I was Mistaken as a Monstrous Genius Actor [EN]: Chapter 442

The truth was, the live chat for the ‘Emmys’ was practically all about Kang Woo-jin throughout the entire ceremony.

– What! Kang Woo-jin is back to normal!

– Normal? Honestly, I’m starting to get confused about which version of him is actually normal.

– Anyway, that villain from earlier was a total psycho, right?! I’m getting really excited!

– Honestly, I don’t care if he looks normal or not, but that line is bothering me. It’s so arrogant.

– I’m going to watch and see how great he is.

– Why is he so normal? It’s kind of weird, isn’t it?

– Even if he’s crazy, he’s still an actor, right? His presence is something else.

– He’s just a psycho.

It was all because of the ‘Joker’ persona that he had pulled off so well. And at this moment, not only in Korea and Japan.

『Kang Woo-jin appears as a ‘villain’! The ‘Emmys’ grandly opens!』

『Korea’s treasure, Kang Woo-jin, shows off his ‘clown’ teaser to the world, his extraordinary talent shines at the ‘Emmys’』

Broadcasting stations and media outlets around the world, including the United States, were going crazy with reports about the ‘Emmys.’ It was a natural progression, as it had been over an hour since the ‘Emmys’ red carpet and live broadcast had started, and the ‘Emmys’ awards ceremony was in full swing.

『LA TIME/A teaser for ‘Clown: Birth of a Villain’ on the ‘Emmys’ red carpet? Kang Woo-jin appears as his character』

Up to this point, it was the same as the ‘Emmys’ of previous years. A heated competition for news coverage.

However, there was one difference. All the articles and reports that the world’s media were simultaneously pouring out included:

“The Korean actor, Kang Woo-jin, who shocked the ‘Emmys’ red carpet, was captured on camera looking completely different. However, his performance was enough to turn the ‘Emmys’ upside down…”

It was all about Kang Woo-jin. His performance and impact had captured the attention of the world.

That was the state of the ‘Emmys’ as it proceeded.

And then.

“The Emmy for Best Actor in a Drama Series goes to… The Benevolent Evil!!! Kang! Woo! Jin!!”

Woo-jin’s name resounded powerfully throughout the world. The Best Actor award in the drama category at the ‘Emmys.’ Something that no Korean actor, or even any actor from all of Asia, had ever achieved. Kang Woo-jin had done it, beating out all the big-name Hollywood actors. ‘The Benevolent Evil’ had already won two awards, and with this Best Actor award, it was now at three, but he had gained something more important than that.

Symbolism. And a great achievement.

A lead role award, not a supporting one. This was a significant win. Winning Best Actor awards at both Cannes and the ‘Emmys,’ which have tradition and prestige, meant that Kang Woo-jin was at the forefront of the changing world. It was a situation where it wouldn’t be strange for Korea and the world to be amazed.

– Swish.

As his name echoed throughout the grand hall, Kang Woo-jin, with a nonchalant expression, walked onto the wide stage, his inner thoughts filled with.

‘……???’

Full of question marks. Me? Is it me? Really me? He was walking towards that glamorous stage, but he wondered if this was real. He even thought it might be a dream, but the feel of the foreigners’ hands patting his back and shoulders made it clear that it was real.

‘Is it really me?! Wow, this is insane!!’

It would be a lie to say he wasn’t expecting it. Even Kang Woo-jin, with his carefully crafted persona, had desires. But compared to Cannes, the weight of the ‘Emmys’ felt lighter. The weight of his desire, that is. Cannes was a major film festival, but he had openly aimed for it, and it was an international film festival, so it was slightly different from the ‘Emmys.’ Therefore, in terms of possibility, Cannes was higher.

Woo-jin had some expectations for the ‘Emmys,’ but he had also somewhat given up on it.

‘But they called my name?! I’m the Emmy’s Best Actor?!’

He didn’t just film ‘The Benevolent Evil’ haphazardly, but this ‘Emmys’ was an award ceremony comparable to the ‘Academy Awards’ [Oscars]. There were so many top Hollywood stars, and the other nominees for Best Actor were also incredible. There were also many broadcasts that were sold worldwide. In this jaw-dropping space, he had won the top award, ‘Best Actor.’

How would he feel?

More bewildered than thrilled, Kang Woo-jin somehow made it onto the stage. The golden trophy was immediately handed to Woo-jin. His first thought was simple.

‘It’s so heavy.’

The winged woman trophy holding a sphere was heavy. It was also bigger than his head. It felt like it had the most density out of all the trophies he had received so far. Of course, this was just Kang Woo-jin’s personal judgment. Does the weight differ based on global prestige and authority? Is the Academy Award heavier? In a brief moment, many random thoughts flashed through Kang Woo-jin’s mind.

Before he knew it.

– Swish.

He was alone on the vast stage. The two actresses who had handed him the trophy had left. The cool music had stopped, and the applause of tens of thousands of people, which had been deafening, had also ceased.

‘Ugh, I don’t know what to do.’

His mind went blank. He hadn’t prepared any speech because he thought the chances of winning were low. Even if he had brought a speech, it would be a miracle to remember it at this moment.

At this point, Kang Woo-jin.

– Swish.

He raised his head from looking at the trophy.

“……”

Front, left, right, end, etc., there were several cameras right in front of the stage. His head felt hot. It was because of the countless lights embedded in the dark ceiling. He could see tens of thousands of foreigners filling the audience seats. It was a spectacle like no other. Soon, Woo-jin’s knees buckled. Something akin to joy surged up from below his navel.

Anyone would feel that way if they saw this scene.

Such was Kang Woo-jin, who slowly felt his heart grow cold. He pulled up his concept persona along with arrogance. He also added ‘beast mode.’ He didn’t have a prepared speech, but Kang Woo-jin’s first words came out quickly.

“Now, only the ‘Academy Awards’ are left.”

Low and calm English. Kang Woo-jin’s gaze, which had been fixed on the camera, turned to the tens of thousands of spectators behind him, whose eyes were wide with surprise. Then, Woo-jin slightly raised the trophy he held in one hand. To show it to everyone.

“Only the ‘Academy Awards’ are left.”

Woo-jin, who repeated similar English, turned his head slightly to the left. His heart was pounding. Ah, he wanted to run away right now. But that was impossible. Woo-jin decided to say anything appropriate with his desperate concept persona.

“I’m not good with words. First of all, thank you. It’s a great honor to hold the ‘Emmy’ trophy. I also thank the entire ‘The Benevolent Evil’ team.”

After the first words, it was a parade of thanks. His English tone was calm and quiet, without any trembling. The foreign actors right in front of him were even whispering about it.

“How can he be so calm? Does he even know that he has changed the history of the ‘Emmys’ that has lasted over 70 years?”

“Looking at the ease in all his actions and speech, it seems like he was sure he would receive it.”

No, Kang Woo-jin’s heart was about to explode. But because of his habitual act of being tough, he somehow continued his acceptance speech.

“Thank you to my family, friends, colleagues, and fans around the world. And-”

Here, Kang Woo-jin suddenly switched from fluent English to Korean.

“To the people of Korea and my Korean fans who are watching this ‘Emmys’ right now, I would like to say this. I believe that fulfilling the promises I made is the best fan service I can offer.”

Kang Woo-jin, who changed his gaze to the live broadcast camera in front, finished his speech.

“You will also be able to watch the live broadcast of the ‘Academy Awards,’ thank you.”

After finishing his speech, Kang Woo-jin casually walked off the stage. After a brief moment of silence, applause spread throughout the vast hall.

– Clapping!

– Clapping!

All the cameras followed Kang Woo-jin. The reactions of the tens of thousands of spectators were mixed.

“He’s openly declaring it, which is kind of amazing.”

Admiration, or.

“He’s caused another stir. That actor is an incredible psycho.”

Bewilderment.

In any case, Kang Woo-jin, holding the trophy, returned to his seat. Song Man-woo PD and Miley Kara, and the rest of ‘The Benevolent Evil’ team, were still giving him a standing ovation. All the actors except Hwa-rin gave him a thumbs up and smiled happily, and when the excitement that had lasted for a few tens of seconds subsided.

“Haha, Woo-jin.”

Song Man-woo PD, with his beard, shook Kang Woo-jin’s shoulder and asked.

“How do you feel? You’re the first actor from all of Asia to conquer the ‘Emmys’!”

Kang Woo-jin’s answer was concise.

“I’m just okay.”

Meanwhile, at this time. In Korea, where news of the ‘Emmys’ two-award win was spreading like wildfire.

『’The Benevolent Evil’ already wins two awards at the US Emmys… “A new history has been written!”』

New news broke in real-time.

『[Breaking News] Kang Woo-jin of ‘The Benevolent Evil’ wins Best Actor at the US Emmys!』

After that.

After Kang Woo-jin, who had achieved another first, the ‘Emmys’ continued. Following the Best Actor award, the Best Actress award, and then the awards for the drama department staff were given out in succession.

“Emmy for Cinematography in a Drama Series! ‘The Benevolent Evil’!!”

‘The Benevolent Evil’ was called out again for the Cinematography award. It was already a four-award win, and ‘The Benevolent Evil’ was the first to achieve such a result in Korea and all of Asia. The history of Hollywood and the ‘Emmys’ was being rewritten. After that, unfortunately, ‘The Benevolent Evil’ did not win any of the other categories it was nominated for, except for the Editing award.

But it was already a four-award win. And they had also won ‘Best Actor,’ so it was enough, but.

“The Emmy for Best Writing in a Drama Series goes to… ‘The Benevolent Evil’! Congratulations!!”

-♬♪

The triumph of ‘The Benevolent Evil’ was not over yet. ‘The Benevolent Evil’ was called out for the award for the best writer.

“Huh!! Me, me?! Is it really me???!!”

Choi Na-na, the writer, whose eyes were about to burst, jumped up. She stammered as if she couldn’t believe it, and as she struggled to get on stage, she burst into tears as soon as she received the trophy. She cried so much that it was impossible to proceed with her acceptance speech. Thanks to this, a bizarre scene unfolded where the Hollywood director who was in charge of the announcement had to comfort her.

In this way, ‘The Benevolent Evil’ achieved the miracle of being the first Asian work to win five awards at the ‘Emmys.’

It was nominated in 10 categories, and it had achieved half of them.

Thanks to this, the ‘Emmys’ hall, where tens of thousands of people had gathered, was as heated as it could get. Excitement and frenzy were mixed, and the air felt electric. The awards ceremony for the ‘Emmys’ drama category was nearing its end. Well, since there were so many categories at the ‘Emmys,’ the awards ceremony would not end just because this drama category was over.

There was still a long way to go.

Still, since the finale of the drama category had arrived, Kang Woo-jin, as well as all the spectators, stared at the person who had come on stage. It was a Hollywood actor who was in charge of the announcement. The male actor, whose muscular body was noticeable, opened the cue card. Soon, he smiled and shouted into the microphone.

“Emmy! For Best Directing in a Drama Series!”

The directing award was, in simple terms, the same as the Best Director award.

“Congratulations! ‘The Benevolent Evil’! Song Man-woo!!”

Out of the five works, the Best Director award went to Song Man-woo PD.

“……Crazy! Did I win?!!”

‘The Benevolent Evil’ had won six awards at the ‘Emmys.’

Several hours later.

The ‘Emmys’ was all over. At this point, Kang Woo-jin, wearing a navy tuxedo, got into a large van.

– Thud!

As soon as he got into the car, he loosened his tie and let out a long sigh.

“Hoo-”

Since he was the only one in the car, it seemed that the team members, including Choi Sung-gun, were still finishing up. Woo-jin, who was looking at the air, checked the time. It was already past midnight.

‘How many hours has it been?’

It had started in the afternoon, so it had been going on for at least 5 hours. It was the longest awards ceremony he had ever experienced. Kang Woo-jin recalled the ‘Emmys’ from a little while ago. ‘The Benevolent Evil,’ which had won six awards, had unfortunately not won the Best Drama award. But Woo-jin was satisfied since they had swept almost all the key awards.

‘Best Director, Best Writer, and my Best Actor award. And the Art Direction award, Cinematography award, and Stunt Performance award, right? That’s insane.’

Woo-jin, who thought that Korea, no, the world including Japan, would be in an uproar again, swept his black hair. In an instant, fatigue washed over him. It was because he had come from the ‘Emmys’ after-party and dealing with thousands of reporters. The broadcasting teams and reporters who rushed at Woo-jin were almost going crazy.

Soon, Kang Woo-jin, who sighed again.

– Swish.

He looked down and checked the golden trophy he had brought. Why is this in my hand? Woo-jin, who was strangely amazed, chuckled and took out his phone. He hadn’t noticed because it was on silent, but there were a lot of missed calls and messages. With the intention of looking at them later, Kang Woo-jin picked up any random scenario nearby.

“Let’s take a break first-”

To enter the subspace. Unfortunately, the ‘Emmys’ schedule was not over yet, so he needed to replenish his energy.

– Whoosh!

Kang Woo-jin entered the endlessly dark subspace. At this point, Woo-jin, who had thrown away all his concept personas, stretched and walked slowly. When he arrived at the place where the white rectangles were lined up, he flopped down. He yawned, but he couldn’t sleep.

Then.

“Huh?”

While lying down, he sensed some changes in the white rectangles and got up. Then, he carefully examined the letters on the white rectangles again.

-[11/Scenario (Title: ‘Clown: Birth of a Villain’), EX+++ Grade]

-[12/Scenario (Title: Beauty and the Beast), EX+ Grade]

-[13/Scenario (Title: John Persona), SSS+ Grade]

The grades of all the Hollywood works had increased.