I was Mistaken as a Monstrous Genius Actor [EN]: Chapter 472

The moment a Hollywood actress calls your name on TV.

-[“And Kang Woo-jin.”]

Kang Woo-jin, who unconsciously let out his true feelings, almost screamed. ‘Wow ahhh!!’ It was that intense. It’s hard to put into words the thrill and excitement that was currently boiling up from Woojin’s *Danjeon* [a point in the abdomen believed to be the center of energy]. If there was an actress in front of me on TV, even if I didn’t know who she was, it wouldn’t be enough to just hug her and dance around.

Even dancing wouldn’t be enough.

It wasn’t strange.

Woojin now.

‘Me, a candidate for Best Actor??! Even at the Academy Awards??!’

Because he had secured a ticket to the Academy Awards, the dream of filmmakers around the world, and had been confirmed as a candidate for the Best Actor Award. Of course, he had been acting like a madman. He had immersed himself in the work, going back and forth between the sub-spaces [referring to his ability to enter different dimensions or realities]. Even though many people around the world criticized him, he easily ignored it and concentrated on his craft.

‘…But I never thought something like this would really happen.’

However, it was the ‘Academy Awards.’ It’s a huge honor for all actors in the world, including Hollywood, to work hard until they die. Just being nominated is a huge honor, and it’s a position for big names whose influence as an actor immediately skyrockets. Kang Woo-jin was called as a candidate, one of only five positions.

All of it. Kang Woo-jin couldn’t do anything right now.

He just watched TV blankly.

It wasn’t about maintaining a concept or solemnity. It was a true void. For a moment, events from the past flashed through his mind like a panorama. Yes, the Cannes Film Festival. The beginning of the ‘Academy Awards’ was from there. He just took a ‘leech’ shot [a term referring to a parasitic or opportunistic action], but those around him mistakenly thought that Cannes was the stepping stone to the ‘Academy Awards’.

However, everything came true and materialized.

‘Wow – seriously, is this really happening??’

In this case, the Cannes Film Festival was truly a stepping stone, and it was clear that the ‘Emmy Awards’ would be a sideshow.

In fact, the reason why the misunderstandings and illusions that rained down on Woojin grew so much was because he actually created so many illusions. It was the same this time too. Kang Woo-jin created a miracle as ‘Joker,’ which started with illusions.

At this time.

-Sigh.

Woojin’s five senses, which had been lost, began to return. The first thing he felt was the breath of another person. To be exact, it was Miley Kara. She was running around, hugging Woojin and shaking her head. Her face was full of smiles.

“Woojin!! Congratulations!! Really, really congratulations!! Oh my!”

Kang Woo-jin looked at Kara blankly because he had no sense of reality. Along with the thought that her face was close, the function of hearing gradually began to return. Deafening screams and shouts pierced his ears.

“Aaaahhh!!! That’s it!! That’s enough!! Woojin! That’s it!

Say it!!!”

“Aaaah!! What should I do!!”

“Ugh! Woojin *oppa* [a Korean term used by females to refer to an older brother or male friend]!! Congratulations so so so much!

do!!”

“Oh!! Creepy! Crazy! Absolutely crazy!! Oh

bar! brother!!”

“Woojin! Congratulations!!”

Choi Seong-gun, his team members, and BW Entertainment’s overseas branch employees who had gathered at Kang Woo-jin’s house were already at their wits’ end. If you were to embody the word ‘frenzy,’ would it look like this? The loud noises that made you feel like they were leaving the house never stopped, and Choi Seong-geon and the team members clung to Woojin and Kara. Hugs overlapped. It was like one huge mass.

It was thanks to the explosion of adrenaline.

“#(*&%*(#%#*%(#(*!!!”

“@*$&%(@&%*&@$&@&!)!!!”

“(#(#%(*#%(%^&!@*$^!”

They kept shouting something, and it was hard to hear because they were all mixed up. Only Kang Woo-jin, who was weighed down at the center, was quiet, and he could vaguely hear Choi Seong-geon’s comment nearby.

“In all of Asia, including Korea! Even in the entire history of Hollywood, you are the first, Woojin!!”

It was true. Never before had a Korean actor been nominated for the Best Actor Award, and it was also the first time that he had advanced to the Academy Awards in such a short period of time. Of course, the unconventional route to get here was also worth noting.

In short.

“You have made a mark in Hollywood!!”

Kang Woo-jin of Hollywood. No, it would be safe to say that he wrote the history of actors around the world.

That moment.

-[“It’s the turn of the Best Director Award.”]

Other candidates for the ‘Academy Award’ were called out on a large TV. The funny thing is.

-[“Director Ahn Ga-bok of ‘Cierrot: Birth of a Villain.’”]

‘Clierrot’ was once again called as the first contender. This time it was director Ang Bok. At this, everyone who was convulsing and embracing Kang Woo-jin stopped.

“Huh?? I just heard Director Gabok Ang.”

“Wow!! Director Anga Bok was selected as a candidate for the ‘Director Award’!”

“This is really awesome! It’s a double win!”

Then it became noisy again. Kang Woo-jin, who regained his composure, was also surprised.

‘Oh!! Even the director!’

In other words, ‘Clierrot’ was nominated for ‘Best Actor’ and ‘Director’ following ‘Best Costume Design.’ It was a good haul. This may be proof that the quality of ‘Clierrot’ was considerable, but this was of great significance because the process of taking on the challenge itself was different from the usual. Not one division, but three divisions. To be honest, it was no different from a feast for ‘Clierrot,’ which was a success even if it only received one nomination.

“Absolutely!! This is the absolute best scenario!!”

Choi Seong-geon and dozens of others were happy about it as if it were their own work. The same went for Miley Kara, who was obsessed with Woojin.

But this wasn’t the end.

-[“It’s the last announcement. I’m so nervous. The last one, as you all know, is the ‘Best Picture Award,’ which determines the best work of the ‘Academy Awards.’”]

The ‘Best Picture’ of the most prestigious ‘Academy Awards’ would decorate the finale. Another number after several works were named.

-[“Wow, this is really going to be the hottest film of this year’s ‘Academy Awards.’ Congratulations, the last nominated work is ‘Clierrot: Birth of a Villain’! “]

‘Clierrot: Birth of a Villain’ was announced.

Kang Woo-jin shouted inside.

‘Seriously??!!!’

‘Clierrot’ had been confirmed as a candidate in 4 categories.

At the same time.

The official ‘Academy Award’ nomination announcement, which was conducted live around the world, sent many places, including Kang Woo-jin’s house, into a frenzy. First of all, ‘Columbia Studio’ hoped that ‘Pierrot: Birth of a Villain’ would do well more than anyone else.

“It’s done!! It’s done!!!”

“Does this make sense?!! 4 categories?! Really 4 categories?!”

“Hahaha! You’ve seen it all this time, right?! That’s right! That’s right, it’s true that I was nominated in 4 categories!!”

“Director, congratulations!!”

“We should all be congratulated!!!”

“… I was surprised even for the ‘Best Actor’ award, but I never expected it to be nominated for ‘Best Director’ and ‘Best Picture.’ This is a miracle.”

“What are you talking about?! Isn’t it because it’s worth climbing?”

Their cheers, which they had gathered in one place and longed for earnestly, began when they were called candidates for the ‘Best Costume Award.’ They cheered when Kang Woo-jin was nominated for the ‘Best Actor Award,’ and now they were almost ecstatic. From Columbia executives to employees and even Nora Foster, they could not control their excitement.

The only one who was somewhat composed.

“…Am I nominated for the ‘Best Director’ Oscar?”

It was director Ang Bok with a wrinkled face. Although it was hard to believe, it was also amazing to see things that he had imagined in the past become reality.

‘If I hadn’t given ‘Cierrot’ to Kang Woo-jin at that time, and if he hadn’t given me ‘Joker,’ this scene wouldn’t have unfolded.’

The first thing that director Ahn Ga-bok thought of as soon as he saw the ‘Joker’ character was Kang Woo-jin. In addition, Woojin’s combat prowess, which aimed for the ‘Academy Award,’ was also included. There were many processes, but in the end.

“Hehe, I guess I should say that Kang Woo-jin created it.”

It felt like Kang Woo-jin was Kang Woo-jin.

His ‘Joker’ shined in directing and completed ‘Pierrot.’ Soon, Director Ang Bok looked around. He saw foreigners who were half crazy. Although they were all big names that dominated Hollywood, they were happy like children.

“A monster who turned the big guys into kids. “Me too.”

It was a story about a monster genius actor.

After.

The miracle created by ‘Clierrot’ quickly spread all over the world, starting with Hollywood. Many people were excited. Not only the five major Hollywood film companies such as ‘Columbia Studios,’ ‘World Disney Pictures,’ and ‘Universal Movies,’ but also all the production companies existing in Hollywood, including ‘A8 Media’ of ‘Guest,’ were excited.

Is that it?

Including Chris Hartnett.

“Oh my!! What the hell is going on??!” Many actors couldn’t help but be surprised by the miracle that had occurred.

The announcement of the official nominations for the ‘Academy Awards’ quickly dominated media around the world.

『CNM/Miracle! ‘Clierrot: Birth of a Villain’ officially nominated for ‘Academy Award’ in 4 categories』

『ABY/The most unexpected announcement in the history of the Academy Awards! Kang Woo-jin is nominated for ‘Best Actor’, ‘Clierrot’ is nominated in 4 categories!』

『Kang Woo-jin, the first Korean actor to be nominated for the BBX/Oscar ‘Best Actor’』

『LA TIME/Amazing results! ‘Clierrot: Birth of a Villain’, nominated for Best Costume Design, Best Actor, Best Director, and Best Picture!』

What about the world’s public?

-Is that what I saw?? Pierrot was selected as a finalist in 4 categories?

-Oh my god! Nonsense!

-It must be proof that Hollywood is also changing. As someone who has seen Pierrot, I fully understand this result.

-Kang Woojin!! He did it!!!

-I think Kang Woo-jin deserves a nomination; his Joker is truly creepy.

-I think this year’s Academy Awards will produce results that will turn the world upside down???

-If this happens, will Columbia’s cinematic universe be a huge success?

-Lie!!! There was something wrong with the voting! Isn’t it really strange that Kang Woo-jin was nominated for Best Actor?!

– Come to your senses; it’s your head that’s weird!

-Congratulations Kang Woojin!! I’ve been rooting for you since ‘The Good Evil’!!!

– Surely Kang Woo-jin won’t lift the Best Actor trophy?

It was about to explode. Famous online communities around the world were filled with discussions about the ‘Academy Awards’, ‘Clierrot’, and Kang Woo-jin. Social media and YouTube were also overflowing with related content. Korea, the hometown of Kang Woo-jin, the main character of ‘Clierrot’, and director Ahn Ga-bok, was particularly abuzz.

『[Breaking News] ‘Clierrot’ becomes a finalist in 4 Academy categories』

『Kang Woo-jin goes to the Ahn Ga-bok Director Academy… Nominated in 4 categories!』

『’Clierrot’ was a hit… Kang Woo-jin was nominated for the Oscar ‘Best Actor’』

The whole country was in an uproar.

『’Clierrot’ nominated for 4 Academy Awards! Kang Woo-jin and director Ahn Ga-bok are the first Koreans to go to the Oscars!』

『[Star Talk] Kang Woo-jin, who fulfilled his declaration that “the next thing I’m aiming for is the Academy Award,” kept his promise, and the public called him a “Korean treasure”』

Because Kang Woo-jin had once again created a miracle. Of course, it was only a nomination, but it was enough to send the people into a frenzy.

-Take off your voice and put on your panties [a Korean expression of extreme excitement]!!!!!!!!!!!!

Woojin’s family and everyone who knew him were showing tension that was several times greater than that of the general public.

The explosion, reminiscent of a nuclear bomb, lasted for at least a week.

It was the same not only in Korea but also in the United States and around the world, including Hollywood. The media covered the ‘Academy Awards’ and Kang Woo-jin every day, and public expectations soared day by day. Perhaps, no, it was almost certainly the biggest craze in the history of the Academy Awards. As the opening on April 24th drew closer, this atmosphere intensified, and Kang Woo-jin’s trembling as he continued filming ‘John Persona’ while pretending to be calm also grew.

‘Uh-huh, time flies. It’s already 5 days before the opening??!’

April 20th had already arrived.

The front of the large concert hall in LA was crowded from early in the morning. Numerous reporters, broadcasting teams, etc., gathered around and were busy taking pictures of the entrance to the huge concert hall. They seemed to be from all over the world, speaking different languages. Of course, there were also many Korean reporters.

This was the ‘Dolby Theater’ where the ‘Academy Awards’ were held every year.

The reporters were filming everything in preparation for the ‘Academy Awards’.

Trophy statues, signs, billboards, etc., installed by officials.

It was a natural scene since it was the ‘Academy Awards,’ which received more attention than any other year.

At this time.

“Hey! They’re starting to lay it down there?!”

“Hey!! Let’s run!”

A few reporters saw the entrance to the Dolby Theater and ran. The trend spread to other reporters and the broadcasting teams. Soon, all the reporters gathered in front of the ‘Dolby Theater’ and pointed their cameras.

The reason was simple.

-Sigh.

Dozens of ‘Academy Awards’ officials started laying down what was also a symbol of the awards ceremony, starting from the entrance stairs.

『[Overseas Topic] Academy, the red carpet has been rolled out…”Clierrot, please come in”』

It was the ‘Academy Awards’ red carpet that Kang Woo-jin would walk on.

Monday morning, April 24th, LA.

As always, Monday marked the start of the weekdays. But today, Hollywood was different from usual. The entire Hollywood community, including broadcasters, film companies, and production companies, was overly excited.

Famous media outlets were frantically publishing similar articles.

Why?

『LA TIME/Oscars opening day, Hollywood heat hotter than ever』

『All hotels around the Dolby Theater where the BBX/Academy Awards are opening are full! The airport is also seriously crowded.』

『ABY/Top actors from around the world invited to the Academy enter Hollywood/photo』

This afternoon, the ‘Academy Awards,’ where expectations were sky-high, were scheduled to open.

『NT/The Academy Awards, which will open today, can be seen at Times Square, New York’s biggest attraction』

So everyone was busy. This was especially true for ‘Columbia Studios,’ one of the five major Hollywood film companies.

“Did you clearly inform the actors of the schedule??!”

“Yes! I checked it more than once!”

“Why can’t I contact the field team?”

“What’s going on with the ‘Dolby Theatre’??!”

There was a lot to take in and check on the movie phenomenon of ‘Clierrot’ that had caused a miracle. Well, the whole of Hollywood was in a frenzy. Media companies and broadcasting stations all moved to the Dolby Theater to secure good seats, and invited Hollywood actors, directors, and officials were busy checking their costumes. Reporters from around the world and celebrities other than actors were busy entering LA Airport.

Online was just as noisy as in real life.

-When will we be able to watch the Academy Awards live?!

-I think it’s 6 o’clock.

-Are you sure? Because the red carpet event starts at 6 o’clock?

A broadcast that signed a contract with YouTube and the Academy Awards.

-Where can I watch live? YouTube?

-Where is the broadcaster???

-Oscar announced that if you have time, go to Times Square, and you can see it there too.

So what about Kang Woo-jin?

“Huh, it’s today, right?? Wait a minute, I’m really shaking, but I’m serious.”

Surprisingly, he was at home, lying in bed looking at the ceiling. It looked like he had just woken up, seeing as his hair was scattered. He was calming his beating heart with a pure, innocent look.

But it didn’t work out.

The Academy Awards were opening in a few hours, and who could be sane? This was also his first time experiencing this, and since the world’s spotlight was on him, Woojin’s racing heart was not such a strange phenomenon.

Whatever it was.

-Sigh.

Kang Woo-jin, with his messy hair, struggled to get out of bed. Then he stood in front of the bathroom mirror and washed his face. He was still shaking. With no choice, Kang Woo-jin chose to stop time.

-Hook.

Entering subspace.

Kang Woo-jin, standing in an endlessly dark sub-space, let out a long sigh. As he exhaled in this sub-space, not reality, strangely enough, his mind seemed to calm down a bit.

“…Whatever. Just go and walk the red carpet, sit down, and then come back. Don’t expect anything.”

Therefore, Kang Woo-jin quickly escaped from subspace. Then he picked up his cell phone. The contacts had piled up to the point where it was scary to check them. Woojin called somewhere without hesitation. It was his family.

“Son!!! Are you okay?”

Kang Woo-jin smiled and gave a short reply to his parents through the cell phone.

“Yeah, just. I’ll do my best and come back.”