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2nd year since debut? It does not make sense.

That's what coach Danny Landis thought. His reaction that it was difficult to understand was very natural. The movie 'Leech' he watched this morning. To be precise, Kang Woo-jin's acting in 'Leech' was at a level where he wondered whether he should continue to be an actor for at least a dozen years in the eyes of director Danny, a big name in Hollywood.

Also, didn't you say that 'Ripley Syndrome' is an act and not a reality?

Director Danny has worked with tens of thousands of Hollywood actors. He has seen, experienced, and directed countless acting methods. He, who had already grown tired of seeing the various performances of actors, watched to the point of losing his mind. Kang Woo-jin's acting. It was obvious that the 3,000 people who watched it with him were probably talking somewhere right now.

It's at that level, but it's only been 2 years since debut?

Director Danny concluded that Joseph, the giant sitting in front of him, was joking. Megan, who was sitting next to him, was also in the same mood. Director Danny narrowed his eyes and lowered his voice.

"Hey, Joseph. I'm serious. "I'm not joking around to lighten the mood."

Black Joseph smiled slightly and shrugged his shoulders.

"Director, I am the same. "From the moment the director came, he had no intention of telling jokes."

After hearing the answer, Director Danny took off the round glasses he was wearing and placed them in front of him.

"······It's really been 2 years since Kang Woo-jin debuted? "Are you asking me to believe that?"

I suddenly lost my voice.

"Including me, all 3,000 people who saw 'Leech' screened for the first time this morning were shocked. Although the unconventional quality of 'Leech' was amazing, it was Kang Woo-jin's acting that shocked everyone. But are those 3,000 spectators just spectators? These are people who are making a name for themselves in movies in various countries, including Hollywood. "That's not the kind of tension that a second-year actor can pull off."

As one of the biggest directors in Hollywood, Director Danny also tends to be stubborn, but because he has survived in the vast Hollywood, his thinking is generally flexible. But no matter what, I couldn't believe that Kang Woo-jin was an actor in his second year of debut.

However, Joseph and Meghan's expressions remain unchanged. Joseph's side was like, 'What if it's true?' There was even a certain amount of feeling.

"When I first met Kang Woo-jin, I had the same facial expression as the director. "When we first saw him, he was in his first year, not his second year."

"···First year?"

"I understand. His energy always surpasses common sense. I haven't even seen the theater conditions in the morning, but I can guess. "I am scheduled to see the afternoon 'Leech' in a few hours, but it will probably be several times worse than it was in the morning."

"······"

"However, there is no reason for me to lie to the director like this. This is surely the second year since his debut. If the director does his own research, the answer will come out quickly. Of course, Kang Woo-jin's past is unclear. But his debut itself took place the year before last."

"The past is unclear."

"well. According to my research, he appeared like a comet out of nowhere, and his acting skills were outrageous from the beginning."

The more he listened to the explanation, the deeper the frustration between coach Danny Landis and his gaze deepened. Meanwhile, Joseph's explanation continued. No, more accurately, it was like contagious illusion.

"Of course, in order to have such acting skills, Kang Woo-jin must have had to vomit blood for ten years before his debut. Additionally, he has an animalistic instinct or sense to select works. In other words, even the eye for his work is excellent."

"The eyes that see the work?"

The answer this time was given by Megan, who swept up her brown bob.

"Since Kang Woo-jin's debut, there has not been a single failure in any of the works he has appeared in. "Nowadays, in Korea and Japan, it is nicknamed 'Midas' hand.'"

"······what? "Isn't it strange that he is a god at that level?"

Joseph laughed.

"I'm confused too. "His ability and energy are beyond imagination."

Megan followed.

"If I tell you one more thing here, the director will be even more embarrassed."

"what? "What else is there?"

"Kang Woo-jin's acting is not limited by genre. "She only has a small role in 'Leech.'"

The more I listened, the more I understood. It was absurd that he entered the Cannes Film Festival only two years after his debut, but all the stories related to Kang Woo-jin went far beyond the normal category.

At this time, the giant Joseph pushed his body forward and spoke lowly to Director Danny.

"Are you curious about him more?"

Director Danny, with a serious face, stared at Joseph for a moment and then nodded.

"I guess so."

"If you need it, I can give you Kang Woo-jin's questionnaire that Megan and I prepared separately."

"…Please."

"For your information, I am preparing to feature Kang Woo-jin in the work I am currently preparing, and I have been putting a lot of effort into it for quite some time."

At that moment, Director Danny's mind recalled the image of Joseph and Kang Woo-jin side by side yesterday.

"You mean the work you sent me a proposal for?"

"Yes, director."

"Nothing is confirmed either way, but we are working on it."

Director Danny was silent for a moment and took a few sips of water from the glass cup. And then he made eye contact with Joseph again.

"I will check the proposal I sent again, and I would be grateful if you could send me Kang Woo-jin's survey form as soon as possible."

"All right."

Here, Megan asked Director Danny.

"Director, what is your first impression of actor Kang Woo-jin?"

Hollywood director Danny Landis' answer was simple.

"It was real."

Same time.

For some reason, 'leeches' were mentioned a lot among the many people invited to the Cannes Film Festival. Foreigners dining as well as Bishop Joseph and Danny.

"'Leech' was shocking."

"Ah, that work. It's Korean, right? It deals with the protagonist's success story. Has the quality dropped that much?"

"No, it's not like that. "In fact, it's the opposite."

"the opposite?"

"That work wasn't a boring movie like a success story. "It was amazing."

Journalists from various countries distributed throughout the streets of Cannes.

"I heard you saw a 'leech' this morning? how was it?"

"You'll all regret not seeing it."

"what?"

"I'm going to the second screening of 'Leech' in a few hours. "I have to take a picture of Kang Woo-jin."

"Kang Woo-jin? Ah, walking down the red carpet with Miley."

"That actor will turn this space around."

Even from the mouths of actors and officials.

"Director Angabok is crazy!"

"what's the matter?"

"For the sake of the work, people who suffered from the setting in the work were hired as actors."

"Are you talking about 'leeches'?"

"You should have watched that movie with me in the morning! "I can't express this in words."

There was no fuss or fuss. Who could it be? There were 3,000 viewers who saw 'Leech' in the first episode today. Those who were in great shock like Director Danny spread the word everywhere. However, the figure of 3,000 was a small number compared to the tens of thousands and even hundreds of thousands of tourists who attended the Cannes Film Festival.

There were dozens of times more people who had not yet seen 'Leech'.

Meanwhile, Kang Woo-jin.

'Phew – I've had enough rest and now I have to work.'

Preparations began for sortie. Usually, directors and leading actors of films invited to all sections of the Cannes Film Festival, including the 'competition' section, attend screenings of their works. The main 'competition section' was even more essential, and so was 'leech'. It feels a bit like a stage greeting for a new movie that has just been released?

Of course, the scale was several times larger than a typical stage greeting.

Kang Woo-jin, director Ahn Ga-bok and the 'Leech' actors did not attend the morning screening, but were all scheduled to attend the second screening at 7 p.m. So I had to be stylish. It's not as intense as the red carpet, but it would be nice to create a similar look.

Because global giants are flocking here.

Woojin's outfit was an all-black suit, including a black tie. Next, when Han Ye-jeong and others touched the hair, Choi Seong-geon said to Kang Woo-jin.

"As you know, an incredible number of people are gathered here, and Cannes' official 10 judges are also attending this time."

The calm Kang Woo-jin answered lowly.

"yes. I know."

"Of course, but you're not nervous, right?"

"Not really."

No, I was nervous. Kang Woo-jin's heart was pounding right now.

'Wow, I'm actually really nervous about watching it with them.'

The 'they' he was talking about was the 3,000 audience members, including the judges, who would watch 'Leech' together. Isn't that right? You can watch 'Leech' with world-renowned figures, and see their reactions directly on the spot.

'Wow, it's a joke.'

However, Woo-jin, who had already developed a deep sense of concept, hid himself underneath, and Choi Seong-geon tapped Kang Woo-jin on the shoulder.

"Yes, I can tell just by looking at your innocent expression. Because it's you, I don't have to worry. "We'll be outside, so if anything happens, call us right away."

Please note that Choi Seong-gun and Woojin's team do not participate in the theater.

At this time.

-Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu.

Kang Woo-jin's cell phone rang. Woojin absentmindedly checked the caller and put her cell phone to his ear.

"Yes, director."

The opponent was coach Anga Bok.

Several hours later.

Around 6:40 p.m. Easily hundreds of reporters gathered on the steps in front of the 'Palais des Festivals', the centerpiece of the global festival, where the Cannes Film Festival's huge billboard hangs. The red carpet was still spread on the stairs, and a photo zone was set up right in front of the entrance to the 'Palais des Festivals'.

The reason why reporters flocked to this place was simple.

Soon, the second screening of 'Leech', the only Korean work in the 'competition section', will begin. Therefore, many celebrities invited to Cannes were entering the 'Palais des Festivals' one after another, and hundreds of reporters from around the world were busy clicking the shutters.

-Pababababak!

-Babababababaak!

The reporters were moving their fingers like crazy and couldn't even stop talking.

"Isn't the second performance of 'Leech' also full?"

"That's right, 3,000 people this time too. "I heard it was like that in the morning too."

"It's more popular than you think? "I heard that for the Japanese work that was screened on the first day, there were some empty seats for the second screening."

"I guess there are a lot of rumors about this and that."

"Ah, there is talk that the content is unconventional."

About that time.

-Sigh.

A group of 10 people dressed in suits or dresses appeared on the stairs of the 'Palais des Festivals'. Soon, reporters were excited, flashing and shouting. They were the official judges of this year's Cannes Film Festival, made up of leading figures in the film industry of each country, including directors, actors, and officials.

Judges to evaluate 'leeches'.

The judges posed for reporters at the entrance photo zone. Quite a few questions were asked, but as judges they had to keep quiet, they quickly disappeared into the 'Palais des Festivals'.

However, the shutter sounds of hundreds of reporters did not decrease.

"uh! Miley!! Miley!!!"

Because there are characters that will continue to attract attention. Miley Kara, the world-famous superstar who just appeared. Dressed in a white suit, she waved her hand to reporters before moving inside. Many actors, including Hollywood actors, also entered. Of course, the same goes for coaches from each country. Meanwhile, Joseph and Meghan also passed by, along with the stunt team Joseph had set up and executives from 'Universal Movies.'

Hollywood great Danny Landis also appeared again.

"Coach Danny? "You're the director, Danny Landis, right?"

"I thought you saw a 'leech' this morning too?"

"Why did you come again?"

For a few tens of minutes, many stars entered the 'Lumière Theater' inside the 'Palais des Festivals'. Since it was a 'competitive' piece, it was naturally hot. Well, there were some that had a slightly hotter atmosphere than the general 'competition category' movies.

At this time.

-Babababababaak!

The flash fire from reporters has become more intense. This was because the main characters of 'Leech' had just appeared. Director Ahn Ga-bok in a suit, Shin Shim-ho with gray hair, Kang Woo-jin, Oh Hee-ryeong with their arms crossed, Jin Jae-jun and Han So-jin. They posed politely to the reporters for about three minutes, and as time was approaching, they turned to the Lumière Theater.

Director Ang Bok, with short white hair and a face full of wrinkles, is the leader.

The actors followed. On the way to the theater, foreigners who had not yet taken their seats said hello to the 'Leech' team. There was no problem with communication as there was an interpreter.

'There's always an interpreter-'

If it was urgent, Kang Woo-jin could step in.

Anyway, around 7 o'clock, the 3,000-seat 'Lumière Theater' was overflowing with foreigners. Full seats. The size is approximately 10 times that of a regular movie theater. It was quite a sight to see so many foreigners from in front of the huge screen to the back.

However, when looking at the Cannes Film Festival as a whole, there are very few.

However, although it is a global festival, more than half of the participants were from France, the home of the Cannes Film Festival. Still, I saw familiar characters here and there. Sitting in the front was Miley Kara, whose blue eyes were full of anticipation. Next to him is director Danny Landis. Joseph and Megan's group in the middle. 10 official judges of the Cannes Film Festival, etc.

The theater is noisy because there are 3,000 people there.

It was this moment.

-Sure.

Several people climbed onto a fairly large platform in front of a large screen. Starting with director Ahn Ga-bok, Shin Shim-ho, Oh Hee-ryeong, Kang Woo-jin, Jin Jae-jun, and Han So-jin.

In other words, it was a 'leech' team.

When they went on stage, loud applause rang out at the bustling Lumière Theater. Because the eyes of 3,000 people were directed to the front.

-Clap clap clap clap!

Meanwhile, among the 'Leech' team standing straight on stage, a hand microphone was handed to veteran director Ga-bok Ang, who looked a bit awkward in his suit. An interpreter was next to him. Greeting the judges and audience before the movie started was a given.

"Hello, this is Angabok, who has been the director for decades."

After his speech ended, an interpreter holding a note in one hand translated into French, and of course, English interpretation was carried out at the same time. The English interpretation can only be heard by those wearing headphones among the 3,000 audience members.

"All the actors, including me, worked passionately for 'Leech.' I hope you enjoy watching it. thank you."

Director Gabok Ang's greeting was short. Next, the microphone was handed over to great actor Shim Shim-ho.

"Hello, this is actor Shim Jin-ho. It is an honor to be invited to the world festival of filmmakers. "I've been here a few times in the past, but I'm always nervous…"

Next, Oh Hee-ryeong. Her greeting wasn't long either. Soon, the microphone was handed over to the actor standing in the middle. It was Kang Woo-jin, wearing an all-black suit with her hair neatly pulled back, with an expression of indifference on her face. As he took over the microphone, some of the 3,000 audience members became excited.

especially.

'Why am I shaking?'

Miley Kara with blonde hair tied up.

'That actor is Kang Woo-jin – he has a lot of composure, but is his real appearance a bit dry?'

Hollywood great director Danny Landis stands out. Whatever it was, the eyes of all 3,000 audience members from each country were focused on Kang Woo-jin. Normally, it would not be strange for the obite to be concentrated.

However, Kang Woo-jin.

"······"

He very calmly raised the microphone. Soon, Woojin's calm yet low voice rang out at the 'Lumière Theater'.

"hello. "This is actor Kang Woo-jin."

An interpreter spoke in French, and English was also delivered to the audience wearing headphones. It was at this time. Woojin suddenly glanced at the interpreter next to him and raised one hand. A gesture that says 'it's okay'.

And then he lowered his voice again. It wasn't Korean this time.

"Bonsoir, Je suis très content d'être à Cannes." (roughly meaning I'm glad to be in Cannes)

It was in French, and that was as good as a local's.

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