course, I will also ask other actors’ opinions.”

“In such a hurry? “Are you able?”

Producer Song Man-woo laughed at the question.

“If a world star is coming, we have to do it in an hour.”

A few tens of minutes later.

The time is around 3pm. An advertising filming location in Seoul. Kang Woo-jin was seen on one side of the filming set, where filming was already halfway through.

“······”

He is sitting in an actor’s chair, legs crossed, looking down at his cell phone. Time to take a break. Of course, the concept is deep. The leather jacket he is wearing looks expensive, perhaps because it was an advertisement for a luxury brand. Currently, Woojin was checking various things with a solemn expression. Domestic, Japanese, and overseas media.

‘It’s so noisy. It seemed like it would quiet down after a few days, but it’s quite the opposite, right?’

Someone caught up with Woojin, who was muttering to himself. It was Seong-geon Choi, a ponytail wearing thick padding.

“Woojin.”

Kang Woo-jin, who raises his voice endlessly upon his appearance.

“Yes, PD.”

“Costumes asked to be prepared for the audition and screen test of ‘Cierrot.’ “Is this okay?”

Choi Seong-gun holds out the tablet he brought with him. Woojin with a poker face skims the content. The costumes I requested a few days ago are being printed. Soon, Kang Woo-jin.

‘Hmm-I guess that’s enough?’

He nodded solemnly.

“Yes, that’s enough.”

“Don’t you need anything else? “What about makeup?”

“I don’t really plan on doing any makeup.”

“Just the clothes? “Is it okay if I don’t make up my face like a ‘clown’?”

“Yeah, I just want to be myself.”

It seemed like they were talking about auditions and screen tests for ‘Cierrot’. I wish everything from costumes to makeup could be prepared, but Kang Woo-jin declined the makeup part. Of course he had a decision to make.

‘It would be better to go as myself rather than as a ‘clown’.’

I have already made some plans regarding the audition and screen test. Soon, Choi Seong-geon retrieved the tablet as if he understood.

“Okay, I understand. The costumes will be ready by tomorrow. “The kids are looking for it, so I’m going to bring almost the same one.”

“Yes, CEO.”

Choi Seong-geon swallowed dry saliva after hearing the answer.

“Wow, is there really less than a week left? I’m so nervous, of course it’s just me, right? Just by looking at you, you look cool. “Because you, the person involved, are so quiet, me and the kids are more likely to die.”

“Is that so?”

No, Kang Woo-jin wasn’t cool either.

‘Seriously, are you okay?? ‘When I think about auditions, I get very nervous.’

I was shaking. I was definitely nervous, but it wasn’t from fear. Uplifting? Something similar.

It was at this time.

-Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu.

Woojin’s cell phone in his hand let out a long vibration. It was a phone call, and the person on the other end was producer Song Man-woo. Soon, Kang Woo-jin, holding his cell phone to his ear, spoke in a low tone.

“Yes, PD. hello.”

Woojin, who was listening to producer Song Man-woo over the phone, asked Choi Seong-gun right in front of him.

“Can you make it for about 2 hours during tomorrow’s schedule?”

“why?”

“You said there was a test for the completed version of ‘Beneficial Evil.’ “They say there’s no need to overdo it if it’s hard.”

Choi Seong-gun’s eyes widen. It’s a bit ‘already?’ A feeling of degree. First, he quickly took out his cell phone, checked something, and then answered.

“2 hours is hard, 1 hour maximum.”

The next morning, the 19th, DM Productions.

The time is around 10 o’clock. The large editing room where ‘Beneficial Evil’ was completed was crowded. Fortunately there is no musty smell. From producer Song Man-woo in front of the monitors to several key staff members from ‘Beneficial Evil’, general director Kim So-hyang and Netflix Korea executives gathered in the back.

“Whoop-hoo-de, finally.”

“Are you okay, writer?”

“yes?? no??”

Even artist Choi Nana, who wears round glasses. She was busy taking deep breaths earlier. Of course, there were also actors from ‘Beneficial Evil’. Main/supporting acting level and supporting acting level. There was no Hwarin in the lead role who could not attend due to schedule, but there was a descendant of the dinosaur statue.

The atmosphere itself was noisy. A feeling full of anticipation.

That moment.

-Sigh.

A black-haired actor entered the already noisy editing room. As soon as they saw him, everyone welcomed him.

“oh! Mr. Woojin!”

“Woojin is here!”

“Hey – I kept seeing something while filming, but now it feels different again! “I felt like I saw a real star!”

“Hahaha, welcome, Woojin.”

It was Kang Woo-jin, wearing long gray padding and a hat. After appropriately greeting everyone, Woojin bowed slightly to producer Song Man-woo, who was sitting in front of the editing machine.

“Thank you for your hard work, PD.”

Bearded producer Song Man-woo laughed sarcastically.

“What is this? On the contrary, Mr. Woojin has suffered a lot. thank you. “I must be so busy, but please give me time.”

“I was curious too.”

Brief updates and conversation continued for about 10 minutes, and then PD Song Man-woo announced the start.

“Let’s sit down, let’s take a test.”

Everyone, including Kang Woo-jin, sat on the prepared chairs or stood in the back. After PD Song Man-woo’s simple operation, the video was displayed on the largest of the several monitors in front. It was episode 1 of part 1 of ‘Beneficial Evil’. It feels like it starts right away without an opening or OST.

It starts in a dark forest.

And Kang Woo-jin, wearing military uniform and carrying a gun. No, ‘Jang Yeon-woo’ appeared. The angle slowly fell to the side from behind him. A woman’s voice came from the radio in his ear. It was English and it was Miley Cara.

The editing room at this moment.

“······”

“······”

It was deathly quiet. Because everyone was staring at the monitor as if dumbfounded. Kang Woo-jin with a poker face was also the same. If you just look at his hard face, he looks quite serious. However, right now, Kang Woo-jin was going crazy inside.

‘Wow – Shiva! creeps! What is the quality??! ‘They’re coming?!!’

From the visuals of the first scene to the directing, it was nothing out of the ordinary. What can I say, since the first line is in English, it feels like a Hollywood movie. But that was just the beginning.

‘omg! Action crazy!!

Because I couldn’t take my eyes off him even for a second before the shooting.

Afterwards.

Kang Woo-jin had to watch only episode 1 of ‘Beneficial Evil’ and get hooked. She felt like she wanted to see everything, but she couldn’t help it.

‘Oh, I have to watch the long take of episode 2.’

Episode 1 was a production in which the past and present of ‘Jang Yeon-woo’ intersected. Even as the present events begin, the past is sprinkled in. Although Woojin already knew the content, the finished product ‘Beneficial Evil’ was completely different from what he had imagined.

Whatever it is, the conclusion is.

‘Daejon Jam.’

Even watching Kang Woo-jin, who played the role, is quite entertaining. After watching episode 1, it was clear that I would never be able to stop watching up to episode 6, which is part 1. So Woojin got into the van again. At the same time, the stylist team presented him with what was prepared.

These were costumes related to the requested ‘clown’ audition.

When he saw the costume, Kang Woo-jin’s heart rate increased.

‘after-‘

But it calmed down quickly. Then the day disappeared as if it had disappeared. Before we knew it, Thursday the 20th dawned and Kang Woo-jin was at Incheon Airport.

“Woojin!! Kang Woo-jin!!!”

“Please just tell me how you feel!!”

“Are you confident about auditioning??!!!”

“What kind of performance have you prepared!!”

“here!! Here you go!! Woojin!! “Please say whatever you want!!”

“Have you contacted Director Angabok?!”

“Are you confident that you can beat the Hollywood actors who were also confirmed as nominees!!”

Hundreds of reporters and even more fans had already gathered at Incheon Airport. Everyone was in a state of frenzy, but Woojin, who was passing through the departure hall, just calmly waved at them.

Following.

-Sigh.

Kang Woo-jin disappeared behind the departure hall. The place where I found Woojin again was inside the private plane. Everyone on the team, starting with Choi Seong-gun, was shaking, and Woojin’s cell phone had been ringing non-stop. Most of them will be messages of support. However, Kang Woo-jin, who had a strong concept, thoughtlessly turned his cell phone into airplane mode.

-Palak.

The ‘clown’ scenario was unfolded. And then he raised his index finger.

‘First, let’s have some reading experience.’

It was to visit subspace once in advance. Of course, I planned to go several times before the audition.

yet.

‘Aww, I’m getting used to the damn jet lag.’

A dozen hours later, Kang Woo-jin arrived at LA International Airport. I left in the morning, but it was earlier in LA. Nevertheless, Woojin’s behavior before passing through the arrival hall during the tsunami.

“Woojin, wear a mask.”

“yes.”

His face was completely covered. Because his current position is completely different from before. About 40 minutes later, Kang Woo-jin’s team left the airport without any problems and boarded the vans prepared in front of the airport.

It was the first van that Woojin rode in.

Kang Woo-jin looks out the window.

‘Well, it’s the same here.’

LA was still vast, no different. On the other hand, there was a change in Woojin’s heart. Because I was familiar with LA. The van was leaving around that time. The first destination was Kang Woo-jin’s house in LA.

This moment.

“brother.”

Woojin’s stylist, Han Ye-jeong, who recently changed her hair to a blue bob, muttered while looking at her cell phone.

“The first official teaser for ‘Beneficial Evil’ has been released.”

A video that had been uploaded for about 10 minutes was displayed on her cell phone screen.

-【Released worldwide on February 3!】’Beneficial Evil’ official first teaser trailer ｜Netflix Korea

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