Tap, tap, tap. It was the sound of Iyota Kiyoshi, no, Kang Woojin, coming down the stairs. Calm and quiet. There was no presence, no expression. His figure going down the stairs now was not noticeable at all.
If I had to pick one, it didn’t look Japanese at all.
A subtle face. At this point, a chill runs down Woojin’s arm as he descends the stairs. Reality. Yes, he is now in Kiyoshi’s life and experiencing it for real.
He just lost the only one and erased one of the common ones.
In other words, people died and were killed.
One by choice, one by force. Woojin witnessed it with his own two eyes.
“······”
Nothing changed. The emotions were still weak and the expression on his face was still blank.
but.
“What, what!!!”
“Gyaaaah!!”
“Police!! Call the police!!”
“Eww!!”
The school was turned upside down. Screams from downstairs, screams from a nearby hallway, the stairs below were becoming almost frantic, students were running and hitting Woojin on the shoulder, and teachers were quickly following behind.
It was worth it.
Because two students suddenly passed away. But it wasn’t something that didn’t happen. Recently in Japan, there have been many cases of students taking their own lives. Still, it’s different to see the news directly.
-Ugh.
Kang Woojin entered the second floor hallway where the classrooms were, not the chaotic first floor. Then he stopped. He looked down at his hands. It was the same as usual. The same heartbeat, similar tremors, and breathing that wasn’t much different.
“are you okay.”
The mumbling he was doing now was not to comfort himself. It was the conviction that he would not be identified as the culprit. So he started walking again. However, the place Woojin arrived at was not his own classroom, but ‘Misaki Toka’s’ classroom. There were no students. It must be because everyone had gone out to look around. Only the unique atmosphere of the classroom welcomed Kang Woojin.
-Dararak.
He sat down on the chair. It was Toka’s seat. On the desk, you can see various doodles. Dead, dirty, smelly, crippled seat, etc. Woojin looks down at the doodles with a twisted expression. That lasts about 5 seconds.
-Ugh.
He took out a notebook and pencil case from the desk drawer. The name ‘Misaki Toka’ was written on both. Kang Woojin started writing something on an empty page of the notebook.
-Tsugumune Shinnosuke
It was a name. However, he puts an X after the name he just wrote. Because his head was already broken. A total of 9 names are written below. Men and women are mixed up. Woojin, who has already written all the names, tears the paper. He folds it in half, and then in half again.
The folded paper goes into his pocket.
“Not now.”
It was time to say it. When all nine of them could be erased without any problems or regrets. Then, Woojin slowly left the classroom and walked down the hallway. He muttered as he did so.
“It’s okay if one person is organized, but all nine are impossible. They lack strength. Brains. Experience.”
Everything was lacking. What is lacking invites failure. Above all, if you add actions now, you can be identified by resentment.
“It must be forgotten.”
You have to become a ‘stranger’ in the world. You have to be so quiet that no one remembers you. You have to be obscure and unremarkable.
Kang Woo-jin and Kiyoshi had to choose a long-term battle.
Whether it’s one year or five years, and it will start when everyone’s mind is blurred, when everything is abundant and there is no shortage. It’s a disaster without warning. There will be many victims, and it will be a very ‘grotesque sacrifice’.
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Soon, Kang Woo-jin, who was walking down the hallway, stopped. And then.
“······”
I looked out the window. I saw a huge crowd. Hundreds of students, police officers who had arrived, excited teachers. And those nine people huddled together and talking. Kang Woojin’s hazy eyes stared at them.
It is neither hatred nor murderous intent.
just.
“homework.”
It was just something to do.
·
·
·
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How much time has passed?
[“‘A: Kiyoshi Iyota’ reading (experience) ends.”]
Kang Woo-jin, who had been living Kiyoshi’s life, returned. Naturally, he was in a van, and although he had lived there for at least several years, only a few dozen seconds had passed. Perhaps that was why Woo-jin felt unfamiliar with the van he was in now.
“after-”
It was always like that. Whenever I read (experienced) a role, I felt uncomfortable in the place where I was. At the same time, the vividness of the role became more intense. Of course, the same was true for ‘Iyota Kiyoshi’ just now. It was already imprinted, but the outline became several times clearer.
Kang Woo-jin calmly recalled the concept.
This was like a task to thicken his ego, and he closed the door on ‘Iyota Kiyoshi’ among the many roles he has been engraved with so far. Kang Woo-jin, who has also become quite accustomed to control.
“Okay.”
It was a matter of time before the color and smell were removed. The very appearance of the ‘owner’. Kang Woo-jin immediately picked up the ‘Leech’ scenario. You might think he was studying another work, but he wasn’t.
“Next is- Yeah, let’s take a break.”
This was the true face of the petit bourgeois Kang Woo-jin.
After that.
Kang Woo-jin, who had a long break after reviewing ‘Stranger’ in just a few dozen seconds of realism thanks to the subspace buff, has once again started filming ‘Island of the Missing’.
“Standby-queue.”
Woojin, who had been ‘Kiyoshi’ until a while ago, has now casually brought up ‘Private Jinseoncheol’ and is concentrating. Woojin had a lot of scenes to cut out because he had a schedule in Japan in a few days.
Meanwhile, the staff of ‘Island of the Missing’ whispered.
“Woojin, you’re so calm despite all the noise in the media. Your acting is also good.”
“Because I’m the type that doesn’t waver easily.”
“But are you thinking of changing your agency? You’re probably in contact with various entertainment companies.”
“Well, I think I’ll continue with CEO Choi.”
Most of the staff members shared similar gossip, although they couldn’t say it out loud.
“K- If we catch Woojin, it’ll be a real jackpot. Aren’t you close to 6 million subscribers on YouTube?? And SNS too.”
“But aren’t they both Woojin’s?”
“Even so, his recognition, influence, and promotional power are incomparable to those of other actors. He is also close with big names in dramas, movies, and entertainment.”
“Now that I think about it, all the works that Woojin participated in ended up going well??”
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On the other hand, the actors, including director Kwon Ki-taek, only thought about it and did not take any action to ask Kang Woo-jin anything.
In the meantime.
-Wow.
-Wow.
Kang Woo-jin’s cell phone, which was lying on the table, was constantly receiving messages. There were probably acquaintances, but it was also an explosion of calls from entertainers.
Even without seeing this, veteran Choi Seong-geon could not have not known.
“······”
He was looking at Kang Woo-jin in the filming area with his arms crossed, organizing his thoughts. To be precise, he was calculating the current value of Kang Woo-jin.
‘There’s a lot that other companies don’t know.’
The world, the entertainment companies that were drooling and rushing at Kang Woo-jin were ignorant. That’s why Woo-jin’s current price was wrong. Of course, the amount they’re currently offering is unimaginable to a rookie, but in Choi Sung-geon’s eyes, it wouldn’t be strange if it was even higher.
First of all, they haven’t noticed Director Ahn Ga-bok’s presence yet.
Even though it is not confirmed yet, the fact that Kang Woo-jin is a strong candidate for this mega-star’s 100th work is enough to increase his influence. Is that all?
‘That guy Kang Woo-jin is after the Academy Award.’
Even leaving other things aside, the zero point of that monstrous Kang Woo-jin is set on the Academy Awards. Anyone who knows him inside out would know that it would not be possible to say ‘impossible’.
The value of that future was enormous.
Here, Woojin’s ability, which Sunggeon Choi is more greedy for than anything else, appears.
‘Absurd feeling.’
It was Woojin’s crazy intuition that could adjust the uncertain future to some extent. It was beyond the level of sticking out one’s tongue, but it was to the level of being believed. This is also something that domestic entertainment companies do not know. Kang Woojin has already advanced overseas to Japan with his own intuition, and has even caught the eye of director Ahn Ga-bok, a figure in the history of Korean cinema.
Next up, Cannes, and then the Academy Awards.
Since only Choi Sung-geon knows everything at the moment, he has the advantage in weighing things.
“I guess I’ll have to watch the show.”
I’ve decided. I’m going to give it my all and more.
Meanwhile, a rumor with no source began to circulate on the Internet regarding Kang Woo-jin.
『[Star Talk] Kang Woo-jin, who is expected to enter the FA market, has already contacted many large entertainment companies』
『GGO Entertainment: “It is true that we are very interested in Kang Woo-jin”』
Although it was all a desperate attempt to get clicks, it was a picture that could be seen often.
Sometimes it even appears in Japan.
『[Issue Check] Love Calls to Kang Woo-jin from Japanese Agencies? Contract Fee Expected to be at Least Hundreds of Millions Won』
Where did they come into contact with, who did they have deep conversations with, an unprecedented signing bonus for a rookie, creating a one-person agency, etc. There were articles that the media spread arbitrarily and articles that the entertainment companies intentionally exposed.
Either way, it helped raise Kang Woo-jin’s profile.
It was a bit like noise marketing. And among the many big names who checked the articles, Director Ahn Ga-bok, who handed over the script to Kang Woo-jin about a week ago.
“Hmm- Woojin, you still don’t have an answer?”
At home, he was just waiting for the rookie’s answer. It was the first time in his entire film career that something like this had happened, and the same was true for the film company president who was standing by his side.
“Yes, Director. I’m still······impatient because time is running out.”
“It looks like you’re reading the script carefully. Plus, you probably have a busy schedule. Let’s wait a little longer.”
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“By any chance- I hope that doesn’t happen, but what if Woojin is having a hard time?”
Rejection? If it were a normal rookie, he would have accepted it with open arms, but for some reason, Director Ahn Ga-bok smiled slightly at the thought that it could be possible for Kang Woo-jin.
“Well. Should I ask for a favor?”
Late at night.
The time was past 11 o’clock. The place was a familiar filming studio. To be exact, it was a kitchen-type studio where filming was possible. It was where the old ‘Our Table’ team practiced for the restaurant on the day.
Kang Woo-jin was seen in the studio with his hat pulled down low.
Even though he came over right after filming ‘Island of the Lost’, Woojin’s poker face doesn’t show any signs of fatigue. Although his face is filled with concept, he is still quite energetic inside.
Of course, this includes Woojin’s team, including Choi Sung-geon.
“Okay!! Camera settings are complete!”
The main PD and filming crew of the YouTube channel ‘Kang Woojin’s Sub-character’ were gathered there. There were about a dozen people in total. Appropriate lighting and cameras were set up here and there.
The reason Woojin and everyone gathered together that night was simple.
“First, let’s start with an interview with Woojin regarding the ‘cooking’ content!”
To do a test shoot for the new content ‘Cooking’ that will soon be added to the ‘Kang Woojin Sub-character’ channel. In addition, I needed the source to be used in the teaser video under Kang Woojin’s interview. I need to start it before I go to Japan so I can shoot it when I get back.
The number of views for the recently uploaded video skyrocketed and it became a huge hit.
-【(6)Miley Cara/’Absolute’】Cover [Korean. Ver]｜Kang Woojin’s sub-character
-Views 10.05 million
This was because he had posted a preview of new content on the channel community. The cover videos of ‘Kang Woo-jin’s sub-character’, even the old ones, were getting a lot of views every day.
So when the aggro was drawn, I had to open it quickly.
anyway.
“Okay! Okay! I think that’s enough for the interview!”
After Kang Woojin’s interview cut, he started cooking. The menu is what Woojin wants. Content that provides simple and clear recipes to subscribers. Secondly, Woojin picked any staff member and made the food he wanted.
Of course, there is no hesitation.
The male staff member who quickly sat down at the table had bulgogi with a spicy flavor placed in front of him. When the guest’s talk was mixed in, the content was complete.
And finally, the last one.
“Who wants to try ‘Avatar Cooking’??”
“Me!”
“Ah! I’ll try it!!”
Woojin has started testing the ‘Avatar Cooking’ content, where he only gives orders and the avatar cooks. The choice was Han Ye-jin, who has short blue hair, among many staff members. The PD decided that her coldness and Kang Woojin’s cynicism would be fun as a teaser.
“Okay, let’s start comfortably-”
Soon, the kitchen studio staff left, and a picture was created where Kang Woo-jin was outside the kitchen and Han Ye-jeong was inside. Han Ye-jeong, who was standing blankly in the kitchen, asked Woo-jin.
“Brother, what should we do first?”
Woojin, with his indifferent face, wasn’t very agitated at this point.
‘It seems like it would be fun?’
Rather, I was interested.
“First, wash your hands and put on your apron.”
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“yes.”
“What do you want to eat?”
“I want to try making the pork belly dish that my brother made back then. Is it difficult?”
“Easy.”
“Okay, I’ll do that. I’ll cook at home. I’m sick of delivery food.”
“okay.”
Kang Woo-jin pointed to the refrigerator outside the kitchen.
“Let’s start by preparing the ingredients.”
“What are you taking out?”
Kang Woo-jin was starting to feel a little uncomfortable, but he calmly recited the ingredients. Han Ye-jeong also carried out the instructions without any trouble. However, it wasn’t perfect.
Kang Woo-jin pointed that out.
“No, that’s not garlic, that’s ginger.”
“Really? I was confused.”
No, you see? How can that be confusing? Slowly, the fear of this content eats away at Woojin.
“Why did you take out the bell peppers?”
“No need?”
“······Put it back in.”
“Yes, oppa. But are you angry?”
“No. First, fry the ingredients.”
“How? Like frying an egg?”
She was a newbie in the culinary world, so Kang Woo-jin was in for a real hell.
“It’s burning, Yejeong-ah. Turn down the lights.”
“Ah. But doesn’t this make it taste bad?”
“···It tastes burnt. Why does it taste like fire?”
“If you look at YouTube, they seem to burn it on purpose.”
I’m telling you, you’re playing with fire right now.
She intends to use the cooking as firewood. Kang Woo-jin clenched his fists without anyone knowing. Then he felt desperate.
“If you’re not going to make charcoal, turn down the fire.”
“yes.”
“No, don’t turn it off, just reduce it.”
“Huh? Why did it turn off?”
Wow- man, this is really fucking annoying. Han Ye-jeong burned the ingredients and Kang Woo-jin got fired up. What should I say, the concept crisis came from an unexpected place. It was so frustrating and frustrating. I tried to keep my composure, but it wasn’t easy.
‘Calm down, Woojin. This is also a learning experience.’
Woojin consoled himself with the lie of ‘growth.’
and.
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“Good. Sir, this might be a huge hit. It’s fun.”
The staff members other than PD and Choi Sung-geon were laughing heartily. Kang Woo-jin’s suffering is the core of this ‘Avatar Cooking’ content.
Whatever it is.
“completion.”
Han Ye-jeong’s pork. No, something sour that looked like pork was put in a bowl. The filming ended with Woo-jin, who had given the order, tasting it.
“······”
He picked up his chopsticks with a profound expression.
‘This isn’t meat – is it Kimbukak? No. You can’t eat this and you’ll die.’
Passing on the dark meat, he picked up a few clean onions and put them in his mouth. Han Ye-jeong’s cold question flew right in.
“What do you think, Oppa?”
Kang Woo-jin answered honestly.
“I’ll have it delivered from now on.”
“Is it serious?”
“It tastes like your health is getting worse.”
“ah.”
Everyone burst out laughing. Except Kang Woojin. He needed to stabilize his mind and body right now. But the teaser video was amazing. Woojin sat down in a corner chair while the studio was being cleaned up.
‘The day is long.’
It’s midnight. I had another busy day, but I feel a strong sense of accomplishment.
At this time.
“Thank you for your hard work.”
Choi Sung-geon, who had long hair, approached Woo-jin and handed him a water bottle.
“I tried this too, but it’s not pork, it’s slaughter.”
“It’s Kim Bu-gak.”
“Haha, that’s right. That’s perfect.”
“Outside and inside”
Haha, Choi Sung-geon is laughing. Woo-jin, who was gulping down his water, suddenly says something in a low tone to him.
“I’ll do the ‘leech’ thing.”
Choi Sung-geon’s smile disappeared immediately.
“Really? Did you read it all?”
“Halfway through, but it’s fun.”
“······Did that feeling kick in? Or was it just because it’s Director Ahn Ga-bok?”
“Even Director Ahn Ga-bok wouldn’t do it if it wasn’t good enough.”
“Well, it’s you.”
“I feel good. Please contact me when you do.”
Choi Sung-geon’s eyes widen slightly.
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“Yeah, yeah. It’s late now, so I’ll just give it to you tomorrow morning.”
Woojin, who had been nodding slowly, got up from his chair.
“Director Ahn Ga-bok said that the Cannes Film Festival will be held in September next year.”
For reference, Kang Woo-jin’s contract is until March.
“Yeah, I heard that too. I heard it’s really tight.”
“yes.”
Is it the timing? While Choi Sung-geon was organizing the prepared comment, Kang Woo-jin bowed his head slightly and said indifferently.
“Please take good care of ‘Cannes’ next year as well.”
