Expansion (4)

That's how it was. The scenario was written on a piece of paper by director Kyotaro Tanoguchi. As a result, directors Kwon Ki-taek and Kyotaro join Woojin. I currently have two scenarios written by masters from Korea and other nations.

Oh, the Japanese director actually sent you a script? '

Director Kyotaro and I had our most recent meeting at work. Director Kyotaro misspoke there, leading to his eventual request for Woojin to join. entering Japan, etc., etc.

What exactly did you say? It was like this when adapting the scenario: was it based on a well-known Japanese novelist? '

This occurred a few weeks ago. Since Woojin and I hadn't spoken much before, in all honesty, I assumed that was the reason. Director Kyotaro was hesitant to have Woojin join him because of the complicated relationships that exist within the entertainment industry, but he believed that things would be different once Woojin returned to Japan.

It wasn't a submarine, though.

  A screenplay by a genuine Japanese master has been delivered. Things will change if the domestic media reports this information. Kang Woo-jin, whose heart was racing, turned his attention away from Choi Seong-gun to the situation because it was private for the time being.

The scenario's title and director's name were written on the cover. Of course, in Japanese.

  -"A Strange Sacrifice for a Stranger"

  -Kyotaro Tanoguchi, Director

  Woojin muttered to himself after double-checking the title.

''A Strange Sacrifice of a Stranger,'' you say? Is there something significant going on? 'I think I've heard it somewhere before.'

It wasn't a particularly obscure title. Is it because it's based on a well-known novel? I feel like I've heard this somewhere before. Woojin, on the other hand, was not particularly fond of books.

Is it because of my state of mind?

Choi Seong-gun then gave Kang Woo-jin a shoulder tap.

"The size of this work is unusual just by looking at it. Director Kyotaro is planning to come to Korea again. In the email, Woojin wrote that he would meet with you after reading the script."

Has that director returned to Korea?

I don't know when I'll enter the country. "I don't know if I'll change my words later, but for now, that's all you need to know.

Kang Woo-jin was a little taken aback, so Choi Seong-gun grinned at him and asked, "Huh, because of me? Are you serious?"

He was initially a close-knit director, but seeing him go this far, it seems like he might have other intentions other than casting. "Director Kyotaro, I felt it the last time I came to the company. I think I'm really into you."

There was no Jang Su-hwan or Han Ye-jeong in the van; Choi Seong-gun, who was in the driver's seat, explained the reason and motioned for him to get in the car. Woo-jin, who hid his heartbeat, got into the van with an expressionless expression.

"I told you to get some sleep because the last few days have been hard. The kids will join us around lunch today."

"Ah-yes."

Kang Woo-jin nods obediently. The car is started slowly by Choi Seong-gun. He looked at Woojin in the rearview mirror as he turned the wheel.

'After reading the scenario, I'll decide whether or not to do it. "If at all possible, I hope that crazy sense returns."

He then laughed a little.

"If Woojin decides to direct Kyotaro, it will completely upend Korea."

Only a few months. Kang Woo-jin has joined Director Kwon Ki-taek's division, though this has not yet been announced. Also, why is it suddenly appearing in the works of Japanese masters? If the two bombs exploded, it was obvious that the domestic media would rush in and drool.

It's the very first time in history.

This is the first time a newcomer has joined the work of great masters. In other words, it was as if Kang Woo-jin was making history for the first time.

"Just thinking about it gives me goosebumps."

Woojin, who was looking down at the scenario with a bored expression, had already turned several pages. The scenarios, of course, were all in Japanese. Did you send the original text because I understand Japanese?

This was, indeed, correct.

There may be parts of the scenario that differ from the director's intentions if you translate and send it. It will be translated as closely as possible, but for Kang Woo-jin, who already knows Japanese, it was preferable to read it as is.

Soon.

-Sigh.

Kang Woo-jin discreetly raised his index finger. Why?  First and foremost, it was to enter subspace. Woojin prodded the black square beside the scenario.

He soon found himself in an endlessly dark sub-space.

It's now a place that feels just like home. Kang Woo-jin then stretched briefly before turning his body to move. The number of white squares has risen to seven.

They are among them.

"hmm-"

Kang Woo-jin checked the last item on his list. The scenario was "The Strange Sacrifice of a Stranger" by director Kyotaro. What's amusing is that in 'The Strange Sacrifice,' Woojin was openly surprised when he saw the white square.

"Wait a minute, Mr."

The reason was straightforward.

[7/Scenario, Grade A (Title: Strange Sacrifice of a Stranger)]

This is a fully developed movie scenario. It is possible to read completely.

Because 'The Strange Sacrifice' was always rated A. Class A was the first of its kind from the start. Woojin laughed, half surprised and half excited.

"I suppose I'll just have to say it."

Then, all of a sudden, he yelled, "Exit!" Before I knew it, Woojin had returned to the moving van and had grabbed his cell phone. The goal was to find the "bizarre sacrifice of a stranger." Original works frequently have similar titles.

The outcomes were immediate.

There's a book about it. 'Under the same title.' 

A Japanese novel called 'The Strange Sacrifice of a Stranger' existed. It's even a best-seller. There have been many discussions about whether it is popular in Korea as well. Woojin checked the book information by touching the screen. The novelist's name soon appeared.

'Akari Takikawa, writer? ah!  I know!  I believe I've heard of it. 'Isn't he a well-known writer in Japan and Korea? ' 

A grade for a Japanese master director based on a well-known novelist Even if you only look at the highlights right now, it was incredible. Choi Seong-gun, who had been braking at a red light, turned his head at this point.

"How is it going? Do you think it's a good idea to go to Japan at first?"

Woojin, who was wearing a serious poker face, added confidence.

"It doesn't appear to be too bad."

Meanwhile.

When Kang Woo-jin was on the move, the number of people infected with the illusion grew exponentially. This means that it is already widespread and is spreading.

The "Profiler Hanryang" team was his source.

Hundreds of staff or actors The "Profiler Hanryang" team, of course, did not move immediately. Others took the initiative. They were receiving messages from all over.

"Oh, it's me; you have a friend named Kang Woo-jin, right?" "How was it while you were filming Hanryang?"

"Woojin, did you say you went into the 'drug dealer' scene this time?"

"Right. "It'll be a few days before I start filming, but I wanted to know how he feels."

"Hahaha, I've never been able to say a few words while lighting, but Woojin is fine. Jin-guk. Oh, now that I think about it, my English is amazing, I guess?"

"Eh?"

People from the work he was joining were among those who inquired about Kang Woo-jin. Many of them were "drug dealers" who were about to be filmed.

"I'm referring to Kang Woo-jin." Your acting tone was distinct. How did you express yourself on set? " 

"Well, when I look at it, I just want to know something about it. Anyone can see that he is a rookie who only debuted a few months ago, but to me, he looks like someone who has been in the acting field for at least a dozen years."

"Is it really that insightful, to the point where you can't decide?"

"It's strange. He's like a ghost. Emotions come in and out incredibly quickly." "More than anything, when I look at it in front of me, I'm unsure whether this is the actor or the role itself."

"her-"

"But he said he taught herself how to act," he pointed out during the script reading.

"What?" "What exactly does that mean?" "

Senior actors, actors from a private company or from the same agency, and members of the production crew with lines of filming lighting, etc. The 'drug dealer' members did not work together to move together. We simply communicated in our own unique ways.

I was both concerned and intrigued.

Because the 'drug dealer's' situation was so unique, Kang Woo-jin's information to cover up the situation was woefully inadequate. He would have gradually figured it out if he had been cast from the start, but because Kang Woo-jin suddenly became a star, even a little information was required right away.

"Kang Woo-jin? I don't know what else to say, but my stamina was killing me; everyone else was having problems from the middle to the end of the shoot, but I was the only one who was fine; it was a forced march from dawn to night, and there was no disruption in the acting."

"So, you're a rookie, right?" "He had to be unknown at the time." 

"I know it when I see it; I thought so, too, but the more I look at that thing, the more it appears to be more than just a veteran."

As a result, the number of people who have swallowed misconceptions on the 'drug dealer' side is growing.

"He's a little cold, but he's alert. Who was it? Ah! Was it Kagam? It's thick but kind. That's all. I can't say anything, but even if it appears that I'm not looking, I'm seeing everything."

"You must have been a stranger to take a photograph, so you have that kind of luxury?"

"Ah, I'm overreacting. He's not a rookie. He was the one who felt most at ease on set, like it was my own home. "Perhaps it was because I ate foreign food, but my mindset was different."

"Is this a foreign product?"

Without feet, the illusion traveled a thousand miles.

On the afternoon of the 8th, two days later. Kang Woo-jin'svehicle.

The time is around 6 p.m. A black van is speeding down the highway. The pace was quick. Kang Woo-jin and his colleagues were all riding in the van. Jang Soo-hwan is focused on driving, pigtail-haired Choi Seong-geon is on the phone all the time, and Han Ye-jeong is poring over Woojin's coordination book.

Kang Woo-jin also rolled up the sleeves of his checked shirt.

"······"

-Palak.

I'm going through the scenario. His expression was solemn. It was conceptual, but it was also an expression of intense concentration.

He is staring at the plot of the movie "Drug Dealer."

It was an easy explanation. Kang Woo-jin is currently relocating to the "Drug Dealer" set in Suncheon, and today marks the official start of Kang Woo-jin's "Drug Dealer" filming. Even though the schedule was intended to last about two weeks, it could have been either shorter or longer.

Whatever it may be.

-Palak.

Kang Woo-jin reads the scenario again. He was a bit of a maintenance guy. He's already read the book several times, and he's also done readings for other roles that pass by Lee Sang-man, who plays Woo-jin. Kang Woo-jin's perception of a "drug dealer" was completely different. He could probably draw it better than director Kim Do-hee, who wrote the screenplay.

It's like going beyond 'Lee Sang-man' and having 'drug dealer' as a character.

Busan was the setting for the 1999 film "Drug Dealer." Korea faced a crisis after the foreign exchange crisis erupted, but the number of drug offenders increased even more. The number of customers looking for drugs is also rapidly increasing.

In other words, the drug trade was thriving.

It was a chance in a crisis. Other countries are also entering the market. Russia, China, Japan, and so on. If there is demand, supply will grow. Drugs made here and there are pouring into the country at an alarming rate.

As a result, the Busan Police Agency is in disarray.

Drugs are sold indefinitely, and the number of parasite-like drug offenders grows as if manufactured in a factory. They also went deeper into the darkness. If the timing is off, it becomes too much to handle. To make matters worse, it was spreading throughout the police force.

Some have allied themselves with drug gangs.

Finally, several police officers gather and make a decision. Begin an undercover investigation. The decision to send masked cops into the drug trade However, only a few people are aware of this project  because the police are also decaying.

A drug detective named "Jeong Seong-hoon" was appointed.

He was already a gangster detective with a long history with gangsters. Jeong Seong-hoon tilted his head as a result of this. why me?  for such vexing issues? Jeong Seong-hoon, on the other hand, decided to take on this project due to threats regarding his behavior and rewards in the event of success. It all starts with being imprisoned under false pretenses.

The goal is to gain the favor of 'Choi Jun-ho,' the prison drug lord.

The key was to become acquainted with drug lord Choi Jun-ho. Of course, Jeong Seong-hoon was able to join Choi Jun-ho's family due to his distinct gangster personality and cooperation with the police. Jeong Seong-hoon, who was later released from prison with the backing of a drug lord, establishes a drug business in Busan. At the same time, he provides information to the police about hidden drug criminals.

Around this time, we meet Hyunsoo Kim, also known as "Professor Kim."

Professor Kim was a drug manufacturer, and Jeong Seong-hoon grew up alongside him to become Busan's largest drug distributor. Conflicts with the police begin here. You are extremely wealthy. Finally, Jeong Seong-hoon, who has a big head, investigated the Japanese market.

But how exactly? How do I get into Japan?

Kang Woo-jin portrays "Lee Sang-man" in this scene. The leader of 'Sangmanpa,' Busan's largest gangster organization, Jeong Seong-hoon made a deal with Lee Sang-man and then entered Japan because he had deep ties to the Japanese Yakuza.

As such, "Drug Dealer" is a crime thriller with numerous keywords.

Betrayal, action, brutality, and so on. In any case, Woojin's role as Lee Sang-man will serve as a stepping stone to the Japanese setting and will heighten tension and anticipation in the play's early and middle sections.

But there was no issue. Kang Woo-jin is already well-prepared.

'Whoo, I'm a little nervous because this is my first film after 'Healing Agent'? It'll be terrifying with unknown actors, right? There were a lot of top actors and actresses with great acting on the list you sent me.'

Nonetheless, I couldn't help but be excited. Will this sensation last a lifetime? The entertainment industry was still vast and unknown.

'Inhale-'

Kang Woo-jin inhaled deeply and made a promise to himself. I'll have a strong concept, but I'll go with weight on the field.

'Let's talk as little as possible. I'm embarrassed if I make a mistake in front of unfamiliar actors. Someone who knows me might appear during an advertising meeting, for example.' 

Choi Seong-geon spoke to Woo-jin at this point, who had decided to emphasize cynicism as much as possible.

He was giggling.

"Woojin, we'll be there in 10 minutes." "Be prepared."

Translator Note:  Most of the chapters above haven't been edited yet so expect to see some errors!