317 - Autum 18

< Autumn (18) >

A new level clearly engraved in the white square of 'Beneficial Evil'. EX level. Until now, SSS+ level was the highest level. However, the maximum level has just been upgraded.

Woojin looked at that grade.

"Hehe, it's coming."

He shook his body purely and recovered. He couldn't hear any music anywhere, but he just gave himself over to the excitement. Because it's been a long time since the grade went up. In fact, it has recently been maintained at the SSS+ level for a fairly long period of time. Even though various things or incidents occurred, there was no significant change, so Woojin, who often went in and out of subspace, thought that the SSS+ level was the end.

Fortunately it wasn't.

-[9/Script (Title: Beneficial Evil), EX level]

EX level. In this case, it would not be strange at all to say that there was something higher than EX level. Kang Woo-jin, who had been dancing for quite a long time, finally came to his senses. And then he sees the white square of 'beneficial evil' again.

"I'm not sure why it was upgraded."

If he were to specify the conditions clearly, there were three. 'CQC' was added to the 'Beneficial Evil' script, which brought in the Hollywood stunt team and Ethan Smith. finally.

'Even Miley Kara.'

Even a global superstar became obsessed. Although it was a special appearance, something like this has never happened before in Korea or Hollywood.

'Keukeu, who will be shocked when they hear this??'

The smile on Kang Woo-jin's face as the concept was stripped away did not stop. This was because he vaguely imagined a grand future. What would it look like if higher grades than EX and SSS+ were seen in reality? Even with a simple calculation, it was clear that it would be more destructive than 'Island of the Missing', which hit 20 million.

First of all, 'Beneficial Evil' itself is a work that challenges the world.

So it is not limited to Korea.

"Isn't this 'beneficial evil' consuming the entire world?"

It was quite possible. Obviously, it didn't make a lot of sense right now, but this is the grade, right? Aspace always provided the correct answer. In other words, the conclusion is that this time will be no different.

-Sigh.

Woojin, who was listening to his mouth, stretched again. To be honest, he couldn't imagine it clearly because Kang Woo-jin had never heard of eating the whole world. However, any shocking event always has a precursor.

"Okay, calm down for now. Let's focus on the task at hand."

Recently, the pioneer has always been Kang Woo-jin.

Afterwards.

Kang Woo-jin, who returned to Korea on the 21st, had to immediately complete his schedule without any break. The domestic media welcomed it.

『[Star Talk] Kang Woo-jin, who returned from LA, immediately took a photo shoot without stopping』

『Kang Woo-jin going on with his schedule right after his return? What happened with 'Miley Kara' in LA?

Because there is so little information about Woojin's LA moves, various speculative articles have emerged. Either way, Woojin had no time to worry. Because he had to deal with the accumulated work first.

'Oh, my goodness, the time I was in LA was heaven.'

As soon as he returned, hell unfolded, but he had to do what he had to do, right? Kang Woo-jin, who once again solidified his concept, silently set out his schedule.

One day, two days.

Meanwhile, the filming team that boarded the plane around the same time as Woojin also returned to Korea.

『The 'Good Evil' team, who left Bangkok for an overseas location, appeared at the airport』

『Return of 'Beneficial Evil', PD Song Man-woo becomes emaciated / Photo』

The 'Beneficial Evil' team, which went to Bangkok, Thailand for an overseas location, has returned. In the article being published, along with Kang Woo-jin's name, photos of producer Song Man-woo and Ethan Smith taken at the airport were added.

『The 'Beneficial Evil' team without 'Kang Woo-jin', but the number of foreign staff has increased? / Photo』

Of course, there was also a brief interview with producer Song Man-woo.

[Producer Song Man-woo, who met with reporters at the arrival hall, said, "We have successfully completed our schedule in Bangkok, Thailand," and added, "Fortunately, I think we will be able to repay the public's expectations. We will accelerate production immediately," he said, expressing confidence.]

In short, it meant moving quickly.

About two days passed again.

Saturday the 24th. It was still hot, but we reached the end of July. Miley Kara, who is in LA, was also having a busy time as Kang Woo-jin.

Please note that the incident of her attack has not been announced.

Only news related to Kara's new album was being spread through foreign news articles.

Kara's attack incident was a big deal that would turn Hollywood upside down, but looking at it being so quiet, it was obvious that Miley Kara's side probably tried to prevent it from being reported as much as possible. It would be difficult to cover it up until the end, but the decision was made to minimize the damage to Miley Kara for now.

Anyway, Kara was trapped in a huge van on a congested road in LA.

"······"

It's pretty late in the morning. It was downtown LA, where traffic was exploding today, and Kara, with her hat pulled down over her flowing blonde hair, was staring out the window with her chin resting on her head. Her face, with its vivid blue eyes, seemed to have a lot in mind.

About this way.

-Sigh.

Jonathan, the manager sitting next to Kara who had been on the phone with someone just now, put down his cell phone and said.

"Kara, do you want to confront her?"

The woman he was referring to was the plump woman who attacked Kara. At the half-shaved manager's words, Kara just shook her head, keeping her gaze outside her window.

"no."

"okay. okay."

Jonathan then looked at Kara worriedly for a moment and then changed the subject.

"I'm nearing the end of album work, so why am I so weak? By any chance, do you still remember what happened back then? If you're tired, you can rest."

"no."

It was only at this time that Kara turned her head and answered in her characteristic slightly cold tone.

"It's not like that. I just felt a little bored."

"boring?"

"don't mind."

"Because Kang Woo-jin is gone?"

"is it?"

"Well, Kara, you looked excited when he was around."

"It was quite fun to serve guests."

Jonathan asked Kara something else as she took off her hat and straightened her blonde hair. But his expression is cautious.

"···Appearing in Kang Woo-jin's drama. Are you sure you'll be okay?"

"what."

"I'm wondering if you're overdoing it. Of course, we owe him. But if you fall, everything becomes meaningless. I've never experienced filming anything other than Hollywood films, so I'm sure there's some pressure."

A slight smile appeared on Miley Kara's light red lips.

"If I had judged it to be impossible, I wouldn't have done it. And since it saved my life, it's not that difficult."

"Hmm, if you say so."

"and."

Kara stopped speaking and looked out the window again and thought of Kang Woo-jin. No, more specifically, I was recalling the numerous works I had seen to identify him.

"It's interesting to me too. I also wanted to see Kang Woo-jin's acting with my own eyes rather than a video. I have seen other abilities, but I have never seen his acting."

Jonathan let out a small sigh and was handed a tablet to the foreign employee sitting to his right. It was a tablet filled with Kara's schedule.

"The title of the work is 'Beneficial Evil.' I will talk to them as soon as possible, but have you heard anything about the drama from Kang Woo-jin?"

"I heard it. Although I didn't tell you in detail. It's a Netflix drama with a lot of action."

"Oh-action."

At that moment, Woojin's unusual martial arts skills that saved Kara flashed in Jonathan's mind.

"I'm starting to look forward to it too. His movements were clearly not accidental."

"It was cool."

"uh?"

"huh?"

"What did you just say?"

"······"

Kara paused and closed her mouth. Because the line 'that was cool' just came out without her even realizing it. Thanks to that, she quickly cleared her throat loudly and changed her words.

"Anyway, appearing in that drama is meaningful to me. However, just paying off the debt is not enough."

Kara, who was crossing her legs leisurely, suddenly remembered the pony-haired face of Choi Seong-geon.

"I told you his agency opened an overseas branch here in LA, right?"

"that's right. I heard it was preparation for Kang Woo-jin's Hollywood activities. With his current tension, it's worth being greedy."

"···I heard that the overseas branch hasn't moved yet. I want to give things like furniture and vehicles as gifts."

In other words, it meant supporting BW Entertainment's overseas branches, which are still empty.

"okay? okay. I'll proceed with that too. "

But Kara's gift didn't end there.

"I need a home."

"house?"

"Please find out. The area around my house is fine, and the area near the overseas branch doesn't matter either. Don't worry about the price either."

"Why are you suddenly buying a home? You moved to where you live now last year. Are you sick of it already? It's not a good idea to move the nest too often."

"No, when working in Hollywood, you need an overseas branch, but a comfortable home is also essential."

"Kang Woo-jin?"

"huh."

Miley Cara answered casually.

"I want to provide him with a home in LA."

25th, Sunday. Korea.

The time is morning. The location was an apartment-style studio. There were several desks stacked on top of each other in the living room, and countless papers were spilling over them. If you look closely, the place looks quite familiar. It was natural. Because it was artist Nana Choi's studio.

At this time.

– Sweet.

The door opened and a slender writer, Nana Choi, wearing round glasses came out into the living room. Soon, she checks her time.

"The time will come soon."

At the same time, the doorbell rang. Writer Nana Choi checks the intercom while making a noise like "ah." She sees a face she knows well. She was Kim So-hyang, general director of Netplex Korea. Then, writer Nana Choi quickly opened the door. The slightly chubby Kim So-hyang, who was standing in front of the door, smiled.

"Hello, writer."

Author Nana Choi, feeling a slight sense of tension, lowered her head.

"Oh, welcome!"

General Director Kim So-hyang responded leisurely while holding out the box of drinks she had bought on the way.

"It feels good to be welcomed by the author of two hit works, isn't it? As I said over the phone, I really congratulate you on this 'Boyfriend: Remake'."

Writer Nana Choi, who has a soft nature, waved her hand urgently.

"thank you! But I didn't do anything! Producer and Kang Woo-jin did everything."

"Still. Since you are the original author, of course you should be congratulated. Did you have a good time visiting Bangkok?"

"yes! I worked hard."

"I'm looking forward to the story."

Kim So-hyang, smiling, slowly entered the living room. Author Nana Choi quickly removed the overlapping desks in her living room and pulled out her chair.

"Sit!"

"Thank you, but hasn't PD Song Man-woo arrived yet?"

"Yes, I received a call that he is almost there."

"ah-"

"Would you like some tea or coffee?"

"I would like coffee, please."

Why did General Director Kim So-hyang, the head of Netflix Korea, come to the studio this morning? The name of the person who convened this meeting poured out from Kim So-hyang's mouth.

"But did you hear why Producer Song Man-woo suddenly asked to meet?"

"yes? Oh, no. I also suddenly received a phone call yesterday. He said he would come to the studio."

"Hmm, I was a little surprised. You said that only the three of us would gather in the artist's studio."

"He said it was something really important."

"Really?"

at that time.

-♬♪

The doorbell rang again. As they were waiting, writer Nana Choi opened the door as if she was flying. Soon, producer Song Man-woo, wearing a black half-shirt and a very smiling expression, appeared at the entrance.

"good morning-"

Artist Nana Choi, who was greeting him, was a little embarrassed because he seemed to be in a better mood than expected.

"Uh…yes. hello. But PD, did something good happen?"

"huh? Hahaha, you know. This is also a good thing that will turn the world upside down."

"Eh?"

Producer Man-woo Song, who had taken off his shoes, passed by writer Na-na Choi, who was tilting her head, and then found general director So-hyang Kim in the living room.

"Hello, I'm last place."

"no. I just arrived too. But you look like you're in a really good mood?"

"ha ha ha. Let's sit down first."

Bearded producer Song Man-woo sat across from Kim So-hyang, and writer Choi Nana, who raised her round glasses, sat next to Song Man-woo. Soon producer Song Man-woo took out his cell phone and put his hands together. Then, after taking a small breath, he opened his mouth.

"The reason I asked the three of us to get together like this is because what I'm going to tell you from now on is extremely top secret."

The answer was General Director Kim So-hyang, whose eyebrows twitched.

"Top secret?"

"yes. For now, it's just the three of us that need to know."

"···What on earth is going on?"

Because it was unusual, both director Kim So-hyang and writer Choi Nana had serious expressions on their faces. On the other hand, the calm producer Song Man-woo looked at the two faces in turn and muttered softly.

"Miley Kara is joining us on 'Good Evil.'"

Silence spreads for a moment. The entire studio became quiet.

"······"

"······"

Neither Kim So-hyang nor Choi Nana blinked and looked at Song Man-woo, but did not take any action.

That was about 5 seconds.

Interestingly enough, the two women asked back in unison.

"yes?"

"yes?"

Both of you, what kind of nonsense is this? It was a look like that.

< Autumn (18) > End