Overwhelmed (20)

 

The first official teaser for ‘Beneficial Evil’ was released as soon as Kang Woo-jin arrived in LA.

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

Woojin looked at Han Ye-jeong’s cell phone screen with a calm expression, but inside he was a little surprised.

‘oh? oh my god.’

The first teaser was uploaded to Netflix Korea’s official YouTube channel in just 10 minutes.

‘110,000 views??’

Because the number of people who saw it exceeded 110,000. It was clearly an unusually powerful force. Woojin calmed down for now. Then he slowly nodded and spoke to Han Ye-jeong.

“Yes, I’ll take it as mine.”

Han Ye-jeong, with blue short hair, retrieved her cell phone. Soon, everyone in the van turned on the first teaser of ‘Beneficial Evil’. Woojin was the same.

-Sigh.

Kang Woo-jin plays the teaser right away. Running time of about 30 seconds. It started with magnificent music playing on a black screen. Then, Kang Woo-jin in military uniform slowly appeared and his voice was heard. Miley Cara’s line followed immediately. In general, teasers did not spend a long time on one shot.

‘The teaser is very tense.’

Although several scenes intersect quickly, the theme of ‘beneficial evil’ was clearly explained. The faces of the main characters, shooting scenes, explosion scenes, action scenes, etc. It felt as if the teaser was attacking the viewers, and it felt like Kang Woo-jin, the male lead of ‘Beneficial Evil’, became the sole main character. His English lines were also featured in the teaser.

As we entered downtown LA, the team members around us began to express their admiration one by one.

“Wow – look at the picture chosen! kill!”

“It’s creepy that Miley Kara’s voice is ignored as soon as Oppa comes out!”

“Are you crazy?! “How are you?”

“Oh, that’s good.”

“Huh? “You really like it, right??”

Of course, the reviews were significant. Choi Seong-geon, the ponytail in the passenger seat, also nodded in satisfaction. At the end of the teaser, text and information appeared in gray, rough font.

-‘Beneficial evil’

-Released worldwide on February 3rd

That’s how the teaser for ‘Beneficial Evil’ ended. Although he was looking at her with an indifferent face, Woojin internally gave her a thumbs up.

‘Yes, it’s geography.’

I felt the same way as my teammates. Even more so because Woojin had already seen episode 1 of ‘Beneficial Evil’.

‘But if it got 110,000 views in 10 minutes – crazy, wouldn’t this have millions of views?’

He is inwardly surprised. Well, this looked amazing, but it was a very natural phenomenon. Currently, Kang Woo-jin is well-known not only in Korea but also around the world, including Japan. The public in many countries will be searching for Woojin out of curiosity, and YouTube will have provided the first official teaser for ‘Beneficial Evil’, which has just been released. Even today, many people around the world are watching this video.

actually.

‘Comments are crazy.’

It was safe to say that the teaser comments were already saturated. Korean was a given, Japanese, English, French, etc. Numerous languages ​​were fluttering about. Some English comments caught Woojin’s eye.

-Is this Korean actor Kang Woo-jin who was confirmed as the candidate for the role of the Beast?

-You are not suitable for the role of the Beast.

-Oh, I searched for Kang Woo-jin, and his new work came up? Is it a Korean work? I’ll have to watch it and rate it when it comes out on Netflix.

-I looked it up and found that there was a Korean actor named Kang Woo-jin who won the Best Actor award at Cannes last year. I guess he’s good at acting. I’m curious.

-Miley Kara? Why does Miley Kara appear in Korean works?

-It was good that Kang Woo-jin worked with Miley Kara on her last album, but Disney made a wrong decision about Beast and Beauty.

-Why are you so quick to judge? He hasn’t even been confirmed yet.

Positive, negative, neutral. There was no sense of unity in the thousands of comments. Everyone was saying something in their own way. Korean and Japanese were generally met with expectations and rave reviews. There were quite a few Miley Kara fans who said they were waiting for ‘beneficial evil’, but as expected, more than half of the people associated Kang Woo-jin with ‘the beast and the beauty’.

What can I say, there were a lot of curses and question marks, and the atmosphere was tense.

The team members who checked the explosive comment situation looked at Kang Woo-jin’s stern face. However, he was nothing special.

‘I’m having a seizure, I’m having a seizure. ‘The audition hasn’t even started yet.’

Because Woojin was not affected by this situation in the first place.

‘Well, I guess I’ll eat it.’

after.

After arriving in LA, Kang Woo-jin began to adapt. Nevertheless, he prepared for the audition and screen test for ‘Cierrot’. Time flies by. Hollywood was noisy. Because, just like in Korea, various issues were popping up. News about ‘Clierot’, which is about to audition, ‘The Beast and Beauty’ which has been quiet since the actor was announced, ‘Beneficial Evil’ by Kang Woo-jin and Miley Cara, which has become a hot topic, and many more.

Meanwhile, ‘World Disney Pictures’ monitored the mood of the public around the world while producing ‘Beast and Beauty’.

“Hmm, it’s still noisy because of Kang Woo-jin.”

“It was what I expected.”

“Yes, but it’s too noisy.”

“It’s an amazing decision, but we have no choice but to press on.”

“hmm.”

“The actor has not been confirmed yet, and even if it is decided to be Kang Woo-jin – ultimately, it is right to answer with the finished product and skills.”

Although it was a global uproar, ‘World Disney Pictures’ was handling it resolutely as this was not the first time something like this had happened. On the other hand, ‘Columbia Studios’ was a little embarrassed. Because they didn’t know about ‘The Beast and Beauty’. It was a bit similar to ‘World Disney Pictures’, which was surprised to see Kang Woo-jin included in ‘Clierrot’.

However, the audition is just around the corner, and ‘Cierrot’ is the starting point of a huge project. ‘Cinematic Universe’. Because it felt like a life-or-death issue, opinions among the higher-ups at Columbia Studio were somewhat divided.

“Did no one know that Kang Woo-jin was in talks with ‘World Disney Pictures’?”

“Even if I knew, nothing would change. It’s already been announced. “The audition is in a few days.”

“It is quite possible to overturn it. There has never been a case in our history where we had to carry an actor like ‘World Disney Pictures’.”

“If we were thrown into the world at different times, there wouldn’t be a big problem. Reversing it now would be a matter of pride.”

Meanwhile, the issue of Kang Woo-jin’s physical strength also came to the fore.

“If two works are released at the same time, both sides may suffer damage.”

However, this was completely blocked by director Gabok Ang.

“That won’t happen.”

“hmm?”

“When Kang Woo-jin was filming ‘Leech,’ he was working on several projects at the same time. While he was juggling that hellish schedule. “I guarantee it.”

As a result.

“First of all, let’s agree to audition.”

Audition enforcement was dominant.

A few days later on the 25th, LA.

Around 10 o’clock in the morning. Inside ‘Columbia Studio’, which resembles an amusement park or a city, a medium-sized hall where various tests are conducted. A proper stage with a screen, over a hundred seats, lights on the ceiling, etc. The hall feels a bit like a small theater.

That hall was crowded with foreigners.

“table! “This way to the table!”

“Have you set up the camera yet??!”

“The table is small! “A bigger one!”

“this way!! “There’s a strange noise coming from this floor. Isn’t there a problem?!”

At least 20 foreigners were moving around, speaking loud English. Dozens of foreigners were moving around frantically, cleaning and inspecting the stage, a long table and monitor were placed on one side, and different types of cameras were set up all over the stage.

Of course, people from ‘Columbia Studios’. To be more precise, they were the staff of ‘Clierot’.

Everyone is very sensitive and passionate.

It was natural.

“Come to your senses! Don’t forget that today is our ‘clown’ audition and screen test!”

This is where the audition and screen test for ‘Cierrot’ begins. Today, only male actors were scheduled to host the event.

Did about 30 minutes pass like that?

By the time the stage setting was almost finished, foreigners other than the staff began to enter one after another. First of all, start with the woman who looks impressive with hair that is a little longer than short. He was the general producer of ‘Cierrot’. She nodded as she looked around the hall where her audition would take place.

“It’s okay, you had a lot of trouble.”

This means that this setting is sufficient. Following her, key staff, including her ‘clown’ caddy, entered, and her ‘Columbia Studio’ executives also appeared one by one. However, this time there were many. This included executives I had never seen before. There seemed to be about 8 people.

What appeared next.

-Sigh.

Director Gabok Ang with a wrinkled face. A Korean director who will kick-start the ‘Cinematic Universe’ with ‘Cierrot’. Director Gabok Ang looked at the fairly large hall and let out a small sigh.

“Whew, it’s just starting.”

For a moment, Kang Woo-jin, whom he would meet soon, flashed through his mind.

after.

After all ‘Columbia Studios’ officials arrived, it was the Hollywood actors’ turn. Hollywood superstars confirmed as candidates for the male lead role in ‘Clierrot’.

“hello-”

The position of a Hollywood actor who can be recognized just by looking at his face. The first actor was with four staff members. After saying hello to the staff and making sure I was acquainted with them, I took a seat on one side. Afterwards, Hollywood actors arrived one after another. After everyone briefly exchanged greetings, we filled in the empty seats among the hundred or so seats. Most actors were with their team members.

Before we knew it, the number of people gathered in the hall was exceeding 50.

The reason was simple.

Today’s audition and screen test are open to the public. In other words, everyone here can see the actors.

It was at this time.

-Sigh.

A fourth nominated actor has just appeared. A Korean actor with black hair. As soon as he appeared, everyone’s eyes were fixed on him, including Hall’s ‘Cierrot’ production crew and ‘Columbia Studio’ executives. The Hollywood actors turned their heads and muttered a few words to themselves.

‘That man is-’

‘Hmm, is he taller than he looks in the picture? The atmosphere is unique.’

‘The only Korean actor. Your curiosity will be answered today.’

It was Kang Woo-jin. Woojin, who received a lot of attention, did not accompany several team members. There was only one Choi Seong-gun. Woojin’s face was full of solemnity. But inside he was a little fussing.

‘Oh! What? The size is scary big?? Wow – I feel like I’ve seen all those actors somewhere before! ‘Revolution!’

Then Woojin noticed.

‘Ah-as expected.’

That the clothes he was wearing were similar to the various Hollywood actors sitting in front of him. Currently, Kang Woo-jin was wearing a red jacket, pants, a yellow vest, and worn brown shoes. She was all worn out like old clothes. She came dressed in the same outfit as ‘Henry Gordon’ from ‘Cierrot’. And her competitors, Hollywood actors, also had the same thought.

‘Although they are slightly different, everyone is dressed similarly.’

One actor even had his long hair slicked back, similar to the latter part of ‘Henry Gordon’. Thanks to such incredible Hollywood stars, Kang Woo-jin’s heartbeat became faster. But it’s okay. Because there is a habitual concept and ‘beastization’.

Choi Seong-geon whispered to Woojin, who was looking at the atmosphere for a moment.

“let’s go.”

As Woojin nodded, a male voice suddenly spoke in English from behind.

“How have you been?”

When I turned around, there was a handsome man with captivating brown eyes standing there. It was Chris Hartnett, a top Hollywood actor who had an incident with Kang Woo-jin in the past. With a smile, he held out his hand to Kang Woo-jin.

“Kang Woo-jin, will you remember my name today?”

Woojin holds Chris’ hand with a silent expression.

“Hello, Chris.”

“I’m looking forward to your performance.”

“Me too.”

“Hahaha, it’s fun as expected. “Let’s go in.”

Chris Hartnett let go and entered the hall first. Kang Woo-jin also moved his feet. Soon, all five candidate actors for ‘Clierrot’ were seated. The overall structure of the hall was like this. The executive producer, director Gabok Ang, and caddy sat at a table with a monitor on the stage. The executives of ‘Columbia Studio’ were seated in the first row of seats right in front of the stage, and the dozen key staff members of ‘Clierrot’ were seated at the far right.

Behind them are Kang Woo-jin and Choi Seong-geon.

It felt like the rest of the Hollywood actors and team members were sitting sparsely among all the seats. The air in the medium-sized hall where the public audition/screen test was to begin was a bit heavy. It was serious and serene. At this point, all eight executives of Columbia Studios glanced at the executive producer on stage.

This means you can start.

The impressive female producer nodded and opened her mouth. Of course it was English.

“Shall we begin?”

Staff members were attached to each camera installed on the stage, and the monitor above the judges’ table was turned on. Adjustable lighting. The judges, including director Ga-bok Ang, opened the provided transparent file. It was a profile of actors. The female producer spoke again while looking at the seats where the nominated actors were gathered.

“What we shared in advance was that we would watch designated and free acting together, but we made some changes. Actors only need to show free acting. Instead, the foundation should be ‘Henry Gordon.’”

Hollywood actors whispered a little. Either way, the producer continued speaking casually.

“In other words, please feel free to show any performance as ‘Henry Gordon.’”