Former Warrior Turns Into A Million-Dollar Actor [EN]: Chapter 155

The Summer Harvest Festival (5)

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“Goodness, they really sharpened their knives.”

In a New York apartment.

Not even a few minutes into the show, Bella was in for a fresh shock.

-I am not Chinese.

As soon as the show started, Park Geon walked out and dropped that line out of nowhere. It exploded.

Wasn’t he the Best Actor at Cannes last year? He glances around at the crew and adds.

-I’ve been hearing that since the waiting room, but it’s a prejudice to assume all Asians are Chinese.

-No, when did we ever say that?

-I had no idea. So, are you Japanese? We didn’t know… right, Ken?

-Exactly. I know that Rocket Man under China, *pfft*.

As the camera moves towards the crew seats, the SNL regulars, who are known for their acting skills, add a word each with surprised expressions.

However, the host’s audacity is a cut above.

-Ken. Come to think of it, you’re from Brazil, right? My motherland is South Korea, the country that played against you in the World Cup quarter-finals last year.

-What are you talking about? I’m from Paraguay…

-Oh, excuse me. You all look so similar.

The South American comedian, who started by throwing jabs, gapes, and laughter erupts among the panelists.

They hit the ground running with a skit about racial discrimination, which is rampant not only in English-speaking countries but also in South America.

Park Geon, adjusting his bow tie, bows politely.

-Anyway, nice to meet you all. Let’s have some fun.

After that, the ‘spicy’ episodes began in earnest.

There have been virtually no Asian actors on SNL until now.

Perhaps that’s why the show’s producers seemed determined to wield their knives in the script.

-If I hadn’t been presenting the award, I wouldn’t have come here. As you all know, this is a party for white people.

The Academy Awards, once a wall for people of color, is the most famous award show, known locally as the Oscars.

The black crew member, who is the host, reads the lines seriously, then rubs his eyes as he looks at the cue card with the winner’s name on it.

-The Best Actor at this year’s Oscars is… Park Geon? What is this strange name?

A situation where a victim of racial discrimination casually discriminates against another race.

In reality, it is common for black or Latino people to despise other people of color. However, the story is different if the target is not a common physique.

-Oooooh…

As in Cannes, when Park Geon walks out in a priest’s robe, exclamations flow from the crew seats, who are dressed as authoritative judges.

It’s different from the opening when he first appeared. Dressed up in costume and taking on a role, the real actor’s performance begins.

-Nice to meet you. I didn’t think I’d be able to come because the area I live in is different, but I’m honored to be able to attend the festival.

Their own regional festival, a criticism that the Oscars hear every time and a practice that doesn’t change.

-That’s right. I almost couldn’t make it either.

The host, who frowned when he saw that he was Asian, agrees, and laughter erupts.

Park Geon, receiving the award trophy, bows to the standing microphone.

-In the spirit of resisting discrimination against all classes, I have made a new film. The title is…

When Park Geon turns around, a screen lights up and a real movie trailer poster appears.

The poster, which only changed ‘Watchman’ to ‘Korean,’ is truly an evolved metaverse [a virtual-reality space].

Following that, the next episode, which was filmed in advance, comes out.

-Hey, Machine Gun.

-My name is Park Geon. I told you to call me God if it’s too difficult.

The side studio is decorated like a movie set.

A familiar face sits across from Park Geon, exchanging small talk. Gwyn Raymond, who volunteered to make a special appearance, plays himself as a film director.

-Park Geon or Machine Gun… anyway, can you do this movie well? You can’t be ordinary if you want to catch ‘Kill Thorn.’ His fans are already watching for a chance to hang us.

-I know.

-We’re going to need a lot of stunt doubles… but we don’t have enough budget. As you know, I couldn’t raise much investment because of my background.

When Gwyn Raymond, with a pen in his ear, says that, Park Geon retorts as if to say, what are you talking about?

-I don’t need that.

-What?

-Why do I need a double? I can do it myself.

Next, a shootout action scene unfolds between the crew dressed as stuntmen and Park Geon.

Bang, bang, bang!

Park Geon, wearing a suit, fires paintballs and makes his way through the battlefield. It was a quality that shocked viewers who expected it to be just a skit.

Matthew and Bella’s eyes widened.

“Crazy, he’s an actor?”

“I thought he was a comedian. Is there some CG or special effects?”

Of course not. The sequence that was used in the actual ‘God’ movie, which made the SNL production crew freak out on set, unfolds briefly but concisely.

The lead actor’s performance, which seems to be fast-forwarded on his own, ends, and Park Geon approaches Raymond.

-How was it?

This duo is also top-notch at sketch acting. Gwyn Raymond, who had already taken out a pen and was writing something on his palm, shouted.

-What do you mean, how was it? I have to call 42 Pictures right now!

In addition, the show continued with fulfilling live performances until the end of the broadcast.

Racial discrimination in the film industry, China’s location intervention, and local political and cultural issues.

Park Geon sometimes performed the reality role in a blunt manner, and sometimes in a sly manner.

If someone who didn’t know him saw it, they would have thought he was an actor who had been interested in comedy from the beginning.

“Wow, this is no joke. Time’s up.”

Bella, who had been holding her stomach and laughing throughout the broadcast, said, but there was no answer.

She turned to her boyfriend sitting next to her.

“Matthew?”

Matthew, who had been praising the show, saying that was funny and this was new, had been silent since the middle.

Matthew, who had been staring intently at the TV as if an old friend had come out, let out a voice of emotion.

“My show is finally back…”

“…Honey, are you not feeling well?”

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After the live broadcast, the reaction of the local media was blazing.

Many of them were long-time fans of SNL, like Matthew Dilliner.

-SNL is finally back!

└Am I the only one who felt that?

└Of course, friend. I was cheering with my damn brother while watching!

-Toby has finally started doing his job properly. I thought he was just making trash with the same name.

└Oh my god, who would have known that Suck negative live would be revived to its heyday?

└└Hey, even so…

└└└Can you say that after watching the last episode? Sam Ben was a huge pile of garbage!

-Anyway, after seeing only cowards who are always playing it safe, it explodes when a real man comes out.

└I won’t let anyone who discriminates against Machine Gun for being Asian.

└└What’s that movie? Is it really going to be released?

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On Read it [Reddit], the largest community in the United States, numerous viewers who watched the live broadcast exchanged their impressions.

Humor codes also vary depending on the culture. Moreover, the recent SNL has been criticized by original fans for being less impressive than before.

In the midst of all this, an Asian actor appeared and skillfully brought out the points of the local area, so the reaction could not be bad.

“Ratings, so what are the ratings?”

NBS Director’s Office. A satisfied smile crosses Rick Owin’s face as he holds the phone.

“Good, Toby. You did a great job! Tell Lisa and… what’s his name, Machine Gun, too!”

The highest rating for this show is 5%.

Considering that the previous season barely exceeded 7% when the former president appeared, it is a good enough figure compared to the buzz.

In addition, the aftereffects were properly blown.

[SNL Reveals the Naked Faces of Hollywood and the Academy]

[The Main Character of Cannes Appears on a Live Show… A Stormy 93 Minutes]

In the first place, the ratings in the United States are different from those in Korea. No matter how popular it is, it is mechanically impossible to exceed 40% or 30%.

Therefore, the secondary and tertiary ripple effects of various communities are important.

From Sunday night, when Park Geon appeared, until the next day,

Casting offers poured in to catch the blue chip of entertainment.

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Five days after the SNL broadcast, the Jesse McKintoni Show, which airs every Friday, welcomed a new guest.

“We brought him here with difficulty. Damn it, I closed Kennedy International Airport to keep that friend’s plane from taking off.”

Jesse McKintoni, a famous comedian and host of the show, jokes to the audience.

Park Geon, who was sitting next to the sofa, more like an MC than the MC, makes a surprised expression.

“No wonder, that’s why the airport was blocked. I just found out.”

Laughter spreads among the audience. Jesse McKintoni, giggling, asked.

“I’m sorry about this. Don’t you have to go soon?”

“Oh, it’s okay. I canceled all my plane tickets because my schedule got busier.”

Jesse McKintoni stares at the guest with a mischievous expression.

“If this was SNL, I would have had a lot to say… It’s a shame, but I have to endure it because it’s my show.”

“You made a good decision, Jesse. I’ve been studying your scandals all night, too.”

With the joke thrown casually, there was even more laughter than before this time.

Humor is originally about breathing and expression. It’s important how you mix the same words, and this actor is proficient in American-style jokes and gestures.

On one side of the audience, Jin Ji-yu, who had also postponed her return home and was watching the show, admired silently.

“…As expected of an actor. He seems like a completely different person.”

There are many people whose way of speaking changes when they use their native language and a foreign language.

However, he usually has a stiff British accent, but when he goes on a show like that, even his pronunciation changes.

Park Seon, who was sitting next to her, noticed the change and whispered.

“Actor Jin, doesn’t my brother feel different? He didn’t have this accent when he was filming the movie.”

“That’s right. Is it because it’s New York? He’s speaking with a completely Eastern accent.”

If the shameless acting was a masterpiece on SNL, the McKintoni Show is mainly about relaxed jokes and an actor’s attitude.

In the second half, there were also stories about the work, and instead of Gwyn Raymond, who was in the final stages of editing, cinematographer Josh came out and shared the story.

“Josh, I heard that you didn’t use a stunt double even once during the filming of the movie. Is that true?”

Josh almost snorted and replied.

“A stunt double? Of course. Moreover, this actor’s true value is not that action. If we reveal everything we experienced during filming…”

“100 million dollars.”

Park Geon interrupted Josh’s seemingly secretive words at the right time.

“Our director said that. He said he would release the making film if he exceeded 100 million dollars in worldwide revenue.”

Jesse McKintoni asked with an interesting expression.

“100 million dollars? As far as I know, God’s production cost is less than 20 million dollars. Are you saying you’re confident that you’ll earn five times that amount?”

“Well. Actually, revenue is not the top priority.”

“Then what? Are you really aiming to win an Oscar for a commercial film?”

All the cameras in the studio are pointed at Park Geon.

After looking around at the dozen or so angles that caught him, the actor’s mouth opened.

“If even one more fan watches it, that will be enough.”

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On the way back to the hotel after the recording.

Because Jesse McKintoni and the show’s staff even asked for autographs and photos, it was already dark outside.

Jin Ji-yu, with a large camera around her neck, looked regretful.

“I should have taken more pictures! I didn’t know the sound would be so loud every time I took a picture… Ha, I should have looked into it before buying it.”

“…Isn’t that a bazooka camera? The one that idol-obsessed *hommas* [die-hard fans] carry around.”

“That’s right. There’s a used market in New York, too.”

Geon in the passenger seat turned his head to Jin Ji-yu, who was talking to her brother with a proud expression.

“Is your schedule okay? It seems like you’ve been staying too long because of us.”

“Hey, I had fun, too. Thanks to you, I even got photographed by overseas paparazzi.”

Four days ago, a photo of them together in a pub in Manhattan was posted in a small entertainment magazine.

It was not a scandal, but a happening, but Jin Ji-yu herself seemed very satisfied.

“That’s a relief. You’re returning home tomorrow.”

“That’s right, the director said it was the 20th… so there are only a few days left, right?”

Geon glanced at his watch.

“Yes. It’s coming out soon.”

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D-7 until the worldwide simultaneous release.

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