301 - Autumn 2

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Around lunch.

When the team of Hollywood stunt coordinators recruited by 'Beneficial Evil' set foot in Korea, for some reason there was a huge crowd at COEX in Samseong-dong. It was originally a very crowded place, but now it was several times more crowded.

So much so that people passing by stick their tongues out.

"Huh-what is here? "There are so many people!"

"oh my god! Look at the reporters settled in! Is a celebrity coming??!"

Hundreds of people gathered around the rope fence erected in the first floor lobby, and dozens of reporters with cameras set up like cannons camped in front of it. It wasn't just the first floor. Both the second and third floors leading along the stairs were full of people. Controlling it were large guards, and in the meantime, personnel wearing staff IDs around their necks ran around frantically.

The crowd of people were all holding their cell phones anxiously, and the direction their cell phones were pointed at was where the angles of the cannon cameras of dozens of reporters were captured.

An installed podium, chairs and desks placed on it.

Behind it was a large poster of an actor who is currently shaking up Korea.

It was Kang Woo-jin.

It was natural, because this was a fan signing event held by a luxury brand for which Woojin was the main model. Therefore, logos of luxury brands were also placed around Kang Woo-jin's poster.

In other words, this massive crowd is all waiting for Kang Woo-jin.

The article had already been published.

However, the seat of the main character, Kang Woo-jin, was empty.

So where is he now?

Woojin could be found in the waiting room set aside for today's event, a little away from the lobby where the autograph session would be held.

"hmm-"

It was noisy outside the waiting room because his teams were busy moving around, but the waiting room that Woojin used alone was actually quite quiet. Kang Woo-jin was sitting on the sofa with his legs crossed. Stylishness is at its peak. He had his black hair slicked back, and his outfit consisted of a top and bottom blazer and slacks. The color is dark brown.

Preparations were already complete.

For some reason, Woojin was wearing wireless earphones and closing his eyes. He even bit his chin. It wasn't like he had time to sleep.

-♬♪

He was listening to a song. It wasn't even a Korean song. It was a foreign song. The reason was simple, the song Woojin was listening to right now was a song sent by Miley Kara. It was not an officially released song, but was a guide song for working on this new album.

As Woojin, he had to master this song to be able to work on it.

Of course, Kara recently sent him various information about the new album. It was said that the song Woojin will be working on is likely to be the album title. In addition, the song concept and music video storyboard were also passed down. Therefore, whenever Woojin had time, he often listened to the song along with the script.

'Is the song good even though it's a guide version?'

Kang Woo-jin's participation in the song sent by Kara was at a moderate level. Although it was more of a featuring, Woojin's piano solo was also included along the way. This can be said to be a significant stake. When he heard this, he acted serious on the outside, but on the inside, he was extremely suspicious.

why? Why did global superstar Kara make this decision?

However, Kang Woo-jin quickly came to think nothing of it. Well, it will work out somehow. However, haphazardly doing what I had already decided to do did not fit the concept. The original Kang Woo-jin also had that kind of personality.

Whatever it is.

'But I'm getting tired of it again.'

Woojin laughed without realizing it as he played the guide song again. Of course, inside.

'Why am I listening to the guide song for the new album of a world-class ultra superstar? I'm even willing to participate.'

In some ways, it was a ridiculous scene. Working with Miley Kara is making waves in Hollywood. At this moment, Woojin Kang was probably the first person on the planet, other than Miley Kara's team, to be listening to a song from her new album.

"Life really is unpredictable."

Woojin shook his head slightly and moved his hands while listening to the song. He picked up the tablet placed on the table in front of him. When he touched the screen twice, the things he had been looking at before began to appear. It was a music video storyboard sent by Kara.

'The concept is scary and unique, a woman who is half-crazy after being heartbroken.'

The music video concept was directly related to the mood of the song. Broken heart, obsession. Plus, the costume itself was obviously sexy. But now with 'madness'.

At this time.

– Rumble.

The waiting room door opened and Han Ye-jeong with short blue hair came in. As she looked at Woojin crossing his legs, she let out her characteristic brusque voice.

"Oppa, you can leave in 5 minutes."

"okay."

Kang Woo-jin, whose face quickly changed into an indifferent expression, responded to Han Ye-jeong, who lowered her gaze to the tablet.

"Ah, you were looking at Miley Kara's music video concept."

"huh."

"I also watched that first to prepare the costume. Oppa, are you really okay?"

"what."

"I heard the music video was a bit thick. There are more things they ask of Oppa than I thought. It's okay because the piano solo is short, but in the story, Oppa is the object of Kara's obsession."

That's the point. What do you mean? In fact, Kara's performance included in the music video storyboard was a 'courtship' accompanied by obsession from beginning to end. However, the choreography was a bit dull. Kara and dancers in sexy costumes are the main characters, but once Kang Woo-jin is introduced, their courtship begins.

He is very close to Kara and has a lot of skinship.

There was also a cut where the lips almost touched along the way. I don't know if it will be deleted because it's not confirmed, but for now, that's the case. Of course, Woojin did not dance the choreography or have any movement, and Kara was told that they were willing to edit the music video storyboard if it was problematic or difficult.

Kang Woo-jin's answer was OK.

That was the truth. It's just acting. However, I also had this thought.

'No, when in your life will you ever be courted by the global superstar, Miley Kara?'

Isn't this the dream of men all over the world? But expressing this as it is would be stupid. Woojin answered Han Ye-jeong as low as possible. Cold and cool-headed.

"It doesn't matter, it's acting."

Then Han Ye-jeong shook her head with a slightly bored expression.

"Hehe, but it's just a problem for Miley Kara. It's amazing, how can you be so unwavering?"

Kang Woo-jin, who hid his true feelings, confidently confronted his weak illusion.

"Because work is work."

backwards.

Kang Woo-jin, who was in the waiting room, appeared at the fan signing event inside COEX. At the same time, along with a loud scream, a barrage of flashes went off like crazy from the cannon-like cameras of dozens of reporters camped in front of the rope fence.

-Pababababak!

-Babababababak!!

On the other hand, Kang Woo-jin has a strong conceptual quality.

"······"

Since I was already quite familiar with this kind of scene, I moved resolutely. He waved moderately at dozens of reporters and also sent greetings to the hundreds of fans who had gathered. Since they were all holding cell phones, it looked like they were greeting the cell phone rather than the person. The gathered crowd doubled from the beginning. It was difficult for the big guards to control it.

That's how the fan signing event started.

The process of talking to each person and signing autographs was supposed to take about 2 hours, but because there were so many fans, Woojin had to spend about 30 minutes more. When Woojin got into the van after a barely organized fan signing event, Choi Seong-gun was sitting in the passenger seat.

"You worked hard, Woojin."

While untying and retying his ponytail, he opened his mouth.

"I'm going to get a few quick interviews and then go to the 'Beneficial Evil' action school in the afternoon. The foreign martial arts team has already joined?"

"Yes, CEO."

Choi Seong-gun briefed Woojin, who answered, on a confirmed schedule.

"And regarding Miley Kara, the flight over to LA is on the morning of the 9th."

It was approximately 5 days from today.

Meanwhile, a large action school in Seoul.

An action school with grey mats on the floor, wires hanging from the ceiling, and various martial arts props. Of course, it was the main stage of the 'Beneficial Evil' martial arts team, and of course there were dozens of martial arts teams, and quite a few of the 'Good Evil' staff, including producer Song Man-woo, were also present.

Martial arts team members were all busy in each section of the space.

What's interesting is that there are actors out of breath among the martial arts team. These were unknown and new actors cast in 'Beneficial Evil'. Among the many actors who needed to learn martial arts, they had already started practicing.

Some were familiar actors.

Ha Kang-soo, a dinosaur statue and a top actor who was with Woo-jin on 'Our Table', and Jo Moo-chan, who is a good-natured mask but whose idol is Kang Woo-jin, were like that.

Everyone sweats and devotes themselves to practicing martial arts.

The martial arts director was in charge of the whole thing, and next to him, producer Song Man-woo was watching with his arms crossed. Of course, the behind-the-scenes team didn't forget to film with the test camera. For reference, producer Song Man-woo was scheduled to leave for Bangkok, Thailand in a few days. There was a lot to organize when hunting for locations related to filming at confirmed overseas locations.

In the meantime.

"Hey-"

Several members of the martial arts team, out of breath and gulping down bottled water, whispered as they looked at the group of foreigners gathered behind producer Song Man-woo.

"Isn't there definitely something special about the force?"

"therefore. Honestly, this is my first time seeing a martial arts team from Hollywood."

"Hey, in Hollywood, they don't call it a martial arts team, but stunt coordination? Well, that's what it's called anyway."

"Wow – look at how big that guy is. Are your forearms as big as my thighs?"

"Because the genes themselves are different."

The group of foreigners is a team of Hollywood stunt coordinators recruited by 'Beneficial Evil' who came to Korea today. Made up of 5 people, they took a seat on one side of the action school. Some were watching the 'Good Evil' martial arts team, and some were talking to each other. There was an interpreter attached, but it seemed like there was no communication with producer Song Man-woo or martial arts director at the moment.

It's a bit like, I'm leaving you to observe the atmosphere.

Maybe that's why the group of foreigners were relaxed and didn't seem to care much about the martial arts team as a whole. On the contrary, the entire 'Beneficial Evil' martial arts team was very concerned about them.

"What do you think of the Hollywood movie that team is in charge of? There is also a very famous movie."

"K-But how did they get invited? Did we spend a lot of money?"

"It weighs a lot. But why aren't they doing anything?"

They were busy glancing at people taking a break, people engaged in martial arts practice, and groups of foreigners.

"I guess right now you have to adapt first. And in the first place, they were recruited to specialize in 'CQC', so it has nothing to do with us."

"Ah- So, it's for Kang Woo-jin only?"

"of course. In the first place, 'Beneficial Evil' itself was Kang Woo-jin's one-man show Action Drama."

"It looks like Kang Woo-jin is coming. But today is probably just to say hello and end it, right? The director also said that earlier."

"What are you going to do from day one?"

There was quite a bit of talk about Kang Woo-jin along the way.

"Wow, by the way, Kang Woo-jin, it's going to be a little tough this time, right? Look at their force. There's no way the kids in Hollywood who are flying around in martial arts can do anything half-heartedly."

"100% going to die? I've heard of 'CQC', but I didn't know the details, so I looked it up and found out that it's a very advanced combat technique. It's definitely not something you can learn in a few months."

"I guess they just have to maintain their posture somehow. Ugh, even if you're Actor Kang Woo-jin, how can you easily learn something like 'CQC'?"

Sensing that the atmosphere was getting a little noisy, the martial arts director shouted.

"Aren't you concentrating?!! What are you talking about!"

All at once, the entire martial arts team fell silent. Still, the strong martial arts director clicked his tongue, perhaps feeling a little uncomfortable.

"Tsk, even if I tell you a hundred times that you'll get hurt if you get distracted."

Producer Song Man-woo, who was right next to me with his arms crossed, made a small smile while pointing his thumb at the back.

"I guess the Hollywood stunt team is amazing, so have you talked to that team?"

"I did. It wasn't easy to share through an interpreter, but it wasn't bad."

"How does it feel?"

"Anyway, the level is really high. As soon as they saw the martial arts storyboard, they immediately pointed out the awkward parts. I'm sure you have some time in Hollywood."

"It has to be different, how big is that team? Anyway, I hope we can share our opinions and edit the martial arts storyboard. I am willing to do anything as long as the quality is high."

"You know, we will definitely upgrade the quality. Because we brought in experts."

The martial arts director muttered and checked his watch.

"When is Mr. Woojin coming? I heard they're stopping by to introduce themselves to the stunt coordinator team?"

Producer Song Man-woo, who nodded his head, answered immediately.

"I called and they said they were almost there."

A few tens of minutes later.

A black van carrying Kang Woo-jin stopped in the parking lot outside Action School. Kang Woo-jin naturally gets out of the van. His outfit was the same blazer he wore at the fan signing event. It was natural, because they had originally said that all he needed to do was a simple greeting.

-Sigh.

Woojin, with a poker face, looked at the large action school.

'Did they say an overseas martial arts team was here?'

There was nothing particularly tense. He'd seen Hollywood staff several times. Then, when Choi Seong-gun and Woojin's team joined, Kang Woojin's feet moved. Long strides. He went straight ahead without any hesitation and opened the door to the action school, and the 'Beneficial Evil' assistant director who was waiting nearby immediately shouted.

"Seniors! Woojin is here!!"

Due to this shout, everyone in the action school focused their attention on Kang Woo-jin. Among the actors, Ha Kang-soo laughed softly and Jo Moo-chan's eyes sparkled. Producer Song Man-woo and martial arts director immediately rushed to Woojin. Producer Song Man-woo opened his mouth first.

"Hey, did you finish the fan signing event in the morning?"

Woojin, who was greeting the staff around him, gave a low reply.

"Yes, PD."

The well-built martial arts director joined in with a smile.

"Wow, Woojin's style explodes today, doesn't it? Hahaha, is it because I haven't seen it decorated like this many times?"

While brief greetings were being exchanged, bearded producer Song Man-woo called the assistant director and instructed him to do something. Soon, the assistant director nodded and ran away. It was the Hollywood stunt coordinator team who had been watching Kang Woo-jin appear.

Soon a group of foreigners accompanied by an interpreter approached.

There was no change in Kang Woo-jin's expression due to their force. Because foreigners have already gotten used to it.

'As expected, it's a geek, I knew it would be like that.'

Among them who were right in front of them, a foreign man with a big nose who seemed to be the leader extended his hand to Kang Woo-jin. Of course, English is spoken.

"Mr. Kang Woo-jin? Nice to meet you, my name is Ethan Smith, the leader of the team."

The interpreter immediately tried to speak to Kang Woo-jin, but Woo-jin, who had an indifferent face, was already reaching out his hand to him.

"Hello, this is Kang Woo-jin."

Ethan Smith, the big-nosed man who introduced himself as the team leader, was a little surprised.

"I heard about it but you speak English really well."

"Just moderately."

"Fortunately, there will be no problem with communication. Because conversation is the most important thing in work."

The interpreter, who has nothing to do, closes her eyes. Then, she came to PD Song Man-woo's side and interpreted their conversation. Producer Song Man-woo, who nodded, pointed at Woo-jin and opened his mouth.

"He plays the main male lead in our work, and he took time out of his schedule to come today as well. Today, let's just briefly say hello and exchange plans for the future."

Lines delivered through interpreting staff. As a result, Ethan Smith's eyes fell on Kang Woo-jin again. Blazer and slacks. Definitely not dressed for exercise. But suddenly Ethan, who had a big nose, spoke to Woojin without any hesitation.

"I want to check on you now. I received a martial arts practice video in advance, but it was difficult to judge based on that alone. If possible, I would like to try one of the martial arts storyboards related to 'CQC'. Is it difficult?"

The interpreter, whose eyes widened slightly, conveyed these words to producer Song Man-woo and martial arts director. Soon Choi Seong-gun and the martial arts director were embarrassed. Of course, PD Song Man-woo did the same, and he came out waving his hand.

"Oh, no. It wasn't something that was discussed in advance. Woojin hasn't even formally learned 'CQC' yet. More than anything, if it progresses this suddenly, it will be too much for Woojin."

however.

-Sigh.

Producer Song Man-woo's words were cut off due to Kang Woo-jin's movements. It was because Woojin suddenly took off the blazer he was wearing, and all eyes in this action school, including Ethan Smith, were on him.

Woojin, who roughly threw his removed blazer at his feet, said to Ethan Smith.

"Did you read our added 'Beneficial Evil' 'CQC' storyboard?"

Ethan Smith nodded.

"That's right."

Kang Woo-jin, who was looking at the large stunt team including him, answered. The English was spoken in a very low tone.

"Let's try, then, instead, make a cut that includes everyone on that team."

What he was saying was that you all attack me.

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