Emmy (4)

 

Kang Woo-jin, who was looking at the back of Matthew with his bald head, had a stern expression on his face, but inside he let out a sigh of relief.

‘What’s that guy? He’s a bit of a force.’

Then he turned his head to the blonde Kara.

“Let’s go.”

Kara followed with a slight smile as she opened her mouth.

“How bold. Matthew has quite a bit of influence here, so I tend to avoid him as well.”

Oh really? I didn’t know. Woojin felt like he had a certain level of influence in Hollywood. Soon, Woojin, who was going to answer naturally with a concept, changed his words. He thought that since he had already confessed to her, he could show her the real truth little by little. Kang Woojin whispered to Kara.

“To be honest, I was a little scared.”

“···really?”

“yes.”

“It didn’t look like that at all?”

Kara stared at Woojin with her blue eyes, and her smile deepened.

“Are you trying to reassure me? You don’t have to. I’m not that close with Matthew.”

“······”

Why on earth is the ending so out of context? Kang Woo-jin had a fleeting thought that it would take a long time for these huge misunderstandings and delusions to be resolved. Around here.

“Oh! Mr. Kang Woojin!!”

A man with high tension and perm waves his hand at Woojin. He looks to be around the same age as Kang Woojin.

“Hahaha, I wanted to meet you!”

“···hello.”

“Your red carpet performance was awesome too! Let’s be Instagram friends!”

Who are you? It was a man who seemed vaguely familiar. Kara whispered the answer this time too.

“Billy Brown, you know, he’s a candidate just like you.”

He is a candidate for the Best Actor Award, just like Matthew. However, the temperature difference in his treatment of Woojin is stark. While Matthew was like an iceberg, this one is like a blazing fire. Kang Woojin had to meet many actors after that. In particular, he met all the actors nominated for the Best Actor Award in the drama category.

‘You’re more friendly than I thought.’

Except for Matthew and Han, the other two were friendly to Kang Woo-jin.

anyway.

“Woojin! Miley! This way!!”

“Haha, Woojin. So you’re finally appearing as ‘Jang Yeonwoo’?”

“I enjoyed the red carpet performance!”

“Wow- Miley, your dress is really pretty??”

The ‘Beneficial Evil’ team warmly welcomed Kang Woo-jin and Kara when they arrived at their seats. PD Song Man-woo, writer Choi Na-na, actors other than Hwa-rin and Ha Kang-soo, the nominated key staff, and even Netflix Korea staff including General Director Kim So-hyang. They all looked stylish in tuxedos, suits, and dresses.

There was a brief exchange of greetings, and Hwarin, who was wearing a beige dress and had not seen her favorite person in a long time, glanced at Kang Woojin, who was close to Kara, and furrowed her brows. Of course, no one noticed.

‘Why are you stuck like that?’

Hwarin, who had been coughing, whispered to Kang Woojin. Deokjil’s fighting power was on the rise.

“Woojin, it feels like it’s been a really long time. But what did you see on the red carpet?”

“Watch the movie when it comes out. Then you’ll know.”

Miley Cara, who saw this, also pretended not to notice and smiled, but inside, she was always worried about Hwa Rin.

‘······That actress was the one that Kang Woo-jin saved first. What is this, isn’t she so cute? And yet secretly sexy.’

The ‘Beneficial Evil’ team somehow managed to get together. Their seats were slightly in front of the center of the stage. A foreigner who seemed to be a PD from the broadcast team pointed to the ‘Beneficial Evil’ team with his index finger.

“The angle starts with them.”

Multiple cameras capture the ‘Beneficial Evil’ team. The live broadcast team was the same. The hottest thing at the ‘Emmys’ this year was definitely ‘Beneficial Evil’. It was the first time it had been ranked #1 on Netflix worldwide for over two months.

of course.

“The main one is Kang Woo-jin, so film with him as the center.”

The main character was Kang Woo-jin.

A little later.

The hall was filled with tens of thousands of spectators, with no empty seats to be seen. The entire hall was filled with a buzz of people, as everyone was talking to each other.

That moment.

-♬♪

Some pretty upbeat music started playing, and the lights in the hall became several times brighter and turned slightly blue. In addition, lights were shot on the huge stage. The same was true for the large ‘Emmy’ trophy statue. The letters ‘EMMYS’ on the monitors attached to both sides of the statue began to spin around.

Following.

-Ugh.

A tall black man dressed in a suit came up on stage. At first glance, he looked like Joseph Felton, but he wasn’t. He was actor and comedian Bradley Morgan. He was known for his gift for gab, and Morgan was the host of this year’s Emmy Awards.

He stood alone on a huge stage, even though there were tens of thousands of spectators in front of him.

“Nice to meet you – oh, I’m already tired.”

He started the proceedings as if joking, without any trepidation at all.

“I got to host the amazing Emmy Awards. Hmm- honestly, it was a bit tiresome, the Emmys are famous for taking forever?? I wanted to watch the Emmys at home while drinking beer!”

Laughter erupted from the tens of thousands of spectators. Then host Bradley Morgan suddenly changed the subject.

“What can I do, I’ve come here so I have to do it. Let’s see- There were a lot of great things at the ‘Emmy Awards’ this year, right? Of them, ‘Beneficial Evil’ stood out the most. I also enjoyed it. And Kang Woo-jin! Your red carpet performance was the best!”

In that moment, the entire broadcast team’s camera was focused on the ‘Beneficial Evil’ team, and Kang Woo-jin, with his indifferent expression, was also captured in the angle. Of course, on the live broadcast camera as well. Bradley started the ‘Beneficial Evil’ and mentioned other works and actors, making the atmosphere hotter.

yet.

“Okay, then, this year’s ‘Primetime Emmy Awards’! Let’s begin!”

With his declaration.

-♬♪

The lively music echoed throughout the hall again. The lights were bright and dimmed repeatedly. The applause of tens of thousands of spectators was also mixed in. The chatter on the live broadcast was also crazy. Soon, the host Bradley announced the first award ceremony.

“The first award is! The Best Art Direction Award for the Drama Category!”

As his shout ended, works were displayed on the giant monitors on either side of the trophy statue erected in the center of the stage. There were five works in total, and among them.

-[Netflix/ Beneficial Evil S1]

Part 1 of ‘Beneficial Evil’ was included. It was the only Korean work among the five works. Soon, male and female Hollywood actors came up on the large stage. The female actor held a cue card that read ‘EMMYS’.

“Hello, it is an honor to be the first presenter of the ‘Emmy Awards.’”

Among the two actors who gave their greetings, the female actress opened the cue card that was enclosed. The Emmy Awards hall, which was filled with tens of thousands of spectators, became quiet for a moment, and the female actress smiled after seeing the cue card and shouted into the standing microphone.

“Emmy Award for Best Art Direction in a Drama Series! Congratulations! ‘Beneficial Evil’!!”

From the first pitch, the ‘Beneficial Evil’ team was called. Once again, all cameras were on the ‘Beneficial Evil’ team.

-♬♪

Applause from tens of thousands of audience members rang out along with the music. Then, two people from the ‘Beneficial Evil’ team stood up. They were the staff in charge of art. To congratulate the two with their eyes wide open, everyone except PD Song Man-woo and writer Choi Na-na stood up and applauded. Kang Woo-jin did the same.

Two art staff members.

“Oh, really?! Really??!”

He stood on the huge stage with a face that seemed like a dream. While the applause was ringing, the ‘Emmy Award’ trophy was presented to the two key staff members. The female staff member stood at the standing microphone first.

“······Ah- Thank you so much. Oh, um. First of all, I love my parents so much. Our entire team worked so hard. Also- Ha, I don’t know, what should I do? I can’t remember!”

She showed her embarrassment. At least she was okay. The male staff member who followed her even started to cry. Whatever it was, it was a historic moment when a Korean work resonated for the first time at the ‘Emmy Awards’, and with the atmosphere heated up, the award presentation went straight to the next one.

A total of three awards were presented, including Best Costume Design and Best Casting.

-♬♪

Likewise, there was a thunderous applause for the suspicious team, but no ‘beneficial evil’ team.

next.

“Best Music in the Drama Category!”

It was a music award, and it included the ‘Beneficial Evil’ team.

“Emmy Award for Best Original Score in a Drama Series! ‘White Man’!!”

Unfortunately, it didn’t work.

But in the awards that followed.

“Stunt Performance Award! ‘Beneficial Evil’!! Congratulations!!”

‘Beneficial Evil’ was called again. The stunt performance award was simply an action award. PD Song Man-woo and the entire team clenched their fists. I don’t know about anything else, but they had high expectations for the action part.

“it’s okay!!”

Kang Woo-jin’s action surprised the world. And in the meantime, ‘Beneficial Evil’ has already won two Emmy Awards. It broke the atmosphere where winning just one award is considered a big hit.

However, the next award, the Special Effects Award, which included ‘Beneficial Evil’ as a nominee, was once again a dud.

These days.

-Ugh.

Standing on one side of the huge stage, host Bradley spoke into the microphone.

“It’s the actors’ turn next, right? Starting with the Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Category.”

The atmosphere soon shifted from the staff to the actors who made the work shine. It started with the Best Supporting Actor Award. However, unfortunately, ‘Beneficial Evil’ was not included in the Supporting Actor Award. Hollywood actors from other works filled the stage. They were supporting actors from works from Netflix in the US and HOB, a foreign broadcasting channel.

After each actor finished giving their acceptance speeches, host Bradley came up on stage and smiled.

“The atmosphere is heating up, and it seems like it’s going to get even hotter. This time, it’s the Best Actor in a Drama category. Likewise, the Best Actor award will go first.”

From this point on, the broadcast team of the Emmy Awards and the live broadcast team have been busy. The noise of the tens of thousands of spectators has also grown several times louder.

“Finally. Isn’t this one of the big events of this year’s Emmy Awards?”

“Ah, Kang Woo-jin? Hmm- His momentum is scary, but······Wouldn’t it be difficult to win the Best Actor award right away? Unless you go through the Best Supporting Actor award.”

“I think so too. It was a miracle at Cannes, but the Emmys are more stubborn than Cannes.”

“That’s true, but you still have too little experience. You’ve already won two crowns, and that alone is impressive.”

Directors, actors, producers, staff, etc. Kang Woo-jin was mentioned by countless people.

“Honestly, Kang Woo-jin’s tension is amazing. I also enjoyed watching ‘Beneficial Evil’. However, if you look at acting quality, isn’t Matthew Majors one step ahead?”

“It looks like that, but- well, I’m a bit bored with Matthew’s acting these days.”

“boring?”

“With that level of experience, rather than feeling like you’re good at acting, you should feel some kind of energy that takes your mind off things. But it’s always the same vibe, right?”

“Is Kang Woo-jin different?”

“When I watch his acting… I don’t know. It just feels like the character itself is jumping around and having fun.”

“Does this mean Kang Woo-jin will receive the male lead award?”

“I wish it were so, but the Emmys take a lot of things into consideration, so the chances are low.”

Before we knew it, the live broadcast of the ‘Emmy Awards’ showed Kang Woo-jin, with his legs crossed and his expression unchanged. In the chat, comments like ‘Why are you so calm?’ were posted, but in reality, Kang Woo-jin’s heart was pounding like crazy.

‘Wow- crazy, wait a minute. Why does it feel different from Khan??!’

There are many reasons, but the biggest one is that this is the vast Hollywood and the ‘Emmy Awards’ of Hollywood. What stopped his heartbeat was the two actresses who had come up on stage. One was wearing a yellow dress and the other was wearing a pink dress. The one wearing the pink dress was the one holding the cue card.

“I’m thrilled to be receiving the Best Actor Award.”

After a brief conversation, the two actresses announced the candidates. The actors were displayed on a large stage monitor. They were not real, but as they appeared in the film. From Matthew Majors, who had a bald head, to Billy Brown, who had a perm.

And lastly.

-[Netflix/ Beneficial Evil S1/ Kang Woo-jin]

Kang Woo-jin, who played ‘Jang Yeon-woo’, was printed. He was the first Korean or Asian actor to be nominated for the Emmy Award for Best Actor. Soon, an actress wearing a pink dress opened the cue card.

“The Emmy Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series is-”

In an instant, the cameras captured the actors who had been nominated. Lastly, it was Kang Woo-jin. At this point, Miley Cara, who was sitting behind Woo-jin, glanced at the back of Kang Woo-jin’s head.

”Beneficial Evil”s flow is good, it’s already a double crown. The controversial parts must have been included in the evaluation. There’s a possibility. But – the ‘Emmy Awards’ has a long tradition and hates change. I wonder what will happen······’

Prayers were in full swing around the world as the Emmy Awards were broadcast live at this moment, especially in Korea.

“Please! Please!! Please!!!”

“Our Woojin! Please call Woojin!”

“I will be your brother! I will do it! I have to do it! I will do it!”

Everyone who knew him, including Kang Woo-jin’s family, Hong Hye-yeon, Ryu Jeong-min, etc., hoped for this with bated breath.

“If it were Woojin- no, it would be absolutely necessary. Aww! Why am I shaking!”

“Be quiet! Everyone is praying, so don’t be surprised!”

Maybe. No, 100% all of Korea was hoping for Kang Woo-jin’s name to be called by that foreign actress.

at that time.

-Ugh.

Even while the female actress was holding a cue card during the live broadcast.

“Oh!”

He smiled brightly.

“The Emmy Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series is-”

And then the stage was set to leave, and the name was called out.

“Beneficial evil!!! Gang! Woo! Jin!!”

The two actresses on stage applauded excessively.

“wow!!”

“congratulations!!”

-♬♪

The music blasted.

-Clap clap clap clap clap clap clap!!

Applause rang out from the audience of tens of thousands. Half of them stood up and applauded Kang Woo-jin. The ‘Beneficial Evil’ team also gave a standing ovation.

-Clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap!!

Miley Cyrus, Hwa Lin and other actors couldn’t hold back their laughter.

“Woojin!! Woojin!! Congratulations!”

“Awesome!!! You did it!!”

“Wow!! No! Wow- Congratulations, Woojin!!”

PD Song Man-woo, who had a beard, hugged Kang Woo-jin who had suddenly gotten up.

“Hahaha! That’s right!! This is it!! This is how it should be!! Congratulations, Woojin!!”

Writer Choi Na-na, who was clapping from behind, had tears in her eyes. The entire ‘Beneficial Evil’ team jumped up and down. The audience around them also congratulated Woo-jin with a standing ovation. The broadcast team and live camera captured the main image of Kang Woo-jin being congratulated.

“······”

Kang Woo-jin in a navy tuxedo with an indifferent expression.

-Ugh.

The actresses walked toward the large stage. Since the seats were close, it was quick to reach the stage. Woojin, who had already climbed onto the stage, received the trophy from the actress in the yellow dress. At that moment, one of the broadcasting team cameras captured the other candidates. Matthew Majors, who was clapping with a blank expression. The atmosphere was forced.

Like it or not, Kang Woo-jin on stage.

“······”

He stood in front of the central standing microphone. The music that had been blaring stopped. The applause that had been erupting to tell him to leave also died down. Tens of thousands of spectators stared at him. Woojin looked down at the golden trophy in one hand. It was the figure of a winged woman holding a sphere. Kang Woojin, who had been looking down at the trophy absentmindedly for a moment, raised his head. Then he opened his mouth to the tens of thousands of foreign spectators.

These were the first words spoken by the Korean actor who lifted the golden trophy, the first to win the Emmy Award for Best Actor. Of course, it was in English.

“Now, only the ‘Academy Award’ remains.”