Damang (4)

 

News that Hollywood great director Danny Landis will be in charge of directing the new film of ‘Universal Movies.’ This was a very big issue in Hollywood. Director Danny Landis, who is always mentioned as a master, has always only made movies that he wrote his own script. It was safe to say that there was no case of joining as if being hired for a previous work.

Therefore, it was not strange for foreign media to make a fuss about director Danny Landis.

But for Kang Woo-jin, who reads the article.

‘Well, Joseph, he seemed in a hurry, so is it natural that he got things done quickly? But it looks like director Danny Landis is great in Hollywood.’

I laughed to myself, but I wasn’t very impressed. Director Danny may be famous around the world, but to Kang Woo-jin, he is just one of many grandfather directors, including Director Ga-bok Ahn. While Woojin was standing, he checked a few more foreign news articles about ‘Universal Movies’ and director Danny Landis.

The content was similar and the foreign press was excited. Director Danny is also a director.

‘You can see my name quite a bit too?’

Kang Woo-jin was frequently mentioned in foreign news articles that were being added one after another.

『LA TIME/Director Danny Landis, who will be in charge of a new ‘Universal Movies’ film for the first time in his career, what about the rumor that Kang Woo-jin will join, which was floating around a few days ago?』

Anyway, the reason why director Danny suddenly took on the role of directing the new ‘Universal Movies’ film was simple. I personally gave the OK sign to Joseph Felton, who came to Korea and put forward the condition of skipping the audition and screen test as a way to win. After that, I don’t know, but Joseph probably moved quickly and boiled director Danny Landis.

All Kang Woo-jin has to do from now on, who has already given his answer, is watch.

‘The director must have been chosen, and the script must be revised to improve its quality, the title must be decided, and everything else must be busy.’

At this time.

-Sigh.

Choi Seong-geon and his team members came to Woojin, who was standing in front of the van. As everyone gathered, Kang Woo-jin’s team moved to the ‘Beneficial Evil’ set complex, and after taking a few steps, Choi Seong-geon, who had checked the article, whispered to Kang Woo-jin.

“You said you would do it, so it should be seen that the male lead has been confirmed, but ‘Universal Movies’ only announced director Danny Landis and left Woojin out?”

“Yes, I saw it too.”

“Well, I guess I’ll have to contact them, but I think there’s a set time. Or at least decide on a title for the work and release it?”

Well, that might be the case. Kang Woo-jin, with a grave expression, thought it didn’t matter whether he drew more aggro before revealing it or threw it at the optimal time. The world, including Korea and Hollywood, was still hot about Kang Woo-jin. This was thanks to Hollywood works, including ‘Beneficial Evil’, throwing us new treats every day.

Well, of course, at the root of it all is Kang Woo-jin, who is highly controversial.

Kang Woo-jin entered the set where today’s filming would take place. Dozens of staff members poured out loud greetings, followed by unknown and new actors selected for Part 2. Woojin, who was greeted with a serious expression on his face, stuck to the bearded producer Song Man-woo among the staff. Unknown and new actors who saw it whispered.

Because they also saw the article.

“Did you see the article? “I heard that director Danny Landis is directing the new ‘Universal Movies’ film that senior Kang Woo-jin is joining as an additional member?”

“omg! really? Awesome, director Danny Landis… he’s the worst director in Hollywood!”

“But it’s not confirmed that Woojin will appear in a new ‘Universal Movies’ film, right? “Isn’t this still just a fact and a brain official?”

“It’s still preliminary, but I think it’s 99.9% correct, otherwise there’s no way a ‘Universal Movies’ producer would come to Korea out of the blue.”

“Whether it’s facts or personal information, senior Kang Woo-jin is a crazy legend. “I can’t believe the day will come when a Korean actor will appear in Hollywood articles.”

“If Woojin eats ‘Universal Movies’… wow, that person is really more than a monster.”

Unknown and new actors felt honored just to be on the same filming set as Kang Woo-jin and could not help but look up to him.

“It’s true that it only took three years to get to this point… Wow, it’s hard to express it in words.”

Because it was too fast.

And producer Song Man-woo, who was in the middle of talking with Kang Woo-jin about today’s filming.

“W-Woojin?”

Unable to contain my curiosity, I asked Woojin in a whisper.

“Director Danny Landis is a director I respect, but what happened to the ‘Universal Movies’ side? “Just tell me a little bit, okay?”

Kang Woo-jin answered briefly and indifferently.

“Well, but there will be good news soon.”

after.

Although the situation was cloudy, Kang Woo-jin silently continued filming Part 2 of ‘Beneficial Evil’ without any special problems. Since they already had experience filming Part 1, the ‘Beneficial Evil’ team worked well together, and perhaps because of that, the filming itself proceeded smoothly.

“Cut!! OOOOK! Woojin was great! “I’m back with a full shot!!”

Naturally, there were more OK signs than NG signs, and compared to Part 1, the speed of completing the shooting schedule was faster.

That’s how fast Woojin’s time passed, like a sports car driving down the Autobahn. In addition, thanks to the hellish schedule, every day was hectic. Repeat filming, digesting the schedule, filming, digesting the schedule.

‘Wow, a week has passed quickly.’

In other words, to Kang Woo-jin, a week felt like an hour.

Meanwhile, the bread and butter of ‘Universal Movies’ has become more intense, and at the same time, the work has progressed quickly.

『LA TIME/Director Danny Landis’ first meeting with ‘Universal Movies’! But Kang Woo-jin is quiet. Is the news of his joining a rumor?』

The strong momentum of ‘Beneficial Evil’ Part 1, which has already caused a global syndrome, rather than Part 2, which is currently being filmed, was still strong.

『’Beneficial Evil’, which dominates the U.S. Emmy Awards, ranked first in 80 countries and remains a ‘global craze’ for two months』

『[Issue Pick] When will Kang Woo-jin’s ‘beneficial evil’ power fade away? No. 1 in the world for a long time!』

『No. 1 in all 83 countries! ‘Beneficial Evil’ written by ‘Legend’, foreign press “Beneficial Evil has a good chance of sweeping the Emmys”』

Of course, world public opinion was more uproar than the media. Although it has been three months since launch, its popularity showed no signs of cooling down.

-!Overseas! A collection of beneficial evil overseas reactions!!!

-Is this your first time tasting the K ending? Foreigners’ reaction after watching the last episode of Benevolent Evil Part 1 hahaha

-“How can Koreans put up with this?” We’ve collected some hilarious comments from the overseas ‘Netdit’ community that were shocked to see beneficial evil!

-A collection of overseas news stories dealing with the global syndrome < < Beneficial Evil>> (lethal dose of soup!)

While Kang Woo-jin-related works were popping up both domestically and overseas, the ‘Baeksang Art Film Festival’ was held in Korea around the end of April. The Baeksang Art Film Festival was held mainly for works from last year to early this year, and naturally, Kang Woo-jin’s appearance was of utmost interest.

『[Baeksang] Will Kang Woo-jin, who ranks 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in Korean movies of all time, attend the Baeksang Awards this year?』

This is because viewership ratings depend on whether or not Kang Woo-jin, who ranked first to third among Korean films of all time and who achieved 20 million viewers last year with ‘Island of the Missing’ and ‘Leech’, appears. Because Kang Woo-jin had a hellish schedule, there was a lot of talk about whether or not he would attend, but fortunately.

『Kang Woo-jin’s side “We will attend the Baeksang Awards this year”, Baeksang Film Festival is in full bloom』

Kang Woo-jin’s attendance at the Baeksang Film Festival has been confirmed. If you look at it, it has been a white elephant for two years. For most actors, whether it’s his second Baeksang or anything else, his career is closer to that of a rookie, but Woojin was different. Because what’s at stake for him is 100% Best Actor.

and.

-Pababababak!

-Babababababaak!

Kang Woo-jin indifferently passed the red carpet while being showered with tremendous flashlight.

‘Wow, it’s dazzling. The reaction was crazy.’

Following Khan and Blue Dragon.

“Movie category, male acting grand prize!! Congratulations! Kang Woo-jin from ‘Leech’!!”

He also won the Best Actor award at the Baeksang Awards. Kang Woo-jin, who looked stylish in a black tuxedo and collected another trophy, went on stage and spoke into the microphone. Soon, cameras from hundreds of audiences, broadcasting teams, and reporters focused on her. Now his acceptance speech has become a trademark.

However, Kang Woo-jin’s acceptance speech this time was simple.

“Thank you, I’ll see you lifting the trophy in Hollywood soon.”

However, this too quickly became a hot topic. In addition, Kang Woo-jin received the top award at the Baeksang Awards.

『[Star Talk] ‘World Star’ Kang Woo-jin, winning the ‘Best Actor’ award at major domestic film festivals, including the Blue Dragon, Grand Bell and Baeksang Awards!』

In its third year, it swept major domestic film festivals.

Of course this.

『Kang Woo-jin, who won three awards for ‘Best Actor’ at domestic film festivals this year, will the ‘Emmy Awards’ be next? ‘Academy Award’?』

It was just a taste.

May 1, LA.

April disappeared in the blink of an eye. The first day of May has already arrived, and many foreigners have gathered in the large conference room of ‘Universal Movies’, one of LA’s largest film companies. If you count the number of people, there are roughly over 30 people. Among them, I saw quite a few familiar faces.

Giant Joseph Felton, caddy Megan Stone, and more.

All gathered for this new movie from ‘Universal Movies.’ In the meantime, the staff team seems to have been assembled.

And on the other side of Joseph Felton.

“······”

Danny Landis, a big-time Hollywood director with a slightly balding head and glasses on the tip of his nose, was there. He was reading a stack of paper in one hand. A scenario that Kang Woo-jin also had. Besides director Danny Landis, all the key staff members in this conference room were the same. Before pre-production began in earnest, the scenario had to be revised and the title had to be decided.

In fact, the fix was 99% complete.

Now all that’s left is the final confirmation, and once the title is decided, the free stage begins in earnest. Whatever it is, director Danny Landis has reached the final part of the almost-complete screenplay.

‘hmm-‘

I stroked my chin. The work itself was clearly well chosen. Maybe that’s why I became more worried. The title. Of course, people like ‘Universal Movies’ and Joseph Felton put several titles on the list.

‘I don’t feel like it.’

Director Danny didn’t particularly like those titles. What would be good? Which title is best? He slowly recalled the contents of the work again. First of all, the motif was ‘Jekyll and Hyde’. Dissociative personality disorder is mixed in there.

‘But those two devices are just helpful.’

If you really want to consider the overall atmosphere or genre of the scenario.

‘Intelligence and spy action.’

The world of secret agents, intelligence, and spies was full of crime and action. In other words, the motif of ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ and dissociative personality disorder were devices given to the male lead, and the overall background was an espionage action. Of course, there was a lot of action in the scenario, but it didn’t feel exciting to director Danny.

‘Rather, it is calm and quiet.’

However, it is dark and realistic. The evaluation of the work was the same not only by director Danny Landis but also by all key staff members in this conference room, including Joseph Felton. In fact, even as Joseph was watching the scenario, he was imagining the actions of Kang Woo-jin and CQC that he had seen overlapping.

At this time.

-Sigh.

Joseph, the executive producer, opened his mouth while crossing his legs.

“In my opinion, there is no need to revise the scenario anymore. What do you think, director?”

Director Danny took off his round glasses and nodded.

“I’m satisfied too.”

“Good, then I’ll confirm this. I’ll have to pick up the finished scenario right away. We have to send it to actors who will join in the future, including Kang Woo-jin. But before that.”

“We need to decide on a title.”

Joseph smiled slightly and stared at Director Danny. The look in your eyes tells you to come up with any ideas since you have put a stop to it. There was silence for about 10 seconds.

“······”

Director Danny Landis managed to cross his arms and let out an old voice.

“The core of this work is, of course, the main character, and that is quite strong compared to other works. So, it would be better to include the male lead’s name in the title. Additionally, the lack of a male lead.”

Soon, coach Danny Landis looked at Joseph Felton and spit out the title he came up with.

“What is ‘John ​​Persona’ like?”

It was two days later that ‘Universal Movies’ announced the title of the new movie ‘John ​​Persona’.

Kang Woo-jin was also included in the presentation.