I Was Mistaken As A Monstrous Genius Actor [EN]: Chapter 122

-It seems like it’s Kang Woo-jin.

-LOL, Kang Woo-jin is too much. LOL. Didn’t he just get cast in Director Kwon Ki-taek’s next project?

-A Korean rookie actor… No, it might really be Kang Woo-jin? Isn’t Kang Woo-jin the hottest rookie in Korea right now??

-↑Agreed. Honestly, with Kang Woo-jin’s momentum, he could easily go to Hollywood.

-Manager Park is on fire!

-Are you guys stupid? LOL. Kang Woo-jin and Director Kyotaro have no connection. LOL.

-Why are you suddenly bringing up Kang Woo-jin????

-Wow, LOL, but seriously, if it’s Kang Woo-jin, his filmography is insane, right? Isn’t he on a level that surpasses top actors??

-No, no, no. It can’t be Kang Woo-jin. The ‘Island of Disappearance’ overseas location was confirmed. His schedule wouldn’t work.

-These guys are getting ahead of themselves. LOL. Idiots. LOL.

Kang Woo-jin’s name spread like wildfire across various online communities. Furthermore, he was naturally mentioned in the comments of various articles.

-Is it true that it’s Kang Woo-jin???

-Kang Woo-jin? Really?? Why is Kang Woo-jin suddenly coming up?

-The armchair detectives in the online communities are going crazy saying it’s Kang Woo-jin. LOL.

-There’s a rumor going around that he has a split personality? Kang Woo-jin is so unlikeable.

-LOL, Kang Woo-jin, my ass. It’s just a bunch of idiots spouting their own theories. LOL.

-Oh, oh!! Well, Kang Woo-jin is definitely the most dominant among the rookies right now!

-….I don’t think it’s Kang Woo-jin? Doesn’t he have a lot of projects lined up right now??

The media noticed this buzz. Therefore, they added some sensationalism to the facts.

『[Issue Pick] Is Kang Woo-jin the ‘Korean Rookie Actor’ Director Kyotaro Mentioned? Rumors Spreading Rapidly Centered Around Online Communities』

Within a few tens of minutes, speculative and sensational articles gradually increased.

-I think it’s highly likely. ‘Hanryang’ is super popular on Netflix in Japan right now. Director Kyo probably saw Kang Woo-jin there.

Armchair detective comments also increased. It was a chaotic situation, but it was positive for Kang Woo-jin.

No, it was exactly the picture Choi Sung-gun wanted.

Back at the live cafe.

While Kang Woo-jin’s name was being plastered all over the internet, the live cafe, the final filming location for ‘Guy Best Friend,’ was in the midst of being cleaned up. Dozens of staff members moved with practiced efficiency.

“There! The cable, the cable! Don’t step on the cable!”

“Ugh- I’m sorry!!”

“Hey, newbie! How much is that light worth that you’re carrying it so carelessly?! Huh?!! Handle it gently!”

“Yes, yes! Gently! Got it!”

“Okay, okay, we need to clear out in an hour, so let’s hurry!”

Woo-jin and Hwa-rin were saying goodbye to the key staff members. Even so, Woo-jin remained deeply indifferent.

‘Wow- geez, somehow I finished another one?’

He was internally exclaiming in admiration. What should this be called? Deeply moved? Kang Woo-jin praised himself. He had diligently finished one project amidst a flood of numerous schedules.

‘‘Errand Boy’, ‘Profiler Hanryang’, ‘Drug Dealer’, and even ‘Guy Best Friend’. Wow- I’ve already filmed four??’

He felt a slight sense of wonder. It felt like just yesterday that he had started with Manager Park’s accidental start due to a deep misunderstanding, but already many roles were engraved within Kang Woo-jin. Of course, he could show them all right now. He felt like ‘Kang Woo-jin’s world’ was gradually expanding.

‘Well, there’s more to do than what’s finished, though.’

Woo-jin, who suddenly remembered the backlog of work, tried hard to lift his spirits. But even then, only solemnity was prevalent on his face.

At that moment.

“Um- Woo-jin-ssi.”

Hwa-rin, who had finished greeting Director Shin Dong-chun, approached Kang Woo-jin. Her expression was slightly sulky. Woo-jin responded to her in a low voice.

“Yes, Hwa-rin-nim. You’ve worked hard.”

“You’ve worked hard too, Woo-jin-ssi.”

Here, Kang Woo-jin’s instincts slowly raised their heads. The sight of Hwa-rin’s slightly red lips caught his eye. Oh, wait a minute. Thanks to the still vivid kiss scene, Woo-jin pretended not to notice and averted his gaze from Hwa-rin.

‘Forget it, you idiot.’

Kang Woo-jin wanted to slap himself in the face, but he tried hard to hold back, and Hwa-rin had other thoughts as she watched Woo-jin turn away.

‘Ah! Maybe he’s bored or- or maybe he’s busy?? Ugh, what to do! I don’t know! Let’s just go for it!’

Soon, Hwa-rin cleared her throat and casually said to Woo-jin.

“You know. Ahem! Could you give me your number?”

“My number?”

Hwa-rin’s eyes slightly trembled.

“…Yes. It’s nothing like that. It’s just that we have ‘Guy Best Friend,’ and we’ll have to see each other in PD Yoon’s ‘Our Table’ in the future.”

“Ah.”

“It would be good to know… No, there might be a situation where we need to contact each other.”

“Yes. I understand.”

Woo-jin nodded calmly and received the phone from Hwa-rin. Even so, he smiled inwardly.

‘She’s cute after all.’

Because he remembered her ‘fangirling’. Soon, Hwa-rin, who had obtained Kang Woo-jin’s number, spoke with an indifferent face.

“Thank you.”

Inside, she was jumping up and down. As if she had obtained a rare item.

At that moment.

“You two! You’ve really worked hard!”

A man’s excited voice was heard from behind. When they turned around, they saw Director Shin Dong-chun. Next to him were the shy writer Choi Na-na and the plump general director Kim So-hyang.

It seemed they had come to visit for the last filming.

As befitting her timid personality, writer Choi Na-na approached the two actors and bowed deeply.

“Woo-jin-nim’s last… vocal was reeeally good, and Hwa-rin-nim’s acting was also the best.”

For her, everything must have felt like a dream. Kang Woo-jin appearing in ‘Guy Best Friend’ and even Hwa-rin. It had reached the final filming, and it was scheduled to launch in Japan, beyond Korea.

The scale had grown beyond imagination.

“I’m really looking forward to how ‘Guy Best Friend’ will turn out! I lo, love you both!”

Thanks to Choi Na-na’s courageous shout, the atmosphere became more relaxed. It was at this moment that the square-jawed Director Shin Dong-chun chimed in.

“Haha, to meet the writer’s expectations, I’ll have to work like crazy on post-production.”

“Ah, ah! That’s not what I meant!”

“I know, I know. I’m also planning to put in a lot of effort since it’s been a while since I’ve done a drama. And Woo-jin-ssi and Hwa-rin-ssi, as you know, even though filming is over, there’s still a lot to do. From poster shoots to post-dubbing. Ah! Woo-jin-ssi, I think it would be better to record the OST [Original Soundtrack] for today’s cut separately in post-dubbing.”

Director Shin Dong-chun, who was reciting the explanation, paused for a moment to gauge the date and continued.

“Let’s see- today is the 15th. The trailer and teaser are scheduled to be released around next week, including the making-of.”

General Director Kim So-hyang took over the baton.

“We need to hold a production presentation soon. We’ll be presenting ‘Guy Best Friend’ as the representative of the one-act project.”

In other words, both Kang Woo-jin and Hwa-rin had to participate. Of course, Director Shin Dong-chun and writer Choi Na-na as well.

“And this matter will be conveyed to both actors’ agencies, but you might have to go to Japan for a while regarding the ‘Guy Best Friend’ promotion schedule.”

Suddenly, Japan? When Woo-jin asked himself internally, Kim So-hyang answered.

“Netflix Japan has officially requested it. I think it’s probably due to the impact of ‘Hanryang’. Woo-jin-ssi’s recognition has increased, and Hwa-rin-ssi is already a top star in Japan.”

This kind of thing wasn’t completely unheard of. It happened occasionally.

“Since ‘Guy Best Friend’ is officially launching in Japan, the pretext is a production presentation, but you can think of it as a small promotional event.”

Then a man’s voice chimed in.

“Haha, let us know the schedule, and we’ll adjust. It’s our Woo-jin’s first lead role, so we absolutely have to go.”

It was Choi Sung-gun with his ponytail.

-Swoosh.

With a smile, he whispered in Woo-jin’s ear.

“Your name has started circulating in the media and public opinion. Now, all that’s left is the push.”

Later.

The day after finishing all the filming for ‘Guy Best Friend’. On the 16th, late in the morning. Around the time news related to ‘Guy Best Friend’ was released on the internet.

『’Kang Woo-jin’ and ‘Hwa-rin’s’ ‘Guy Best Friend’ Finally Wraps Up!』

Kang Woo-jin, who had been sleeping like a dead man in bed, suddenly opened his eyes wide.

“……Uh-”

His hair was a mess, and his eyes were hazy, as if his soul had left his body. It was because he had slept so deeply. After staring blankly at the familiar ceiling for a while, Woo-jin’s brain suddenly started up.

“Ah- damn it!!”

Woo-jin quickly jumped out of bed. He had a gut feeling that he had overslept. He looked just like he did when he worked at the design company. He still had the scent of a commoner. Anyway, he quickly headed to the bathroom, and as he checked the time on the phone in his hand.

“What time is it… Ah.”

He suddenly stopped his busy movements. Then he laughed in a hollow manner.

“What am I doing, am I an idiot?”

The reason was simple. Last night, when he was leaving work, Choi Sung-gun had given him two days off.

‘The filming for ‘Guy Best Friend’ is over, and the reading for ‘Island of Disappearance’ is finished, so let’s take a day or two off.’

Woo-jin was so happy that he almost hugged Choi Sung-gun. He only expressed his gratitude solemnly with a deep concept, though. Then, Kang Woo-jin scratched his messy hair and dove back into bed.

“Sweet-”

It was a moment when he let go of everything for the first time in a while. The hellish schedule, the acting, the concept, the misunderstandings. Now, only the real Kang Woo-jin existed. Of course, the world was currently noisy, but Woo-jin closed his eyes without a thought.

Who cares?

At this moment, it was someone else’s problem. After sleeping for a long time, he slowly got up around the afternoon and moved to the parking lot.

‘My beloved car, it’s finally time for you to take flight.’

Because he was planning to test drive his new car, which had been sleeping until now. Like this, the name of ‘Kang Woo-jin’, who was enjoying a sweet rest,

-Is it true that it’s Kang Woo-jin? There’s nothing on his Instagram??

Was spreading all over the internet as time went on. Speculation and reasoning were rampant. It was unclear who fired the first shot. Was it because Kang Woo-jin was the most rising ‘rookie’ recently? Or was it because of the timing?

Whatever it was, the flow was already at an uncontrollable level.

There were also many posts that were acting like they were famous detectives.

-I’ll summarize it for you. Kang Woo-jin received the acting award at the Mise-en-scène Film Festival, and it was Director Kyotaro who handed him the acting award trophy.

-Oh, oh, oh, that’s right. LOL. This seems to be the most accurate. LOL.

-Well, there’s no rookie as good as Kang Woo-jin right now. LOL. I didn’t watch ‘Errand Boy,’ but Manager Park was amazing. LOL.

There were also many negative reactions to the spreading rumors.

-Isn’t Kang Woo-jin super busy right now with filming for ‘Guy Best Friend,’ filming for ‘Island of Disappearance,’ and commercials?

-Japanese is also a problem. LOL. When would he have time to learn that?? I’m betting against it being Kang Woo-jin.

-It could be an unknown domestic actor, or maybe a Korean-Japanese.

-Ah, maybe they expressed a Korean-Japanese as a Korean actor. LOL.

It was truly a debate. The issue related to ‘A Stranger’s Bizarre Sacrifice’ was novel, so the overflowing interest was as splendid and huge as a giant firework exploding.

Well, one thing was certain right now.

Kang Woo-jin’s name value was penetrating deeper into the public. This situation lasted for at least two days.

Of course, the media had also joined in.

『[Issue Check] Will a ‘Rookie’ Become the First Korean to Take the Lead in a Japanese Blockbuster? Attention is Focused on Kang Woo-jin, Who Was Suddenly Named』

『“Director Kyotaro Handed the Mise-en-scène Acting Award Trophy,” Possibility of ‘Korean Rookie Actor’ Being Kang Woo-jin ↑』

Of course, many people were aware of this news. Not only the entertainment industry, including actors, but also the people around Kang Woo-jin.

-Kyung-sung: Hey, Kang Woo-jin, is it true that you’re going to be the lead in a Japanese movie???

-Hyung-gu: Is it true? If he’s not saying anything, it seems like he’s just ignoring the nonsense?

-Kyung-sung: Kang Woo-jin, you jerk!! Aish, hey Kim Woo-ram! Answer me, you know, right?

-Dae-young: I’m busy, and I don’t know either.

-Hyung-gu: Just ignore it, you idiot. LOL. But shouldn’t we get together soon? Let’s see our Kang star’s face.

Woo-jin’s fan club was also buzzing.

-[Official/Welcome to Kang Woo-jin’s Official Fan Cafe ‘Strong Heart’!]

-Number of members: 19,520.

-Representative manager: Blood Sister.

Among them, the fan club’s representative ‘Blood Sister’ and the management team were especially excited.

“Is this, is this real?? Is Oppa [Term of endearment for an older brother or male friend] Woo-jin making his debut in Japan??”

“I don’t know either! But Oppa’s company hasn’t said anything?”

“Hyun-ah! Call Oppa and ask him!”

“Ah! He’s not answering!”

The snowball was gradually growing to an enormous size, but Kang Woo-jin was just.

『[Star Talk] Rumors of Kang Woo-jin’s ‘Debut in Japan’ Grow, but Kang Woo-jin Remains Silent』

Silently working through his schedule.

A few days later, on the 19th, in the morning. At a shop in Cheongdam-dong [A wealthy neighborhood in Seoul].

The van carrying Kang Woo-jin stopped in the shop’s parking lot. Soon, the back door of the car opened, and Woo-jin quickly got out. He was wearing a hat, a black short-sleeved shirt, and jeans. He looked mostly natural. Kang Woo-jin’s first schedule today was the poster shoot for ‘Guy Best Friend’.

Of course, the schedule after that was also packed.

Then, Choi Sung-gun, followed by Jang Su-hwan, Han Ye-jung, and the other five members of the team, approached the indifferent Woo-jin, and just as Kang Woo-jin was about to take a step.

“Woo-jin-ah.”

Choi Sung-gun, who had untied his ponytail, tied it up again and called out to Kang Woo-jin.

“It seems like the stage is heated up enough. Should we slowly open the lid on the ‘Kang Woo-jin Sub-Character’ channel? What do you think?”

If you say so, then I’m okay with it. But a tough act is a must. Kang Woo-jin lowered his voice.

“I think it’s the perfect time.”

“Okay.”

Choi Sung-gun, who made a circle with his finger, stopped for a moment, picked up his phone, and called the general manager PD [Production Director] of the ‘Kang Woo-jin Sub-Character’ channel.

Then, he handed the phone to Woo-jin.

“It’s your channel, so you open the lid.”

Woo-jin nodded cynically. But inside, he was a little nervous. Why is my mouth so dry? Soon, Woo-jin, who had put the phone to his ear, heard the PD’s voice.

“Yes- Representative.”

Woo-jin whispered to him in a low voice.

“This is Kang Woo-jin, PD-nim. I think we can start my channel now.”

“Haha, I’ve been waiting, then I’ll upload it right away!”

The change that occurred on the ‘Kang Woo-jin Sub-Character’ channel, which had no videos.

[Channel Name: Kang Woo-jin Sub-Character]

[Subscribers: 158]

[Videos: 2]

It was just a matter of minutes.

-【Greeting】Hello, I’m actor Kang Woo-jin. No, I’m Kang Woo-jin’s sub-character. Do you have a moment?｜Kang Woo-jin Sub-Character

-【(1)Elani/’Ballerina:ballerina’】Cover [Japanese.Ver]｜Kang Woo-jin Sub-Character

The lid was opened.