Crank-in. That is, the first shooting. No, to be exact, the first shooting of ‘The Missing Island’ had probably already begun. The shooting of ‘The Missing Island’ began in the morning. However, only one of the main actors was called.
That’s right, Kang Woo-jin.
In short, the one who opened the filming schedule was Kang Woo-jin, and the rest of the main actors, including Ryu Jung-min, joined in the afternoon. According to the filming schedule, Kang Woo-jin started in Seoul in the morning and is currently busy filming in Buyeo.
As ‘Private Jin Seon-cheol’.
Anyway, Ryu Jeong-min now.
“Hoo-”
He was very determined as he recalled the role of ‘Lieutenant Choi Yu-tae’ in the scenario.
‘This time, the same lead role.’
There was a gap in popularity and leading role during the time of Hanryang, but this time, there is almost no difference with Kang Woo-jin. Of course, Ryu Jung-min still has much more experience. However, the entertainment industry is not a market where experience determines popularity.
Only people’s attention.
If you look at it that way, Kang Woo-jin, the current issue king, was the biggest predator on ‘Island of the Missing’, and Ryu Jeong-min lowered his posture and put a name tag on himself.
‘Whether I am a senior or a rookie, I approach it only as an actor and a challenger.’
Challenger. Kang Woo-jin was the limit itself to Ryu Jeong-min. At least that’s what Ryu Jeong-min concluded.
That’s why.
‘······I want to avoid it, honestly.’
Even as he moved to the filming location, Ryu Jung-min was filled with fear. It was burdensome. It was heavy. He was already a top star, so he could have chosen a different path. But Ryu Jung-min.
“Still, if I get over this, maybe I too.”
He chose to look straight at Kang Woo-jin, the limit. Of course, if he were to encounter Kang Woo-jin in ‘The Island of the Missing’, he would feel the fear of frustration and a sense of loss. However, Ryu Jeong-min is currently in the mind of a challenger, so he chooses to go it alone rather than encourage himself.
The two in ‘Island of the Lost’ engage in a psychological battle that is completely different from that of a gangster.
‘Lieutenant Choi Yu-tae’ is suspicious of ‘Private Jin Seon-cheol’, who is in charge of Woo-jin, but also tries to trust him, and ‘Private Jin Seon-cheol’ avoids ‘Lieutenant Choi Yu-tae’ and commits acts similar to those of a monster.
No, in a way, the real villain in ‘Island of the Missing’ was ‘Private Jin Seon-cheol’.
‘Private Jin Seon-cheol’ is a more cunning and secretive character than ‘Agent Park’. So he could be at a higher level. On the other hand, Ryu Jeong-min’s ‘Lieutenant Choi Yu-tae’ is less capable than the gangster ‘Yoo Ji-hyung’. So for Ryu Jeong-min, it was bound to be even more intense.
But Ryu Jeong-min smiled.
‘The stage is just like a challenger’s, it’s great.’
Because I thought the situation was okay. Pure desire, greed, venom, overheating. Whatever the word, Ryu Jeong-min was firm.
‘Use that monster for me.’
He said he would use the absurd amount of rain to grow himself and overcome his limits.
This atmosphere wasn’t limited to Ryu Jeong-min.
Most of the top actors who were heading to the same destination at the same time were like that. Kim Yi-won, the lead actor of ‘Again Man’, which was recently released and is doing well.
“A split personality – how is Woojin going to act that out? Hyung, let’s hurry up and go.”
“Oh, I’m already stepping on it. But I’m also a bit curious. The acting of that guy who’s turning Korea and Japan upside down.”
“Ha······To be honest, I’m a little nervous? But I’m still curious.”
The world’s most cheerful Jeon Woo-chang, who seems to have gained more muscle in the meantime.
“Woo-chang, why don’t you stop reading the script and go to sleep?”
“Hey, if you do that, you’ll shit yourself. I’m already the worst at acting! And Woojin on top of that?? Didn’t you see Woojin’s acting during the reading?! How could you sleep after seeing that!”
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Even Ha Yu-ra, who joined ‘The Missing Island’ the latest, was especially focused on Kang Woo-jin, who was tall and slender. Even while reading the script, Woo-jin’s face would come to mind from time to time.
‘······Now I can see it clearly.’
Director Kwon Ki-taek’s ‘wildness’, yet a thoroughly trained elite like himself. Kang Woo-jin at the script reading was definitely amazing. He showed acting that was hard to see from a rookie.
But that didn’t seem to be all.
There is more. That monster rookie must have much more. Ha Yu-ra, with her hair down, continued to substitute Kang Woo-jin while moving. And then she created his image in front of her eyes.
How much time has passed like that?
The white van Hayura was riding in arrived at the parking lot of the large set complex in Buyeo. Several staff members ran in front of her car, but dozens of staff members were not immediately visible around the large set complex.
It was natural.
Right now, the filming crew, including Kang Woo-jin and Director Kwon Ki-taek, will be filming in the thick forest. Then, Ha Yu-ra went straight to the forest where the filming crew was. Soon, she saw nearly 100 people and numerous filming devices.
Plus.
“Action.”
Director Kwon Ki-taek’s soft signal can also be heard in front of the monitor. Filming for ‘The Missing Island’ was already underway. Many supporting actors and supporting and minor actors are giving passionate performances. They are all wearing military uniforms, and their faces are covered in various makeups, from blood makeup to wound makeup.
The filming area was mostly dark.
Time was time, and because the curtains were spread out, what was captured on the monitor had a strong nighttime feel. Soon, Hayura stood behind the gathered staff. The main actors, including Ryu Jung-min, had already arrived at the scene. They were top actors, but at the moment, they were no different from onlookers.
They just exchange glances with each other.
Because the atmosphere on site was very heavy and thick, I instinctively felt that I should not be disturbed.
It was at this time.
“Cut- Okay. Next, Woojin.”
The warm-hearted director Kwon Ki-taek called Kang Woo-jin. Then the assistant director ran somewhere and shouted.
“Woojin!! Standby!!”
Kang Woo-jin appeared in his military uniform with a bulletproof helmet on his side. His hair was also cut short. It wasn’t long to begin with, but it became more military-like. Compared to other actors, his face was cleaner due to the makeup. Kang Woo-jin, with an indifferent face, talked to director Kwon Ki-taek in the center of the shooting area where the camera was focused.
It was probably a verbal rehearsal for the scene to be filmed.
At this moment, Hayura’s expression as she looked at the two became serious.
‘Which scene is it?’
Ryu Jung-min and other lead actors also stare at Kang Woo-jin. Of course, the hundred or so staff members and supporting actors and supporting and minor actors were the same. Kang Woo-jin’s intimidating presence was that strong. And they all have similar eyes.
I will definitely watch the acting of that guy who is a bundle of issues.
Soon, depending on the changing scene, the actors in the filming location will be gone and the environment will change slightly. It may be dark, but the props have been changed. A bloody bulletproof helmet, a military uniform jacket on the floor, etc. Only two actors were needed for this scene. One of them is, of course, Private Jin Seon-cheol, played by Kang Woo-jin.
Another one was the assistant sergeant who played the role of ‘Sergeant Choi’.
The actor who played ‘Sergeant Choi’ was short and had a sharp-looking mask. He was a well-known actor in supporting roles. Soon, Director Kwon Ki-taek finished talking to ‘Sergeant Choi’ and ‘Private Jin Seon-cheol’.
-Ugh.
As he returned to his seat, he spoke softly to the assistant director and the production staff.
“First, let’s take it easy for the first cut.”
A little later.
All the staff members moved in unison. The staff members rushed out and Director Kwon Ki-taek took his seat. The main actors, other than Ha Yu-ra and Ryu Jung-min, had even brighter eyes.
at that time.
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-widely!
A staff member slapped a slate in front of the camera.
The scene to be filmed this time was after spending several days on this mysterious island. The number of deaths had already increased to four, and the one who killed the soldiers was a strange creature that was moving around in the forest. No one even saw the face of the strange creature. However, the soldiers were dying with their throats cut off and their bodies torn apart.
However, the dozen soldiers simply ran away.
We couldn’t even collect the bodies of our comrades. It wasn’t easy to get out of the forest. We weren’t even sure if this was Earth. We didn’t eat or sleep comfortably for several days. The stress and mental fatigue of all the soldiers were at an extreme. It was extremely exhausting.
In this situation, Private Jin Seon-cheol, who had been quiet, slowly starts to move.
The cut began with a leisurely signal from director Kwon Ki-taek.
“Action.”
The camera moves straight to Sergeant Choi, who is muttering while hugging his knees. Sergeant Choi does not appear to be of sound mind.
“Fuck······This is fucking shit. Where the hell am I? This is fucking stupid. In my final years, this······Fuck. F**k. Ah- Fuck. F**k. F**k.”
He was busy muttering to himself as if he was reciting a spell. It was time to sleep. At present, Lieutenant Choi Yu-tae was on guard duty every hour and was somehow getting some rest. However, Sergeant Choi was busy denying reality.
Anxious and sensitive. Feels like he’ll snap at someone if they touch him.
That moment.
-Sabak.
There was a noise from the side. The camera and Sergeant Choi’s head quickly turned. A timid voice could be heard along with a silhouette of a person in the darkness.
“Choi, Sergeant Choi. Are you- Are you not sleeping?”
Kang Woo-jin, with his low self-esteem tone, his voice drained of strength, and a slight tremor. No, it was ‘Private Jin Seon-cheol.’ Soon, Sergeant Choi, who felt a slight sense of relief, lowered his head again.
“놀랐잖아, 개새끼가 진짜. 후······너는 돌아가면 뒤졌다.”
The camera moves next to Private Jin Seon-cheol, and he approaches Sergeant Choi stealthily and whispers. His eyes are filled with shy concern.
“Hey, are you okay?”
“It’s not okay, you idiot- Where the hell am I? This is fucking hell. Shit, shit, shit.”
“······”
Private Jin Seon-cheol, who had been looking at him for a while, briefly turned his head twice. Then, he timidly asked Sergeant Choi again.
“Sergeant Choi. You know what? Aren’t you hungry?”
“I’m hungry.”
“I, I actually found something like fruit over there.”
Sergeant Choi immediately raises his head.
“Fruit?? What the hell? Where did you find it?”
“Uh- sorry, I’m sorry. I don’t know what it is. But I tried it and it was good.”
‘Private Jin Seon-cheol’ became even more attached to Sergeant Choi.
“It’s sweet.”
Sergeant Choi’s eyes widen. The camera zooms in on his Adam’s apple. Gulp. His saliva is flowing. But Sergeant Choi barely manages to come to his senses.
“Report to the company commander first.”
Private Jin Seon-cheol, who had been observing the situation closely, answered a little urgently.
“There’s only one left. Look, it’s not like I can just eat it.”
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“This crazy kid. You want to live alone?”
“Hehe. Oh, no. That’s why I told you, Sergeant.”
“······”
A moment of silence. Then, director Kwon Ki-taek’s signal.
“Cut, okay. Let’s cut to each character.”
The same scene is repeated calmly. It lasts for about a few dozen minutes. Before I knew it, the camera was filming the backs of the two actors. Because it was the next scene. Kang Woo-jin and the supporting actor Jo and Jo walked cautiously, holding their guns. The floor was sloppy. Sergeant Choi grumbled and opened his mouth.
“Fuck, it’s fucking hard to walk at night. Hey, Jinsosim. If this is also nonsense, you’re really going to lose?”
The flinching ‘Jin So-sim’ or ‘Sergeant Jin Seon-cheol’ is captured on camera. However, his expression is unclear due to the darkness.
“It’s really salty.”
“Take the lead.”
“But, sergeant, I discovered something interesting again.”
“What is it?”
“Ah- no.”
Sergeant Choi strongly hits Private Jin Seon-cheol’s bulletproof helmet.
-Bam!
“What the heck, you idiot? It’s so frustrating.”
“Oh, that’s right. Actually, wasn’t there an order from the company commander to search the surrounding area earlier this afternoon?”
“uh.”
“That’s when I discovered the fruit.”
“what?”
“Well, but I was picking fruit and accidentally dropped one… You know, over there? Under the cliff. The fruit that fell there disappeared.”
“······What? Is this son of a bitch playing with words?”
The camera slowly moves backwards, capturing the stopped Sergeant Choi in his bust. Soon, Private Jin Seon-cheol points somewhere with his index finger.
“I, I’m over there. The edge of a cliff. I dropped it over there and it just disappeared with a thud.”
“Really? What about fruit?”
“I have a big one.”
“I can’t see it?”
“I hid it in the ground.”
“What the hell are you kidding?”
“I, I couldn’t believe it either, so I picked up a rock and threw it… and it disappeared.”
최 병장은 어이가 없었다. 이 개새끼가 뭔 소리를 씨불이는 거지? 다만, 가장 큰 오류는 자신이 이 지랄같은 섬에 갇혔다는 것. 이때 벼랑 끝에 가까이 다가가던 진선철 상병의 목소리가 들렸다.
“Didn’t we come through this cave? I… I think there must be a passage going down here. Oh, that’s just my humble opinion.”
The passageway back. Sergeant Choi with his eyes wide open. A camera is filming him from the side. Soon, Sergeant Choi is next to Corporal Jin Seon-cheol, who is looking down from the edge of the cliff.
It’s dark.
There was nothing to see. It was night. It was quiet now, but the sound of crashing waves was going to be inserted later. Then Sergeant Choi frowned.
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“Where are you?”
“Hey, can’t you see it over there?”
“Ah- What the hell do you see that you’re complaining about?”
-Sabak.
Kang Woo-jin. No, Private Jin Seon-cheol takes a step back. His expression, mixed with darkness, becomes strangely distorted. And then he says his line.
“Okay, just a moment. I’m going to go get some fruit from the ground. That’s right, really.”
“What’s going on? It’s all dark, but what do you see… Huh? Hey, did something move just now over there?”
“It will be waves.”
“No, it’s not a wave.”
The camera slowly pulls in to capture the face of Private Jin Seon-cheol, who is slowly moving back. His expression, faintly visible in the faint moonlight, was strange. The timidity that had been prevalent until just now had disappeared.
One more step.
The upper half of Private Jin Seon-cheol’s face is covered in darkness, perhaps because the moonlight does not reach him. Only his mouth is visible now.
His white teeth are sharp. No, he’s smiling so much that you can see his teeth.
His entire face is dark, but his endless smile is all that is left. A clean smile. However, the gap between his dark face and his smile is extreme.
Above all else.
‘······Crazy. I really feel like I’m on a lost island. How can such a happy smile come out so quickly?’
‘That one smile is enough to explain the character.’
‘There is directing, but Woojin’s acting – if you see this on a big screen, it will be really creepy.’
As actors like Ryu Jung-min and Ha Yu-ra muttered to themselves, Kang Woo-jin’s seemingly happy yet eerie smile increases the impact of the scene like crazy.
That too for a moment.
With the sound of a slap, Private Jin Seon-cheol’s face completely disappeared. Unaware of this, Sergeant Choi continued to look down and speak.
“Hey, look at that. What’s really there?”
Private Kang Woo-jin or Private Jin Seon-cheol answered in the dark.
“Then, how about throwing something?”
“Hey, what are you throwing?”
In that moment, Private Jin Seon-cheol’s voice tone changes, like that of a different person. It becomes rough and fierce.
“you.”
Sergeant Choi turned his head, startled.
“What the hell, you were just talking informally… Where are you?”
The camera illuminates the dark forest right in front of Sergeant Choi’s gaze. It is quiet and still. The silence is eerily terrifying. From somewhere, Private Jin Seon-cheol’s voice is heard again.
“Haha. Speaking informally? You don’t understand the situation.”
“······what?”
As soon as the questioning ended.
-hook!
Corporal Jin Seon-cheol suddenly jumped out of the pitch-black darkness. His face was filled with a joyful smile, and his expression was captured on camera.
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That kind of him.
-Bam!!
He pushed Sergeant Choi without hesitation. Exactly one second. That was the time Sergeant Choi disappeared. Soon, Private Jin Seon-cheol looked down the cliff and held back laughter. His pure white teeth floated in the darkness.
It was a smile full of satisfaction.
“Who speaks politely to a corpse, you idiot?”
