Beast (6)

 

Kang Woo-jin received an incredible offer, but his answer was extremely concise.

You don’t need all that, just bring the scenario first.

Soon, Columbia Studios executives were a little surprised. Some people narrowed their eyebrows.

‘Due to the atmosphere, I thought you would at least verbally say you would do it?’

‘He played the first villain ‘Joker’, so it has meaning and it should be an actor’s honor – but that doesn’t work for this actor at all.’

Well, it was a natural reaction.

In the first place, the scenario for ‘Cliller: Birth of a Villain’ was delivered by director Ahn Ga-bok, not by them, and in fact, it was the first time executives saw Kang Woo-jin’s casting-related reaction. Whatever it was, Woojin had a solemn face, but he wasn’t particularly serious.

”Clero: Birth of a Villain’ was rated well and was chosen well, but you don’t know about the next movies, right? If you’re just going to roll it up, there’s no reason to do it.’

‘Cinematic Universe’, actors cast in series films generally continue to appear with a sense of connection to their characters. There are many reasons, such as greed for characters or fame, but one of the key ones was maintaining the fandom that was formed.

In other words, the impact and popularity that will spread.

However, for Woojin, who has a ‘subspace’, such ancillary reasons had no meaning at all.

What’s disappointing is the ‘Columbia Studio’ side.

Recognizing this, a bald-headed man among Columbia Studios executives spoke again.

“Of course, I plan to turn it over as soon as the scenario is completed, but haha, Kang Woo-jin is as merciless as Director Ahn said.”

“For me, the scenario is more important than any other reason.”

The bald executive nodded as if he understood. At the same time, he briefed on what was planned for next year and the year after.

It was a long story, but to summarize, it was like this.

The ‘Cinematic Universe’ worldview that ‘Columbia Studios’, known as Hollywood’s ‘Big Five’, has been planning for several years. It started with ‘Cierrot: Birth of a Villain’ and the first villain was ‘Joker’.

Since the villain was born, the hero had to appear as well.

So, naturally, the second film will be about the first hero, and that hero’s worldview will be mixed with that of ‘Joker.’ In addition, the third film to be released in succession will also feature another hero, and other villains other than the Joker. Of course, the same worldview. I plan to tell the story while explaining the world of each character.

Even so, it was only the beginning of the ‘Cinematic Universe’ planned by ‘Columbia Studios’.

Columbia Studios’ goal is to release a total of three movies by next year. Either way, there is no change in Woojin’s cynical expression. In fact, he was amazed on the inside.

‘Ooh – something makes me excited? ‘Scale geek?’

However, due to his strong concept, all executives, including the bald man, thought that Kang Woo-jin was not particularly impressed.

‘After all, the scenario comes first? Or a ransom?’

Another executive intervened.

“Woojin, your expected appearance fee is also written in the plan. “Have you seen it?”

Kang Woo-jin and Choi Seong-gun’s gaze lowered. Soon, Woojin discovers his enormous ransom.

‘her! Shiba!’

I almost cried out loud. The reason was simple. Because it’s higher than ‘Cierrot: Birth of a Villain’. Honestly, Woojin now wondered if these numbers were real money. Choi Seong-gun also did not reveal his strategy, but he could not help but be shocked inside.

‘Crazy – Hollywood class!!’

However, Kang Woo-jin’s voice, which was overshadowed by bravado, was as resolute and calm as expected.

“Yes, I confirmed it.”

The meeting, which lasted about an hour, ended like that. Kang Woo-jin, who left the conference room, thought while maintaining his indifference.

‘Wow, my ransom money is going crazy? Seriously, as long as the scenario isn’t bad, I’ll just do it.’

On the other hand, the ‘Columbia Studio’ executives in the conference room were serious. Because there was no way to know Kang Woo-jin’s true intentions, and his reaction was lukewarm.

“Kang Woo-jin doesn’t seem to be greedy… I’m embarrassed.”

“I think it’s because of the ransom. “It wasn’t enough.”

“That may be true, but it seems like the content of the next movie is also important.”

“Huh… the ransom price has already been set quite high. “It’s not okay to raise it any higher than that.”

There are many different opinions.

“Anyway, if you want to catch Kang Woo-jin, you have to move before the end of the year. He already has a confirmed schedule until next year with ‘Beast and Beauty’ and ‘Universal Movies.’ “If other projects are confirmed, we won’t have time to do our own.”

“······Maybe we should think of an actor other than Kang Woo-jin for the next movie.”

“You mean ‘Joker’?”

“It means you have to prepare.”

At this time.

-Sigh.

The quiet bald-headed executive stroked his smooth hair and recalled Kang Woo-jin’s ‘Joker’, which he had seen at the audition. Also, all of his acting that I have seen so far.

Soon the bald executive slowly crossed his arms.

“Another actor? Who can surpass Kang Woo-jin’s ‘Joker’? It can’t be implemented even remotely. We’ve already seen that, it means our eyes have become infinitely higher. “It wouldn’t matter if it was just us, but-”

A bald executive with a subtle smile.

“What about the public around the world? Would the public who saw the ‘Joker’ in ‘Cierrot: Birth of a Villain’ be satisfied with another actor?”

“······”

“······”

The once noisy conference room suddenly became quiet. The bald-headed executive then shook his head as if his spine was numb just thinking about it.

“Maybe if ‘Joker’ is replaced by Kang Woo-jin with another actor. No, the interest that has soared 100% will fall to the bottom. That means the entire ‘Cinematic Universe’ universe is ruined.”

Soon, he touched with his index finger the part where Kang Woo-jin’s ransom was written in the transparent file.

“In other words, we have to catch Kang Woo-jin somehow. Even if it costs twice as much as this.”

backwards.

Kang Woo-jin was moving in a van. The destination is not far. “The set of ‘Cierrot: Birth of a Villain’ located in the same ‘Columbia Studio’. However, because this place is so large, you can’t go there on foot.

At this time, Kang Woo-jin was looking at his cell phone.

‘It’s still a mess.’

The heroic story of Kang Woo-jin, who saved Kara’s life, which broke out yesterday, was well-known not only in Hollywood but around the world.

『LA TIME/Kang Woo-jin, who saved Miley Kara, there was a similar heroic story in Korea!』

Woojin suddenly became puzzled as he read the contents of various articles. It was worth it.

‘But where on earth did this come from?’

It was an incident that could have turned Hollywood upside down, but Miley Kara quietly buried the incident to minimize damage. Well, it didn’t really matter to Kang Woo-jin. She didn’t ask for anything, and in the end, she received a clear reward by saving her Kara.

Kara bought her a mansion in LA, and she also appeared in Part 1 of ‘Beneficial Evil’, a Korean production for the first time in her acting career.

together.

‘I also got closer to Miley Cara.’

Before entering Hollywood, Kang Woo-jin, who did not know anyone, also gained a huge connection called Kara. Because she was satisfied, Woojin forgot about the incident in which she saved her without even thinking about it.

But suddenly the hidden issue rose to the surface.

『CNM/The culprit who attacked Miley Kara is already in prison, Miley’s side says, “Thank you to Kang Woo-jin”』

It is shaking enough to even turn Hollywood upside down. Currently, the Hollywood media is only reporting on Miley Cara’s attack, using words like scoop and exclusive. News from various broadcasting stations are also covering this issue.

Even though it was an incident that occurred quite a long time ago, the firepower was incredible.

This was because the target was none other than Miley Kara, a top-tier Hollywood actress.

The attack on the world-famous superstar, an apex predator as an actress and singer. It was covered quietly and then exploded again, so it was natural for it to be shaking. In addition, the person who saved her was Kang Woo-jin, the hottest man in Hollywood right now, whether negative or positive.

As the two stars’ stories were mixed, the excitement also increased several times.

In addition, photos and short videos from that time were also circulated. Although the details of the situation were not filmed, there was a scene where Kang Woo-jin subdued a woman, a weapon held by the woman, a music video shooting scene where he was in a state of chaos, etc. The video also showed the scene where screams were floating around. Kara and Kang Woo-jin were clearly pictured in it.

The funny thing here is.

『Kang Woo-jin, who was controversial on BBX/’Tonight Show’, quickly recovered his image with heroic stories related to Miley Kara』

The global public’s reaction to Kang Woo-jin’s dirty comments, which have been maintained since the past on the recent ‘Tonight Show’, is very different from before. The temperature of public opinion and the media has changed significantly. To Kang Woo-jin, who was briefly exploring articles, communities, and SNS.

-Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu.

A phone call came in. The sender was Miley Kara. Soon, Woojin exchanged glances with Choi Seong-gun and put the cell phone to his ear.

“Yes, Miley. That’s me.”

Kara’s voice on the other end of the phone was surprisingly calm.

“Woojin, have you checked the articles?”

“yes. “I’ve been looking at it since yesterday – did you leak this?”

It was an obvious question. Because it would be easiest for the person who covered it to take it out. However, the answer that came back was NO.

“It can’t be. We also found out after reading the article, so we are checking to see where it leaked. However, it was quite a while ago and there were many staff members on site at the time, so it is not easy to check them individually.”

“I guess so.”

“But I thought we couldn’t keep covering this up anyway. We said that too, right?”

right. Similar words were said in the conversation between Kang Woo-jin and Kara at the time of the incident. I can’t hide it for the rest of my life. Then Kang Woo-jin nodded his head indifferently.

“yes. Still, it exploded so suddenly. Is there any problem?”

Kara on the other end of the phone gave a laughing answer.

“Isn’t it appropriate to ask if it’s okay in times like this? “What does it mean to say there is no problem?”

“···Is there any problem?”

“That’s like you. Well, there’s really no problem. Because it’s all true. I covered it up at the time because I was out of my mind for one reason or another, but it doesn’t matter at all now, right? Woojin, how are you?”

me? I’m the same too. Once this incident came to light, there was nothing for Kang Woo-jin to avoid.

“Me too.”

“Then I guess it’s okay to leave it alone. “Let the media and public opinion have their fun.”

“Of course.”

After Kang Woo-jin’s simple answer, Kara’s voice, changing the subject, was heard again through the cell phone.

“Have you eaten your meal? Ah, are you going to leave the filming location in the middle of the day?”

“that’s right.”

“When you arrive, grab something to eat.”

Kara, who had been chatting moderately, hung up. Woojin put down his cell phone and maintained a poker face, but his heart was beating strangely.

‘What are you talking about before we just hung up? ‘You’re just dating, right?’

At this time, Seong-geon Choi intervened.

“What did Miley say?”

Woojin, who quickly equipped the concept, lowered his voice.

“They say they didn’t spill it, and it doesn’t matter at all.”

“okay? Hmm – strange. Of course I thought Kara was open. It’s timing, right? “It’s not coincidental that this kind of heroic story breaks out at a time when your image has become somewhat tainted.”

Choi Seong-gun, who was rubbing his chin, stopped rolling his head.

“It’s okay, there’s no problem for either you or us, so let’s just let it roll.”

Suddenly he laughed.

“But isn’t the picture funny?”

“Which one do you mean?”

“No, you are the first villain in the ‘Cinematic Universe’ that ‘Columbia Studios’ has risked its life, and that ‘Joker’ saved Kara’s life in real life. “Isn’t it mysterious?”

Choi Seong-gun, who was smiling, raised the corner of his mouth in a similar way to ‘Joker’.

“When ‘Cierrot: Birth of a Villain’ is released, this issue will be talked about again later.”

Then time melted.

Kang Woo-jin, who worked in Hollywood, where various issues arose, had to film continuously. Of course, there were a lot of troublesome schedules, but the key was filming.

“Cut, OK. Woojin, would you like to go freely this time?”

“All right.”

Veteran director Ahn Ga-bok, whose oppression was released, rose several times in spirit. For reference, unlike the first time, Nora appears on set less often.

Just like that, the week disappeared as if it had been hidden from view.

It was already the third week of July. Specifically, Monday the 18th. The time is early morning. In the midst of all the news from Hollywood and Korea, Kang Woo-jin, who had just come out of his LA mansion, had a hat pressed down on his innocent face.

-Tung!

I got into the waiting van. Soon, Kang Woo-jin, who greeted Choi Seong-gun and his team members in a low tone, picked up a scenario.

‘Let’s see-‘

It wasn’t ‘Cierrot: Birth of a Villain’. It was ‘The Beast and Beauty’. The reason was simple.

He is now.

『‘World star’ Kang Woo-jin on the rise in LA! Today, the 18th, script reading for ‘The Beast and Beauty’ begins』

Because I was heading to the script reading for ‘The Beast and Beauty’.