WVKWnovel Chapter 290: History (5)
Chapter 290: History (5)
Chapter 290: History (5)
Casting director Megan’s brow furrowed even more at the famous producer Joseph’s simple answer.
“I don’t understand.”
Joseph only gave ambiguous answers from start to finish. And that was something Megan didn’t like. Joseph Felton was always like that. He knew everything but gave no hints to others.
“Can’t you explain it more clearly?”
The giant Joseph shrugged his shoulders.
“Well. Just as you have a relationship with Kang Woojin, I also have a separate relationship with him.”
“......”
“Are you scared?”
“Of course not.”
Megan cleared her throat. At that sight, Joseph, who had a smile on his face, murmured softly.
“You’ll naturally come to know later.”
Megan let out a short sigh.
“Hah- Fine.”
She quickly changed the subject of conversation.
“Then how did the talks with the film company go? There must have been prior agreements. They told me I could use any actor regardless of nationality, but if the investment is already secured, it’s easy for words to change.”
“It’s always the case.”
“Do you think it’s possible to use an Asian actor?”
Joseph, who had been rubbing his chin, smiled broadly.
“I told you, I was looking for a project that would suit him well. Megan, don’t worry about other things and move freely. But there are definitely limits in reality. For example, while we know Kang Woojin, the people in this vast Hollywood don’t know him.”
“......It’s indeed difficult to use an unverified Korean actor as a main or supporting character.”
“Close to impossible.”
“Hmm. It’s tough.”
Megan, who had become serious, seemed to be filled with thoughts of Kang Woojin for some reason. It must be because Woojin’s performance had been so impressive. Joseph, who knew this, patted her on the shoulder.
“But if he makes a real splash at Cannes this year, the story changes. Though as a rookie, it might be hard to win an award, if he shows overwhelming acting at Cannes, it becomes easier to persuade. For now, let’s do our best professionally and look forward to Cannes.”
He showed a thumbs-up.
“Kang Woojin, he will surely show something.”
On the same day, early afternoon, Korea. Jeonju.
The filming site of ‘Leech’ was getting hotter as time went by. Here, they had reached the end of the tightrope. Therefore, around a hundred staff members, team members of actors, actors who had already finished their parts, and numerous ‘Leech’ related people besides reporters were all watching the two actors.
Kang Woojin and Jin Jae-jun.
The two were repeatedly reshooting near the end scene. It wasn’t because there was a problem. Director Ahn Ga-bok was shooting in short cuts by character and background, so it was slightly delayed.
Currently, the two actors were outside the shooting zone.
Jin Jae-jun was getting his makeup touched up, and Kang Woojin was gulping down a bottle of water handed by Han Ye-jung. His expression was indifferent, but inwardly he was feeling a bit tired.
‘Whew- it’s intense. But somehow today I want to finish with this feeling as it is.’
Due to the hectic filming, his frequency of entering the void space had significantly decreased. But today, he wanted to continue with this heavy feeling until the end.
Why?
It wasn’t clear. It might just be a whim.
Around this time.
“Standby! Standby!”
The assistant director, who had received instructions from Director Ahn Ga-bok, shouted. Kang Woojin moved first. Then Director Ahn Ga-bok, in front of the monitor, called him.
“Woojin-gun.”
Interestingly, he just showed his thumb without giving any specific direction. What is this? Woojin reacted calmly but was slightly puzzled inside. Well, it was a kind of cheer from the veteran Director Ahn Ga-bok.
Anyway, Kang Woojin walked. The destination was inside the set.
Cameras mounted on small cranes and on the shoulders of the filming team members captured Woojin. His face was incredibly stern.
Kang Woojin stopped.
Boom microphones, lights, and reflectors were set up around the set.
Kang Woojin took a small breath.
Jin Jae-jun, having finished his makeup touch-up, entered the set where Woojin was. The interior of the set where they stood was a luxurious office. Specifically, it was the vice chairman’s office of ‘Yoon Ja-ho’, the character played by Jin Jae-jun. A brown leather 5-seater sofa that looked expensive was placed there, and many documents were seen on the large desk. Various paintings adorned the walls, decorating the vice chairman’s office.
Kang Woojin commanded.
It was only natural that Woojin, who was casually scanning the set, called out ‘Park Ha-seong’. Although the current shooting sequence was the last, the scene was around the middle-to-late part of ‘Leech.’ Thus, Park Ha-seong’s mind was somewhat tainted. Although he was not aware he had Ripley syndrome, he was certainly faded and changed.
He had already crossed the line and cut off the ties.
Such Park Ha-seong was transmitted through Woojin’s veins and spread throughout his body.
“You, hey? I’m talking to you. You, you’ll die if you keep this up.”
It was a threat mixed with impatience and anger. He was subtly checking the surroundings. No, to be precise, he was looking out for the eyes of the mother behind this guy.
But he couldn’t lose his authority.
On the other hand, Park Ha-seong quietly looked up at Yoon Ja-ho. Or rather, Kang Woojin’s expression didn’t change. Such a faint smile made Yoon Ja-ho boil over even more.
“Don’t laugh, before I shove this cigarette down your throat.”
“Hyung.”
“This fucking bastard! What? Hyung??!”
Yoon Ja-ho threw the cigarette he was holding at Park Ha-seong’s body. The smoking cigarette fell to the floor with a thud, and as the residual smoke brushed his face, Park Ha-seong, or Woojin, covered his nose with his hand. Then he looked back up at Jin Jae-jun.
“Why are you so wary of me?”
Biting the filter of a new cigarette, Jin Jae-jun answered while chewing it.
“You think I’m wary of someone like you? You’re completely out of your mind.”
“Ah- is that so? I think I understand.”
Kang Woojin stood up. This was also different from the script. Originally, he was supposed to sit on the sofa and murmur, “Because Mother only listens to me,” without stopping. But Woojin looked at Jin Jae-jun who had furrowed his brows.
“Mother.”
He inserted a pause in the dialogue. He was spreading his wings freely. While maintaining the essence of ‘Park Ha-seong’. Woojin, who paused for a moment, stepped out of the sofa and said softly.
“Only listens to me.”
“......What?”
Leaving Jin Jae-jun’s question behind, Kang Woojin strolled around the vice chairman’s office. He was truly free. He followed the script but acted as Park Ha-seong wanted.
The camera followed him.
With a face halfway between a smile and a sneer, Woojin looked out the window.
“Ah- is that not it?”
Then.
-Swoosh.
Woojin, who murmured softly, turned his head to the left. Among the various items on the shelf, a medium-sized picture frame caught his eye. It was a family photo. It included the mother, Yoon Ja-ho behind her, and Chairman Yoon Jung-bae. It was a family photo with everyone in it.
Only one person was missing.
“Mother could only hear the words I say.”
Here, the cut was supposed to happen. According to the script, it was. But Director Ahn Ga-bok, who was watching the monitor.
“......”
He didn’t open his mouth. Instead, he gulped. That guy, that monster had something in mind. The intensity and rhythm had changed, but the lines were the same. However, Woojin’s movements were not in the script and seemed to have a certain intention. Everyone on the set was staring at Kang Woojin, and Director Ahn Ga-bok was fixated on the monitor.
At this moment.
-Swoosh.
Kang Woojin’s gaze, which had been on Jin Jae-jun, shifted back to the family photo frame. Then, slowly, ever so slightly, he moved his face. The camera director, noticing Woojin’s movement, captured the frame from behind Woojin’s head.
It soon became visible.
“This is how it should be.”
In the glass of the family photo frame, Kang Woojin’s—no, Park Ha-seong’s—face was gradually being reflected.
The camera director, with widened eyes, immediately filled the frame with the reflection. Park Ha-seong or Woojin’s face, with a faintly twisted smile, was mirrored in the family photo frame.
At this moment, Director Ahn Ga-bok gave the signal.
He was already smiling a wrinkled smile. His dilated pupils were filled with joy. Kang Woojin’s ad-lib was.
“......Cut.”
Perfect as the last filming scene of ‘Leech’.
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Translator’s Note:
Manhwa for this novel was released recently, you can check it out on the given links below. But I would not recommend to read it right now at least before completing the novel as the quality is not what I expected. Aside from that as with every adaptation it might/will change, modify amd remove parts from the novels to make it more readable for manhwa format. But I had hoped to get a better quality adaptation because of how popular it was when it was ongoing on Korean publishing website. Anyway, enjoy!!!
Korean version link – /webtoon/list?titleId=830008
English translated version link – /manga/i-was-mistaken-as-a-monstrous-genius-actor/
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