End of the year. It’s busy everywhere as the year draws to a close.
The entertainment industry in particular is so crazy that it is obvious. Not only the broadcasting industry, but also the film industry, the entertainment industry, and even the current affairs industry. There are quite a few events that are held only at the end of the year, and pilot programs with names like special features and projects are also released on TV.
This includes programs that are broadcast only briefly during holidays or at the end of the year.
In fact, the entertainment industry started preparing for the end of the year in October. It was in November that they started to make real moves. The finale of the year is, of course, the various award ceremonies. Naturally, the actors and celebrities who attend the award ceremonies have to have tight schedules.
Whatever it was, the Blue Dragon Film Awards, the most famous film festival in Korea, also began its activities, and the name of Kang Woo-jin, who debuted this year, was mentioned by the organizing committee chairman.
“Obviously, it’s obvious that Kang Woo-jin will sweep everything away this year.”
Isn’t this also the first time? New actors are usually quiet in the year they debut. Well, there are cases where they rise to stardom and attend film festivals, but it’s safe to say that there are no new actors that the head of a film festival specifically tries to recruit.
“Probably, everyone else besides us will try to recruit Kang Woo-jin in some way, so let’s just get him on board beforehand.”
It was proof that Kang Woo-jin’s whirlwind this year was tremendous, and the staff of the Blue Dragon Organizing Committee added strength to that proof.
“That’s 100% true. There are rumors going around that MBS is calling Kang Woo-jin even though there aren’t any programs that have a connection with him.”
“Oh, I heard that too. Since Kang Woojin is so popular right now, are you going to go for a show-off?”
“Kang Woojin is rising. To be honest, isn’t it an unprecedented moment for him to have this much of an impact in the year he debuted?”
“Watch ‘Drug Dealer’. I just checked the box office and it surpassed 2.5 million viewers. It seems like anything with Kang Woo-jin in it becomes a record.”
The staff members got a little excited and started calling out Kang Woo-jin’s name, and the chairman of the upper class nodded in agreement.
“Almost. No, it was definitely Kang Woo-jin’s year.”
“As the chairman said, even though the award candidates are still being selected, I think it would be best to seal the deal with Kang Woo-jin as soon as possible.”
“That’s right, looking at the way things are going, it seems like Kang Woo-jin will be getting a lot of flak here and there, but even if you roughly look at Kang Woo-jin’s schedule, it’ll be full until next year.”
It was true. Kang Woo-jin’s schedule is currently full until at least the first half of next year. In the meantime, he has to attend award ceremonies at the end of the year. Because of this, the Blue Dragon Film Awards organizing committee is getting anxious.
“Organize the content as quickly as possible and pass it on to Kang Woo-jin, but don’t send it in a way that makes it feel too cheap.”
The reason they are obsessed with actors who are the center of attention or the hottest topics of the year is simple. The public’s attention and viewer ratings. That way, advertisements can be sold and money can be made smoothly. Tradition and fame are a bonus.
The funny thing is.
『[Entertainment Industry] With the end of the year approaching, the broadcasting industry and the film industry are busy preparing for award ceremonies.』
The current entertainment industry is showing a lot of conversations and situations similar to the Blue Dragon. It was only natural because it was the time when things really started to move.
For example.
“You all saw ‘Drug Dealer’, right? In my opinion, Kang Woo-jin is the best at ticket sales this year.”
The same was true for the Grand Bell Awards, which is held around the same time as the Blue Dragon Film Festival. It has a longer history than the Blue Dragon Film Festival, but it is lagging behind in terms of recognition, so the Grand Bell Awards were more desperate.
“Kang Woojin, we have to make him sit down somehow, do you understand?”
That is, among the three major film festivals in Korea, the Blue Dragon and Grand Bell Awards showed extreme interest in Kang Woo-jin. The Baeksang Awards were similar, but were still quiet. Among the three major film festivals, the Baeksang Awards will be held next year.
The film industry is so noisy, so how can the broadcasting industry be so quiet?
That can’t be. The broadcasting industry was no different from other places in that it reminded me of a flea market.
KBC is about to air ‘Frozen Love’.
“Did you recruit Kang Woo-jin?!”
“Are you really calling me that??”
“Then? Hey, you still haven’t told them??!”
“The reason I’m calling it ‘Frozen Love’ is because it’s all about the special appearances in the second episode······”
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“That’ll come later, honey!! First, call me! Even if it doesn’t work out, keep trying!!”
SBC, which has already hit the jackpot with ‘Profiler Hanryang’.
『’Profiler Hanryang’, which achieved a 25% viewership rating, how many awards will it win at the SBC Drama Awards?』
『’Hanryang’, who created a legend this year, netizens say, “‘Park Dae-ri’ will definitely win at the SBC Drama Awards”』
MBS also showed signs of casting, but compared to the other two broadcasters, the possibility was slim. In any case, the three public broadcasters were also pouring their energies into preparing for the end of the year, and what they all had in common was the ‘monster rookie actor’.
Kang Woojin.
In short, if Kang Woo-jin were to attend all the award ceremonies he was invited to at the end of this year, it would be at least four.
『[Planning] Kang Woo-jin, who is making history with his debut, how many awards will he win at the end of this year… Interest in whether he will break the record for most awards』
This was also a first for a rookie.
back.
When the entire entertainment industry was gearing up for the end of the year, Kang Woo-jin, the center of the craze, was watching ‘Drug Dealer’ at a theater. Although it was his second time watching ‘Drug Dealer’, Woo-jin felt that it felt different to watch it on a large screen.
‘Ugh- I guess you have to watch movies in the theater.’
And from the moment he appeared in the middle, he felt embarrassed. However, it was fun to see the reactions of the audience watching ‘Drug Dealer’ in the same theater.
especially.
“Whoa!”
“Ugh!!”
When many audiences were startled by the intense thunder and lightning in the first drug scene of ‘Lee Sang-man’.
‘Wow, I almost screamed!’
Kang Woo-jin, who even gives a strange sense of pleasure. It was a strange picture. While the audience chews popcorn while watching ‘Drug Dealer’, Woo-jin puts popcorn in his mouth while watching their reactions in real time along with the movie. The audience of today probably can’t even imagine that ‘Lee Sang-man’ on the screen is in the same space.
“Crazy, Kang Woo-jin’s acting is creepy.”
“What I’m saying is, oh, I think I’ll remember that expression at night.”
So, Kang Woo-jin left the theater before ‘Drug Dealer’ ended, and when he got home, he took a certification shot and sent it to his agency along with SNS. After finishing his work with difficulty, Kang Woo-jin slowly closed his eyes in bed and muttered.
“Okay, just shut up and take a nap.”
I just passed out.
A few hours later.
Late that same night, Choi Sung-geon was sitting in the office of BW Entertainment.
“······”
He was sitting at his desk with a serious expression on his face. Most of the employees had left work, and the teams that participated in the overseas location shooting of ‘Island of the Lost’ were given two days off, but Choi Sung-geon was not resting.
That kind of him.
-Ugh.
I turned my gaze to the calendar on one side of the desk, filled with tiny letters.
‘It’s November-‘
For some reason, Choi Sung-geon was reminiscing about the present, when the end of the year had arrived, and his eyes were drawn to the enormous piles of papers piled on the six-person table in front of him. They were the scripts and scenarios that Kang Woo-jin had received. In addition, there were countless transparent files in front of him.
All of Kang Woo-jin’s casting requests or meeting requests.
There was Hong Hye-yeon’s too, but compared to Kang Woo-jin’s recent ones, it was very small. Well, compared to other actors, Hong Hye-yeon’s momentum is incredibly high, but it’s just that Kang Woo-jin’s power is ridiculously crazy.
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Soon, Choi Sung-geon opens a nearby cabinet.
-Click.
A thin file was taken out of the cabinet. It was a contract. Whose contract could it be?
“···Is it because Woojin is such a typhoon? Time flies by so quickly.”
It was Kang Woojin’s. Choi Sunggeon, who was tying his ponytail tightly again, smiled slightly forlornly and opened the contract. What he was trying to check was the contract expiration date.
“March 15th next year.”
This month started, so if you look closely, Kang Woo-jin’s contract period was already 4 months. Woo-jin’s contract was for 1 year. It was already more than halfway through. Choi Sung-geon couldn’t believe it because things were so crazy.
‘I’m once again amazed.’
I think back on the days that have passed. Now that I look back, it felt like a dream, even though it was something I experienced firsthand.
‘In just 8 months… What on earth has happened? Common sense is being destroyed, destroyed.’
What would take an average rookie actor 5 years, no, even 10 years, Kang Woo-jin has accomplished in less than a year. If he continues like this without any major problems, Kang Woo-jin will definitely do it.
“I will become an actor who leaves a mark that no one can match. Whether in Korea or abroad.”
It was obvious that I would write a history that would never be repeated in the past or the future. My longing grew immense. My greed grew thicker. My desires blinded my eyes. It was Choi Sung-geon’s story. I hope that whenever it happens, the shadow of Kang Woo-jin’s glory will be mine.
but.
“······If this becomes known, the country will be turned upside down again.”
If the news of Woojin’s one-year contract and the impending end of his contract spread domestically and perhaps even in Japan, it was obvious that existing entertainment agencies would rush in frantically.
So? Am I confident in defending it?
To be honest, Choi Sung-geon’s self-esteem was sky-high at the beginning of his contract with Kang Woo-jin. He thought he had to use his connections and abilities to give Woo-jin a boost.
But that was a hasty confidence.
“Did you know you were such a monster?”
Even back then, he was more than a weirdo, but compared to Kang Woo-jin now, it was 1/100th of that. I couldn’t even guess what else there was.
Additionally, it is difficult to judge Kang Woo-jin’s current state of mind.
From BW Entertainment’s satisfaction to plans after the contract period, Kang Woo-jin, who is clear on public and private matters and sees through everything, must have come to an end a long time ago.
“hmm-”
Well, of course, Kang Woo-jin’s price has skyrocketed. Of course, after this contract ends, various entertainment companies rush in and the price will increase several times more. Choi Sung-geon’s worries are getting deeper and deeper.
And then.
“Okay, for now let’s just focus on expanding the company and Director Ahn Ga-bok.”
Seong-geon Choi made up his mind. For now, he had the advantage over anyone else. Seong-geon Choi opened up the documents he was organizing on his laptop. It was filled with numerous preparations for the company’s expansion.
Investors to meet, corresponding PPTs and schedules, etc.
At the same time, I also take out Director Ahn Ga-bok’s questionnaire. I don’t know Kang Woo-jin’s feelings clearly yet, but I need to be able to speak freely whenever necessary.
‘Besides, I will definitely contact Director Ahn Ga-bok again.’
At first glance, it seemed like he would have to stay up all night, let alone rest. Still, Choi Sung-geon’s expression hardened. That monster.
“I risk my life.”
Because we have to risk our lives to catch an extraordinary new actor.
“Whether or not they catch Woojin will be the biggest turning point for BW Entertainment. He may have already made up his mind.”
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Wrong. Kang Woojin just buries himself in bed.
“······big-”
I was just sleeping soundly without thinking about anything.
Two days later, November 6th. Morning.
Kang Woo-jin got out of a van that had just parked in the parking lot of a luxury officetel in Seoul.
-Thud!
A knit vest over a white short-sleeved shirt, jeans, short but naturally down hair, full makeup. Anyone could tell that she was ready for a photoshoot. Of course, she was also wearing a concept.
‘Wow – this place looks so much nicer than my house!’
As Woojin secretly exclaimed his admiration, Choi Sunggeon and Woojin’s team began to gather. What was unusual was that.
-Squeak!
A large white van stops right away. Leisurely getting out of the van was top actress Hong Hye-yeon with long flowing hair. She also had full makeup on and was wearing a sponsored luxury shirt.
Why did the two actors gather at this luxury officetel?
Because there was a call from PD Yoon Byung-sun of ‘Our Table’. To be exact, it was a pre-filming by team that had been decided on a long time ago. Woojin and Hong Hye-yeon from the kitchen team were a little late because of the overseas location shooting for ‘Island of the Missing’, and the other teams had already finished filming.
anyway.
“Shall we go?”
Hong Hye-yeon and Kang Woo-jin, who had their hair pulled back behind their ears, got on the elevator. There were a lot of people, so they were very close to her. A pleasant scent tickled Woo-jin’s nose. Kang Woo-jin, whose heart was pounding slightly, desperately tried to maintain indifference.
-Ding!
Kang Woo-jin and Hong Hye-yeon rang the bell of the officetel they were guided to. Well, of course, there were small cameras placed in the entrance.
mudfish.
“Hey! Welcome!”
The front door opened quickly, and the bespectacled PD Yoon Byung-sun, along with the writers and other staff members, welcomed the two. The interior of the luxury officetel was roughly larger than Woo-jin’s house. However, it wasn’t a typical house. How should I put it, it was more like an office?
The reason was simple.
This officetel was the official office of the entertainment show ‘Our Table’. It wasn’t an unusual case. Recently, it has been common for broadcasters to use officetels as offices. Anyway, with the team including Choi Sung-geon gone, only the cast members Kang Woo-jin and Hong Hye-yeon moved to the officetel living room.
Settle down on the comfy sofa.
Soon, Kang Woo-jin slowly looked around the interior with a silent face.
‘Ah- like this? That’s a bit strange.’
A board with numerous pieces of paper and letters attached to it, a conference table, various entertainment props, and scattered papers. It was the same scenery as the entertainment department of a broadcasting station, except for the space. Judging from the small cameras scattered everywhere, from the ceiling to the table in front, it seemed like filming had already begun.
At that time, PD Yoon Byung-sun, who was mingling with the writers, smiled and gave Woo-jin a thumbs up.
“‘Nam Sa-chin’ is still a huge hit, but you couldn’t help it, so now ‘Drug Dealer’ has exploded?”
The writers also praise it so much that their mouths are worn out.
“That’s right! I saw that ‘drug dealer’! It was seriously hilarious, but when Lee Sang-man came out, I thought it wasn’t Woo-jin??”
“Me too, me too. Really, really congratulations! I bet it’ll easily surpass 3 million! It’s paid, but it’s really, really awesome!”
“Congratulations! Following ‘Nam Sa Chin’, you hit home runs in a row!”
Woojin was extremely embarrassed, but he tried to pour ice water on him.
“Thank you, but I’m just a cameo.”
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“Hey- I saw in the article that the director of ‘Drug Dealer’ openly declared that he was a supporting actor?”
Hong Hye-yeon is holding it.
“There are quite a few supporting roles that are disguised as cameos. In a way, it’s like a trick by the production team.”
At this time, PD Yoon Byeong-seon, who was rubbing both hands, suddenly changed the subject.
“Okay- Before we do the briefing or anything serious. Mr. Woojin, have you thought about the development dish I mentioned last time?”
Oh, that? Kang Woojin suddenly looked towards the kitchen indifferently and lowered his voice.
“Can I use it?”
