[1(new!)]Male Friend/Kang Woo-jin (‘Male Friend’ OST Part. 1)
[2(↓1)] Blue petals/Jua
[3(↓1)] F*ck ha/DKM
[4(↑1)] Where is the Autumn Rain (Acoustic ver.)/Yoon Ha-im
[5(↓1)] Bambidi!/Bambidi
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The OST sung by Kang Woo-jin rose to number one on the day of its release. What’s special is that the baton of this massive bombardment was taken up by Japan.
Today, the 22nd, at 3pm.
『「Nam Sa Chin」, already #1 on Netflix Korea, just officially launched on Netflix Japan』
‘Nam Sa-chin’ has also opened its lid on Netflix Japan.
The next day, the 23rd. Danang, Vietnam.
Around 9 a.m. in a thick forest with high humidity and a muddy ground. About a dozen people wearing Korean military uniforms are running around.
“Huk! Uh-huk!”
“Don’t stop!! Run!!”
“Fuck!! Do those guys come out during the day too?!”
A familiar man appeared at the very back of the group of soldiers.
“Look straight ahead! Don’t stop your steps!”
It was top actor Ryu Jung-min. No, now it was ‘Lieutenant Choi Yoo-tae’ from ‘The Missing Island’.
At this time.
“Cut, OK.”
A soft signal was heard from the place where about a hundred staff members were gathered. It was the warm voice of Director Kwon Ki-taek.
“Let’s change the subject and try again.”
Ryu Jung-min and the actors were already filming their fourth jumping scene. Even while Kang Woo-jin was in Korea, ‘The Missing Island’ was busy filming.
In a large tent located a little bit away from the filming area.
“Oh my gosh, it’s really so hot. I’m going to die from drying out while filming this movie. I’m going to die.”
The waiting actors were resting. Several people in military uniforms were visible. Kim Yi-won lying face down, muscular Jeon Woo-chang gulping down water, Ha Yu-ra with a mini fan shining on her face, etc. The large tent had a full-on air conditioner, but it was still hot.
Then, Kim Yi-won, who had fallen, suddenly brought up the topic of Kang Woo-jin.
“I envy Woojin, I’m so jealous.”
It felt like Kang Woo-jin and the actors had become quite close. Soon, Ha Yu-ra, who was tall and fit well in military uniforms, joined in, blowing wind from a mini fan inside her military uniform top.
“Woojin-ssi will be busy even after he goes back to Korea, right? The OST for ‘My Secret Romance’ has been a huge hit.”
The answer was quick from Jeon Woo-chang.
“But why do you always speak formally to Woojin? Why don’t you speak comfortably to him?”
“······No, it’s just that. I find Woojin a bit difficult.”
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“Huh? Is it difficult? Ah- but when you actually talk to her, she’s just a little cold and kind.”
“I know, that’s it.”
“Anyway, ‘Boyfriend’ was fun. I watched it briefly at my dorm yesterday before going to bed and I thought it was so sweet I could die.”
Kim I-won, who had been giggling, joined in.
“Haha. I also watched ‘Boyfriend’ and I thought Woojin’s acting was good.”
“Ah! That’s right, ‘Private Jin Seon-cheol’ is nowhere to be seen.”
“Every time you watch him act, don’t you get goosebumps? What should I say – is it because he wears a different mask for each role, so he looks like a different person? That’s the ultimate goal of an actor, but it’s so hard.”
Hayura, who was deep in thought, crossed her long legs and asked.
“Woojin, do you know anything about the past?”
“Well? You all know that he studied abroad, right? Uh- Last time, when we went to a restaurant after filming, I almost fell in love with Woojin’s English. Oh, sis. As someone who has made it to Hollywood, what do you think Woojin’s English is like?”
“······What are you asking? Just by listening to him, he seems to be on par with Hollywood actors. But are you sure he studied abroad? He didn’t say anything.”
Kim I-won shrugged his shoulders in response to the question.
“I don’t know. I don’t really talk about myself. Even the staff get confused because it’s an English-speaking country and Japan.”
At this time.
-Ugh.
The tent opened and director Kwon Ki-taek, wearing a safari hat, pushed his face out.
“Everyone, come out. Let’s talk about the next scene.”
“Okay! I’ll get ready and go right away!”
It was when Director Kwon Ki-taek came out of the tent and wiped away his sweat after giving some instructions to the assistant director.
-♬♪
His cell phone in his pocket rang. Director Kwon Ki-taek was a little surprised when he saw the caller.
‘!!!’
Because the person who called was suspicious.
‘Director Ahn Ga-bok? Why this person all of a sudden?’
The opponent was director Ahn Ga-bok, a legend in the film industry. Soon, director Kwon Ki-taek moved to the shade of the trees behind him and put his cell phone to his ear.
“Yes, Director. It’s been a while.”
It seemed gentle, but Director Kwon Ki-taek’s tone was very serious, and Director Ahn Ga-bok’s aged voice on the other end of the phone was full of composure.
“Director Kwon. How have you been? We’ve both been busy so we haven’t been able to see each other.”
“How is your health? I heard you went to the hospital last year.”
“It’s just okay, haha. Thank you. By the way, are you in Vietnam right now?”
“Yes. It’s being filmed overseas.”
“You must be busy. Let’s get this resolved later and get straight to the point.”
“Please speak.”
Director Ahn Ga-bok’s question was immediately heard through the cell phone.
“Among the actors in your movie, I’m talking about Kang Woo-jin.”
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When Kang Woo-jin’s name suddenly came up, the eyes of the usually polite director Kwon Ki-taek widened slightly.
“······Ah, yes. Director. Woojin is currently away from Korea for a while.”
“Yeah, I know. But what do you think of him?”
It was a vague question, but Kwon Ki-taek, with his serious expression, immediately noticed Director Ahn Ga-bok’s intention.
‘Interest. No, even higher than that. Are you thinking of using Woojin in your 100th work?’
Director Kwon Ki-taek softly recited the same thoughts he had always had about Kang Woo-jin.
“If you ask me what level of actor he is, he is one of the best actors I have ever seen. I think he will show off his unique presence in the industry and the public by next year.”
“······Acting.”
“I think he’s the only actor who makes me feel like my directing skills are lacking.”
“Is this what you mean by making me doubt your directing skills? Kang Woo-jin, isn’t he still young?”
“Experience- Are you talking about that? I think Woojin-ssi’s greatest weapon is experience.”
“hmm?”
“He strangely does everything without a hitch. No matter what the role, no matter what the situation. It’s as if he came out of the world of the role.”
Director Ahn Ga-bok was silent for a moment after hearing the answer. He spoke again a few seconds later.
“Is that so?”
Some say that the praise is a bit excessive. To this, Director Kwon Ki-taek responded with a small smile.
“I actually said it a bit more harshly.”
Meanwhile, in Seoul, South Korea.
It was around 9 o’clock in Vietnam, but in Korea it was late in the morning, around 11 o’clock. At this time, a franchise snack shop in Seoul. The shop was very large, but for some reason there were no customers, and only dozens of filming crews were crowded around.
Among them, PD Yoon Byeong-seon is seen giving instructions to the staff.
“Let’s start by setting up the performers’ desks!!”
“Yes, yes! I’m going now!”
In other words, this filming crew is the team from the large entertainment show ‘Our Table’. Thanks to this, small cameras were installed all over the spacious restaurant. Of course, there were many VJs holding cameras in one hand.
Anyway, it seemed like all the filming settings were finished.
The staff zone was where PD Yoon Byung-sun, wearing glasses, stood, and in front of him was a long white desk. The names of the actors sitting on the chairs were written on them.
-[Mr. Jonghak Ahn], [Mr. Gangsu Ha], [Mr. Hyeyeon Hong], [Mr. Woojin Kang], [Mr. Hwarin], [Mr. Baekkwang Yeon]
A total of 6 awesome cast members. The ‘Our Table’ team was scheduled to film with them for about two days. The ‘1-day restaurant’ that we talked about earlier. So today, we will have a time for member introductions, simple greetings, and a meal, and then a time for education divided into assigned parts. Tomorrow, we will go straight to the ‘1-day restaurant’ that has been prepared.
Whatever it is.
“PD! Kang Woojin has arrived!!”
The first contestant arrived, and the radio was broadcasted throughout. The first place winner was Kang Woojin. Soon, Woojin appeared inside the crowded snack shop, nodding his head. He had short hair that was lightly swept back and his makeup was appropriate. His outfit was a thin shirt and slacks.
“hello-”
The first reaction from PD Yoon Byung-sun and the staff to his appearance was an enthusiastic ‘congratulations’.
“Woojin!! The song is good??!”
“‘Male Friend’ was sooooo fun!!”
“Congratulations on being #1 on Netflix and Melon!!”
“Because Woojin-ssi is doing so well, our program keeps getting mentioned?? Congratulations, Woojin-ssi!”
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Excessive interest and congratulations poured in. Woojin remained calm and responded appropriately.
‘Oh, sir. I appreciate it, but it’s embarrassing. It’ll be a disaster if you keep sulking, really. Control your expression.’
The tension was palpable. Then, Woojin received congratulations, but the staff filled the microphone. At the same time, Kang Woojin scanned the large snack shop.
‘Is this something that’s really trending on Instagram these days? I heard people are crazy about it being cheap and having a lot of quantity.’
But why is the filming location a snack shop? Kang Woo-jin sat down in the set guest seat with a question mark. He was right in the middle. Hwa-rin arrived around that time. She was wearing a tight-fitting T-shirt and wide-legged jeans, and she was sitting on Kang Woo-jin’s left. As soon as Hwa-rin, holding a microphone, sat down on the chair, a pleasant scent wafted over Woo-jin.
“Woojin, you’re here early.”
“Yes. It just so happened.”
The two of them didn’t really greet each other. It was natural. They had met yesterday for the ‘male friend’ issue. Hwa-rin then glanced at Woo-jin and asked quietly.
“That······part, what did you decide to do?”
Part? Ah- What did you do at ‘Our Table’? Woojin answered quietly.
“It’s the kitchen.”
“Kitchen? Mr. Woojin, are you good at cooking?”
“No. Just moderately.”
Hwarin, who heard the answer, responded simply.
“is it so?”
Inside, I was beating the ground with regret.
‘Oh!! I should’ve said I’d cook too! I want to watch Woojin cook from the side!!’
Woojin, who didn’t know this, asked calmly.
“What does Hwarin do?”
“···Ah, I was like, “Hol and I. Making simple drinks. But, Woojin, do you like cooking?”
“Not really. But I know how to do it.”
The conversation between the two was already captured on the audio of ‘Our Table’, and PD Yoon Byung-sun, who was happily watching Woo-jin and Hwa-rin, spoke to the writers.
“Take a picture of me from the front and the side. There’s a ‘boyfriend’s friend’ waterfall effect, and more than anything, it suits me well.”
As the focus shifted to the two-shot of Hanchang Kang Woo-jin and Hwa-rin, another guest arrived at the snack bar. It was top actress Hong Hye-yeon, with long, flowing hair and a lime-colored knit top.
“hello.”
“Oh! Hye-yeon! Come in.”
As soon as she arrived, the microphone was filled. Meanwhile, Hong Hye-yeon looked at the desk where the cameras were focused. Kang Woo-jin and Hwa-rin were chatting away without paying attention.
Hong Hye-yeon stops here.
‘They match so well? What the heck, really?’
She felt something strange, but she quickly got her expression under control and moved. Hong Hye-yeon pulled out the chair to Woo-jin’s right and greeted the two.
“Hello, hello-”
“Sister! Your hair looks really nice today!”
“Yeah, thanks. But Woojin.”
“hello.”
“Are we in the same agency?”
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“Isn’t it?”
She sat down and said with a slightly embarrassed laugh.
“No, we’re under the same agency, but I only hear about it through articles. Please contact me. It seems like I’m the only one who does it.”
Hearing someone tell him to contact Hong Hye-yeon. Kang Woo-jin has really made it. Woo-jin, who was praising himself inwardly, kept a poker face on the outside.
“Yes, but I haven’t had time to contact you.”
“I know that… Well anyway. Did you hear that I’m going with you when you return to Vietnam from ‘The Missing Island’?”
“Yes, I heard.”
Kang Woo-jin is returning to filming and Hong Hye-yeon is making a guest appearance. It feels like they’re going to Vietnam anyway.
“Is it hot in Vietnam?”
“It’s bearable.”
No. It was like hell, but Woojin charged with determination.
“Time flies.”
“Jeongmin oppa told me not to come, it’s hot.”
“well.”
“Hmm- but what part did you decide to do here?”
“It’s the kitchen.”
“Oh, it’s me. Then you’re on my team. I heard there are two people in pairs.”
“Is that so?”
That is, Kang Woo-jin and Hong Hye-yeon were on the same team as the kitchen part. Here, Hwa-rin glanced at the two, and Kang Woo-jin noticed a sturdy man who stood out among the staff in front. It was his friend Kim Dae-young. For some reason, he was smirking at Kang Woo-jin.
So Woojin cursed at him with his eyes.
‘What, you idiot.’
Kim Dae-young answered with his eyes as well.
‘Just an idiot. Because it looks good.’
It was at this time.
“······really?”
“oh my god······”
Before all the cast members arrived, dozens of staff members in front of them started to murmur. They were surprised and their eyes widened. When I looked closely, I saw Choi Sung-geon whispering to PD Yoon Byung-sun, and it felt like the news was spreading throughout the place.
And then.
“Hey! Those two just got something to celebrate?! Everyone, applause!”
The entire staff suddenly started clapping.
-Clap clap clap clap clap clap clap!!
Of course, it was all being filmed, and PD Yoon Byung-sun laughed loudly and shouted the reason.
“Our Woojin and Hwarin’s ‘Namsachin’ was launched on Netflix Japan yesterday! Wow! It even took first place in Japan!!”
“Wow! In Japan too!??!”
“Wow! What the heck keeps popping!!”
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Really? Woojin, who was inwardly surprised, looked at Choi Sunggeon, who was standing next to PD Yoon Byungsun, who had a ponytail. He smiled faintly and gave a thumbs up. It meant it was true.
at that time.
-Whoooosh, woooosh.
The cell phone in Sung-Geon Choi’s pocket vibrates for a long time. Thanks to this, he was able to escape the noisy studio and check the caller ID. It was an unknown number. Well, Sung-Geon Choi answered the call, thinking it didn’t matter.
“Yes, this is Choi Sung-geon.”
An old man’s voice was heard over the phone.
“Nice to meet you, CEO Choi. I am Director Ahn Ga-bok.”
Choi Sung-geon blinks his eyes.
“······Yes? Who are you?”
“Director Ahn Ga-bok.”
Then an old voice spoke again over the phone.
“I called because I wanted to meet actor Kang Woo-jin.”
In that moment, Choi Sung-geon’s eyes trembled in confusion as he suddenly remembered who his opponent was.
“Me, us······Woojin?”
Because director Ahn Ga-bok was the king of domestic films.
Same time.
October 23rd, 11:30 AM. This week’s screening schedules for most domestic movie theaters have been opened. All three major movie companies. From today, Friday, until next Thursday, the 29th.
And among them.
[CCV] [Wednesday, October 28th / Screening Schedule] [2D / Drug Dealers / Not for Youth / Theater 5] [9:10~11:12], [12:30~14:32], [16:30~18:32], [20:10~22:42], [23:10~25:37]
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[2D/ Drug dealer/ No minors allowed/ Theater 5] [9:30~11:32], [12:50~14:52], [16:50~18:52], [19:30~21:32]
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‘Drug dealers’ were also included.
