Writer Choi Na-na was under contract with DM Production, where PD Song Man-woo is the head producer and CEO. Therefore, she became independent from Writer Park Eun-mi’s team, and this studio was prepared by DM Production. Currently, Writer Choi Na-na and PD Song Man-woo are in the early stages of script meetings.
As soon as writer Choi Na-na heard Kang Woo-jin’s price, her eyes opened wide behind her round glasses.
“Synagogue, 4000······”
For her, who entered the military as a ‘male friend’, it was a huge amount of money. On the other hand, it wasn’t a surprising amount for producer Song Man-woo, a big name in the drama industry.
“It’s the minimum, the minimum. So you’re saying that you have to lay down 4000 and then you have to see how it goes from there.”
“Ahhh- Then just 5, 6000 degrees?”
“It’s definitely possible. It’s gone up a lot since ‘Nam Sa Chin’, right?”
“I… didn’t hear the details. Director Dong-chun took care of it.”
PD Song Man-woo leaned back in his chair, stroking his beard. Then, he recalled the beginning of ‘Profiler Hanryang’.
‘At that time, Woojin’s appearance fee was 350. Now, it’s over 6,000.’
PD Song Man-woo smiles absurdly.
‘It’s gone up 20-fold in less than a year.’
The appearance fee of 350 was a great figure for a rookie, and the appearance fee of 4000 to 6000 per episode was the salary of an average A-list actor or higher. Of course, if you look at Kang Woo-jin’s current momentum, he could easily surpass hundreds of millions in appearance fee. However, what cannot be left out of market value is his experience.
Kang Woojin is still in his first year.
‘However, the market’s assessment of Woojin’s value has already exceeded common sense.’
It was almost nonsense that a rookie who had not even debuted for a year would be worth 6,000 per episode. It was impossible and did not exist in the entertainment industry. However, Kang Woo-jin achieved this absurd feat and was unique. He made a mark, but there will be no one like Woo-jin in the future.
To begin with, Kang Woo-jin’s filmography itself is close to fantasy.
Then, PD Song Man-woo, who had been taking a deep breath, opened his mouth while looking down at two copies of writer Choi Na-na’s script.
“60 million- Hmm, to catch Woojin, you need to think about a maximum of 70 million.”
“······Uh, how much??”
“If Woojin-ssi doesn’t do this, there’s no need to bring it up. Well, the writer doesn’t have to worry about the production costs. This is our DM Production’s first work, and we have plenty of funds. There’s no problem in forming a production team. We’ve already recruited the key staff. This work is a one-man show for the male lead. So the actor. All you have to do is write a good casting board.”
“ah.”
“It’s okay, it’s not completely impossible. From what I’ve found out, Woojin-ssi has only appeared in ‘The Missing Island’ and ‘The Stranger’ so far, excluding variety shows.”
Of course, they didn’t know anything about Director Ahn Ga-bok. In other words, PD Song Man-woo’s calculation was just before Director Ahn Ga-bok. In any case, tension suddenly appeared on the face of the slender writer Choi Na-na. No, it was a sense of burden? PD Song Man-woo noticed this and smiled with composure.
“Writer, you don’t have to think about anything else. Just focus on the script.”
His eyes were full of determination.
“I’ll risk my life for the job.”
back.
Kang Woo-jin, who had just finished an interview with dozens of reporters at Gimpo Airport, was looking down at his cell phone in a van driving on the highway.
“······”
His expression was cold. However, inside, he was performing an excessive shoulder dance.
‘7 million! Are you crazy? 7 million viewers??!’
I checked the cumulative audience number of ‘Drug Dealer’. I had heard about it in Japan too. It was said that it easily surpassed 6 million. However, I couldn’t pay attention because my schedule in Japan was hectic. However, I feel it strongly when I return to Korea.
『[Movie Talk] The unlikely ‘Drug Dealer’ surpasses 7 million viewers! A record that had been maintained for over a decade is broken.』
The fact that ‘Drug Dealer’ brought a sensational typhoon to the second half of the year’s film industry. That’s because the Korean film industry was in an unusual state. Of course, Director Kim Do-hee of ‘Drug Dealer’ and the film company were also celebrating.
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“Director! It’s 7 million, 7 million!!”
“Congratulations!”
“Hahaha! You said 7 million, but if it weren’t for the ‘pay’, it would have been easy to get 10 million!”
The box office results they showed were showing a clear 7 million.
[Daily domestic box office]
1. Drug Dealer / Release Date: October 28 / Audience: 151,257 / Screens: 1002 / Cumulative Audience: 7,028,995
The film industry press was busy informing the public of this first record.
『[Today’s Entertainment] ‘Drug Dealer’ Surpasses 7 Million… Achieves 1st Place in All-Time Payment Movies』
『The ‘cheongbul’ drug dealer saved the domestic film industry!』
The film industry had been in a drought recently, with no popular films surpassing 3 million viewers. It was safe to say that ‘Drug Dealer’ had broken that record. The newly established record was not only reported on the news, but was also talked about by many film professionals and critics.
In the meantime, there was no way Kang Woo-jin could be left out.
『[Star Talk] Will Kang Woo-jin, the ‘Lee Sang-man’, become the biggest beneficiary of 7 million viewers?』
However, what is regrettable is that the speed of ‘Drug Dealer’, which achieved 7 million viewers, has noticeably slowed down. This was not an unnatural phenomenon. No matter how much ‘Drug Dealer’ breaks the limit, there is an end in the end.
The prevailing opinion was that it would be difficult for the ‘drug dealer’ to reach 8 million in terms of flow and atmosphere.
While the film industry was buzzing with the story of the ‘drug dealer’, Kang Woo-jin’s name was also being talked about in other places. It was only natural since he had returned from Japan today.
『[Star Photo] Kang Woo-jin returns from Japan schedule, interviews with reporters at the airport… ‘Strange Parasite’ script reading was fun/ Photo』
The first Korean rookie actor to be cast as a lead in a Japanese master director’s work. When the public saw it in real life, they quickly latched onto it.
-Kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
-It’s annoying that Kang Woo-jin is the only Korean actorㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-F*ck, when you go to film, trample all the Japanese actors!!!
-But what if Kang Woojin gets kicked out instead???
-↑ You piece of shit, you can even chew up Korean top players, so how can you be pushed by Japan?
-There’s a bit of nationalism here lol
-To be honest, I don’t really like Kang Woojin, but I hate the fact that he’s being pushed around by Japan even moreㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
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It was worth it. The picture of Kang Woo-jin standing between Director Kyotaro and top Japanese actors was unfamiliar. It was such a new move and something that had never happened before.
Two days later.
20th, around late lunchtime. Buyeo.
Outside the large set complex of ‘The Missing Island’, director Kwon Ki-taek’s gentle signal spread through the lush forest.
“Cut, okay.”
At the same time, the assistant director who had received some instructions shouted.
“Okay!! I’ll fix it and be on standby in 10 minutes!!”
Dozens of staff members who had stopped running rush into the scene to do their own work. The filming team touches up the camera settings, and the lighting team and art team check the shooting storyboard with director Kwon Ki-tae for the next cut. The makeup team is attached to actors like Ryu Jung-min who are in the filming area.
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Among them.
-Ugh.
Kang Woo-jin, whose military uniform was covered in blood, was falling into his seat. The next scene was a cut that did not include him.
Kang Woo-jin rejoined the filming of ‘The Missing Island’ yesterday. He is scheduled to film for about 3 days while commuting from nearby accommodations, and for the remaining 7 days, he will have to travel back and forth from Seoul. He also has to take care of other schedules.
But the key is filming ‘The Island of the Missing’.
As the ‘Island of the Missing’ side was lenient, Kang Woo-jin had to focus even more on filming. However, it seemed like Woo-jin’s absence was not greatly felt among the staff.
“Is it because Woojin has so few NGs? The filming schedule is progressing smoothly.”
“Isn’t it strange? Usually, when actors leave for some reason and then rejoin, their emotions tend to jump out. Woojin doesn’t have that at all.”
“Other actors make more NGs, but even though I’m the director, I really like Woojin.”
Kang Woo-jin, sitting on a chair a little bit away from the filming location, whether or not.
‘Is it because it’s in the forest? Or is it because the weather is cold? It’s a little chilly.’
I was feeling the season changing to winter. At this time.
“older brother!”
A large, muscular man named Jang Su-hwan appeared from somewhere and approached Kang Woo-jin with brisk strides.
“Thank you for your hard work! Water and a cell phone!”
He hands over a cell phone and a water bottle. Woojin answers in a cynical tone and takes the water bottle first. At the same time, his cell phone vibrates for a long time. After checking the caller, he slowly scratches his chin.
‘Representative Seo Gu-seop. Oh, right. I forgot about this guy.’
When Kang Woo-jin returned to Korea, he contacted the entertainment companies that had contacted him regarding scouting. To be exact, he politely declined. In the process, Kang Woo-jin realized that he had left out Seo Gu-seop, the CEO of the large GGO Entertainment.
What’s the big deal? Since you’re on the phone, I guess I can just tell you now.
Then he got up from his chair and answered the phone.
“hello.”
The refreshing voice of Bulldog CEO Seo Gu-seop can be heard right over the phone.
“Hey, Woojin. We should meet up. You have an appointment, right? Haha, I got tired of waiting, so I called first.”
“Yes. I was just about to call you.”
“Really? Okay, then when can we meet? We’re both busy, so I’d like to meet as soon as possible.”
“That’s true. I’m sorry. It’s already been decided, so I’d like to meet you later if we get the chance.”
The voice of CEO Seo Gu-seop on the other end of the phone suddenly becomes cold.
“······It’s been decided? Does that mean you’ve decided on your next agency?”
“Yes.”
“You made that decision without even meeting me? Why?”
“It’s difficult to tell you everything.”
“Mr. Kang Woo-jin. Isn’t this uncomfortable for both of us? Where did you do it with? How great of a place must it be… No, did you extend it with Choi Sung-geon?”
“It’s still difficult to answer.”
Although CEO Seo Gu-seop’s voice changed to a strange one, it didn’t have much of an impact on Kang Woo-jin, who had a strong concept. There was silence for a moment. The one who broke the silence was CEO Seo Gu-seop.
“It seems like Woojin and I just don’t get along. Right? We’ve been at odds not once, but twice.”
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“······”
“Okay, I understand.”
-Stop.
The call was immediately disconnected. Woojin put down his phone and frowned slightly.
‘What the heck, this kid. He has a dirty personality.’
At that moment, a familiar sound was heard from behind.
“Woojin. What are you doing there?”
When he looked back, Choi Sung-geon, who had a bob cut, was approaching him while closing his jacket. When he arrived in front of Woo-jin, he waved his cell phone and got straight to the point.
“I got a call from PD Song. He said he’ll come to Buyeo in two days?”
“Is that so?”
“Yeah. I think the purpose is to give me a script like last time. I said I couldn’t move due to circumstances, so I said I would come right away. But this time, I feel like PD Song has something planned. Do you know anything about it?”
Although he had said before that he would look at other scripts, PD Song Man-woo had not contacted Woo-jin recently.
“no.”
“Really? Anyway, tell me to come? If it’s inconvenient for you, just contact me and we can meet later.”
“It doesn’t matter.”
“Okay, then let’s take a quick look before filming.”
Choi Sung-geon, who was answering, suddenly laughs.
“Mr. Kang, you’ve really become amazing. You brought the drama industry’s biggest producer, Song Man-woo, all the way to Buyeo? What’s the big deal? Who called?”
“This is GGO Entertainment CEO Seo Gu-seop.”
Choi Sung-geon, who is frowning right between his eyebrows.
“Why that bulldog?”
Kang Woo-jin briefly explained the story with CEO Seo Gu-seop, and Choi Seong-geon openly clicked his tongue and muttered quietly.
“I wonder what the bulldog puppy will do next. I guess I should hurry.”
Hurry up? What? Woojin asked, tilting his head inwardly.
“what?”
“No. Talking to myself. Anyway, that bulldog. No, don’t worry about CEO Seo Gu-seop. I’ll take care of it.”
Kang Woo-jin answered indifferently, even though he was already not even interested in it.
“Yes, sir.”
Choi Sung-geon continued speaking as he took out his cell phone.
“You’ve stirred up enough controversy with your agency, so you should make an announcement tomorrow.”
At this moment, GGO Entertainment.
The face of CEO Seo Gu-seop, sitting in the large office, was very red. The corners of his lips were trembling as if he was clenching his molars.
That kind of him.
“Kang Woojin, you piece of shit.”
He slams his fist on the desk.
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-bang!!
“What the fuck.”
A face that feels desperately angry. Thus, it becomes even more similar to a bulldog.
“I covered up the ‘Mise-en-scène Film Festival’ incident and went in there humbly… How dare you try to trick me into drinking water twice?”
Because Kang Woo-jin hit him twice. Of course, it was only Seo Gu-seop’s thoughts. He lost face and his pride was trampled. What about Kang Woo-jin’s sass when they talked on the phone?
‘Is this what you mean by ‘I’m famous’?’
Flames rise from CEO Seo Gu-seop’s eyes.
“Okay. Let’s just wait and see, you punk.”
He, with his skin tone flushed, called someone on the intercom. Soon, several executives entered the CEO’s office. CEO Seo Gu-seop gave them cold instructions.
“Hey, let’s give Kang Woojin some fluff. Gather all the flyers that were circulating about him.”
The next morning.
A resort hotel a little bit away from the filming location of ‘The Missing Island’. It was around 8 in the morning. Although it was a little early, Choi Sung-geon was seen in the hotel lobby with his hair down.
“Let’s see – what’s on the menu today?”
Hearing what was being said, he probably came down to eat breakfast. Then, something came to mind and he picked up his phone and accessed a search site. What Choi Sung-geon wanted to check was simple.
『[Official] bw entertainment confirms 3-year contract extension with Kang Woo-jin』
The official position of BW Entertainment announced a few dozen minutes ago. With this, Kang Woo-jin will no longer have to go into the FA market, and Choi Sung-geon, who was checking the article, nodded in satisfaction.
“Okay.”
He muttered briefly and then immediately made a phone call. The person on the other end answered the phone quickly.
“Yes, brother.”
A slightly trembling female voice.
“Did you sleep?”
“No. I’m going to the shop. I have a photoshoot at lunchtime.”
“I’ve solved the expansion fund, I can accept you. BW Entertainment will grow and I’ll go scout you officially soon.”
“···really?”
“Yeah, so let’s bring forward what we were going to do.”
“ah.”
Then, Choi Sung-geon moved to a corner of the lobby and spoke to her over the phone. Almost in a whisper.
“Hannah. Let’s break the Seogusup.”
