The beginning of the ‘Ametalk Show!’ Kang Woo-jin episode was similar to the other episodes. The MC, Karamatsu Soyo, who resembles a beaver, appeared on the same set and gave a simple opening statement.
[“It’s still hot even though it’s mid-September, but the guest we invited today is so amazing that you’ll be able to forget the heat for a while!”]
And then MC Soyo introduces the guests.
[“The hottest man in Japan right now! Korea’s monster rookie actor Kang Woo-jin!”]
The guest entrance song that has been unique to ‘Ametalk Show!’ for a long time is played.
-♬♪
Kang Woo-jin appears through the guest entrance door installed on the set. Woo-jin and MC Soyo shake hands briefly and then sit on their respective sofas.
[“Nice to meet you, Kang Woo-jin. Let me give a brief greeting to the viewers.”] [“Hello, viewers of ‘Ametalk Show!’ I am actor Kang Woo-jin. It is an honor to appear on a traditional Japanese talk show. I will talk hard and then leave.”] [“Wow, but your Japanese is really good. If I close my eyes and listen, I’ll get confused.”] [“I listen to it often, but your Korean is even better.”]
Kang Woo-jin in the talk show ‘Ametalk Show!’ was indifferent but gentle. There was no awkwardness at all.
[“Ah! Mr. Woojin, is this your first talk show since your debut?”] [“Yes. This is your first ‘Ametalk Show!’ so I’m really nervous.”] [“Hey- You don’t seem like that at all? Haha, but still, this is your first talk show so I don’t know what to do.”] [“You don’t seem like that at all.”] [“Huh? Are you kidding?”] [“I’m kidding.”]
After the greetings, there was a lot of talk. What is your schedule like in Korea, is your current schedule busy, how did you feel when you first joined ‘Profiler Hanryang’?
[“How did you feel when you passed the ‘Profiler Hanryang’ exam?”] [“I wondered if this was right.”]
Thoughts on when Hanryang exploded in Japan, the launch of ‘Namsachin’, Kang Woojin’s SNS with explosive growth in inflow, and even the ‘Kang Woojin’s sub-character’ channel that surpassed 1 million subscribers in a few weeks.
Here, MC Soyo asked Kang Woojin.
[“I took a quick look at Woojin’s channel. You only have a few videos, but you’ve already surpassed 1 million. But you’re more than good enough to do it as a hobby, right? And your topics are also unique. You cover K-POP in Japanese or English.”] [“Soon, you’ll show us covers of J-POP or pop songs in Korean.”] [“Will the views explode even if we just listen to them roughly? Are you planning any other content?”] [“I’m thinking about it.”] [“Hmm! Could you play us a short, very brief cover of a song? I think the viewers will want that.”] [“Of course.”]
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The request was for only one verse, but Kang Woojin sang almost the entire verse. What’s funny is.
-Ugh.
An unexpected guest suddenly appeared around the second verse. It was Hwarin holding a hand microphone. She passionately sang the second verse of Elani’s ‘Ballerina’ in its original form.
A very full composition.
Then, Kang Woo-jin and Hwa-rin sat next to each other and continued their promotional talk about ‘Nam Sa-chin’, and MC Soyo changed the topic to ‘Stranger’ around the middle of the movie. The relationship with director Kyotaro, the inside story of the casting, the movie’s content, their mindset, etc.
However, unfortunately, the answer was not detailed because the ‘stranger’ itself was not yet able to gather information.
At this point, ‘Ametalk show!’
[“Okay! Okay. Then let’s change the mood a bit.”]
It lightened the mood. It was a Q&A session with hundreds of audience members who had participated in the recording. And the first question was.
[“······”]
He was a young man who didn’t speak. No, to be precise, he was a child who used Japanese sign language. Of course, there were subtitles underneath. But suddenly.
-Ouch.
Kang Woo-jin, who saw the Japanese sign language question posed by the child, got up from the sofa and walked briskly. He walked right in front of the child. Soon, Kang Woo-jin was in the camera, naturally signing Japanese with the child.
The ‘Ametalk Show!’ that aired this had various effect subtitles running all over it.
And this scene.
[“Grandpa! Me! I’m out!”]
Chairman Hideki looks moved with his grandson Shingo. While patting Shingo’s head, he stares at Kang Woojin on TV. He takes in his appearance, physical appearance, and atmosphere. Then, he focuses on the Japanese sign language that Woojin is using.
He was greater than me.
Above all else.
‘It catches the eye. The performance is good. Was it the production team’s idea to go that far in front of the signer and show sign language? No, it’s definitely that guy’s idea. It’s an idea that only someone who knows sign language well would come up with. Because the eyes and facial expressions have to be visible.’
Kang Woo-jin had a good skill in expressing his presence. I guess there had to be some stage direction or adaptation.
‘You know how to focus attention. You use the stage well, too. The best part is that cool composure. Indeed, you’re not ordinary.’
Ujin’s interest in Chairman Hideki grew even more.
one side.
As the ‘Ametalk Show!’ was drawing to a close, everyone gathered at the main stage of the private broadcasting station TBE was dancing wildly.
“It’s over 20.5%!”
Even if it wasn’t a comprehensive viewership rating, it was enough. Even if it was a real-time viewership rating for reference, the figure was already far beyond expectations. Thanks to that, congratulations poured in for PD Shin Jo, who had a face like a fool.
“Shinjo! Well done, well done!”
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“PD Shiiki!! Congratulations!”
“I was worried because public opinion was negative, but it turned out like this??!”
“How long has it been since we had 20% viewership ratings?! Hey! Shinjo! Come to your senses!”
“Hahaha, Director, this guy is losing his mind!”
The soul of PD Shinjo, who had left the house with a dry face, did not return easily. That is understandable.
‘20%?!! It really went over 20%??’
The viewership ratings that are now over 20% have never been seen before, except in the early days. Even for the traditional ‘Ametalk Show!’ as a whole, the average viewership ratings are 10%, and the highest was 23% 8 years ago. It featured a popular Hollywood actor.
Back then, there was no viewership rating below 20%.
Kang Woo-jin brought it up again. Of course, it wasn’t a figure that was created solely by Kang Woo-jin’s power. It was the result of numerous issues coming together, starting with Director Kyotaro.
And yet, even so, what stands at the center is.
“Shinjo! That Korean rookie. No! You should contact Kang Woojin??”
No matter what anyone says, it was Kang Woo-jin.
That time. Korea.
The place was the production company of ‘Frozen Love’. The production company’s large conference room. About fifteen people were gathered there. ‘Frozen Love’ had already finished its script reading, and was currently in the final production meeting for pre-production.
So, not only the production director, but also the staff of various teams and writer Lee Wol-seon, who was adorned with jewelry, attended.
Now, all that was left for ‘Frozen Love’ was filming.
Because the big decisions like the set, location scouting, casting actors, and programming had already been finalized. And the first day of shooting was scheduled to be fixed during this final production meeting.
The funny thing is.
“The atmosphere of ‘Stranger’ is getting worse and worse. Public opinion is much worse than it was a few days ago.”
For some reason, the production director and the director PD were all talking about Woojin and ‘The Stranger’. Writer Lee Wol-seon was the same. The news of ‘The Stranger’ that shook Japan spread all the way to Korea.
“Well, in Japan or Korea, making movies or dramas is like a windfall. Everyone knows that.”
“But the director was so dependent on Director Kyotaro, and when the issue of Woojin being the lead actor broke out, there was a huge uproar, right? But then the situation suddenly changed like this.”
“Is this the first or second time that the media and public opinion have changed? The bigger the issue, the bigger the aftermath.”
“Is it true that ‘strange’ investors are leaving because of Kang Woo-jin? I heard they are still leaving.”
The ‘Frozen Love’ team expressed regret because Kang Woo-jin was involved in the incident, even though it was someone else’s business. The more Kang Woo-jin soars, the more it trickles down to ‘Frozen Love’.
“I feel like I’m going to fall over, it’s a shame. I thought Woojin-ssi was going to write history properly for once.”
“If ‘Stranger’ falls like this, will it be a blow to Woojin?”
“That may be the case, but even if ‘Stranger’ falls, it’s actually beneficial for Woojin in the big picture. Malicious comments are just a thing, and Woojin’s popularity in Japan has increased exponentially.”
“But there are also images that could be tarnished, and it is definitely best for ‘Stranger’ to continue producing rather than to collapse. There is also the possibility of creating a first precedent.”
“Hmm- Given the atmosphere, I guess the ratings for the talk show that Woojin is appearing on will be a bit low.”
“Oh, that? Ametalk? It’s a national talk show in Japan, but I hear it’s getting a lot of hate from the public these days.”
At this time, writer Lee Wol-seon, who had put down his cell phone, immediately changed the topic of the production meeting.
“We’ll know the results when we see them. Should we make a decision from the first day of filming?”
From the production director to each staff member, everyone came to their senses.
“Ahhh, that’s right. Let’s see- The writer said it would be good to open the lid with a cut of Jang Hwan and Woo Jin, right?”
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“That’s right. I think it’s the most important scene in the beginning, and it would be easier to capture Jang Hwan’s emotions. I also said that this month would be better to match Woo Jin’s schedule.”
“Yes, I heard it from CEO Choi.”
Writer Lee Wol-seon nodded and asked the production director.
“Mr. Woojin, I heard that filming for ‘The Missing Island’ is about to start. When will the filming start?”
“Ah- I heard it’s confirmed for the 25th. We’re leaving for an overseas location in about a week.”
“Then, I think it would be better for us to schedule our first shoot around the 20th? What do you think, PD?”
The producer, who was sweeping his chin, answered while looking down at the expected filming schedule in front of him.
“Today is the 16th – about a week.”
“It’s a bit tight, but there’s nothing we can’t do, right? Everything that’s set up has already been decided. Jang Hwan also said that he doesn’t have any other schedules besides ours.”
“The props and sets are a bit lacking, but······if we hurry, it should be possible.”
“Then can we confirm it?”
“Well, I think it would be better if Woojin-ssi’s filming schedule is at most two days. If Woojin-ssi’s ‘Island of the Disappeared’ filming overseas is released, I don’t know how many months I’ll have to wait.”
While most opinions were being gathered, the producer continued speaking.
“I should probably put Woojin’s schedule up right away. Oh, writer. What do you think about that? The actors want to be present on the day of Woojin’s filming.”
Soon, it seems like writer Lee Wol-seon doesn’t care.
“Doesn’t it matter? As long as it doesn’t interfere with the filming. I would like to see it with my own eyes. It would be stimulating.”
He shrugged.
“I’m going to go see it too.”
Just as things were slowly coming to a close.
“uh?!”
The assistant director shouted in slight surprise.
“Ametalk show! Yo, there’s an article out now saying that the viewer ratings have gone over 20%??”
The shock spread to everyone, including writer Lee Wol-seon.
“Huh, how much did you pass??!”
In this way, the record-breaking viewership ratings of ‘Ametalk Show!’ quickly spread to Korea as well.
『’Monster Rookie’ Kang Woo-jin’s appearance, Japan’s national talk show ‘Ametalk show!’ viewership ratings exceed 20%!』
Because Kang Woo-jin was selling so well, domestic reporters were monitoring the situation in Japan in real time. In other words, Japan, like Korea, was quickly reporting the twist of the ‘Ame Talk Show!’
『[Issue Check] ‘Following ‘Hanryang’, another 20%?!’ Kang Woo-jin’s solo appearance ‘Ametalk Show!’ viewership ratings renewed』
『’Honey, here’s a bowl of patriotic food!’, Kang Woo-jin, who confidently recorded 20% viewership ratings on a Japanese talk show/ Photo』
As a result, public opinion in Japan, which had been full of negativity, began to change little by little.
-Wow! Ametalk’s viewership ratings surpassed 20%?? Everyone was making a fuss saying they weren’t watching!
-(Laughs) I guess everyone was curious about Kang Woojin.
-I thought Kang Woojin was just like that? I didn’t see any particular charm in him, so he should have just stopped coming to Japan!
-↑Malicious comments like yours are killing people.
-I came after watching Kang Woojin’s YouTube channel!! It was so shocking!! He really sings well!! He’s crazy!!!!!!!!
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-Hwarin and Kang Woojin… .The chemistry was good…
-You speak Japanese really well? I could tell you put a lot of effort into it.
-Well, to that extent, even if you speak Japanese, it wouldn’t be awkward at all.
-Against!! Kang Woojin is against it!!!
-Kang Woo-jin has gotten better, especially the scene where he signs in Japanese. He approaches the boy directly and signs… Why is he so cool?
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Of course, it didn’t turn out completely positive, but there were a lot of changes. The most powerful of which was.
-Guys, more than that, am I the only one curious as to why Kang Woojin speaks Japanese so well, and why he can even use Japanese sign language????
As expected, it was fluent Japanese and Japanese sign language. The next morning, on the 17th, the official viewer ratings for ‘Ametalk Show!’ were announced in Japan.
『Kang Woo-jin’s “Ametalk Show!”, Official Viewership Rating 20.4%』
Indeed, the power of the 20% ‘Ametalk Show!’ was not small. Several times the inflated influx began to flow in related to Kang Woo-jin.
The situation was similar in Japan, of course, and in Korea as well.
For about two days.
In Korea, there was even an incident where the Japanese ‘Ametalk Show!’ Kang Woo-jin episode was uploaded to an illegal site.
but.
『Film industry expert: “It looks like about 70% of the investment in ‘The Stranger’ has disappeared”』
The crisis related to ‘strange parasites’ in Japan continued.
21st, morning. Suwon.
KBC’s drama production center located in Suwon. In other words, it was a large filming set. This KBC drama production center is divided into an inside and outside. Its size can be seen as being quite large. Inside the production center, you can see the sets in each section, and there are numerous lights hanging from the ceiling.
In front of one of the sets, cameras and various audio equipment were already set up.
“No!! The light isn’t over there! It’s behind here!!”
“Ah! I’ll fix it right away!”
“Set Team! There’s a squeaking sound coming from this door!”
“I did it because the PD told me to make it so that it makes a sound!!”
There were easily over 50 staff members gathered there. The shape of the set was somewhat reminiscent of the hallway of a high-end apartment.
At this time.
“Art team! PD is looking for you!!”
The production director called the art team. The production director looked familiar. The script he had in his back pocket had this title.
-‘Freezing Love’
In other words, this is the filming set for ‘Frozen Love’.
Right at this moment.
-Squeak!
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A foreign car stopped in the outdoor parking lot. It was a red car, and a woman with a flashy earring got out of the car. It was the star writer Lee Wol-seon.
The funny thing is.
-Thud!
When she closed the car door and turned her head, she saw a van that had just parked nearby, and writer Lee Wol-seon smiled brightly.
To be exact.
“Mr. Woojin, you’re here early?”
“Ah- yes. Hello, author.”
The ‘strange man next door’ who got out of the taxi. No, it was a smile thrown at Kang Woo-jin who will be participating in the filming of ‘Frozen Love’ for about two days starting today.
Meanwhile, in the slightly dark editing room.
Many monitors, various devices, audio on the wall, etc. The editing room looks the same as usual, but the atmosphere is generally gloomy from the people gathered. Somehow, there was no energy in this editing room.
There seemed to be about four or five people in that editing room. Among them, a familiar man caught my eye.
“Whew- ew, finally.”
It was Director Shin Dong-chun, a square-jawed man with dark circles under his eyes, who had just leaned back against the back of his chair. He then tapped the shoulders of the editors around him, then took out his cell phone and made a call to someone. The person he was talking to was Netflix Korea.
“Ah- General Director.”
Kim So-hyang was the general director, and director Shin Dong-chun hummed with a slight smile on his face.
“It’s done, post-production.”
Editing has just been completed. That means, ‘Nam Sa-chin’, which includes the steamy first scene, several OSTs, and the hot bath ‘Han In-ho’, is complete.
“Catch me.”
The only thing left was to sortie.
