I was Mistaken as a Monstrous Genius Actor [EN]: Chapter 476

Kang Woo-jin was the recipient of the Best Actor award at the 95th Academy Awards. This outcome was unexpected, a twist that surprised many filmmakers and the public worldwide. The nominated Hollywood actors were highly acclaimed, making this a result that overturned the established tradition and history of the Academy Awards.

Furthermore, his unusual ‘clown’ persona added to the shock.

But more than anything, Kang Woo-jin’s situation was absurd.

In just four years since his debut, and not long after his Hollywood debut, winning an Emmy Award would have been considered a miracle. The Academy Award, however, felt like a dream. He was also the first Korean or Asian actor to achieve this. Woojin had accomplished something unprecedented in the 95-year history of the awards.

It was enough to shake up Hollywood and the world.

Therefore, within ten minutes of Kang Woo-jin receiving the Best Actor trophy, articles began to flood in.

『CNM/’Joker Appears on the Academy Awards Stage! Kang Woo-jin, who finished as Joker, wins Best Actor! / Photo』

『LA TIME/Kang Woo-jin’s acceptance speech surprised thousands of viewers and the public worldwide. It was Joker who accepted the award on stage.』

A deluge of articles poured into Hollywood. While Woojin’s Best Actor Award was significant, his acceptance speech was what truly captured attention. Despite achieving something no one else had, Kang Woo-jin expressed his unfiltered feelings to the world without any hesitation or nervousness.

Although it was based on illusions and misunderstandings, no one knew the truth.

They simply praised the spectacle and Kang Woo-jin’s performance.

『Viewers around the world watching BBX live were thrilled! Kang Woo-jin remained in character until the moment he received the award/Photo』

The composure of giving an acceptance speech as ‘Joker’ while defying history, the audacity of showing a mischievous side on such a grand stage in front of so many prominent figures, the insatiable passion for acting, and the disregard for others’ opinions. The honesty of forging his own path without hesitation, the ‘no-pakku’ [a Korean term for someone who is unconventional and doesn’t follow rules] temperament of navigating it all without much thought, and more.

Hollywood was captivated by Woojin’s eccentric, ‘fuck my way’ attitude that had never been seen before.

『ABY/There is no other way to describe it but as a ‘monster’. Academy Award Best Actor Kang Woo-jin is a natural.』

Yes, a monster. Before anyone realized it, even Hollywood, the heart of filmmaking, was portraying Woojin as a monster.

The global public was equally frenzied.

-Kang Woo-jin is crazy! He even expressed his feelings through acting!

-Joker! Joker!! Joker!! Ah! The Pierrot line opening [referring to a famous line from the Joker character]

I’ve seen it, but I’ll have to watch it again when it’s officially released!!

-Is it true that he gave his acceptance speech while embodying the Joker??? Then he’s truly an idiot, right?

-There may be many who hate or criticize him, but I think Kang Woo-jin is a real actor.

-An acceptance speech that will be remembered for a long time.

– Producing results that defy expectations and endlessly creating buzz.

Yeah, this is real stardom, everyone’s.

-Everyone is crazy about Kang Woo-jin, but I’m uncomfortable with him; he’s too self-indulgent.

-I admit he’s arrogant, but he’s arrogant for a reason.

So I like it? It’s 100 times better than just gaining some popularity and then disappearing.

-Kang Woojin!! Congratulations on winning the Best Actor Oscar!!!

-In just this short period, he won the Academy Award for Best Actor! How great will he be in five years??!

-Joker! Now that you’ve finished your acceptance speech, hurry up and submit your next work!!

People watching the Academy Awards live, global online communities, various social media platforms, etc. Regardless of the country or language, the world’s public was going wild for Kang Woo-jin and ‘Joker’.

YouTube in many countries was already flooded with videos of the Academy Awards and Kang Woo-jin.

The world was in an uproar, so what about Korea?

Regardless of the media, mass media, and public opinion, Korea was already treating the Academy Awards as a national event.

『[Breaking News] Kang Woo-jin wins the Academy Award for Best Actor… Acceptance speech as ‘Joker’』

Kang Woo-jin dominated the news. Aside from his family, friends, colleagues, and fans, almost the entire nation was cheering. This was the treatment of a national hero, going beyond simply promoting national prestige. The situation was similar in Japan, and many Asian countries that were always interested in Kang Woo-jin also highlighted his achievement.

『Kang Woo-jin’s ‘Academy Unknown’ Best Actor Award featured in Japan, China, Vietnam, etc. / Photo』

Of course, among Hollywood’s five major film companies, ‘Columbia Studios’, ‘Walt Disney Pictures’, and ‘Universal Movies’ were in a celebratory mood, and ‘A8 Media’ of ‘Guest’ was also in an uproar.

“Kang Woo-jin!! Kang Woo-jin got it!!“

“You’re crazy! You’ve really gone crazy! I can’t believe it’s really happening!”

“I never thought he would win the Best Actor Award!”

“Ha ha ha ha ha! He’s a monster! He’s a monster! In other words…”

“I can’t express it!”

“When he speaks as the Joker, I really get goosebumps.”

“That was it!”

“It’s weird but ingenious!! It’s possible because it’s Kang Woo-jin!

He did it! He’s a fantastic actor!!“

The whole world was shaken, but this was only the beginning.

At the same time, at the Dolby Theater.

The Academy Awards ceremony, which had been focused on Kang Woo-jin, had calmed down, and the next segment was starting as if nothing had happened.

“Wow, it must have been a great feeling to receive the award, wasn’t it? Congratulations to Kang Woo-jin. Now, it’s time for the ‘Best Actress’ award for a change of pace!”

As before, the presenters came onto the magnificent stage, and Kang Woo-jin sat among many famous figures.

Before he knew it, he had embraced the concept. He resignedly acknowledged the ‘fuck you, you bastards’ he had been furiously telling himself earlier.

‘Yes, there’s no way that the illusions and misunderstandings that have been going on for years will disappear anytime soon.’

Then he sighed.

-Sigh.

He looked down at the Best Actor trophy on his lap. A golden, brilliant object.

‘But damn, I really didn’t expect this misunderstanding.’

Soon, Kang Woo-jin reached a conclusion.

‘I don’t know, damn it. Now, just shut up and go with this illusion until you die.’

What is it like? It’s real, and it’s a concept.

‘Anyway, Kang Woo-jin, whether he has substance or a good concept, both work well. Noh Sang-gwan [referring to his manager].’

Both were Kang Woo-jin. Still, except for his family and friends who already knew the real him, he wanted at least one person to know his true self. Woojin raised his head and saw someone.

‘Girlfriend.’

It was Miley Kara. She was looking towards the stage without looking at Woojin, but Kang Woojin looked at Kara’s profile and made a promise.

‘After the awards ceremony, I should tell them that it was the real me and not the Joker who gave the acceptance speech. What should I say?’

Around this time, the Academy Award for Best Actress was announced. A Hollywood actress wearing a beige-toned dress came on stage with a bright smile. Kang Woo-jin, who reflexively clapped, was currently thinking about his future.

He won the Academy Award for Best Actor. What will happen in the future? To be honest, it was difficult to guess. Everything was a first and an unknown world, and at this time, a smiling Chris Hartnett whispered as if he understood Kang Woo-jin’s thoughts.

“You won’t get tired of looking at the Oscar trophy, right?”

“…I see.”

“Haha, I was like that too when I first got it. Well, Woojin, you are already a world star, but now you are a monster actor as proven by the ‘Academy Award’. I’m praying you become a superstar.”

*Why, Chris, you’re a superstar.* Kang Woo-jin responded internally, but remained silent outwardly.

Chris, with a deep smile, stated a conclusion.

“It may already be hectic, but it will be several times busier from now on. The world, including Hollywood, will be looking for you.”

It was accurate. Starting tonight, Kang Woo-jin would be receiving a lot of invitations from various American broadcasting stations, media outlets, YouTube channels, parties, and events. It was self-explanatory. Moreover, no matter which country he went to, including Korea, beyond Hollywood, he would be greeted with open arms and crowds of people flocking to him like clouds. Chris added something to Kang Woo-jin, who was vaguely anticipating an absurd future for a moment.

“But the absurd thing is that, Woojin, this is your starting point. There is a lot of work left to be released to the world in the future.”

It was true. From ‘Cierrot: Birth of a Villain’, which had already won two awards, including Kang Woo-jin’s ‘Best Actor’ award, to ‘The Beast and Beauty’ and ‘John Persona’. Additionally, there were works scheduled for next year and the year after. It was no surprise at all that Kang Woo-jin’s influence would ripple across the world.

This moment.

“Hello, I am honored to announce the ‘Best Director’ award for the 95th Academy Awards.”

The ‘Academy Awards’ was heading towards its finale. On the monitors on the huge stage, directors who were considered big names in Hollywood were being displayed.

And in the middle, we see director Ahn Ga-bok, the only Korean national.

Before they knew it, it was the turn of the ‘Director Award’ announcement.

Woojin, who was watching the stage, glanced to his right. Director Gabok Ahn’s wrinkled face had a very serious expression. It was a moment when no matter how old or young you are, you can’t help but feel nervous. If he wins a prize here, ‘Cierrot’ will win three awards.

And the three wins were achieved.

“95th Academy Awards Best Director!!”

It didn’t take long.

“Hwiyu – this is a really great piece of work, congratulations!! Director Ahn Ga-bok of ‘Cierrot: Birth of a Villain’!!!”

Director Ahn Ga-bok was the winner of the Academy Award for Best Director. Once again, all the big names in the hall stood up and burst into applause.

– clap clap clap clap

The entire ‘Cierrot’ team, including Kang Woo-jin, not only gave a standing ovation but also congratulated director Anga Bok, who finally smiled slightly. Director Ga-bok Ahn, who was expressing his gratitude for a long time, made eye contact with Woo-jin, who had an indifferent face.

– Sigh.

He held out his hand. He asked for a handshake.

“Thank you, meeting you was the greatest luck of my life.”

*I was moved by this old man’s sentiment.* Kang Woo-jin, who held Director Ahn Ga-bok’s hand, pulled him into a hug. A rough but sincere hug.

“Congratulations, director. For me, the work you and I did was the best.”

“Hehe, you shouldn’t have red eyes at this age. I mean.”

A hug between a Korean actor and director. This moment was captured beautifully on various cameras. Choi Seong-gun, who watched that moment on the monitor in the waiting room of the Dolby Theater, was also moved to tears.

“This is a masterpiece! A masterpiece. K-”

A Korean actor and director achieved a miracle side by side at the ‘Academy Awards’. It was a two-shot that would never happen again in the past or the future.

After receiving the trophy, director Ang Bok stood in front of the standing microphone.

“Thank you.”

Director Angabok’s old voice trembled slightly as he was overcome with emotion. But somehow he managed to speak in English.

“I don’t have the unique sense of Joker like Kang Woo-jin, but I will say something in my own way. It was a long time, even before I got on this stage. The ‘Academy Awards’ is a place that any director would definitely want to visit, and I did too. It took decades, but I would like to thank Kang Woo-jin for giving me the opportunity.”

Director Ahn Ga-bok continued his remarks calmly and politely without making a big fuss. Lastly, he expressed his gratitude in Korean to the people in Korea.

“I would like to give this award to my Korean fans, the hundreds or thousands of people who have watched my work throughout my film career. Thank you.”

Another standing ovation.

– clap clap clap clap

Along the way, several audience members sitting in the audience let out gasps of admiration.

“Best Costume Design, Best Actor, and Best Director. ‘Cierrot’ won three awards.”

“They’ve done something amazing, truly amazing.”

“It’s even more surprising that it hasn’t been officially released yet. There’s still a Best Picture award to be won.”

Now, many audience members were beginning to look forward to it. After causing this much buzz, they hoped the momentum would continue and they would win the Academy Award for Best Picture.

And that expectation.

– clap clap clap clap

It soon became reality. The ‘Best Picture Award’, which is announced at the end of the awards ceremony, is considered the highest award of the world-renowned ‘Academy Awards’.

Following the applause, the hall went silent.

– Sigh.

The cool-headed Kang Woo-jin returned to the stage. That wasn’t all. Director Ga-bok Ang, Chris Hartnett, and the entire ‘Cierrot’ team appeared on stage. Some people cried and some people jumped up and down. There were already two trophies, but one more was handed out. Director Gabok Ang and Chris gestured to Woojin Kang.

It meant he should take it.

“……………..”

Woojin, who maintained a poker face, received the final trophy of the ‘Academy Award’.

“You say your thoughts first.”

“Okay, Woojin. It’s okay if you look like yourself instead of Joker this time.”

Director Ga-bok Ahn and others chose Kang Woo-jin as the first to speak. Soon, Woojin held two ‘Academy Award’ trophies in both hands.

– Sure.

He stood in front of the standing microphone again. Kang Woo-jin, who was in a very low tension and mood, was clearly different from his ‘Best Actor’ Joker speech, and recited in English into the microphone.

“Thank you for the Best Picture award. It is the result of the people on this stage and all the ‘Cierrot’ team members who are not here.”

In addition, large audiences once again clicked their tongues at Woojin’s cynical atmosphere.

“It’s so different, it looks like ‘Joker’, who gave his impressions earlier, has gone home.”

Achieving 4 awards, ‘Cierrot: Birth of a Villain’ swept the ‘Academy Awards’.