short story (1)
Monday morning, the 17th. Kang Woo-jin’s studio.
Over the weekend, dozens of staff members and entertainment outlets of ‘Profiler Hanryang’ were in an uproar over the appearance of an unknown actor, but the main character was Kang Woo-jin.
“hmm-”
I didn’t know this at all. He’s just staring at his laptop cross-legged, his hair a mess. The current time is a little past 9 o’clock. As soon as Woojin opened her eyes, what she was checking on her laptop was a movie community that her friend Kim Dae-young had sent a link to through a message a few days ago.
In fact, Woojin Kang did several searches over the weekend.
I was currently perusing the information I had gathered for a while. Well, since it is a community that contains so much trivial information, there was also quite a bit about the short film ‘Healing Office’.
but.
“These things have not been proven.”
It was hard to believe that all the information posted on this community was true. These days, there are so many communities and so much nonsense. Therefore, Woojin focused on the most reliable texts rather than trivial information.
-Movie information: Title Heungsinso (short film)/ Blue Gaze Film Company (independent professional)/ Director Shin Dong-chun (unknown)
-News about production confirmation going around! Seeing that a sister I know who works in theater is auditioning, it seems almost certain.
It was a very detailed article and had the most views and comments. But there wasn’t much information. There’s no such common number. Well, since it is a community, should we be satisfied with this level?
Kang Woo-jin muttered to himself and moved the mouse.
-Sigh.
First of all, I searched for director Shin Dong-chun starting with ‘Heungshinso’ on a search site, but nothing came up.
“So, are you going to join a film company?”
The next thing Woojin searched for was Blue Gaze Film Company. Fortunately, there is something to search for here. However, there wasn’t much information here either. All there is is an introduction about the location of the film company and that it specializes in short films.
“Don’t you usually write down your phone number neatly??”
Perhaps because the film company was small, there was no number on this one either. Woojin had heard similar words from Daeyoung Kim the other day. The reality of independent, short or art films is very harsh. Anyway, all I got as a result was the company address and a little bit of information.
“Hmm, there’s no point in sitting down and sucking your fingers. “I guess I’ll just have to go to a film studio and check it out.”
Even though Woojin was confirmed to join ‘Profiler Hanryang’, it was simple for him to be interested in the short story ‘Heungshinso’. The scenario itself was quite interesting, but it also included experiments related to subspace. It’s a drama, so there are numbers to measure viewership ratings and other things, but ‘Heist Detective’ was a short film that wasn’t even going to be released.
Nevertheless, in sub-space, it was marked as ‘Class B’.
-[4/Scenario (Title: Detective Agency), Grade B]
In other words, curiosity was the greatest. The production environment for the short story ‘Heist Investigation Office’, etc. Additionally, because it was a short story, there was less pressure.
‘If you interview top actors, they all say that, but they started from a very narrow range of projects.’
Woojin vaguely recalled an interview with an actor, but this was also close to the correct answer. There are actors who emerge as shining or rising stars, but they are sparks. Life is short. As evidence, there are many actors who were once in trouble but have now disappeared without a word.
On the other hand, actors who have built a solid career from the bottom last a long time because their roots are strong.
Although it was closer to intuition or instinct, Kang Woo-jin was trying to take the path with the longest vitality.
‘Since one major drama has been confirmed, we can proceed with ‘Heist Investigation’ on a small scale. Well, there’s nothing we can do if there are no seats in the ‘Healing Office’.’
There is quite a bit of time left. A normal actor would be immersed in the ‘Profiler Hanryang’ script at this time, but for Kang Woo-jin, there was no need to do so. In extreme cases, it was possible to enter subspace hundreds of times the day before filming.
Whatever it was, Kang Woo-jin was absorbing the industry he was experiencing for the first time like a sponge.
About this way.
-Sigh.
Kang Woo-jin, who was looking at his laptop, turned his head. There was a copied ‘Healing Office’ scenario, and of course there was a black square next to the ‘Healing Office’ scenario. Kang Woo-jin silently picked up the stack of paper that was the ‘Healing Office’ scenario.
“······”
Although he had read the ‘Healing Office’ scenario, he had not directly experienced or read it in subspace. In addition to the recent subspace experiment, I was distracted for one reason or another by the ‘profiler limit’ issue. I don’t know, but I guess there wasn’t any mental fatigue.
But now that things have been sorted out to some extent, there were no problems.
thus.
-Sure.
Just as Woojin was about to stab the black square with his index finger.
-Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu.
His cell phone vibrated. When I checked the sender, swearing was displayed.
-Fuck.
The person saved as ‘Tyok’ was Woojin’s only blood relative, his younger sister. I haven’t had a phone call in years, but now I’m getting a phone call out of nowhere?
‘100% I guess you heard the news from your mom.’
Kang Woo-jin’s sudden bombshell declaration. She wants to become an actress. It was clear that if I received that phone call, I would be met with a torrent of teasing from my relatives. So Woojin just ignored her call. however.
-Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu.
The vibration rings again. Call again this time. Soon, Kang Woo-jin fucked. No, she got irritated, thinking of her younger sister.
“Oh, did this really work?”
The funny thing here is.
“huh?”
The number displayed on the cell phone screen is not ‘Yyeo’. An unsaved number appears. Did your sister borrow her cell phone to call you? Woojin was tempted to do it, but for now, he put the cell phone to his ear.
“Yes, hello.”
Then, I heard a familiar yet unfamiliar female voice through the phone. She was clearly not a blood relative.
“It’s me, Hong Hyeyeon.”
“······”
uh? Who did you just say? Ho, Hong Hye-yeon? Top actress Hong Hye-yeon called Kang Woo-jin directly. At this moment, Woojin jumped up from his seat. Also, is this a true story? she almost shouted. But she really managed to stop herself from crying out.
Calm down, Kang Woo-jin. You have to maintain your concept now. After memorizing a few spells in his mind, Woojin’s cool-headed tone was restored.
“hello.”
Because it is morning, my throat is closed and my voice is even colder. I didn’t intend this. Anyway, Hong Hye-yeon spoke again over the phone.
“Isn’t the response a bit lukewarm?”
“Should you have been surprised?”
“Well, it’s not like that.”
“I was surprised.”
“That’s it. Anyway, I heard that Woojin has been confirmed for the role of ‘Deputy Park’.”
“yes.”
“It seems like there’s quite a bit of noise among the staff right now. This is especially true because I joined the cast as an unplanned actor. It seems like rumors are spreading quite a bit. “Is everyone really curious?”
For a moment, Kang Woo-jin blinked his eyes. Did something like that happen? Although Woojin had no idea what was going on, he calmly continued the conversation.
“is that so?”
“yes. The role of Assistant Manager Park was such a hot potato and an issue. Anyway, if things continue like this, Woojin will be a popular star during the first script reading, right?”
“······”
“But when I looked, there was an actor sitting there who I had never seen before. “It will be fun.”
Hong Hye-yeon’s faint laughter was heard through the cell phone.
“I’ve been watching Woojin from the beginning, so I called to let him know about the issue. Then, I’ll see you at the script reading.”
“I’m rooting for you.”
“What, last greeting? Don’t force me to work. “Because I’m resting right now.”
The call ended with Hong Hye-yeon’s soft laughter. Then, Woojin slowly lowered her cell phone and muttered lowly to herself.
“Wow…fuck.”
Just a few days ago, it was just Woojin’s cell phone. But now top actress Hong Hye-yeon’s number has been saved. She was a goddess who I had only seen on TV until yesterday, and even called her name in a familiar way.
It was Kang Woo-jin, whose life was gradually turning into a dire situation.
“If I sell this cell phone to Daeyoung Kim, I could get hundreds of millions.”
Woojin, with a bright smile, poked at the black square next to the ‘Healing Intelligence Bureau’ scenario.
-Poof!
Just like that, Kang Woo-jin was sucked into subspace.
Late afternoon of the same day. One building.
The building itself may be old, but you can feel its age starting from the hallways. The iron door at the end of the hallway had a slightly worn name plate attached to it.
-Blue Gaze Film Company.
And the inside of the office was narrow, as expected, and two men sat across from each other at the desk in the center of the office. On one side sat a man with small eyes, and on the other side sat a man with a square jaw. They are both somewhere in their 40s.
Looking at their expressions, both of them were very dark.
The conversation must have already been going on, as the square-jawed man let out a long sigh and scratched his head.
“H-Then, in the end, you are asking me to make him the male lead. In addition, they used some of their own rookies to fill in other supporting roles.”
Then the small-eyed man across from me nodded with a stern face.
“you’re right. Well, you expected it. Still, let’s think positively. “I ended up in this situation because they liked the director’s scenario.”
The small-eyed man muttered and tapped the wad of paper in front of him with his index finger. This title is written in large letters on the cover of the paper roll.
-‘Healing office’
Anyway, the square-jawed man called the director rubbed his face with one hand, and the small-eyed man continued speaking with an embarrassed look on his face.
“Director, honestly, I’m also upset. But the situation itself is not bad. “You miraculously were able to build something that almost fell over.”
“···Still, CEO, how can I raise more funds?”
“You said that a few months ago. “There are a lot of independent and short stories that fall flat while trying to make that sound.”
“······”
“Let’s think positively, Director. In any case, it’s common for actors to be paid for in this world, and ‘Healing Office’ is a short film, not a commercial film. As long as they confirm the conditions for the actor, they take full responsibility, including the investment amount. “An opportunity like this doesn’t come often.”
Soon, the director bit his molars hard.
“But the actor who is pushing for the male lead has been rumored in the past.”
“yes. Park Jeong-hyuk. There was a fairly large assault incident in the past. I took a break for two years and am currently looking into short stories and independent works. “Then they contacted us about our work.”
“Anyone can see that this is laundry, right?”
“you’re right. Park Jeong-hyuk’s intention is to launder the crime through the ‘Healing Bureau’. ‘I’ll start again from the bottom.’ Something like that. But director, can we argue about clear water and clean water? “Even if it’s in the mud, we have to film a movie.”
However, the square-jawed director seemed to be confused and covered his head with both hands.
“Still… I don’t think this is right.”
“Isn’t there something that isn’t there? The short and independent film market is like this. You must have heard of it when you were a drama producer, right? Now, coach, please stay calm and stay positive. “Investments and actors will be organized by Hankyu.”
The small-eyed man muttered again and tapped the stack of paper that said ‘Healing Bureau’.
“Well, GGO Entertainment wants to proceed immediately with production that has been stopped as long as the director gives the okay. “They said the investment money would be paid right away.”
“······”
The director stopped as he held his head. He probably has a lot on his mind. The small-eyed man who was looking at him quietly let out a small sigh.
“There isn’t much time to think, Coach. A few days at most. You have to come to a conclusion therein. And I saw you last time around tomorrow as Director Park of GGO Entertainment, right?”
“···yes.”
“He’s going to bring some new faces here to play supporting roles. It shows her acting. Park Jeong-hyuk will look at the director’s decision afterward. “First of all, while you’re thinking about it, please just take care of your appointment for tomorrow.”
“after-”
Soon, the square-jawed director with messy hair nodded slowly.
“All right.”
10 minutes later.
The square-jawed director who graduated from the Shabby Blue Gaze Film Company walked down the hallway with a stern expression. I sigh every second because reality is harsh in many ways.
Then.
-Sigh.
It was as the director was descending the gloomy stairs.
-♬♪
A cell phone ringtone rang from the pocket inside the long padding he was wearing. Thanks to that, he stopped at the stairs, took out his cell phone, and checked the caller. The face brightens slightly. The director answered the phone right away.
“Yes, brother. “I was already thinking about calling you, but I stopped.”
A male voice answered over the phone.
“Wamma, why did you stop doing it?”
“No, bro, you’re busy these days, right? “You’re in a hectic mood, aren’t you?”
“But don’t you know that it gets even worse after a while? “Where are you?”
“It’s towards Sinsa Station.”
“Good, I have a meeting tomorrow so I can’t stay long. “Let’s just have some soju.”
The square-jawed director then left the building and nodded as he walked toward the subway.
“Good. “The chicken feet restaurant you always go to?”
About an hour passed like that.
The time was past 9 p.m. The square-jawed director could be found at a chicken feet restaurant near Yangjae Station. The chicken feet restaurant is probably a good restaurant, so even though it was a Monday night, there were a lot of people there.
in between.
“······”
I am drinking soju alone, ordered by the director who arrived early. The snack is kimchi served as a side dish. The picture alone was very bleak. So did his stern expression.
Then.
-Sigh.
The director checked the time. Because I thought the waiting brother was quite late.
“Why are you so late, brother?”
Fortunately, this is it.
“Hey, Shin Dong-chun.”
At the entrance of the chicken feet restaurant, someone called the director. Thanks to this, the square-jawed director smiled and stood up.
“It’s late, it’s late. “Is your brother like this?”
“Sorry sorry. “Hey, there must have been an accident in front of me, so I got stuck.”
The man called Brother scratched his beard and smiled embarrassedly.
“In addition, the ‘Profiler Hanryang’ script meeting took a bit longer.”
The man the director called “brother” was the big name PD of the drama “Profiler Hanryang.”
“But you crazy person, why did you sit down and drink soju with kimchi? “Wretched.”
It was the bearded producer Song Man-woo.
