304 - Autumn 5

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It looks like Kang Woo-jin doesn't need us. For Ethan Smith, the leader of the Hollywood stunt team, it was a natural conclusion.

Look at it now.

'That margin.'

Even though he destroyed four of his teammates, Kang Woo-jin is even breathing smoothly. There was not an iota of disorganization in sight. Even though the route wasn't that long, it was definitely intense.

In reality, Kang Woo-jin was casually shaking his pants.

And the 'CQC' techniques he showed.

'Agility, judgment, counterattack. And proficiency with swords and guns. 'It's not something you can learn in a day or two.'

In particular, Ethan was very surprised when he saw Kang Woo-jin pulling out the magazine of a gun with one hand. Because it was so easy, as smooth as his own gun.

Overall, Kang Woo-jin's technique was difficult to understand.

together.

'Why did you call us?'

The need for his own team has faded. Because it was different from what PD Song Man-woo said when recruiting the team in the first place. Clearly, it was said, 'The actor is above average in martial arts, but this is his first time with CQC.' So, the request was, 'Please come and improve the quality of the CQC storyboard through education and practice.' But what is that Kang Woo-jin?

'How can I say I'm a beginner?'

The techniques that Woojin had just implemented were enough to make anyone out of the numerous stunt teams in Hollywood hesitate.

Only at this time did Ethan understand Kang Woo-jin's initial tone.

'It wasn't easy to see CQC. 'I was able to do it right.'

That pretentious atmosphere wasn't about being strong or arrogant, but was actually relaxed. That's why it wouldn't have mattered if I watched the storyboard 'in moderation'.

at the same time.

-Sigh.

The four team members who had fallen returned to Ethan's side. Everyone, including the bear-like man, lost their initial momentum. I looked at Ethan, the leader, who was a little confused. It was only natural that they had been completely destroyed, let alone given orders to show them what they had done.

"······"

Ethan, who had a big nose, looked at the team members without saying anything. It wasn't that I looked at it pathetically. It was an eye that told you to express your impressions. Among the team members, the one with the most tattoos was the one who opened the door first.

"···Ethan, it's Kang Woo-jin. Did you know that he joined the special forces?"

At that moment, Ethan Smith's eyes dilated again.

"what?"

Meanwhile, Ethan was not the only one at this action school whose eyes widened. The same was true for the 'Beneficial Evil' key staff who couldn't take their eyes off Kang Woo-jin and Choi Seong-gun, who stood between them.

'······Aikido- I think it's way out of bounds. No, where on earth are they looking at Hapkido?!'

The key staff members, including him with wide eyes, were speechless. They were just looking at Kang Woo-jin in the center of the gorgeous stage, and the bearded producer Song Man-woo and martial arts director at the front looked beyond shocked and distraught.

Producer Song Man-woo fixed his gaze on Woo-jin and muttered softly.

"What did I see? No, most of the things I saw weren't in the storyboard."

The martial arts director also shared a look with producer Song Man-woo but nodded slowly.

"that's right. There wasn't. "From the beginning, both Woojin and the stunt team said there was no movement at all."

"Then what, you both did martial arts ad-libs? But why was it natural? "It's like you've guessed it together hundreds of times."

The martial arts director looked back at producer Song Man-woo as if that was important.

"Producer Song. "Is that a problem now?"

I furrowed my brow.

"Why is Woojin acting like 'CQC' has been around for decades? "It was during 'Martial Arts' that I was able to overlook it and think it was amazing, but that was at a level that made no sense."

Producer Song Man-woo also did not know. Because he still wondered if it was a dream. However, the Kang Woo-jin I have seen so far has always been an alien who goes beyond common sense.

"I know, I know. I don't know."

"what??! No, you idiot. Most of what Woojin showed was martial arts ad-libs. That means we competed with a professional stunt team through real 'CQC', not a storyboard!"

"I know! But I don't know."

"Even worse, it wasn't Woojin who got smashed, but that Hollywood stunt team?"

Dang Choi's martial arts director could not digest it with his common sense.

"How on earth can Mr. Woojin overpower a veteran Hollywood stunt team that makes a living off of that?"

"···Woojin's martial arts are at a high level, so that's the foundation, so why don't you take a closer look at the storyboard?"

"Does this make sense, man? 'CQC' is not some kind of house game. What was Woojin's past like until 'CQC'?"

"It was like that during 'Martial Arts,' but I know it. "I just have to trust him and accept him."

"······really?"

"Or are you going to dig up something?"

"Well, that's not it."

Producer Song Man-woo, who has experienced Kang Woo-jin from the beginning until now, said with a smile.

"Give up understanding, then it's easier."

From here, the key staff around the two and the dozens of members of the martial arts team surrounding the entire action school began to shake.

The voices grew louder than the murmurs.

Some people asked intense questions, some excitedly raised their thumbs up, some responded with cool reactions, and some even waved their arms as if they were getting goosebumps.

This moment.

-Sigh.

A calm Kang Woo-jin approached PD Song Man-woo. Producer Song Man-woo and martial arts director, who were having a heated conversation about Woo-jin, flinched. The surrounding key staff and martial arts team members are staring at Kang Woo-jin.

On the other hand, Kang Woo-jin's voice was low and calm.

"Thank you for your hard work."

"······Ah-uhh. "We just watched and Woojin had a hard time."

"ha ha ha. Yeah, right? "Are you hurt anywhere?"

"Yes, did you film it?"

Producer Song Man-woo was quick to answer.

"Of course I did. Rather-"

Bearded producer Song Man-woo was trying to ask about 'CQC' but swallowed his words.

"I was busy, but they even took tests that weren't scheduled. Still, it would have been a great help to the storyboard editing and stunt teams, so thank you so much."

The martial arts director helped out.

"Well, that's right. Since Woojin paid so much attention, the quality will definitely go up."

"thank god."

At this time, ponytail Choi Seong-geon joined in from behind, holding Kang Woo-jin's blazer in one hand. It was a serious face.

"That- PD. "Woojin has an upcoming schedule."

Producer Song Man-woo motioned for us to go quickly.

"Uh oh."

Kang Woo-jin, who had a strong sense of concept, bowed his head slightly.

"I'll see you at next practice."

Kang Woo-jin, who received the blazer from Choi Seong-gun, moved first, and Choi Seong-gun, who was looking at his back, whispered to producer Song Man-woo.

"Producer, wouldn't it be better to keep the admissions restricted in this case?"

"That's right. "You may not be able to completely silence them, but you may be able to keep them quiet to some extent."

Producer Song Man-woo nodded and sympathized.

"It's okay for a rumor or two to spread. "They'll think it's just noise."

after.

Kang Woo-jin graduated from Action School. His team would have been in the van before the test started, and ponytail Choi Seong-gun ran next to Woojin.

"Woojin, you worked hard."

"no. "It wasn't difficult."

Honestly, Kang Woo-jin was nothing special.

'It was somewhat of an experiment and fun. However, there is a possibility that misunderstandings or misunderstandings may spread. Tsk, I don't know. 'It's that time again.'

Then, Choi Seong-gun let out a small breath and continued speaking.

"What you showed there – can I just understand it as Hapkido?"

Would you like it? Woojin calmed down his voice and gave a prepared message. It was a line with a hint of strength.

"I only watched the storyboard a bit, but it turned out to be easier than I thought."

"ah. "Okay, it turned out to be easier than I thought."

Of course, it was a ridiculous answer. But that opponent is Kang Woo-jin. Seonggeon Choi had nothing to do except laugh. Because his common sense was already different from normal.

"Still, it was a bit cider. To be honest, I was really worried that you would get hurt this time. "It's a Hollywood stunt team, so it's natural."

"I understand."

"But. "It feels really stupid to even ask this, and I think I've said it before."

"yes."

Choi Seong-geon made eye contact with Woojin, who had a strong poker face, and forced a smile.

"You weren't really a spy or anything, were you? "In the past or even now."

Is that right?! Woojin almost burst out laughing, but he held back. Because Choi Seong-gun's feelings were understandable. Here, Kang Woo-jin suddenly becomes playful.

"Actually, that's right."

Choi Seong-geon was truly shocked.

"uh?!! hey! Is it real?! Wait wait wait!! Time time!"

Kang Woo-jin spoke lowly.

"It's a joke."

Choi Seong-geon, whose movements had stopped, barely managed to catch his escaping soul and furrowed his brows.

"What a crazy guy."

At this time, inside the action school where Kang Woo-jin was absent, producer Song Man-woo and martial arts director were calming down the entire team.

"What I saw today was definitely Hamgu, Hamgu."

It also included a warning to many people. Of course, it may be difficult to silence all of them, so a suitable excuse is added.

"It seems that Woojin was always good at martial arts and looked at the 'CQC' storyboard in depth. Anyway, everyone please watch your mouth."

In this way, there was no problem at all even if the rumor spread. Producer Song Man-woo, who had been organizing the action school for several tens of minutes, approached the stunt team standing around Ethan Smith. Their faces were naturally serious.

However, there was no mention of today's test.

"We will also leave for now."

Ethan, who has a big nose, left the action school after Kang Woo-jin. Producer Song Man-woo, who scheduled a future meeting with them, did not specifically schedule a stunt team.

Still, I was a little worried.

"after-"

Looking at the results alone, the veteran stunt team was chosen by Kang Woo-jin. In addition, producer Song Man-woo conveyed to the stunt team that Woo-jin was very skilled in martial arts, but was unfamiliar with CQC. However, upon closer inspection, Kang Woo-jin did not have the movements of a CQC novice.

Today, I was literally slapped in the face by an expert.

I wasn't sure why. Did Kang Woo-jin originally know how to do CQC, or did she only know it from La Conti, a truly crazy genius? Whatever it was, producer Song Man-woo unintentionally delivered information mixed with errors, and the stunt team, which has a good reputation even in Hollywood, suffered from pride. It was clear just by looking at their final expressions.

Faces that are beyond gloomy.

"It bothers me."

Martial arts director was attached to the words of bearded producer Song Man-woo.

"what."

"Stunt teams, their facial expressions at the end really bother me. "You're not doing things sloppily because of bad feelings, right?"

"no way. All I did today was a test related to the main character's body lines. They are professionals too. And the stunt team's job isn't just training and practicing movements. From editing the storyboard to improving the quality of the scenes, supervising the 'CQC' action scenes, acting as a stand-in, stunt casting, etc. What to do is called Taesan. I also have to strike a balance with myself. "You also have to go on a location hunt for an overseas location where 'CQC' will actually be used."

"I know, I know."

In fact, the stunt team, led by Ethan, was scheduled to accompany Bangkok, Thailand for location hunting related to the overseas location of 'Beneficial Evil'. The filming storyboard for 'CQC' has already been released, but if experts see the scene with their own eyes and flesh it out, the quality will improve several times. This was the work for that.

Producer Song Man-woo, who was wiping his beard, muttered as if he were just wondering.

"Surely you won't run away?"

The next day, Tuesday morning, the 6th.

The time is around 8 o'clock. A luxury hotel in Seoul. Just looking at it, foreigners who had returned from breakfast a few tens of minutes ago were gathered on the soft sofa in the spacious room. Everyone had a strong body or was bulky. Have half-shaved hair, tattoos, or a beard.

Among them, a foreign man with a big nose stands out.

It was Ethan Smith.

In other words, they were a stunt team that had recently moved over from Hollywood and had seen Kang Woo-jin for the first time yesterday. My muscles feel stronger, as if I've been exercising since early in the morning. There was a tablet and various papers spread out on the table in front of the sofa, along with a coffee cup.

Just by looking at it, I could smell a meeting.

Among them, Ethan, the leader, scratched his big nose while holding his tablet. After a simple operation, the video started playing on the tablet. A Korean in the middle, four foreigners surrounding him. It was a full-shot video of Kang Woo-jin's CQC test that took place yesterday. Received from the 'Beneficial Evil' side.

The video, of course, contains Kang Woo-jin's dazzle.

Ethan and the team watched the video in silence for a while.

"······"

"······"

However, the stunt team members slightly averted their eyes when they were shown being hit. Because I felt embarrassed. On the other hand, leader Ethan stares intently at the video without averting his gaze.

'···As expected, it feels different when I see it in the video.'

Yesterday at the scene, it was enough of a shock that I lost my soul, but when I actually saw it on video, it was a different atmosphere.

"hmm-"

Ethan stopped the video being displayed and crossed his arms. Thanks to this, his muscles stood out several times. Among the team members, who were looking at their leader deep in thought, a man with tattoos on both hands spoke English somewhat cautiously.

"Ethan, are you thinking about going back to LA?"

Ethan narrowed his eyebrows and asked back.

"what?"

"It was a test, but I thought we might consider going back because we lost face."

Ethan chuckled, ruffling his brown hair.

"at all. "If you come to work, you have to work, where is the time to save face?"

"······"

"I was shocked by what happened yesterday, but it was just an unexpected event. "It would be even more embarrassing to run away with something like that."

The team members also nodded.

"I had the same thought."

"Me too."

Ethan, who seemed to have asked the question out of anger, uncrossed his arms and touched the tablet that had stopped playing with his index finger. I saw Kang Woo-jin's face.

"And regardless of whether Kang Woo-jin was in the special forces or what his past is, it's fun for us that he knows how to handle 'CQC.' "The situation is even better if you are at an expert level."

"What is that?"

Ethan answered the question by recalling the Hollywood market.

"You know, we always start with the basics of being an actor. However, if the actor gets older and becomes better at action scenes, things change."

"…You can take care of the attitude, style, impact, and dazzle of technology."

"that's right. "If the main character is not skilled in the technique, we start with training, but if the protagonist is skilled, training alone is enough."

Among the team members, a bear-like man joined in.

"spare."

"Yes, as you all know, training focuses on learning the basics. There is no time to look at anything else. But training is different. There is now room to give glamor to proficiency. Whether it's the main character or the director. "It means that we have been given an unexpected amount of time."

After speaking, Ethan put down the tablet and picked up a stack of papers. It was an existing martial arts storyboard with the 'CQC' action of 'Beneficial Evil' added.

"It means that there will be no problem even if this storyboard is upgraded to Hollywood level."

Kang Woo-jin's 'CQC' had many successes in Hollywood.

"Because there is no need to worry about whether the main character can handle it."

The story was that Ethan's experiences were mixed.

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