‘One-day restaurant’? A simple imagination unfolded in Kang Woo-jin’s head at PD Yoon Byung-sun’s words. He thought of the entertainment programs he had seen as a petit bourgeois.
‘Are we going to do this briefly before the main shoot? It’s like working part-time before starting a business. Ohhh – It sounds fun.’
Kang Woo-jin, who is not a PD himself, is trying to insert himself into a variety show. He is portrayed as awkwardly interacting with guests and struggling in a chaotic manner. Strangely, I feel a sense of burden and nervousness.
Although it was a bit of a fuss, Woojin, who was equipped with a concept, asked back in a cool tone.
“Are you going to rent a store and run it for a day or so?”
Producer Yoon Byung-sun raised his glasses and smiled.
“That’s right. The store recruitment has already been completed, and, um- why, there’s a restaurant like that? Like Kimbap Heaven.”
“ah.”
“We’re going to try operating a K-snack restaurant in the US, but if there’s only snacks, it’s boring, so the concept will be diverse like Kimbap Heaven.”
In other words, the main menu is fast food, but they will also cover various Korean dishes such as instant kimbap. Then, PD Yoon Byung-sun received papers from the surrounding writers and handed them to Woo-jin. The contents included actual photos and drawings.
It feels like it roughly expresses the concept of ‘Our Table’.
-Palac.
While Woojin was looking at those pieces of paper, PD Yoon Byeong-seon leaned forward slightly and continued speaking.
“I heard that the overseas filming of ‘The Missing Island’ will start tomorrow, the 30th, and will last a little over a month.”
“Yes, that’s right.”
“According to CEO Choi, during the filming, around October 17th? He said that he would be coming back for about a week due to domestic schedule, so we are going to try to film around that time.”
“Is that so?”
PD Yoon Byeong-seon nodded and this time handed over a transparent file.
“Well, I’ve already talked to CEO Choi. This is the expected schedule – I’m looking at filming ‘One Day Restaurant’ for about two days. One day to meet with the cast in advance and practice cooking, and the next day to jump right in and run the restaurant for another day.”
Without enough practice, that’s the end? It was almost Spartan. Well, it’s a variety show, so that’s to be expected. After all, it’s just practice, so it’s all about getting a feel for it. Kang Woo-jin, however, wasn’t particularly nervous about cooking practice.
‘Huh. I have the recipe and the technique.’
Because I have acquired the skills of a chef by the grace of subspace. At this time, the female main writer sitting next to Producer Yoon Byung-sun was adding explanations about filming.
“As the PD said, we’ve already finished scouting restaurants for ‘One Day Restaurant’. First of all, it’s not in Seoul. Of course, we’ll accept applications from guests who will come to the surprise operation – and we won’t be making over 30 different dishes like we do at Kimbap Heaven.”
“then?”
“For now, I’m only looking at about five. I’ll see how they go and decide whether to increase or decrease them. Just the basics. Ramen, kimbap, tteokbokki, etc.”
Indeed. Woojin felt fortunate. To be honest, if he could make dozens of dishes like Kimbap Heaven, he would be out of his mind, regardless of whether he was good at it or not. At that moment, the main writer opened his mouth again while looking at the tablet.
“Do you know this chef?”
The tablet displayed a profile of a chef with a familiar face. He was someone who often appeared on variety shows. Kang Woo-jin had also seen him on YouTube a few times in the past.
“Yes, I saw it on TV.”
“On the day of the practice shoot, each part will have a teacher, and we hired this person for the cooking part. The chef will come and teach the basic recipes for the dishes.”
“okay.”
PD Yoon Byung-sun intervenes. His smile is mischievous.
“Of course, you can add creativity to the recipes that have been passed down. It feels like our staff is trying it out for themselves.”
“What if you tried it but it wasn’t very good?”
“It’s out. But since this is going to be a dish sold in the US, it can’t be something that’s just okay to eat. So, if possible, it has to be a recipe that’s been passed down to you.”
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It was obvious. It wouldn’t be a good idea to make a front for introducing Korean food to foreign countries. PD Yoon Byung-sun added this.
“Well, honestly, have you ever seen something like that? A guest on TV shows cooking a creative dish that becomes so popular that it’s sold commercially? If it’s not to that extent, then it’s a bit difficult.”
Ah- Are you talking about that? It’s a bit vague, but I remember it as the same Woojin. The dishes other than ramen, pizza, and spaghetti that celebrities show on various food programs are actually sold as products.
PD Yoon Byung-sun suddenly changed the subject to Woo-jin, who was starting to drool.
“Anyway, we’re going to film with this nuance, and that’ll take up about half of Episode 1. However, not all of the cast members will have the same format. Kitchen, hall, counter, and PR. Each section will have different positions and things to educate. That’s why.”
“I can cook.”
But before PD Yoon Byung-sun finished asking questions, Woo-jin, who was not paying attention, intervened.
“I don’t think it’s bad.”
Thanks to that, PD Yoon Byung-sun and the writers opened their eyes slightly wide, and soon a little laughter began to mix in. Because they thought they had filmed a funny scene. Of course, everything is currently being filmed.
“Oh really? Woojin-ssi is good at cooking? I can’t imagine it. No matter how I look at him, he doesn’t look like the type to be good at cooking. Is it because he’s so unpretentious? What about you guys?”
When PD Yoon Byung-sun asked the surrounding writers, four or five writers looked at the silent Woo-jin and answered.
“Ah- well, don’t you think it’ll just be too flashy?”
“Right. Just tap tap? You’re just cooking for survival?”
“But if you’re good at acting, vocals, foreign languages, and even cooking, you’re too good of a liar. You don’t have to be bad at anything.”
Most of the expressions were like Woojin would just cook for himself. PD Yoon Byung-sun’s gaze was similar. Well, Woojin, who thought it would be better to keep his mouth shut, chose to remain silent. PD Yoon Byung-sun slowly nodded.
“Okay, then Woojin-ssi, the kitchen. I think it’ll be more eye-catching if it doesn’t look like he’s cooking. What is it? Whether it’ll be main or assistant, our staff will taste it on the day of the shoot and decide!”
“So, am I confirmed for the kitchen?”
“Yes, Woojin, you’re confirmed to be in the cooking club.”
He let out a strange smile. Of course, the writers felt the same way. They saw Kang Woo-jin fail so solemnly.
“I’m looking forward to your cooking, Woojin.”
It was the face I wanted.
At the same time, inside a less organized office.
An office with countless stacks of paper, various posters, books, etc. scattered here and there. A desk in an office that at first glance resembles a trash can. The desk is also messy. However, what stands out is a framed poster of ‘Profiler Hanryang’.
A man is sitting at that desk. A familiar beard. It’s none other than producer Song Man-woo. In other words, this is the new production company he’s opened.
“hmm.”
Anyway, PD Song Man-woo, whose face has become swollen as if he has gained weight, is looking intently at the desk. His expression is very serious.
“It was okay-”
As he muttered to himself, he saw two stacks of papers lying on top of each other. Of course, they were scripts. When he looked closely, they looked familiar. Why? Because these two scripts had been passed on to Kang Woo-jin before and returned.
Then why is PD Song Man-woo struggling while looking over those scripts?
Next, PD Song Man-woo.
“······”
As I was looking through the script, I recalled the phone call I had with Kang Woo-jin a few days ago after I got the script back.
It started with the voice of PD Song Man-woo, full of anticipation.
“Hey! Did you see everything??! How was it?”
Kang Woo-jin’s answer when he returned was, as always, cynical and clear.
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“It was okay, PD-nim.”
This sounded a bit ambiguous to PD Song Man-woo.
“······Was it okay?”
“yes.”
“Both?”
“Yes, both were good. If I had to say, I think ‘Acclaimed Chef’ was a little better.”
Was it okay? Is this okay or not? PD Song Man-woo kept his mouth shut for a moment and then asked in a different way.
“Then, if I hand these two scripts over to Woojin? Do you think Woojin will do it? Be honest with me. I know he will do it anyway.”
“I’m not greedy.”
“ah.”
“sorry.”
“······”
PD Song Man-woo, who came to his senses at the low sound of the apology, slowly shook his head.
“No, what are you sorry about, Woojin? Besides, didn’t you decide on Hanryang after only reading the script for episode 1?”
“yes.”
“But you’re saying these aren’t it?”
“Yes.”
Here, PD Song Man-woo, who had returned to reality and his own office, leaned back in his chair. Then he let out a long sigh.
“Phuhu- If Kangtotem is like that, then both of these are Mingming.”
PD Song Man-woo slowly combing his beard. Kang Woo-jin may not have said it indirectly, but there was a nuance of courtesy. Perhaps he was thinking about his relationship with PD Song Man-woo and was trying to keep the facts to a minimum.
‘Even if the totem doesn’t activate, I was tempted to try it just because I heard it was okay. Phew- Now that I hear it, it’s really creepy.’
Above all else.
‘If Woojin doesn’t feel greedy, then even if the script is revised······it’s meaningless.’
PD Song Man-woo’s blueprint absolutely had to include Kang Woo-jin. That’s why he showed the script to Kang Woo-jin first, even under the pretext of evaluating the script.
But this is like going backwards.
Thanks to that, PD Song Man-woo put the scripts he was reading into his desk drawer. Then he put on a serious expression on his face.
“This won’t do, I’ll have to find it again.”
The next day, September 30th, at the airport.
It was a large airport with many planes coming and going. However, the scenery was unfamiliar. There were foreigners, but not many, and there were quite a few Koreans, but not all of them. That was natural. This wasn’t Korea.
This airport was Da Nang International Airport in Vietnam.
The Da Nang International Airport was bustling with a large crowd of people, and at this moment, a large group of people came rushing out through the arrival hall. At first glance, it was an unusual number of people. There were easily over 50 people. This caught the attention of the people gathered in the airport lobby.
Not only foreigners, but also Koreans who are traveling.
“Hey!! Hey hey over there! Is that Ryu Jeong-min?!”
“Really?! Where?”
“There she is! At the immigration office! That woman is Hayu! And that guy behind her is Kang Woojin?!”
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“Crazy! Really??! Ah! This is it! That’s the filming of ‘The Island of the Lost’!”
“Wow! Come here quickly! Let’s take a closer look!”
It was true. That huge crowd was the real ‘Disappearing Island’ filming crew. It was quiet in Da Nang, but there was already chaos in Korea.
『[Star Talk] Ryu Jung-min, Ha Yu-ra, Kim Yi-won, Jeon Woo-chang, and Kang Woo-jin···Director Kwon Ki-taek’s ‘Island of the Missing’ Division Overseas Location Filming Begins/ Photo』
『Incheon Airport Bustling with the ‘Island of the Missing’ Teams』
『’Issue Monster’ Kang Woo-jin calmly signing autographs for fans who are in a hurry/ Photo』
The overseas location schedule for ‘The Missing Island’ has begun. Accordingly, the huge crowd included director Kwon Ki-taek, dozens of staff members, and lead actors. Soon, onlookers began to gather around the ‘The Missing Island’ team. There were quite a few Koreans.
“Wow!! Hello!!”
“Whoa!! Ryu Jeong-min! Ryu Jeong-min!!”
“Woojin oppa! I have ‘strong heart’!!”
“Ha Yu-ra is crazy! Her proportions are crazy!”
“Are those Kim I-won and Jeon Woo-chang behind me?!!”
Because there were so many amazing top actors gathered together. Of course, there were also supporting actors, but the onlookers were busy just watching the top actors. Little by little, the ‘Island of the Missing’ team was in danger of being isolated by the crowd of onlookers.
“Just a moment!! I’ll be gone in a moment!!”
Dozens of men rushed to the airport entrance and made a path. The Line PD in charge of overseas location shooting appeared. Soon, the actors and the ‘Island of the Missing’ team left the airport along the path made by the guards. In the meantime, onlookers were busy taking pictures with their cell phones.
yet.
-Ugh.
The ‘Island of the Lost’ team arrived in front of several vans and minibuses parked right in front of the airport.
“You can board in order! We’ll move straight to your accommodations!!”
The ‘Missing Island’ team starts to get into the car one by one at the shout of Line PD. Among them, Kang Woo-jin with his hat pulled down low catches the eye.
“······”
He was quietly looking around the airport with a poker face. His face was extremely calm, but inside he was racing.
‘Wow, Da Nang. This place feels a bit like overseas. Are all those trees palm trees?? What! It definitely smells like another country!’
Then, Kang Woo-jin’s first impression as he looked up at the murderous sunlight shining on his face was simple.
‘But it’s so hot? Crazy. I’m gonna get fat, I’m gonna get fat. You’re acting here??!’
Next to Woojin, Choi Sung-geon, with his hair tied up, wiped away sweat. His face was filled with hell.
“Ugh- It’s so hot, man, is it murderous? Are you okay, Woojin?”
Kang Woo-jin’s answer was full of brute force.
“That’s enough, sir.”
‘The Missing Island’ has begun filming overseas.
About two weeks later, Seoul. October 17th.
The location is a living room of a luxurious house. An old man sitting on the sofa in the living room, which is mostly filled with wooden interiors. He has short white hair and a wrinkled face. In terms of age, he seems to be much older than Director Kwon Ki-taek. The force he exudes is also different.
It has a bit of an old man’s power.
Next to him, a man in his 40s with a look of embarrassment was speaking.
“Go, Director. Even so······Wouldn’t it be hard to find an actor who is proficient in sign language? You know that- Usually, they practice like crazy or use a body double, right?”
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“yes.”
“Yes, yes, and besides, not all acting is sign language, and isn’t sign language acting comprised of dozens of cuts? I guess that’s why you’re looking for actors who learned sign language. Director, actors don’t learn sign language, they learn foreign languages, including English.”
“hmm.”
“Furthermore, while aiming for an international film festival, isn’t this the director’s 100th film? The condition is that the acting has to be number one.”
“······”
The old manager closed his mouth at the man’s words. He just stared at the man. But why did it feel like a beast was quietly growling? Soon, the man who was sweating profusely lowered his eyes and changed his words.
“Well, I’ll try my best to find it.”
The veteran director suddenly took his cell phone out of his pocket, turned it on, and showed it to the man.
“Where is this guy now?”
The man tilted his head and looked at his phone. A YouTube video was being displayed on the phone. An edited version of a famous Japanese talk show. A scene where an actor was communicating with an audience member using sign language.
-A scene where Kang Woo-jin speaks Japanese sign language on the Japanese national talk show Ame Talk Show!! (Edited in my own way)｜Godshu King TV
It was Kang Woo-jin in ‘Ametalk Show!’
