291 - Breathing 1

< Shortness of breath (1) >

At night, director Anga Bok's old voice rang out through a loudspeaker on the set of 'Leech'.

"Cut, OK."

At the same time, about a hundred staff members surrounding the set applauded vigorously.

-Clap clap clap clap!

-Clap clap clap clap!

And most of them shouted in a light tone.

"Keuuu!! at las!!"

"OMG!! "It's over!!"

"Thank you for your hard work!"

"Thank you for your effort! Thank you for your effort!!"

"Thank you for your hard work!!"

Thanks to the cheers of over 100 staff members, the comprehensive set rings to leave.

Of course, actors such as Shin Shim-ho and Oh Hee-ryeong who were waiting also smiled and participated in the cheers. Kang Woo-jin and Jin Jae-jun, who were on the set, did the same. They all nodded and greeted each other frantically, and reporters took pictures of them. Of course, the making team is also busy. Emotions such as joy, trepidation, joy, and emotion were written on the faces of the staff members who were jumping around and dancing shoulder to shoulder.

It was a moment that was fully understood.

Because all filming for 'Leech' has just ended. Meanwhile, Director Anga Bok, who was sitting in front of the monitor while staring at the half-mad staff, leaned back in his chair and let out a long sigh.

"Now we have passed the critical juncture."

At this time.

"Director."

Kang Woo-jin appeared among the excited staff and greeted director Anga Bok. Of course, he has a poker face.

"Thank you for your hard work. I thought I should leave first, so I wanted to say hello."

Woojin had one more schedule left related to 'Kang Woojin's alt.' Soon, director Ang Bok extended his wrinkled hand to Kang Woo-jin.

"It's not over yet, but it is. Woojin also had a hard time. and."

Coach Ang Bok raised his free hand and showed his thumb.

"The last scene was amazing."

"thank you."

"It's a shame. "We have a company dinner afterward, so we can get some rest."

After a moderate conversation, director Ga-bok Ahn tapped Woo-jin on the shoulder, and after greeting about 100 staff members, Woo-jin Kang also gave a final greeting to the actors. Behind, only Woojin and his team began to escape from the scene of 'leeches'.

The great actor Shim Shim-ho was quietly looking at Kang Woo-jin's back.

"······"

Clearly, I was recalling the last scene where Woojin was seen.

'Do you have the time to think beyond scenario analysis and even directing? I'm getting more and more scared.'

At this time, a woman's voice reached Simeon Ho's ears. It was Oh Hee-ryeong with an elegant smile.

"Why are you looking at me like that? "Are you mesmerized, old man?"

"hmm? ah. no."

Oh Hee-ryeong, who was following Shim Shim-ho's gaze as he shook his head, spotted Kang Woo-jin walking away. Oh Hee-ryeong, with a knowing look on her face, crossed her arms.

"The last cut really gave me goosebumps, didn't it? "How was your senior?"

"······It was ingenious. "As an old person, I couldn't even think about it."

"Why are you doing that again? Seniors have senior qualities and charisma. "The texture is different."

"It's not strange to say that the status is different."

"what? "He's not that kind of character."

"I'm just telling that friend that Korea is small."

Oh Hee-ryeong, who spat out an answer like "Aha," looked towards Kang Woo-jin, who had moved away again.

"Anyway, Mr. Woojin's last scene was really – what should I say, it wasn't acting, it felt like 'Park Ha-seong' in the work was playing around in real life."

I laughed.

"The characters are playing in real life, so the level is bound to be different."

A few tens of minutes later, Kang Woo-jin's van.

Kang Woo-jin's van is driving on the highway. About 30 minutes had already passed since Woojin left the scene.

-Boo!

The inside of the van was noisy as the large van drove by with exhaust sounds. Of course, Woojin's team members are bursting into celebration. On the other hand, the main character, Kang Woo-jin.

"······"

Kang Woo-jin did not open his mouth in particular. She feels like she wants to participate right away, but she just looks at her phone with her strong concept quality in mind. Of course, there was not a moment of relaxation visible on the Internet as seen by Kang Woo-jin.

'Wow! It's a mess here too, it's a mess.'

Because several article bombs were being dropped. Of course, as Kang Woo-jin was impressed, the most news related to him was seen.

『[Issue Pick] Official casting announced for 'Beneficial Evil', but why are there so many unknowns and newcomers?』

First, 'Beneficial Evil', whose official casting was announced this morning. As time passed, the issue grew like a flood. Of course, the first sources were Netflix and DM Productions for 'Beneficial Evil', but now reporters who had picked up the pieces were frantically copying and pasting similar articles.

『Kang Woo-jin's highly anticipated film 'Beneficial Evil', which made history in the film industry, public opinion tilts its head due to casting』

Even when the production was officially announced, 'Beneficial Evil' attracted attention from big producers Song Man-woo and Kang Woo-jin, and its popularity rose sharply due to the issue of targeting the world through Netflix rather than a domestic broadcaster.

Therefore, it was not surprising that the media heated up.

The biggest question the media has about the confirmed casting board for 'Beneficial Evil' is that many unknown and new actors are seen. It has not yet been revealed what roles the cast actors played, from the lead role to supporting and minor roles, but the number was quite large compared to ordinary works.

Therefore, many speculations arose.

Since you are targeting the world, are you abandoning the domestic market? Were you short on funds to support the set or production? Are you trying to accomplish another challenge? Indeed, 'Beneficial Evil' was already a pre-production work. There is not enough information. Normally, pre-production is a lot of fun, but there are a lot of confidential information.

Soon, Kang Woo-jin muttered to himself as he scanned through numerous articles.

'All kinds of bullshit and bullshit. Since we're targeting overseas anyway, isn't it really bullshit to say that we're saving money by catching unknown people?

It was ridiculous, but it wasn't that annoying. Because my eyes have become accustomed to Woojin. Well, that doesn't mean there aren't towers with high impact at all. Each episode featured top to A-level actors, such as Hwa-rin, who has a close relationship with Kang Woo-jin, and Ha Kang-soo, who worked with him on 'Our Table'.

However, it is clear that the casting board is contrary to the media's expectations.

In their view, they would have thought that producer Song Man-woo, who created numerous hit films and left a legend with 'Profiler Hanryang', would be lined up at the top. Didn't you say you were targeting the whole world? Looking at the placement conditions and the big players, the current situation with many unknowns and rookies seems a bit lukewarm. This was similar to not only the media but also various YouTubers who smelled the issue and moved forward.

Woojin checked the reactions of the public who ran with indifferent faces.

– Beneficial Evil They cast a lot more rookies than expected hahaha. I read the article and they say it's because they don't have money, but is that true??

-No matter who is cast, if Kang Woo-jin is the main character, I will believe it!!!

-Producer Song's use of a large number of unknowns and newcomers in his work is probably because he was sincerely aiming for overseas markets~ I guess he looked at the acting or the actor's mask rather than popularity.

-↑ ​​Well hahaha, even if you become a top actor in our country, it's only for domestic use hahaha That's the same for foreign kids.

-Still, the actors are gorgeous at this level.

-…. Ah, I'm starting to look forward to something… I think it's going to be something big, not something small…

– Kang Woo-jin hahahaha, he seems to have established himself as a strong actor by gaining ticket power hahahahahahahaha he's good at everything he does hahaha and this Missing Island is also the same.

-Trust me!! Woojin Kang!!!

-I can't figure out what it's about? What role will Kang Woo-jin play this time?

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The public reaction was not as bad as expected. Woojin's fingers, who had been looking at the 'beneficial evil' relationship for a while, moved again.

-Sigh.

This time, I changed the subject of my search.

It was 'The Island of the Missing'.

[Korea's all-time box office]

[All-time movie rankings (combined)]

-One. Island of the Missing/ Cumulative number of viewers: 18,872,537

The second half of the release. Compared to the beginning, it has clearly lost its power and the reservation rate has fallen below, but currently, 'Island of the Missing' has already set an unprecedented record in Korea.

A figure close to 19 million.

Of course, there is a high possibility that it will remain stagnant or rise slightly higher, but that doesn't matter anymore. In fact, 'Island of the Missing' was preparing for a second distribution.

Whatever it is, 'Island of the Missing' turned the tables on the Korean film industry.

『[Style Issue] From his debut until now, 'Kang Woo-jin' has received numerous medals within two years… leaving behind unique achievements among Korean actors』

Kang Woo-jin established the history of Korean actors.

The next day, the 25th. pearl.

It was past noon. Around this time, the porridge restaurant located near the Jinju Bus Terminal, which had recently expanded to twice its size by absorbing the empty store next door, was full of customers. It was the store of Kang Woo-jin's parents, Seo Hyun-mi and Kang Woo-cheol.

"Huh- are you here? "There are a lot of people."

"Wow, crazy. It's a porridge restaurant, but is it real money for the election? "Is there a wait?!"

"Rather than a good restaurant – I guess Kang Woojin is buff, right?"

"Of course, but that porridge restaurant itself has a lot of events, right? They provide free lunch, and go to nearby kindergartens or undernourished children? "I just give it to my kids."

"Aren't Kang Woo-jin's parents so cool?"

Like the two women talking while looking at the porridge restaurant that is crowded with customers outside from quite a distance, Kang Woo-jin's parents' porridge restaurant is already nearby. No, it has become like a tourist attraction throughout Jinju. It was also a must-see course for those living in Jinju or those coming from far away. Instagram hot posts are a bonus.

"Look at that person, he's taking pictures with his cell phone. "Youtube Street?"

Of course, YouTubers and internet streamers looking for views also appeared frequently. Is that all he is? Reporters also showed up.

"I can't eat porridge??"

"ah! Here and there! The place where Kang Woo-jin is life-sized is the place I saw on his Instagram! A great place to take pictures!"

"Then shall we just take pictures?"

When about 100 people come, half of them just take pictures and leave, but the other half go into the porridge restaurant even if they have to wait in line. Well, most of them were just curious, but there were also many customers who were full of fan spirit. Additionally, various associations, merchants' associations, and public officials in the area also frequently stopped by.

It was truly a famous spot.

Thanks to this, Kang Woo-jin's name naturally came out of the mouths of the customers lining up at the porridge restaurant.

"Did you see the article? Kang Woo-jin, what is that? The casting for 'Beneficial Evil' has been announced."

"Of course – I'm really looking forward to it."

"Ha… But you won't be able to see the rain today, right? "I've been coming here for two months now and I haven't seen you once."

"You told me to give up? Honestly, I come here now because it's delicious. "Eating porridge makes me feel better."

"Still, I thought it had some potential – well, but the lunch box here is delicious."

When I passed the line of customers and looked inside the porridge restaurant, it was Kang Woo-jin's paradise. And as expected, all the tables were full. Even though it has doubled in size compared to before, there is no room to breathe. Of course, it was Kang Woo-jin who expanded it. Anyway, looking at the customer tables, it looked like they had added a lunch box menu other than porridge, and there were four part-time workers in uniforms milling around the halls.

Seo Hyun-mi and Kang Woo-cheol could be found in the kitchen and counter, respectively.

"Brown rice – count!"

"Uh, wait a minute! "Honey, please clear the tables over there!"

"Yes, yes!"

The two of them are also very busy. This is true even though there are employees working in the kitchen. Since their son was doing well, it was worth taking a break, but the two flatly refused Woojin's offer. The reason was that it was still awesome.

anyway.

"Please invite four people to this table!"

"Yes, boss!"

Kang Woo-cheol, who was busy clearing the table, called his part-time worker to the waiting customers, and in the meantime, middle-aged women sitting next to him suddenly started talking to him.

"Uh, boss. "I'm going to spend all the money I have in Jinju."

They were women from a nearby market.

"I know yeah. You have done a very good job farming your children. "No, who knew my son would become so famous?"

"I'm jealous, I'm jealous. "Our animals only eat food and don't exercise."

"Anyway, it would be noisy even if half the customers here went to the market."

"But boss, isn't your son here? "I've never seen it before."

Kang Woo-cheol, who was quite tall, answered with a smile.

"I'm telling you not to come. "You're busy, so what are you doing here?"

"Hey, how good would it be if you came? "Please save your parents' prayers."

"Haha, isn't it the busiest place in Korea?"

"But if you want your child to do well, you should show your face at least once."

"That's right, um – Sangman's son is a trot singer, right? "When my son is bored, he comes to see me and that's it."

The ladies who constantly talk to Kang Woo-cheol. In fact, Kang Woo-cheol was not without personality, but he endured it. Because they did not know that their actions were the face of his son. There are many eyes to see.

At this time, Seo Hyun-mi, who was at the counter, approached Kang Woo-cheol and whispered to him.

"I'm so addicted, I can't help but be bothered by those ladies. It's so annoying."

But the ladies also talked to Seo Hyun-mi.

"Oh, anyway, I hope your son is doing well – I'm dying of envy."

Kang Woo-cheol and Seo Hyun-mi showed forced smiles.

At this time, there was some commotion outside.

And then.

-Sigh.

The glass door at the entrance to the porridge house opened and a man came in. He pulled his hat down and wore a mask. Then, one of the part-time workers who checked on him spoke with perplexed or suspicious eyes.

"uh? Uh, sorry, but you have to wait in line outside!"

The man looked around the hall for a moment and spoke to his part-time worker. The tone is low.

"I'm fine, I'm not going to eat anything."

"······yes? "What is that?"

This moment.

"ah!!!"

Seo Hyun-mi, who was entering the kitchen, was surprised when she took a picture of a man wearing a mask with her index finger.

"H-huh?!!"

Next, Kang Woo-cheol follows her gaze. No, all the customers in the expanded porridge restaurant glanced at the man or looked at him.

Either that or not.

-Sure.

The man who took off his mask bowed slightly to Kang Woo-cheol and Seo Hyun-mi.

"I'm home."

Soon, the eyes of everyone in the bamboo shop widened.

About an hour later, Jinju City Hall. Mayor's Office.

The mayor's office at Jinju City Hall is equipped with the Taegeukgi flag, an office desk, and a conference table. At the mayor's office desk, the mayor with slightly bald head is reviewing documents.

Right then.

-Knock, knock!

The door to the mayor's office opened and an employee came in. The employee urgently reported as soon as he arrived in front of the market.

"Hey, Mayor! "They say Kang Woo-jin has come to Jinju now!"

The mayor's eyes soon grew so big that they almost seemed to pop out.

"What?!"

< Breathing (1) > End