I was Mistaken as a Monstrous Genius Actor [EN]: Chapter 452

In the vast filming zone, ‘Joker,’ Kang Woo-jin, is receiving praise and applause from hundreds of foreigners.

-Clap clap clap clap clap!

Director Ahn Ga-bok, who just signaled ‘OK’ to mark the end of all filming, producer Nora, who is wearing a happy smile, the hundred or so staff members who have worked hard together, the Hollywood actors who came out whether they had filming today or not, their team members, the ‘Columbia Studios’ employees and executives, and even Choi Sung-gun and Kang Woo-jin’s team members.

Everyone is giving generous applause to Kang Woo-jin of ‘Joker.’

-Clap clap clap clap clap clap!

Because ‘Clown: The Birth of a Villain,’ which had many issues and controversies, has just wrapped up.

The applause from hundreds of foreigners was partly for Woo-jin, but also included their joy at finishing the filming without any major incidents. Soon, Director Ahn Ga-bok briefly celebrated with the key staff and shook hands, while Chris and the Hollywood actors laughed and shared joyful conversations. The ‘Columbia Studios’ executives also shook hands, sharing their soaring elation.

Watching the scene, Choi Sung-gun felt a surge of exhilarating thrill. He was also amazed and dumbfounded by this situation.

‘The Hollywood monster film company, ‘Columbia Studios,’ is here laughing, and those big-shot Hollywood actors are genuinely happy about the wrap-up. And at the center of it all…’

-Swish.

‘Is Woo-jin.’

Kang Woo-jin, still in his ‘Joker’ makeup, was already surrounded by several foreign key staff members. They were shaking hands or taking photos together. Seeing Kang Woo-jin, Choi Sung-gun was reminded of the Cannes Film Festival around this time last year. It was when Woo-jin confidently declared, ‘See you in Hollywood.’

That day feels like yesterday, but a year has already passed.

‘I lose track of time when I’m with Woo-jin, haha.’

Because so many explosive and absurd things happen. In fact, he recently even won the ‘Emmy Award’ for Best Actor. Now, all that’s left is the ‘Academy Award’ [the Oscars]. And ‘Joker,’ surrounded by those foreigners, is aiming for this year’s ‘Academy Award.’

‘Well, there’s a lot more to do besides that.’

Kang Woo-jin already has ‘Beauty and the Beast’ in production and other scheduled projects, so he still has a mountain of work to do. Choi Sung-gun, who has recently joined ‘Guest,’ also has no time to rest.

At that moment.

-Swish.

Kang Woo-jin, who had finished his photo time with the key staff, approached Choi Sung-gun. Because his ‘Joker’ makeup was so heavy, it would normally be startling, but Choi Sung-gun, already used to it, smiled and gave Woo-jin a thumbs up.

“The last cut was amazing, and you worked hard, Woo-jin.”

Kang Woo-jin, slightly bowing his head, replied in a low tone.

“You’ve worked hard too, CEO.”

“I kind of expected the answer, but how do you feel?”

How do I feel? I’m ecstatic! That was Woo-jin’s honest feeling. But, with his strong concept, he brazenly acted tough.

“I’m just okay.”

“Haha, yeah. I knew you’d say that. That’s Kang Woo-jin for you.”

“……”

Woo-jin, who had been silent, turned his body and looked around the bustling scene. Except for the fact that all the staff and actors were foreigners, the flow was not much different from Korea. They were happy and relieved, and their faces were filled with excitement for a bright future. Well, Kang Woo-jin was similar. Except for one thing.

‘I’m ecstatic, but – is it because this is Hollywood? There’s a strange sense of emotion too?’

Indeed, the difference in location. In Hollywood, called the mecca of world cinema, he finished a movie as the lead actor for Columbia, one of the ‘Big Five’ among numerous film companies.

If an actor didn’t feel anything, he’d be a robot.

The emotion Kang Woo-jin was currently feeling was overwhelming. And soon, the whole world would see Kang Woo-jin’s ‘Joker.’

‘Ugh – damn, I’m a little nervous.’

Kang Woo-jin was nervous when his movies were released in Korean and Japanese theaters, and the thought of it spreading worldwide made his heart pound. Soon, Director Ahn Ga-bok, who had been talking with the ‘Columbia Studios’ executives, approached. Woo-jin poured cold water on his chest to cool the heat, and Director Ahn Ga-bok, with his wrinkled face, smiled at Kang Woo-jin.

“In the end, this day has come.”

Kang Woo-jin slightly bowed his head to Director Ahn Ga-bok, who spoke in Korean, not English.

“You’ve worked hard.”

“What did I do? It was easier than in Korea. You had it harder than me. Though it doesn’t show on your face at all. Are you going to focus only on filming ‘Beauty and the Beast’ from now on?”

“Probably.”

“Okay, I’m going to start editing right away from tomorrow.”

Director Ahn Ga-bok casually mentioned his future schedule. Although the official filming of ‘Clown: The Birth of a Villain’ was over, there was still work left to do. There were other versions of poster shoots and post-dubbing left.

But those things would be finished in a few days.

Director Ahn Ga-bok, with a determined look in his eyes, placed his hand on Kang Woo-jin’s shoulder.

“I’m going to approach this edit as if it’s the end of my directing career. I’ve conveyed my confidence to ‘Columbia Studios,’ so I have to produce results that match it.”

“……”

“I’m a little scared too. Haha, it’s not a look that suits my age. But too much understanding and goals are riding on my conviction.”

He mentioned the ‘Academy Award.’

“But surely, your ‘Joker’ will be a hit worldwide.”

Kang Woo-jin added a touch of bravado to his reply.

“I think so too.”

After that.

The news of ‘Clown: The Birth of a Villain’ wrapping up spread in Hollywood the next morning, as Kang Woo-jin was moving to film ‘Beauty and the Beast.’

‘They announced it right away, as expected, they’re so fast.’

Because it was a project with so many issues, from being the start of Columbia’s ‘Cinematic Universe’ to Kang Woo-jin’s performance at the ‘Emmy Awards,’ the foreign press covered the wrap-up of ‘Clown’ noisily.

『LA TIME/“Take it or leave it” Kang Woo-jin’s ‘Clown: The Birth of a Villain’ officially wrapped up yesterday』

『CNM/‘Wrap-up’ ‘Clown: The Birth of a Villain’ ‘Columbia Studios’ side “Discussing release date”』

Most of the foreign press articles included Kang Woo-jin, but nowhere was the word ‘Academy Award’ included.

‘They’re probably not even considering it.’

Just like Kang Woo-jin was muttering to himself, no one predicted that ‘Clown,’ which had wrapped up yesterday, was aiming for the ‘Academy Award.’ Because there was no precedent. Even in all of Hollywood, there was no case of postponing the worldwide release and aiming for the ‘Academy Award’ after a pre-release in LA.

As such, it was obvious that things would be quite turbulent if this was revealed.

Whatever the case, the news of ‘Clown: The Birth of a Villain’ wrapping up spread beyond Hollywood to Korea and Japan.

『[Breaking News] Kang Woo-jin and Director Ahn Ga-bok’s ‘Clown: The Birth of a Villain’ wrapped up yesterday! Fans are excited, ‘When is the release?!’』

It gradually spread worldwide. It was a simple issue, but for some reason, public opinion was noisy. There was a mix of support and criticism, but it could be seen as the level of interest in ‘Clown: The Birth of a Villain’ from the global public.

Around the time the issue of ‘Clown: The Birth of a Villain’ was gaining momentum.

“Action!!”

Kang Woo-jin, unconcerned, was back to filming as the ‘Beast,’ not ‘Joker.’ Or, to be precise, in a spandex suit. Perhaps because he had finished filming ‘Clown,’ Kang Woo-jin’s tension was high.

“Mr. Kang Woo-jin – you’re always amazing, but somehow you seem even more energetic today?”

“That’s right, even though you’re wearing that special costume, you can see the wild ‘Beast’ from time to time?”

Meanwhile, led by Director Ahn Ga-bok, the ‘Clown: The Birth of a Villain’ team began editing. It was in the editing room within ‘Columbia Studios,’ and quite a few key staff members gathered. Director Ahn Ga-bok, looking at various devices, monitors, or the medium-sized screen in front, thought.

‘Hoo – from now on, it’s a race against time.’

He took the first step of a huge plan.

On the other hand, ‘John Persona’ of ‘Universal Movies,’ which started the latest, was past the mid-point of pre-production under the direction of director Danny Landis and Joseph Felton. The casting of the mentioned actors was complete, the set construction and filming schedule were confirmed according to the filming storyboard, and many other things were in progress.

‘John Persona’ had no noisy issues, but it felt like they were quietly sharpening their knives.

Of course.

“What does Kang Woo-jin think about this list of actors?”

“He said he doesn’t mind any of them.”

Hollywood big-shot director Danny Landis was slowly increasing communication with Kang Woo-jin.

Like this, many things were happening, and time melted away.

It was already the last day of September.

‘Beneficial Evil’ Part 2, which was highly anticipated due to the ‘Emmy Awards’ or Kang Woo-jin’s power.

『[Issue Pick] ‘Beneficial Evil’ Part 2, speeding to the top of the world again!』

『‘Beneficial Evil’ Part 2, maintaining the top spot worldwide for the second week, it’s worth expecting for next year’s ‘Emmy Awards’』

Showed another miracle. It was firmly holding the top spot in the world and maintaining its light-speed run. As such, the status of Korean content and Kang Woo-jin became even more solid.

This whole atmosphere was similar in the newly bright October.

‘Clown: The Birth of a Villain,’ which had started editing three weeks ago, increased its speed even more, and ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ which had reached the middle of filming, also completed its filming schedule without any major issues.

However, in October, a slightly different issue began to move.

It was the movie ‘Guest.’

“Hello, Jennifer Thurman.”

“Welcome, CEO Choi.”

Choi Sung-gun. No, ‘Guest,’ in which BW Entertainment was the main investor, was officially starting. Choi Sung-gun and Jennifer Thurman gathered at the small film company ‘A8 Media’ and held the first meeting for the production of ‘Guest.’ The main focus of this meeting was.

“The recruitment of the director and key staff teams is the priority.”

Which director and key staff would be in charge of producing ‘Guest’?

In the meeting room, the names of numerous directors and key staff in Hollywood were mentioned. Of course, the names of Hollywood actors were also mentioned from time to time.

However.

“Considering the size of the project and the scale of our film company… it will be difficult to recruit top-tier actors. But we can definitely send the script to A-list actors.”

It was the reality of the movie ‘Guest’ that it was difficult to even attempt to recruit Hollywood actors of too high a level. At this point, Choi Sung-gun, the main investor, was somehow reminded of Kang Woo-jin’s voice. Recently, he had said something strange to Choi Sung-gun.

‘CEO, for the actors, try to drag out the pre-production stage as much as possible.’

‘Drag it out? Why?’

‘Because I’ve planted a bait.’

It was hard to understand what he meant, but Choi Sung-gun, whose faith in Kang Woo-jin was at the level of religion, acted without any doubt.

“Jennifer, let’s put the actors aside for now and proceed.”

“…I had that thought too. But there are parts where the director considers the actors when recruiting.”

“Then, we should use Kang Woo-jin’s special appearance as a smokescreen for now. Anyway, let’s discuss the actors later.”

It wasn’t that things were resolved right away, but ‘Guest’ also took the first step in the pre-production stage.

And around the end of October.

“Woo-jin.”

At the ‘Beauty and the Beast’ set, Miley Cara, dressed in a fancy ball gown and wig, called out to Kang Woo-jin. Woo-jin was in the form of the ‘Prince,’ and Cara was in the form of ‘Beauty Bella.’

“I read the ‘Guest’ script you gave me.”

Kang Woo-jin, who was sitting down, asked her in a low voice.

“How was it?”

The blonde Cara smiled faintly.

“I was completely absorbed in it, it was fun. Especially, the directing and devices were unexpected. So – why did you give me this project?”

Woo-jin, who was staring at Cara, said.

“Because I think it will do well, it’s just a feeling.”

“A feeling?”

He began to explain about ‘Guest’ to her.

A few days later.

The stormy October ended, and the sun rose on the first day of November. The world was already smelling of the end of the year, and people’s light clothing began to thicken again.

On this very day, a random video was uploaded to the official ‘Columbia Studios’ YouTube channel.

-【‘Clown: The Birth of a Villain’】1st Teaser｜Columbia Studios

It was the first teaser for ‘Clown: The Birth of a Villain.’