261 - Shark 2

Shark 2

The cameras were all focused on Kang Woo-jin. Numerous actors, broadcasters, comedians, directors, officials, etc. with expressions of surprise on their faces. They all stood up and looked back at Kang Woo-jin.

Then.

-Clap clap clap clap!

-Clap clap clap clap!

The sound of applause spread throughout the huge hall. As a result, everyone in the hall applauded for Kang Woo-jin. A shock is a shock and we should celebrate it. At the same time, applause and murmurs grew louder throughout the audience in the hall.

"Wow, I was surprised that Kang Woo-jin was in the Best Supporting Actor category… but he really accepted this??"

"therefore. Honestly, isn't it worth being a hot topic to be nominated for the Supporting Actor Award at the Baeksang Awards in the first year? But he won the supporting actor award."

"Big… I'm jealous, but what kind of god is Kang Woo-jin really? "Everything I do makes me burst into laughter."

"I really didn't expect to receive a supporting actor award."

From last year to this year. In the domestic entertainment industry, all the celebrities who were famous or talked about were seen. Even in their opinion, Kang Woo-jin was quite an eccentric. An unconventional eccentric.

"Last year, it was such a mess that they swept the Rookie of the Year awards at film festivals and entertainment awards, but this time, they won the Rookie of the Year award and the Supporting Actor award at the same time? Isn't it the first? In this case."

"There were quite a few cases where we were nominated at the same time, right?"

"This is not a candidate. "Has there ever been a case where you swept the Rookie of the Year award and even won the Supporting Actor award in your second year?"

"In the past, senior Moon So-bin won the Rookie Award and Supporting Actor Award at Blue Dragon. I guess it was 2002? Kang Woo-jin is the first Baeksang. As far as I know."

"······It's been almost 10 years since it came out. In Baeksang, Kang Woo-jin was the first to write history."

"What kind of crazy tension is there in the second year since debut?"

Immediately after his debut, he swept the Rookie of the Year Award and various other awards, winning eight awards for the first time in history, but that was not the end of Kang Woo-jin's firepower. This time, she also became the first to win both the Rookie Award and the Supporting Actress Award. She was not completely new to the entire Korean entertainment industry, but she was one of the few figures in decades of history.

"Because the behavior itself is so absurd, the target of most aspiring actors is Kang Woo-jin. "All the trainees at our agency only talk about Kang Woojin."

"It's absurd. Even if you work with them, there is only a 1-2 year difference in age… Kang Woo-jin is already a leading actor in the works of big names and even received a supporting actor award."

The reaction of everyone who participated in the awards ceremony was not strange at all. If we have to be honest, the very existence of Kang Woo-jin is abnormal. He was causing a natural disaster in the entertainment industry.

Following.

-Clap clap clap clap!

Kang Woo-jin got up from his seat amidst the crazy applause.

-Sigh.

I moved to face the stage. Meanwhile, thunderous congratulations poured in from passing actors, including Hong Hye-yeon and Ryu Jung-min.

"You must be really crazy! Woojin, you did the right thing! congratulations!"

"Hahaha, Mr. Woojin! congratulation. "It's turned upside down again."

In fact, the same was true for broadcasters and directors I saw for the first time. Everyone said a word to Kang Woo-jin as they passed by. Kang Woo-jin escaped into the walking space between the seats.

"······"

The road was clear from about halfway up to the brightly lit stage. Woojin calmly took a step forward. In front of him, the camera that captures Kang Woo-jin steps back. The front, side, and back of Kang Woo-jin are displayed on a very large monitor installed on a large stage.

The strong, dignified face stood out.

A strong concept. It was like that on the outside, but it was a mess on the inside. Because Woojin's heart was beating for the first time in a while.

'wow! Seed! Is this right??! Now, wait a minute. Don't get your feet crossed. calm down! Kang Woo-jin, calm down!'

I was alone in the war. It was intense. However, there was not a single person who knew this. Therefore, Kang Woo-jin focused more and more on walking. The only goal is on stage. There were no crowds of people, including actors clapping, crowding on either side. camera? It's been a long time since I forgot.

'Whoop-whoo, I'm really shaking. Why do I feel like throwing up when only the image has changed?? But are you sure I'll get a supporting actor award or something??!'

Unlike his slightly arrogant shell, Kang Woo-jin's insides were extremely soft. I wonder if this is reality. She was very surprised when she was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor Award, and when Hwarin's name was called, Woojin almost jumped up and said 'Wow!!'.

The funny thing is that even at this moment, illusions are growing in size throughout the awards ceremony.

Hong Hye-yeon and Ryu Jeong-min are truly happy.

"Look at Woojin's calm expression. "You know what kind of mark you are currently making in the Korean entertainment industry, right?"

"got it. That's why it's so calm. Just by looking at him, he says, 'I expected this much.'"

"······I'm not satisfied."

"Have you forgotten what declaration Mr. Woojin made in Cheongryong? She announced that she would win the Best Actress Award, but the Supporting Actress Award is probably just one step."

"Ha- It's really absurd. "I never get tired of that character."

Directors Ahn Ga-bok and Kwon Ki-taek sit side by side and applaud quietly.

"Hehe, the declaration of war in Cheongryong is becoming more and more real."

"Are you saying you said you would win the Best Actor award next year?"

"okay. The actors watching this must be so upset. Look at Woojin's proud face, it's as if he was the first to use Baeksang. "Any actor would be nervous to see that kind of impact in front of their eyes."

Director Kwon Ki-taek, who was tired probably from staying up all night a lot, but had become more relaxed, smiled as he saw Woojin walking to the stage.

"Hmm – I think I'll get that 'Leading Actor Award' somewhere other than Korea for some reason."

Director Anga Bok glanced at Director Kwon Ki-taek and slowly nodded.

"I agree. I would be disappointed if they didn't do that."

About this way.

-Sigh.

Kang Woo-jin once again appeared on the stage of the wide Baeksang Awards Ceremony. However, her atmosphere was completely different from her rookie award. Her Woojin's mental state was also like that.

'We're all here, we're all here. Just a little bit.'

I'm putting all my calories into maintaining my senses due to excessive tension. Kang Woo-jin slowly approached the two actors holding a bouquet of flowers and a trophy. Kang Woo-jin receives a bouquet of flowers from a male actor.

"Congratulations, Kang Woo-jin."

"thank you."

The golden trophy was in Hwarin's hand. Hwarin, with a faint smile, handed the trophy to Woojin. She was quieter than expected.

"Woojin, I sincerely congratulate you. really."

"Yes, Hwarin. thank you."

However, the inside of these two was completely different from the outside. In particular, Hwarin showed her calmness, but inside she was jumping with her shoulders dancing. If there was no one there, she would have been clapping like crazy and dancing in a mask.

'Ouch!! Really? Sincerity??! Really good! Woojin is awesome!! Ha- why do you like me??! No, it's a good thing, right?!'

Hwarin and the male actor, who somehow resisted the desire to hug Woojin, took a few steps back. Because it was Kang Woo-jin's turn to give his impressions.

"hmm-"

However, Woojin did not speak to the standing microphone right away. I look down for a moment at the Supporting Actor trophy in my hand. What is this? Did I really get it? The sense of reality becomes slightly distant.

Oh, I don't know. For now, let's say something.

Kang Woo-jin raised his head with an expression of indifference. But what do you say? What was your first time receiving an award? Of course, this time it was a completely different Supporting Actor Award than the Rookie Award, but it was not much different for Kang Woo-jin.

I have nothing to say.

"uh-"

It's a crisis. No matter how much she thought about it, her head was blank. Still, it's a supporting actor award, but shouldn't it be too boring? Then an image appeared in Woojin's mind. Ha, yes. Let's do that at least. Kang Woo-jin, who had decided, spoke softly.

"Thank you, I think I've said a lot of things before. So, let me replace my feelings with a simple posture."

Soon, Hwarin in the back and numerous actors in the audience in front tilt their heads. Anyway, Kang Woo-jin with a poker face.

-Tuk.

I put down the trophy and bouquet I was holding at my feet. And then.

-Suuuuu.

He suddenly raised both hands and did a motion that has become popular recently. At the same time, Hwarin burst out laughing without realizing it. why? Because the appearance that Kang Woo-jin was seeing now was the same as the one inserted into the lid of the 'Kimjaban Makguksu' cup ramen.

'Ha-those double thumbs! It's really cute!!'

A solemn double thumb or double thumb.

Kang Woo-jin proudly expressed what he had so annihilated. That was about 5 seconds.

For a moment, the vast hall became quiet for a moment.

"······"

"······"

"······"

Do you know anything? Woojin, who gave a solemn double-take to the camera and the audience of close to a thousand people, bowed and bowed, ignoring the embarrassment rising from below.

'Huh, Shiva.'

Shame floods me. However, Kang Woo-jin was strong enough to somehow neutralize it. If you are shameless, anything can be solved. Next, Kang Woo-jin, holding a bouquet of flowers and a trophy, silently leaves the stage.

at the same time.

"Phew!"

"Keuuk, he really has a unique character."

"ha ha ha! "What are you talking about?"

The Baeksang Awards Ceremony was filled with laughter.

backwards.

Parts 1 and 2 of the 'Baeksang Arts Awards' where Kang Woo-jin caused a stir have ended. For reference, the Best Picture award in the TV category went to 'Profiler Hanryang', and the grand prize winner in the film category was 'Drug Dealer.' Kang Woo-jin and her close actors, including Ryu Jung-min and Hong Hye-yeon, also won at least one trophy.

Of course, Kang Woo-jin was the first and last person to win both the Rookie Award and the Supporting Actor Award.

After the Baeksang Awards Ceremony ended, so many people had gathered and had to leave, so the exits were done sequentially. Among them, Kang Woo-jin had to wait a while because he was in the middle, and was currently receiving a shower of cameras from the broadcasting team.

Choi Seong-geon, the pigtail-haired man watching from the entrance, was thrilled.

"Kkkkk, such an alien bastard! Yeah, I thought I would get it. If you don't get it, who will? You really are a great guy. "All of my time in the entertainment industry!"

A few tens of minutes later.

It was Kang Woo-jin and the surrounding actors' turn to leave. Sure enough, there were hundreds of reporters gathered at the entrance of the hall where the white paper was held. They were almost half crazy.

-Pababababak!!

It was for the scoop that calmly walked over from there.

"It's out!! Mr. Kang Woo-jin!!"

"ah!! Woojin!! "How does it feel to receive both the Rookie Award and the Supporting Actor Award?"

"Agh, don't push!! Woojin!! "Hold your trophy and show your posture!!"

Questions that went beyond shouting and were closer to screaming. Among them, only one reporter cried out.

"Woojin!! This simultaneous award! Did you know that this is the first in Baeksang??! "Did you have any idea about this simultaneous award??!!"

Kang Woo-jin, with an indifferent face, answered.

"I don't know, it's not really important."

The next morning, Friday the 19th.

It's roughly past 10 o'clock. The location is a tall building in Yangjae. Among them, the large rental studios occupying the 4th and 5th floors were crowded. The 4th floor was especially severe. Dozens of people who appeared to be filming crew members or production company employees were moving around busily.

"30 minutes! 30 minutes left-"

"I think there aren't enough chairs in the waiting room!"

"PD has arrived!!"

"I will guide you to the audition venue!"

When you get off the elevator, there are a total of 3 offices immediately visible along the hallway. They were all wide open, and each office had a coated information sign posted in front of the glass door.

Waiting room 1, waiting room 2, waiting room 3.

The interior of the three waiting rooms, which were neither very large nor narrow, was somewhat odd. Just dozens of chairs. It didn't feel like it was decorated like this. The intention was simply to seat as many people as possible.

After leaving the waiting room, I saw the main rental studio space at the end of the hallway.

The sign on the door was like this.

-'Audition room'

The interior of this place was also simple. A long desk in front of the entrance, a water bottle on top, and a small camera set at the front, middle, and end. This was it. The place in front of the long desk was empty. It was at this time.

-Sigh.

A familiar bearded man entered the audition room. It was producer Song Man-woo, wearing a khaki jacket. He looked around the audition room and nodded his head.

"Uh, this is enough."

At the same time, the staff, including the assistant director behind producer Song Man-woo, are relieved. Soon, producer Song Man-woo sat down in the middle of the long desk and let out a long breath.

"Wow, he's dead."

It was the aftermath of a simple dinner party held after the Baeksang Awards Ceremony yesterday. In addition, he looks tired from the recent production preparations for 'Beneficial Evil'. At this point, people other than the team came in and greeted producer Song Man-woo. Roughly fifteen people.

"Hello, PD-"

"Oh, you're here."

They were employees of Netflix Korea's physical production team.

The reason was simple.

In about an hour from here, the first large-scale audition for 'Beneficial Evil' is scheduled to begin.

It has already caused a stir with numerous domestic entertainment companies and acting academies. An official notice was also posted. There was an uproar in the industry. Aspiring actors' communities and SNS were also turned upside down. It's not common for a blockbuster production to hold an audition of this scale.

It was a huge opportunity for those who dream of becoming actors.

So, you may not know it, but hundreds of easily unknown or new actors will flock to this audition today.

actually.

-Ding!

Currently, people who will be auditioning for today's 'Beneficial Evil' are getting off the elevator one after another. About 30 people had already arrived. The five people who just got off the elevator were friends from many acting academies, and they all had different charms.

Whether they are tall like a model, cute, have a pretty face, have a muscular body, or have a unique mask.

Among them, a man with a muscular body showed tension on his face as he looked at the many staff members.

"Hehe, I'm screwed, my heart feels like it's going to explode already."

A tall man pats his back.

"Do you want to go to the bathroom with me? "Let's vomit together."

"Do you want to?"

"Anyway, yesterday at Baeksang, Kang Woo-jin got into an accident again, so the contestants are going to be even more upset than before."

"Ah, I won both the Rookie Award and the Supporting Actor Award. "I was tired."

"uh. It was seriously crazy. But you are my target, so you have to do at least that much."

"Today, I also prepared to act as Kang Woo-jin. Assistant Manager Park."

"omg? Are you crazy? "You brought that difficult thing?"

Please note that the audition method is free acting. At this time, among the five who entered the waiting room, a short-haired, short-haired woman who looked like a puppy or cute at first glance muttered softly.

"Kang Woo-jin is fake."

"······what?"

The woman had an appearance that suited words like lovely or cutie, but her accent was a bit gloomy.

"It's fake. "I can see it with my eyes."

A man who is as tall as a model sighs.

"He's like this again. "Don't say anything strange to my target."

"My mom was like that too. They say Kang Woo-jin is possessed by an evil spirit. "I agree."

"······What does your mother do?"

"shaman."

At this time.

"ruler! For those who arrive, please sit down instead of standing! We will hand out number tickets!!"

The first large-scale audition for 'Beneficial Evil' has begun in earnest.

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