I was Mistaken as a Monstrous Genius Actor [EN]: Chapter 61

Honestly, Woo-jin didn’t know the specifics of the ‘Mysterious Man Next Door’ role. However, the ‘Mysterious Man Next Door’ role, which he had chosen without much thought, was unfolding in a situation similar to English or Japanese.

[“A new language other than the basic language is detected. First, learn ‘sign language’.”]

The robotic female voice was telling him to learn sign language. Kang Woo-jin’s face broke into a smile because he really hadn’t expected it.

“Sign language? So, this ‘Mysterious Man Next Door’ role uses sign language, I guess. That’s good? The more languages, the more useful they’ll be.”

Language is a powerful tool, and Kang Woo-jin already had English and Japanese installed. Sign language was unfamiliar to Woo-jin, but it wasn’t bad. No, it was actually quite good.

Because being unfamiliar meant it was unique.

While any language is easy to learn, English and Japanese are common, but sign language is not a language that can be seen so frequently. With that in mind, Kang Woo-jin listened to the robotic female voice again.

[“Preparing to read ‘sign language’…”]

[“……Preparation complete. Starting ‘sign language’ reading.”]

He muttered to himself.

“Since it’s rare, it could definitely be a big help later, hehe. Anyway, it’s a total jackpot.”

At the same time, a huge grayness enveloped Kang Woo-jin. Soon, a tingling sensation was felt in Kang Woo-jin’s lower abdomen. However, he didn’t panic much. He had already experienced it several times.

The surroundings were all gray, and Kang Woo-jin was floating.

Woo-jin smiled faintly and stared straight ahead. Because he knew something, something would fly towards him.

And sure enough.

“It’s coming.”

From afar, a certain shape began to fly. Similar speed to English or Japanese. The shape was quickly identified in Kang Woo-jin’s vision.

“Hands…”

Hand shapes. There was no body, but both hands, with shoulders visible, flew towards Kang Woo-jin and seeped into him.

Numerous hand shapes were added one after another.

After a while.

[“Ending the reading of the new language ‘sign language’.”]

With the female voice, Woo-jin’s world changed from subspace to the conference room. Kang Woo-jin’s posture was the same as when he received the script for the first part of ‘Freezing Romance’. Then, Woo-jin checked his condition.

‘Yeah, I’m okay. I’m not too tired.’

He was also gradually getting used to this process. He was exhausted when he learned English, and better when he learned Japanese. But this time with sign language, it was no different from usual.

Just a slight heaviness in his body?

As his body adapted to the repeated acting, Kang Woo-jin’s fatigue decreased significantly as he acquired his third language. This must also be a characteristic of subspace.

‘I think I can do it right away, sign language.’

Of course, the sign language that seeped in from subspace was vivid. It was imprinted on Woo-jin like English or Japanese. If he thought about it in his head, he felt like he could quickly move his hands and perform sign language.

Kang Woo-jin was dumbfounded again.

‘Well, I knew it, but subspace is really a cheat code.’

Honestly, English and Japanese were familiar languages even before he acquired them, but sign language was different. He had only seen it once or twice in the news. For Kang Woo-jin, it was beyond unfamiliar; he was a complete novice.

But now, Woo-jin had become a sign language expert.

Thanks to that, Kang Woo-jin looked down at the script in his hand and smiled inwardly.

‘Sign language, get.’

At that moment, writer Lee Wol-sun spoke to Woo-jin as if she had just handed him the script. In reality, not in subspace, it had only been a few seconds since she handed him the script.

“The filming is said to be for a day or two, so it’s not a minor or light role. The ‘Mysterious Man Next Door’ role is quite important in episodes 1 and 2. More than anything, there’s a lot to learn about the character setting.”

At her explanation, Choi Sung-gun, with his ponytail, tilted his head and approached Woo-jin, and Kang Woo-jin, who already knew what there was to learn, said.

“Hmm.”

He pretended to read the script, putting on a show of seriousness. It went on for a few minutes. Soon, Kang Woo-jin turned his cynical gaze back to writer Lee Wol-sun.

“Are you talking about sign language?”

Choi Sung-gun was immediately surprised.

“Si, sign language??”

Writer Lee Wol-sun, adorned with many accessories, smiled calmly.

“That’s right. The ‘Mysterious Man Next Door’ role is almost entirely sign language, except for the narration of his inner thoughts. The amount of dialogue isn’t that much, but learning sign language won’t be easy.”

Choi Sung-gun frowned slightly.

‘She’s a devil. As expected, experience can’t be ignored? She was trying to get rid of a minor role, tsk. Even if the amount is small, studying a language like sign language takes a long time. It’s troublesome, not cost-effective.’

He was trying to kill two birds with one stone by glossing over things, but if the situation turned out like this, he had to abandon one. That is, writer Lee Wol-sun. It was impossible to spend time learning sign language.

‘I need to talk my way out of this and switch to another role.’

Choi Sung-gun, who was muttering inwardly, gave a business smile to writer Lee Wol-sun across from him.

“Writer, it seems like a very noticeable role at first glance, but it also feels a bit heavy.”

“Is that so? Do you think it will be difficult?”

“No.”

At that moment, a low voice cut into their conversation. It was Kang Woo-jin, who had been looking at the script.

“That’s a relief, I can handle this much.”

Choi Sung-gun and writer Lee Wol-sun simultaneously turned their gaze to Woo-jin. Of course, the production company staff did too. Everyone’s eyes widened slightly. Regardless, Kang Woo-jin calmly continued to speak. Of course, he added a bit of justified bravado.

“I don’t really need to learn sign language.”

Choi Sung-gun was quick to respond.

“You don’t need to learn it? Woo-jin, what are you talking about?”

Next, writer Lee Wol-sun tilted her head slightly.

“You don’t need to learn it… what do you mean? Does being able to handle it mean you know sign language?”

“Yes. A little.”

Writer Lee Wol-sun immediately raised one eyebrow.

“Really? You know sign language?”

Kang Woo-jin was calm.

“Yes.”

“…Can you show me briefly?”

“Yes, I can. For example, this part.”

From the unfolded script, Kang Woo-jin pointed his index finger at the sign language dialogue of the ‘Mysterious Man Next Door’ and raised both hands. He had started the sign language he had just acquired.

-Swish.

Somehow, the sign language he performed calmly with a blank expression was very skillful. Natural and smooth. He put strength into his movements in the parts he wanted to emphasize and expressed emotions with his gaze.

It was quite strange.

The conference room was quiet, but the gap between people was increasing. It wasn’t noisy, but Kang Woo-jin stood out. His presence became stronger with just the sound of his clothes brushing against each other.

Writer Lee Wol-sun, who was experiencing Kang Woo-jin for the first time, stared at him without blinking.

‘His movements are controlled to a minimum. But his eyes are different. How can his eyes be so full of emotion?’

With that, Kang Woo-jin’s demonstration ended.

“That’s it for here, writer.”

Everyone was slightly speechless. Among them, writer Lee Wol-sun, who had been watching Woo-jin’s sign language as if possessed, barely parted her lips.

“…You said you only knew a little?”

At the same time, at the HTBS broadcasting station.

The HTBS entertainment department was reminiscent of a marketplace. The entertainment department was usually like this. Numerous filming props overflowed on each program’s desk, and PDs [Producer Directors] and writers were busy talking on the phone or having conversations.

Especially, the entertainment industry was extremely busy during this time.

The timing when the seasons changed or the weather changed. It was cold until recently, but now it was May, when it felt hot. It was spring, but it felt like summer. The world was filled with a warm breeze, but around this time, the entertainment industry was often filled with a bloodbath.

Because new entertainment programs were being planned or existing entertainment programs were being revamped.

Thanks to that, various programs were cut and disappeared into memories, and new entertainment programs suddenly appeared and were introduced to the public. It was similar for all domestic broadcasting stations, and the same was true for the HTBS broadcasting station.

However, the HTBS entertainment department had a strong pillar.

『Entertainment Monster PD Yoon Byung-sun, is he starting a new entertainment program? An official says, “Planning to make it without pressure”』

It was PD Yoon Byung-sun. PD Yoon Byung-sun, who had moved to a cable channel from a public broadcasting station for a large transfer fee. He created major entertainment programs that exploded in viewership ratings at the same time as his transfer. He was planning a new TV entertainment program, not a YouTube one, in line with the current season.

The location was a medium-sized meeting room.

There were about a dozen people. Among them, PD Yoon Byung-sun, with his chin resting on his hand, was looking at the whiteboard set up at the front of the meeting room.

“Hmm-”

The other female writers were similar. There were pictures of various celebrities on the whiteboard, and PD Yoon Byung-sun, who had taken off his glasses and was pressing between his eyes, sighed.

“The lineup is okay, but it feels like it’s overlapping. There’s no real punch.”

One of the writers replied.

“Are you saying that the top three are definitely going together, but the middle is a bit weak?”

“Is that so? Ugh- I don’t know. My brain is frozen from meetings all day.”

“Then let’s just do this for now. You have the ‘Profiler Hanryang’ filming for ‘Sports Day’ tomorrow, right? Shouldn’t you be preparing?”

“Well, I’ve already done that. I just need to check when the filming setup is done.”

Then, PD Yoon Byung-sun, who stretched, picked up one of the many papers in front of him.

“It’s planned to go in as a series of three. But, what should I say-”

He rested his chin on his hand again and spoke to the writers.

“Wouldn’t it be good to have at least one member who can speak a foreign language? It’s frustrating if we only show them struggling overseas.”

“That’s true. The main point is to promote Korean food. Then I’ll look for a character who can speak a foreign language.”

“Yeah, they don’t need to be fluent. Um- English at an average level? It would be good if they could speak Japanese too, but it’s difficult to find someone who can do both.”

“There might be someone if we look, but there won’t be many people who can speak that level of foreign language except for the top stars.”

“Even the top stars don’t have it.”

While saying that, PD Yoon Byung-sun, who had shifted his gaze back to the whiteboard in front, muttered.

“For now, let’s look for a character who is good at English by next week.”

The next morning. Friday, the 22nd.

Today, Kang Woo-jin had two major issues. One was the broadcast day of the third episode of ‘Profiler Hanryang’, and the other was the recording of the YouTube channel ‘Sports Day’.

Therefore, the media was already.

『[Issue Talk] ‘Profiler Hanryang’ Surpasses 20%, Finally Airing Episode 3 Today』

『’Profiler Hanryang’ Has Been a Hot Topic All Week, Can It Surpass 23% in Episode 3?』

While they were pouring out articles about the third episode of ‘Profiler Hanryang’, they also quickly reported news about ‘Sports Day’.

『[Exclusive] ‘Profiler Hanryang’ Leads → Yoon Byung-sun PD’s ‘Sports Day’ is Coming』

Of course, the fact that Kang Woo-jin would be appearing was also reported.

『Kang Woo-jin, ‘Park Dae-ri’, Who Rose to Fame in Just Two Episodes, Makes His First Variety Show Appearance on Yoon Byung-sun PD’s ‘Sports Day’』

It was intentional promotion. The popularity of Park Dae-ri was not small at the moment.

About a week after ‘Profiler Hanryang’ had taken over the nation. The media and public opinion were nothing short of crazy, and the public’s expectations for ‘Sports Day’ were bound to be explosive.

-Wow… as expected, Sports DayㅋㅋㅋㅋThank you, PD Yoon!!! All those actors are coming out on a variety show…ㅠㅠㅠ

-Wow, Kang Woo-jin? Is Kang Woo-jin really coming out on a variety showㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠI’m so excited… I’m so curious what kind of character he’ll be……

-PD Yoon’s sense is definitely amazingㅋㅋㅋㅋHe’s casting and proceeding right away because it’s hotㅋㅋㅋBut Kang Woo-jin is a bit unexpected? I’m so curious

-Ryu Jung-min and Hong Hye-yeon… and Park Dae-ri Kang Woo-jin, who is amazing at acting… I was so curiousㅜㅜㅜThank you

-I looked at Kang Woo-jin’s Instagram and he’s so handsome in real lifeㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋPlease do a rom-com, oppa [term of endearment for older brother or male friend]…..please

-Kang Woo-jin among the top actorsㅋㅋㅋThis was intentionalㅋㅋㅋWell, he’s hotㅋㅋㅋI’m curious what his personality is like

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Meanwhile, Kang Woo-jin had just arrived at a filming studio in Seoul. Of course, he had dressed up. Today, Woo-jin was wearing a black trench coat, and he had put effort into his makeup and hair.

Anyway.

‘Is it finally happening, the variety show filming?’

Kang Woo-jin, who got out of the van, had an expression that was the epitome of indifference, but inside, his vision was narrowing due to the trembling. He thought he had gotten used to the tension that came from unfamiliar situations, but it seemed he wasn’t perfect yet.

Even.

‘Somehow, I look like a total celebrity today. I’m not used to it.’

His current appearance was also fueling his trembling. From the expensive trench coat he didn’t wear often to the smell of perfume coming from his body. Before acting, he was made up like his character, but variety show filming gave Woo-jin the feeling of being a celebrity.

‘No, no, I am a celebrity for now. Calm down, take a deep breath, and don’t forget the concept.’

That’s why Kang Woo-jin’s vision was getting narrower. The first experience is always scary. At that moment, Choi Sung-gun, who got out of the passenger seat, grabbed Kang Woo-jin’s shoulder.

“Well, you’re not nervous, right? You’ve already monitored the ‘Sports Day’ variety shows.”

No, I think I’m going to throw up a little. Woo-jin looked at the smiling Choi Sung-gun and thought intensely about running away. However, the low voice that came out was shamelessly confident.

“It seems like it will be fun.”

“Hahaha, yeah, yeah. There are many other senior actors, and the atmosphere will be pleasant. As I said, you just have to be yourself. You don’t have to try to do anything in particular.”

“Be myself. I understand.”

At that moment, Kang Woo-jin made a resolution. To focus on a more definite concept than ever before. There was no set script or acting. Since it was being recorded raw, he couldn’t let his guard down.

‘Hoo! Hoo- Keep your mind straight, let’s think of this place as a crazy battlefield.’

Soon, as Woo-jin’s mind cooled down, Jang Su-hwan and Han Ye-jeong approached him, and Choi Sung-gun, who had checked the time, took the lead, and Kang Woo-jin’s team began to move. The studio was on the third floor. They could have gone to the waiting room, but there was no need.

The reason was that Kang Woo-jin felt it deeply as soon as he checked the studio.

‘Wow- this is crazy. How many cameras are there?? There are so many people. They’re already filming?’

The variety show channel ‘Sports Day’ had already started filming. ‘Sports Day’ captures everything, from the artists arriving and waiting to having small talks. Therefore, the more than ten cameras already set up in the studio were working hard.

The lights illuminating the filming zone were the same.

At this time.

“Kang Woo-jin has arrived!”

The shout of a staff member at the entrance spread throughout the studio, and PD Yoon Byung-sun, who had been talking to the writers, smiled and approached Woo-jin.

“Hello, Woo-jin. It’s nice to meet you. I’m enjoying the drama.”

PD Yoon Byung-sun, wearing glasses, extended his hand to Woo-jin. Dozens of staff members gathered around him. Everyone was busy glancing at Kang Woo-jin. It was the appearance of a new face.

Thanks to that.

“……”

Kang Woo-jin’s heart rate jumped up twice as much, and his vision narrowed further. Only the concept was clear in his mind right now.

“Hello, PD.”

A short and simple greeting in a low voice. In response, PD Yoon Byung-sun and the surrounding writers exchanged glances. Everyone was a master of reading the room, so they quickly understood the meaning. Let’s figure out his personality first. That way, they could decide what kind of picture to draw. Soon, PD Yoon Byung-sun, with a devilish smile, asked a question while looking at the indifferent Woo-jin.

“You played Park Dae-ri so realistically? Our writers were all saying they got goosebumps watching the drama. Was it very difficult to play Park Dae-ri?”

What kind of reaction would it be? But Kang Woo-jin nodded briefly. He had answered somewhat automatically due to the amplified tension. It was even very short.

“Yes.”

“……”

At that moment, one strong thing flashed through PD Yoon Byung-sun’s mind.

‘Wow, this guy is not going to be easy?’