contract (3)
What greeted Kang Woo-jin when he first arrived at the Sea Blue Studio building.
“Hello, Mr. Kang Woo-jin.”
It was the man I saw in the conference room. Production manager of ‘Profiler Hanryang’. His face generally has a pointed feel. What was strange was the way he treated Woojin.
“Now, come this way.”
Woojin looked ordinary at first glance, but he felt slightly different.
‘Something is a bit ambiguous. ‘Do you hate me?’
The production manager felt like a combination of kindness and discomfort. When he got into the elevator with Woojin, he suddenly started saying strange things.
“Phew – first of all, Mr. Kang Woo-jin. This case can be considered almost a first. I have some time for production, but this is my first time experiencing this situation. “Woojin’s audition process… or today’s appearance fee negotiations.”
Negotiation? Am I negotiating my appearance fee today? Although he didn’t understand it right away, Kang Woo-jin maintained solemn silence for now. Then the production manager began to explain.
“Actually, I’m a little opposed to it. However, the PD and the writer plan to go ahead with it, and that’s how much they like Woojin. From my point of view, it would be right to stop them, but they are both people who put their lives on the line to create their works…”
The production manager, who was speechless, made eye contact with Woojin. There was seriousness in his eyes.
“If you have an appearance fee in mind, I don’t know how much it will be, but the amount you will hear today is already above the average. Even if you feel a little disappointed, please understand that everything from the current market situation to the production of the work was assumed.”
Here, Kang Woo-jin smelled a faint misunderstanding. However, the production manager continued speaking regardless.
“I know very well that Mr. Woojin is outside the standard in one way or another. Obviously, that value was included as well. I heard that you taught yourself acting. This included a long career of walking a grueling path alone. Of course, this is something that the PD and writer acknowledged.”
“Is that so?”
“However, if you are planning to show yourself, you need to be careful about how people see you. “It’s not good to hear noise from the beginning.”
This guy is surprisingly nice. If you listen carefully, you are worried about me, right? Either way, the production manager sighed softly and concluded.
“Before meeting the PD, I wanted to talk to you in hopes that it might help you with your concerns.”
“I see.”
Kang Woo-jin maintains a decent poker face. In fact, he had given up his expectations because of what Daeyoung Kim said at the meat restaurant yesterday.
‘Honestly, even if I give you 3,000 won per session, I have to say thank you. ‘Being cast in something like that was like turning my life around.’
Still, I feel like they would give me more than 3,000 won. But now, looking at this production manager’s reaction.
‘Is there anything I can look forward to?’
It was unusual. And the unusualness could be heard when Woojin met bearded producer Song Man-woo.
“Woojin, your appearance fee is 250 per episode. What do you think?”
2.5 million won? The amount is about 900 times more than 3,000 won. For an instant, Kang Woo-jin’s strong demeanor was shaken. The poker face twitched slightly.
‘wait for a sec. I don’t know if it’s before or after taxes, but 250 is more than my salary?’
He was paid approximately 2.3 million by the design company.
In any case, an ordinary person would not have noticed, but producer Song Man-woo, who has been directing for a very long time and has a high level of sharp eyesight, did not miss Woo-jin’s movements.
‘Do you feel like it’s not enough? Well, the role of Assistant Manager Park is quite difficult.’
On the other hand, Woojin was recalling the words the production manager said earlier. What did you do first? Taken together, we can conclude that this situation is very unusual.
In other words, the appearance fee of 2.5 million is quite abnormal.
At this time.
“Mr. Woojin. The average appearance fee for a rookie is usually between 200,000 and 400,000 won.”
On the other side of the expressionless Woojin, producer Song Man-woo put his hands together and explained.
“There are some differences depending on the role, but that is the Maginot Line. However, Woojin is a special case in many ways and I decided that it would be a waste to treat him as a rookie.”
Nice judgment on that. But Woojin’s niceness didn’t end there.
“If you don’t know, let me explain. “We will offer 250 per episode, plus additional features such as reruns and Youtube.”
“hmm-”
After hearing the explanation, Kang Woo-jin let out a soft sigh. Although I was happy on the inside. Of course, it was an intentional concept. At the same time, producer Song Man-woo tapped the calculator instead.
“It is not yet confirmed how many episodes the role of ‘Deputy Park’ will appear, but as of now, I think it will be up to Part 4. Even if at least 4 parts appear, the appearance fee is in the range of 10 million won, and even if it appears in later episodes as a flashback or dream-like device, the appearance fee is paid. “It’s probably more than 10 million.”
Kang Woo-jin answers with the utmost calmness.
“I had a vague idea.”
Suddenly, a figure of 10 million won came out. There is even a separate fee for appearances on rebroadcasts and YouTube.
Wow, even if it’s a special case, even someone like me earns this much, so how much does a super top actress like Hong Hye-yeon make? No, even a lower level would be scary, right?
The answer to this was recited by producer Song Man-woo with good timing.
“If you are Woojin, you will soon be able to receive several thousand per session, not ten million in total, as you well know.”
Kang Woo-jin stopped moving for a moment. How many thousand per synagogue? Is what I see in articles and news happening to me too? Producer Song Man-woo asked Woo-jin back.
“So 250 per session. What do you think?”
“······”
However, Kang Woo-jin did not answer right away. Because things are going strangely. 250 per session was not enough. Rather, it was overflowing. Then Woojin suddenly became curious.
No, I needed to be convinced. About your current self-worth.
Others may not know, but Woojin lacked information about the entertainment industry, and I thought it would be better to know clearly rather than perceive it subtly. Only then will you gain confidence in your future concepts.
That’s why Kang Woo-jin asked. In a voice filled with coldness.
“Am I worth about 2.5 million per episode?”
That’s what producer Song Man-woo across the street sees.
‘······The expression on his face just twitched for a moment and his reaction now. ‘Do you feel a little bit disappointed as expected?’
It gave off a negative yet heavy atmosphere. This is the result of the conceptual build-up that Kang Woo-jin has shown so far.
A brief silence back.
Around this time, writer Park Eun-mi’s cool voice flashed through Producer Song Man-woo’s mind.
‘I’ll just say one thing. ‘Don’t waste your money.’
Soon, PD Song Man-woo slowly nodded.
Yes, a few pennies is not important. Kang Woo-jin Catching him is the key. The role of ‘Dae-ri Park’ was an important character who opened the first half of the play in a grand manner. And that arrogant monster in front of you will definitely be worth dozens of times the money you give. Because he is a precious real person, not an ordinary actor who gets run over by someone’s foot. I saw it with my own eyes.
Producer Song Man-woo briefly glanced at the production manager sitting next to him.
“Okay, Woojin.”
Suddenly, Kang Woo-jin was called.
“350 per episode. This is my personal judgment, and looking back on my directing career, it is unique.”
The appearance fee has risen arbitrarily.
The sight of the production manager closing his eyes in resignation is a bonus. Soon, producer Song Man-woo recited it definitively.
“Instead, we will add confidentiality clauses regarding the appearance fee and Woojin’s casting process to the contract. “How do you find it appealing?”
Kang Woo-jin, who had stopped, made eye contact with producer Song Man-woo and answered calmly.
“I think it’s appropriate.”
backwards.
Kang Woo-jin received a detailed explanation of the contract details from producer Song Man-woo and the production manager. In addition, the overall schedule for the production of the drama ‘Profiler Hanryang’.
Most of the explanations were done by the production manager.
“As you may have heard, Woojin, our work is currently in pre-production. But the speed is fast. Well, it’s natural since it’s PD Song and Writer Park’s work, and the entire staff team is in a state where they’ve worked hard…”
The detailed explanation was long, but to summarize, it was as follows. The staff team has been completed, construction of the set, etc. is in progress, and starting tomorrow, full-scale actor casting work will begin. The key here was ‘the speed was very fast.’
It was possible because the director and writer were such big names.
There are no obstacles such as investment, production, promotion, etc. Whatever it was, Kang Woo-jin was bombarded with information he had never heard in his life. I don’t even understand half of it. Still, I memorize key words.
His memory wasn’t bad. He said memory is essential for meticulous design.
Yet Kang Woo-jin maintained his bravado and strong demeanor.
“okay.”
Or okay. While giving answers like this. All you have to do is leave your body to the wind. Eventually, the meeting entered its final stages. It was producer Song Man-woo who turned the tide.
“Mr. Woojin. The script will be delivered when the official book script is released, and I will contact you separately when the third part is released. Originally, it was supposed to go through the agency, but it hasn’t happened yet, right? “The agency.”
“yes. yet.”
“It’s okay, it won’t be particularly inconvenient even if you don’t have an agency right now. For things like costumes and such, you can prepare by reading the storyboard before filming. Because I and Woojin just need to pay more attention. “There’s no need to look for an agency anymore.”
“······”
“Anyway, if ‘Profiler Hanryang’ airs, the entertainment side will automatically stick to Mr. Woojin. “It could have been like that even before then.”
“So what should I prepare?”
“well. I think right now I just need to practice acting. “I will hand over the first draft of the script today.”
After this, the production manager followed along.
“At the current rate, script reading will begin at the end of this month or early March next month.”
like that.
“Then, Mr. Kang Woo-jin. Please take care of your role as ‘Deputy Park’.”
“I will do my best.”
Kang Woo-jin confirmed the contract.
“Haha, if Woojin works hard, I’m so grateful. “When I hear the news from Author Park, I’ll do a shoulder dance.”
In other words, it was the moment when I confidently joined a crazy lineup of works as an actor.
Then a few tens of minutes later.
Kang Woo-jin calmly walked out of the Sea Blue Studio building. Woojin adjusts his padding as the sharp wind blows immediately.
-G profit.
Then it stops. Kang Woo-jin looked down at the contract in his hand. He glanced behind him and muttered to himself without realizing it.
“It’s crazy. “I really signed a contract.”
Today’s Kang Woo-jin, unlike yesterday, has a modifier in front of his name. actor. Actor Kang Woo-jin. Even if your life changes, can it be turned upside down in an instant?
At this time.
-Sigh.
People passed by in front of Kang Woo-jin, and Woo-jin, who was looking at the dozens of pedestrians in India, muttered.
“Now… they see me on TV?”
It was a strange feeling, but I couldn’t feel it right away. However, an itching feeling arose. I guess this is what you call a feeling of elation, right?
Anyway, Kang Woo-jin’s life changed 180 degrees.
From this moment he was an actor. Thanks to this, Woojin’s shoulders rise infinitely as he walks. Then suddenly.
‘Agency – I’ll have my own agency soon, right? So you’re saying I have a manager too? Wow, my manager? ‘You look scary.’
My thoughts extended to my agency. Of course, I heard it from former producer Man-woo Song earlier, but what Dae-young Kim said yesterday seemed more realistic.
‘agency? Whether it’s big or small, there are definite pros and cons. A large entertainment company will have a strong backing team, but there will be a lot of interference, and a small entertainment company will have great concentration even if the backing team is a bit weak. The degree of freedom is also high. But why are you asking about my agency?’
Woojin was a little worried. However, this was a happy concern. When will the day come when I choose my agency? It was when Kang Woo-jin smiled slightly.
-Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu.
The cell phone in his padded pocket let out a long vibration. It was a phone call and the caller was.
-Omani.
She was Kang Woo-jin’s mother. At this moment, a sense of reality came to her as Woojin.
“Ah, that’s right. “I have to tell my dad and mom.”
Kang Woo-jin’s parents lived in Jinju, Gyeongnam. Even though her sister, who was her own blood, ignored her, she had to clearly communicate this to her parents.
Thanks to.
-Sigh.
Woojin let out a light breath and put the cell phone to his ear.
“Uh, Mom.”
Mom’s slightly rough voice can be heard right away.
“Where are you?”
“I’m out for a moment. why?”
“Why? “Have you changed jobs?”
“Ah oh. Um, I guess I guess I did it?”
“what?”
Mother’s absurd question. In response, Kang Woo-jin threw his fastball without spinning.
“Mom, I think I will become an actor.”
“······”
The mother, who was silent for a moment, fiercely spat out a question mark.
“···Do you want to go to the hospital????”
Two days later, Sunday the 16th.
The weekend has arrived. What was interesting was that rumors about Kang Woo-jin spread from yesterday, Saturday, until today. Of course, I don’t feel like his name is being widely spread.
“What is that? Is there author Park’s work? “I heard that someone has already been cast for the role of Assistant Manager Park??”
As a hidden actor, word of mouth was spreading. Perhaps it was a natural phenomenon.
‘Profiler Hanryang’ has been the center of issue in many domestic production companies and entertainment companies. In addition, the audition information for the role of Assistant Manager Park had already spread far and wide.
Rumors were bound to spread because a hidden actor had suddenly taken over that role.
“You have a ‘quantity of profilers,’ right? I heard that other than Hong Hye-yeon, she was confirmed as the second actress. Is this true?”
“really? “I heard this for the first time??”
The starting point of the rumor was the production company Sea Blue Studio. At first, only a few people knew about it, but as usual with rumors, little by little, it grew in size.
“What is the name of the actor who plays Assistant Manager Park?”
“well. I don’t know about that either? “Are you a top actor who can’t even think of something when he sees what’s hidden??”
And around Sunday afternoon, the news was also delivered to the hundred or so staff members of ‘Profiler Hanryang’ who were on standby. Filming team, lighting team, costume team, set team, etc. The actor who will play Assistant Manager Park after Hong Hye-yeon has been confirmed.
It was not unusual for news of an actor’s confirmation to be delivered to all staff.
“Lighting director! Did you hear the news?? “I heard that the actor who plays Assistant Manager Park has been confirmed?”
“I know, I know, Seup- just a few weeks ago, they said they were changing the character… But who is the actor? “Who liked that strict writer Park?”
“I don’t know. Don’t you know, director? “I called because I wanted to know?”
It was strange that the actor’s name could not be confirmed.
From here, the speed of rumors about the ‘actor who secretly played the role of Assistant Manager Park’ accelerated. There were also appropriate lies mixed in.
“It’s Kim Hoo-yeon.”
“Kim Hooyeon? He’s in the movie now, right? Also, does Kim Hoo-yeon have the acting skills to play the role of Assistant Manager Park? “I think it will take some time.”
“I don’t know, I heard it from the lighting team.”
There were also facts that had clear sources.
“There was also talk that he was an actor who was acting overseas.”
“Eh?? Overseas?”
“Uh, I guess there are rumors going around the production company.”
The more this happened, the more the curiosity about the secret actor grew. There was no substance and there were only rumors, so it was natural. However, all staff members expressed one speculation as fact.
“Well, anyway, if PD Song and Writer Park are possessed, then their acting skills are certain. Since he joined right after Hong Hye-yeon, isn’t he top-tier? “Even if it’s not top level, it’s at least A level.”
He’s a pretty great actor.
This rumor, which had been circulating only among the staff, gained speed and spread to various directions. Media, entertainment, various production companies, broadcasting companies. It was an entertainment industry where rumors spread quickly, and since it was a hot topic, a booster was added.
Among them, various entertainment companies accepted this rumor most sensitively.
“ah! Damn it, someone already picked up that part of Assistant Manager Park?? “Ah, I was waiting because I heard you were doing character rebuilding!”
Because I was eagerly waiting for an opportunity to catch ‘Profiler Hanryang’, the biggest catch of the first half of the year. However, I couldn’t help but be annoyed because someone took the spot without even auditioning.
“Wasn’t pre-casting only for Hong Hye-yeon??! So who are you?”
“Well, that hasn’t come out yet.”
Whatever it was, Kang Woo-jin was slowly becoming famous in the industry in all but name. Of course, Kang Woo-jin, who was preparing to enter subspace at home, did not know about this situation.
“Would you like to experience other roles in Part 1 of ‘Profiler Hanryang’? Oh, before that, let’s eat the chicken first. “As a memorial.”
It was very leisurely.
