I was Mistaken as a Monstrous Genius Actor [EN]: Chapter 47

Suddenly, a chase broke out in the quiet park. Kang Woo-jin was the fugitive, and his awakened childhood friends were the pursuers. Both sides ran like madmen. The pursuers’ ferocious momentum was even more intense.

‘Hey!! Kang Woo-jin!! Stop right there! Huh?!’

‘You bastard! Stop! I said stop!’

‘Crazy bastard!! Hey!!’

They were like wild animals who had lost their minds, just short of drooling. *I’m gonna die, I’ll die if I get hit by those crazy bulls.* Kang Woo-jin, running, increased his speed.

That’s why.

-Tap!

The ten-step gap between the crazed pursuers and the fleeing Kang Woo-jin didn’t close. The citizens out for a walk glanced at the four running around like crazy people.

It was understandable.

It was a weekend afternoon, and these robust men were running around like they’d lost their minds.

After about three minutes.

‘Hah… Hey! Hah- Stop running! Hey, Kang Woo-jin!’

‘Crazy bastard, huh! You’re so fast.’

‘Damn it! Hey! Just stop for a second! Huff!’

The three crazy pursuers gradually started to pant. People were starting to drop out. The first to fall behind was the chubby Lee Kyung-sung.

‘……Huff-‘

He slowed down little by little, and finally stopped, placing his hands on his knees.

‘Damn it… I feel like throwing up. Ugh!’

The next to drop out after Lee Kyung-sung was.

‘Huff- Ugh- That crazy Kang Woo-jin bastard.’

Na Hyung-gu, who had a pretty-boy vibe. He also stopped, looked up at the sky, and tried to catch his breath. Two pursuers had dropped out. Now, the only one left was.

‘Huff- Hey hey! Woo-jin!’

The burly Kim Dae-young. As expected, his robust physique wasn’t just for show; he had more stamina than his two fallen friends.

Of course.

‘Hoo! Hoo!’

Kang Woo-jin, who was systematically breathing in and out even while running, was still fast. Thanks to that.

‘Hey! Huff! Okay! Don’t run! Kang Woo-jin, let’s talk, let’s talk!’

Kim Dae-young slowed down and shouted to Kang Woo-jin ahead, and Woo-jin, ahead, only turned his head and suggested.

‘You stop first!’

‘Okay, okay! I got it!’

Kim Dae-young stopped running, putting his hands on his waist, and only after seeing that did Kang Woo-jin also slow down. The two friends who had dropped out earlier were sitting on the ground, resting.

Then, Kang Woo-jin, who was catching his breath, shouted to Kim Dae-young.

‘Why the hell are you chasing me like a wild boar?!’

‘Of course, I have to chase you! You’re on the movie screen as an actor!’

‘But why are you looking at me like you’re going to kill me?!’

‘Why did you run away?!’

‘You bastard! Look at your size! Of course, I’d run away!’

The two, who were talking nonsense, stopped talking for a moment. Meanwhile, the two friends who had been sitting on the ground joined Kim Dae-young. In that gap, Kang Woo-jin took a small breath and said.

‘Hey, hey, I’ll explain everything, so calm down. You’re gonna kill me.’

Kang Woo-jin looked around. He saw a place with a bunch of wooden benches nearby. Woo-jin pointed to it with his index finger.

‘Let’s sit down first.’

The three childhood friends seemed to agree and moved their feet.

-Swish.

Kang Woo-jin arrived at the bench first. His friends were getting closer. But he had to pay for the punishment. The burly Kim Dae-young put Kang Woo-jin in a headlock first, and Lee Kyung-sung threw jabs at Woo-jin’s side. Na Hyung-gu grabbed his collar and shook him.

It was retaliation for the shock that was close to an assault.

After about three minutes. The friends barely let go of Kang Woo-jin, who was almost in tatters. Kang Woo-jin collapsed onto the bench. Kim Dae-young, who sat next to him, sighed and asked.

‘So? You crazy bastard, explain.’

Lee Kyung-sung and Na Hyung-gu also sat on the next bench and nodded. Soon, Kang Woo-jin rubbed his neck and side and muttered.

‘First of all, the main character in the movie you guys saw. That’s me.’

‘……Ah, damn it. Hearing it directly from you makes it even more absurd.’

‘I’m starting to feel a little amazed? It feels like the main character from the movie is moving in front of me.’

‘It’s the same person, you idiot.’

Here, Kim Dae-young, who was wiping his face, asked Woo-jin again.

‘No, how long has it been since you quit your job? Suddenly, you’re acting? And even filming a movie, even if it’s a short film? Is that even realistic?’

Yeah, it’s not realistic. Kang Woo-jin also admitted it inwardly. Either way, Woo-jin couldn’t explain everything to his friends. Things like the concept, the subspace, and the overall situation of the entertainment industry. Anyway, it’s not like his friends would ever enter the entertainment industry.

So, Kang Woo-jin only needed to say what was necessary.

‘Well, there are some circumstances. Long story short. I didn’t know, but I’m good at acting.’

‘……?’

‘What the hell are you talking about?’

‘This bastard didn’t get hit enough.’

Woo-jin added an explanation to his bewildered friends. His gaze was fixed on the burly Kim Dae-young.

‘The first time I realized I had some talent for acting was on the day of the ‘Super Actor’ audition I went to with you, Kim Dae-young. I thought I had some talent for acting. So, I became interested in scripts and scenarios. You know what happened after that, Kim Dae-young.’

‘I lent you the ‘Errand Agency’ scenario.’

‘Yeah. It was fun to read. After practicing a bit, I auditioned. The director said I was good and asked me to work with him, so I filmed the movie.’

Kang Woo-jin pointed his thumb behind him.

‘That’s what was screened as the main selection at the film festival today. The end.’

‘……’

Silence flowed between the childhood friends. They just stared at Kang Woo-jin. But Kang Woo-jin was calm. Except for what he didn’t say, he didn’t lie. Then, the chubby Lee Kyung-sung opened his mouth again.

‘……Does that make sense? You bastard?’

‘It’s right in front of you. But it’s real.’

Kim Dae-young, who knew more about acting than Kang Woo-jin, chimed in.

‘A guy who’s only ever done design… managed to act that well in just a few months?’

‘Yeah, it worked out.’

‘Don’t lie. Have you been secretly practicing acting for the past ten years or so?’

Na Hyung-gu also joined in.

‘Hey, hey, Kang Woo-jin, that’s not talent, that’s fraud.’

*Ah, I admit it. Subspace is a fraud.* Anyway, the three, after hearing the explanation, seemed to have a hard time accepting it for a few minutes. But they somehow digested it. After all, the result was out, and there was no explanation other than Woo-jin’s briefing. Soon, Kang Woo-jin scanned his still bewildered friends.

‘Anyway, I’ve been through such a rock and roll story and ended up here. Sorry for not telling you. I was also out of it.’

‘So, you’ve been busy filming all this time?’

‘Yeah. I was really busy.’

Kim Dae-young, scratching his head, understood.

‘Well, filming is tough. Ha, but I never thought I’d say this to you… So, are you going to keep acting?’

‘Should I try?’

‘……But Kang Woo-jin, you’re actually good at acting. I was a bit surprised watching ‘Errand Agency’.’

Kang Woo-jin said the most important thing.

‘Keep this a secret just between you guys for now. Don’t go around telling people. Don’t brag either. If you do, you’re dead.’

Honestly, it didn’t matter right now, but Woo-jin didn’t want to be bothered. His friends nodded, asking why he was saying something so obvious.

Right at that moment.

‘So. Kang Woo-jin, are you close with Hong Hye-yeon?’

Na Hyung-gu asked in a very serious tone. The remaining friends followed suit.

‘Ah! That’s right. I was surprised that Hong Hye-yeon was there. Hey, Hong Hye-yeon was hugging you from behind?? I’m so jealous.’

‘Do you talk to Hong Hye-yeon normally?’

Heh. Woo-jin, who was smiling faintly, laughed as if it was ridiculous.

‘I have Hong Hye-yeon’s number.’

‘Ooooooh!’

‘Wow- Damn. Hey, hey, call her.’

‘Let’s just hear her voice once!’

While the excitement of typical 20-year-old men was reaching its peak, Kim Dae-young, who had suddenly become serious, abruptly changed the subject.

‘Hey, Kang Woo-jin. But have you decided on your next project?’

‘Ah- Yeah. A drama. But I can’t tell you the details. It’s still a secret.’

This was also true. In ‘Profiler Hanryang,’ Kang Woo-jin’s existence was still confidential. Again, among the friends who were getting excited, Kim Dae-young asked again.

‘……A drama? Seriously? A public broadcast? When does filming start?’

Kang Woo-jin answered casually.

‘No, it’s the first broadcast soon.’

The three’s eyes widened again.

Behind.

The ‘Mise-en-scène Film Festival,’ which was crowded with many people on the weekend, was getting more press coverage than on the weekday. It was quiet in the morning and at lunchtime, but around the afternoon, articles poured out as if they had been waiting for it.

『[Film Festival] ‘Mise-en-scène Film Festival’ with rotated films, Hong Hye-yeon appears in the first film ‘Errand Agency’!』

『’Mise-en-scène Film Festival’ Unexpected figures one after another, from top actress Hong Hye-yeon to Park Jung-hyuk, who was said to be starting from the bottom』

Of course, the names of Hong Hye-yeon and Park Jung-hyuk were prominent. Thanks to the star power of the top actors. The promotion of the ‘Mise-en-scène Film Festival’ also naturally increased.

However, most of the public was more interested in the top actors.

『[Issue Talk] Hong Hye-yeon in a short film? The public who watched the ‘Mise-en-scène Film Festival’ are puzzled』

Park Jung-hyuk, who had caused controversy in the past, was also a usable source, but the entertainment media mainly covered Hong Hye-yeon. There were also articles that occasionally framed the rivalry between Hong Hye-yeon and Park Jung-hyuk.

『Hong Hye-yeon VS Park Jung-hyuk, a strange picture completed / Photo』

In fact, there were a few articles about Kang Woo-jin, but they weren’t explosive. Just a few about Woo-jin’s excellent acting skills and the fact that the main character of ‘Errand Agency’ was not Hong Hye-yeon.

『Short film ‘Errand Agency’ featuring ‘Hong Hye-yeon’, but the main character is an unknown actor?』

Either way, the appearance of the two top actors today greatly increased the recognition of the ‘Mise-en-scène Film Festival.’ The momentum was even greater because it was the weekend. There were so many comments on a review video posted by a YouTuber about the ‘Mise-en-scène Film Festival’.

-I went to see it today and it only took 3 hours to watch all 10 filmsㅋㅋㅋㅋIt was pretty good

-↑How long is each film?

-It’ll probably be boring

-Wow… Hong Hye-yeon filmed a short film?? Amazing

-I’ve already seen it, and I’ll tell you, except for Errand Agency and two or three others, they’re all trash. Park Jung-hyuk’s was also

-Errand Agency is so fun

-Ah, should I go see this…? But 3 hours is a bit long

-Errand AgencyㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋHong Hye-yeon is a supporting roleㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋA weird unknown is the main characterㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋBut he’s good at acting

-Spoilers are crazy??

-Park Jung-hyuk said he’d start from the bottom, and he really filmed a short filmㅋㅋㅋㅋI admit it!

-Why watch trash movies?

-…..Ha Hong Hye-yeon….I just want to watch the movie that Hong Hye-yeon is in

On the other hand, surprisingly, there were more posts mentioning Kang Woo-jin in movie-related communities.

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Woo-jin’s faint recognition was steadily building up.

Children’s Day, May 5th, after the weekend.

It was a red day [public holiday] when many office workers were off, but it was going to be an even busier Tuesday for many big names in the film industry. The master directors of the jury, the honorary jury top actors, the invited directors, the specially invited overseas directors, the invited actors and celebrities, and famous industry officials, etc.

Today was the day for celebrities related to the ‘Mise-en-scène Film Festival’ to watch the films.

Of course, it was something that the ‘Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival’ committee had prepared separately. It was a natural decision. If ordinary citizens and these people were mixed together to watch the films, it would be difficult to control. The judging of the works and actors of the ‘Mise-en-scène Film Festival’ was also scheduled to be done today.

Therefore, the venue for the screening was not a regular movie theater. The place where the enormous figures gathered was the Seoul Cinema Art Hall.

It looked like a movie theater at first glance, but it was closer to a museum than a movie theater.

It stored old materials related to movies and, if necessary, made them available to the public. It was, in a word, a cinematheque [a film archive]. It usually screened art and short films rather than commercial ones. There were two screening rooms, and they were quite large, though not as large as a movie theater.

About 30 big shots gathered in such a place.

The people gathered in the center of the lobby greeted each other and talked.

‘Oh- Director Park, it’s been a while?’

‘Yes, yes, Director Jung. How have you been?’

‘Haha. I’m the same as always. Why are you not working, Director Park? Not making a movie?’

‘I’m in the planning stages.’

There were many familiar faces. Among the main judges were Director Kwon Ki-taek and actor Jang Tae-san, and on the entertainment side, there was also the bulldog Seo Gu-seop, CEO of GGO Entertainment. Among the overseas directors, the Japanese master director Tanoguchi Kyotaro was also noticeable.

Meanwhile, CEO Seo Gu-seop, who was smiling on the outside, was.

‘Why hasn’t that bastard Choi Sung-gun come?’

He was burning up inside. He already knew that the investor of ‘Errand Agency’ was Choi Sung-gun of BW Entertainment.

‘You dare to challenge me?’

After about an hour.

The numerous big shots and celebrities in the lobby all moved to the screening room. It was about 300 seats in size. Each seat had the name of the person on it. Of course, it was prepared by the ‘Mise-en-scène Film Festival’ side. Based on the front screen, the left side was for the jury directors and actors, and the center and right sides were for the invited guests.

They gradually took their seats, one by one.

Before long, the expressions of the main jury directors, led by Director Kwon Ki-taek, became firm. The invited guests also looked down at the ‘Mise-en-scène Film Festival’ pamphlet with serious expressions.

Looking at it from the front, it was a spectacle.

Quite a few enormous figures related to the film and entertainment industries had gathered. Of course, the number might be smaller compared to a large film festival, but what was certain was that it was more than last year.

Around this time.

-Swoosh.

The screening room went dark. It meant that the short film relay was about to begin.

-♬♪

After a suitable advertisement, the short films began. From 5 minutes to 10 minutes, etc. The running times varied. Every time a film ended, there was appropriate applause and.

-Clap clap clap clap clap

Various people’s comments were heard here and there.

‘It seems like the quality of the works has improved compared to last year.’

‘I heard that the 10-minute film just now was made by a college student.’

It was quiet without much excitement or commotion. Nevertheless, it was positive.

‘The actor’s acting was a bit disappointing.’

‘But wasn’t the directing okay?’

Then, after about 5 films.

-‘Errand Agency’

Finally, ‘Errand Agency,’ which had been frequently mentioned recently, began. What was interesting was that everyone’s expressions changed about 10 minutes after ‘Errand Agency’ started. It wasn’t quiet, but mixed with surprise.

Moreover.

‘Wasn’t Hong Hye-yeon the main character? More than that, the unknown actor’s acting is pretty good?’

‘Huh- Who is that actor.’

‘Indeed… Is that the actor that was causing a stir in the community?’

Most of the people began to focus on the main character of ‘Errand Agency.’ Of course, the bulldog CEO Seo Gu-seop, who was grinding his teeth, was the same.

‘……Crazy. That, that unknown bastard’s acting is why?! Who is that?!’

He was clearly flustered. It wasn’t even about Hong Hye-yeon. Because the unknown actor, who he thought was trash, was running wild on the screen. At this moment, many big shots had the same thought while watching the unknown actor on the screen.

The first blue chip [a highly promising newcomer] of Chungmuro [the Korean film industry] this year is confirmed to be that actor.

‘Hong… Hye-yeon is not visible. That’s how outstanding the presence of that unknown is.’

‘Look at the acting? It’s just like a live fish [very fresh and lively].’

‘What kind of expression… Where is he from, theater?’

‘I want him?’

Of course, it was about Kang Woo-jin.

And.

‘これまで出た俳優たちとは格が違う. ところで無名?(The actors who have appeared so far are on a different level. But an unknown?)’

Tanoguchi Kyotaro, the Japanese master director in the overseas directors’ seats, was.

‘My goodness… Is it possible that an actor of that caliber is just going around in short films in Korea??’

He doubted his own eyes.

End