The official opening of the ‘Our Table’ food truck has already begun. A huge park in the US that I have never been to before is unfolding before Kang Woo-jin’s eyes, wearing the ‘Our Table’ uniform. Woo-jin absentmindedly puts his hood on his head, but continues to check the front.
Because a sense of novelty and unfamiliarity arose at the same time.
‘Crazy······Why am I here??’
His expression was full of the dignity of a chef, but inside, he was just a petty bourgeois with a pounding heart. The world was indeed vast. In particular, Kang Woojin’s world was several times larger than that of ordinary people. That included the subspace.
But that was only for a moment.
‘Oh, well, whatever. I have to prepare.’
As Woojin took out the wok, intending to relieve his nervousness through work, the people standing around him honestly sang about their trembling hearts. They were Hong Hye-yeon, Hwa-rin, and Yeon Baek-gwang. They were all dressed in the same attire as Woojin.
“Ha- I’m so nervous when I actually get on the food truck??”
“Right? Sister, my hands are shaking.”
“Huh? Really? I think I’m okay.”
“···Baek Gwang-ah. Are your legs shaking?”
“Ah, this is a lie because I did squats for too long yesterday! I’m also really nervous as hell! Are those Americans really coming??”
“But······Isn’t it possible that no one is coming??”
“There are more than four food trucks here.”
“If you don’t come, I’ll just throw you away.”
“I think PD Yoon would also like pictures of people going down in flames.”
The three of them chattered as they prepared to open, as if they were trying to relieve their thumping hearts through conversation. In the meantime, Kang Woo-jin’s cynicism grew even more intense, and Yeon Baek-kwang, who was glancing at the leader chef, whispered to Hong Hye-yeon right next to him.
“But senior, Woojin hyung doesn’t seem to be nervous at all. He must be some kind of Terminator.”
Hong Hye-yeon turned her head back to check on Kang Woo-jin. He had already started preparing the bulgogi.
“There’s no way you’d be shaking over something like this. If a Hollywood star came here, you’d probably frown a little.”
“Amazing······I want to learn that force too.”
“That kind of thing suits Woojin, if you do it you’ll get cursed at.”
It was at this time.
“Huh huh?”
Hwarin, who was slicing buckwheat noodles next to Woojin, opened her mouth a little strangely.
“Huh? It’s coming, it’s coming.”
Thanks to this, everyone, including Kang Woo-jin, looked straight ahead. A few minutes after opening, an American elderly couple was talking to the author of ‘Our Table’ around the table. It was definitely a matter of getting their consent. Soon, the elderly couple sat down at the center table, and the owner of the restaurant, Jong-hak Ahn, held the menu and approached them.
like that.
“One bulgogi! One kimchi pancake!”
The Americans ordered Kang Woo-jin’s cooking. It’s come, the time has finally come. Woo-jin felt a strange emotion, like when he first started acting. It wasn’t a serious situation, but he felt a strange desire.
I want to treat them to some delicious food.
So Woojin suppressed his tension and spread his coolness all over his body. He made the concept thick. He calmly focused. There was no problem with the process of making food itself. What was important here was Kang Woojin’s mindset.
‘If you’re going to do it, it’s better if it goes well, right?’
I came to introduce Korean food to a foreign country, so I shouldn’t hear complaints. Anyway, Woojin’s two dishes were finished in no time. Soon, the food would be delivered to the old couple. Kang Woojin swallowed his saliva without letting it show.
Of course, the same goes for the surrounding assistants.
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How is it? How does it taste? When Woojin stared at the old couple, the grandfather’s expression hardened as he ate the soup of Kimjaban Makguksu. Huh? Does it not suit your taste? Hwarin opened her mouth as if to speak for Kang Woojin’s inner feelings.
“Ah- how. I guess the taste is a bit unfamiliar.”
The old couple started talking about something. At that moment, Jonghak Ahn, who was standing in front of the food truck kitchen, turned his head and met Woojin’s gaze inside the truck.
“Chef, why don’t you go and ask the chef yourself?”
“Am I the one talking?”
“Nana and Kangsu can go, but since they are the first customers and the first to eat, wouldn’t it be better if the chef leaves?”
“ah.”
“I’m going to show off my English skills too. There’s no way PD Yoon would ignore something like this.”
In other words, Ahn Jong-hak gave Woo-jin a chance to show off his abilities while also giving him some screen time. He really does seem like a veteran in the entertainment industry. Thanks to that, Woo-jin nodded silently, feeling inwardly impressed.
“Ah- yes, I understand.”
Woojin, who was supported by Yeonbaek Gwang’s cheers of “Have a nice day!”, calmly washed his hands, took off his mask, and left the food truck. Kang Woojin strides toward the elderly couple. Among the staff members scattered around the food truck, PD Yoon Byung-sun smiled at the sight.
“Put the cameras in front, behind, and to the side of that cut.”
At this point, Kang Woo-jin was approaching an old American couple with white hair, and the old man among them raised his head after sensing the presence of others. Woo-jin lowered his voice to him. Thinking that he had to have some kind of coolness, he was surprised when he heard his English in a low tone.
“Hello, how is the food?”
The old couple looked slightly surprised. The grandmother was the first to speak.
“Oh! You speak English really well. Did you live in America?”
In fact, if you close your eyes, you’ll mistake this image for two Americans talking.
“It’s not worth praising. How about some bulgogi rice bowl?”
“It tastes fantastic.”
At that moment, a thrill ran through Woojin.
‘Ugh- I feel so good. I guess this is what cooking tastes like.’
Then, Woojin turned his gaze from his grandmother to his grandfather, and as if he had been waiting, his grandfather asked a question in English.
“Are you a chef?”
Huh? What are you talking about? Woojin, who had been indifferent for a moment, answered.
“I am in charge of all the cooking at the food truck.”
“No, that’s not it – I heard this is a Korean TV show and the other people are actors.”
“Yes.”
“You’re a real chef, not an actor, right?”
“No, I’m also an actor by profession.”
The old couple opened their blue eyes wide in surprise. The grandfather was particularly shocked, and the grandmother clapped her hands together in surprise.
“Really??! That’s amazing, I can’t believe you can make something this delicious even though you’re not a chef.”
Here, the grandfather who had been blankly looking up at Woojin joined in.
“Your real job is acting??”
“Yes, that’s right.”
“······I really want to see the work you took too.”
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“I will try my best.”
Soon, the grandfather lowered his gaze and pointed to two dishes on the table.
“This bulgogi rice bowl is delicious, but this noodle dish is especially delicious. Do you eat this a lot in Korea?”
“Ah- that’s my creative dish.”
“······Hmm? You just said that your main job is acting.”
“I enjoy cooking as a hobby.”
“Oh, then! Are we the first ones to eat this noodle dish??”
“That’s right. Aside from the test, these two are the first guests to have eaten here.”
My grandfather, who had maintained his large blue eyes, muttered softly.
“What an honor.”
The grandmother expressed her regret.
“Then······you’re saying that it can’t be found in the US?”
Woojin bowed his head slightly, perhaps thinking that it was enough.
“Okay, enjoy your meal.”
The one who caught him was an old man who was scratching his white hair.
“Hey, wait a minute! Can I take a picture?”
“Of course.”
The photo time that followed was concluded with a question from the grandmother.
“How long will this food truck be open?”
Woojin, who was turning away, answered calmly.
“I plan to do it by the afternoon of the next two days. After that, I plan to open the store for about five days.”
A few dozen minutes later.
After finishing their meal, the white-haired American couple got into the van prepared by the staff and conducted an interview. They had a good story from the first customers. Especially the grandfather who was a real chef.
“Oh, you run a restaurant?”
“That’s right. It’s close to here. It’s not that big, but it has a lot of regular customers.”
“I see. Then, Chef, how did you like the two dishes you tried?”
“I’m thinking about coming back tomorrow. It was so delicious that I’m going to introduce it to my friends. But I heard that the food truck will only be open until the day after tomorrow.”
“Ah! Yes, yes, I’m just practicing with the food truck.”
Then the old couple asked in unison.
“Can you tell me where that store is located?”
Meanwhile, in Korea.
When Kang Woo-jin’s cooking made its debut in the US, unlike LA where it was lunchtime on the 8th, in Korea it was still bright morning on the 9th. It was early. However, regardless of the time, many kinds of issues were pouring down like a downpour.
『[Movie Talk] Director Ahn Ga-bok announces the casting of ‘Kang Woo-jin’ for his 100th film after Shim Han-ho / Photo』
『The actors who joined Director Ahn Ga-bok’s new film have finally been unveiled… ‘Great actor’ Han Ha-jin and ‘big twist’ Kang Woo-jin』
『[Issue IS] Director Ahn Ga-bok chooses ‘monster rookie’ Kang Woo-jin, industry insiders’ reaction is “Well?”』
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It was a very natural phenomenon. A huge number of guests from all over the world visited Korea.
『World-renowned star ‘Miley Cara’ visits Korea, hundreds of people gather to see her/Photo』
『Miley Cara appears at Incheon Airport… leisurely waves to the crowd of reporters』
『[Issue Pick] ‘Korea is my first experience’, ‘Miley Cara’ to visit Korea and promote for about a week』
The visit of the world-class superstar was also featured on the news on the three major domestic terrestrial broadcasters.
[“Hollywood superstar Miley Cara has arrived in Korea. Hundreds of reporters and fans crowded the airport arrival hall for her visit. Despite the torrential flashes and screams from fans, Miley Cara calmly continued her fan service. Kim Dae-hyun is the host.”]
The country had already been in turmoil welcoming the guest.
『How did Kang Woo-jin, a ‘first year’ actor, get cast in director Ahn Ga-bok’s work?』
This was especially true in the entertainment industry. Many film and drama sets constantly cried out Kang Woo-jin’s name. Among them, the filming set of ‘The Missing Island’, which included Woo-jin but was currently away for a while, was one of them.
A large set complex on the Buyeo side.
While the staff of about 100 people are busy preparing for filming, there are actors in military uniforms waiting in groups of three or four. Kang Woo-jin keeps coming out of their mouths as they wear padding or jackets over their uniforms in the cold weather.
“Wow- Seriously, I never imagined it would be Woojin!”
Kim I-won, who was sipping hot coffee, sympathized strongly with the shouts of the tough comrade-in-arms.
“What I’m saying is, Director Ahn Ga-bok will personally announce it in a place with so many people-”
“But that’s true for Woojin too! How could you not say something!”
Hayura, who was tying her hair, shrugged her shoulders.
“I guess you were keeping your mouth shut, and there are things you can’t say.”
“Tch! I thought we were close, but aren’t you secretly disappointed?”
“Woo-chang, are you the only one who does this?”
Kim Yi-won lets out a long sigh.
“Ha······I’m really jealous and envious of this. By the way, isn’t the picture really unique? It’s Teacher Shim Han-ho and Mr. Kang Woo-jin.”
There was a moment of silence, and then Jeon Woo-chang asked Ryu Jeong-min, who was wearing a long padded jacket and looking at his cell phone without saying a word.
“Hyung Jungmin! How are you? To be honest, the media sometimes mentions you as a ‘leech’ actor, right?”
“······What’s wrong?”
“No, I’m saying you haven’t received any contact from me either.”
“Did you get it? In the first place, Director Ahn Ga-bok only contacted Woo-jin.”
“Ah!! Da Nang! It’s when Director Ahn Ga-bok comes to Da Nang!”
“Yeah, that time.”
“Wow- At that time, I really thought the director was just here to play······But did he come all the way to Da Nang, Vietnam to see Woo Jin? That director Ahn Ga Bok??!”
Ryu Jeong-min, who smiled brightly.
“You’re really into it.”
Then Ryu Jeong-min let out a hollow laugh, and Jeon Woo-chang and Kim Yi-won tilted their heads.
“Huh? Hyung Jeongmin, why are you laughing?”
“No – that’s ridiculous.”
“huh??”
“I thought that I was stupidly watching it run away when it was right in front of me trying to grow.”
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There were several reasons why Ryu Jeong-min joined ‘The Missing Island’. Among them was to overcome his limitations and grow. The target was the newcomer Kang Woo-jin.
Ryu Jeong-min watched Woo-jin from ‘The Outlaws’ to ‘The Missing Island’.
But now Ryu Jeong-min was in a position where he could only watch Woo-jin getting further and further away. Of course, Kang Woo-jin was close by. However, in just a few days, the gap between them had widened to the point where it was impossible to see.
Maybe it’s settled.
‘Woojin was running at full speed, I just didn’t notice.’
But it was already too late.
『In the end, even Director Ahn Ga-bok fell in love with Kang Woo-jin, who swept away all the big domestic directors』
『[Planning] Kang Woo-jin, who stands shoulder to shoulder with Shim Ha-jin in ‘Leech’, aims for Cannes in just 1 year of debut』
In a situation where the booster is running in addition to the gallop, the media rushing towards Kang Woo-jin has now reached a point where no one can stop them.
『The acting showdown between ‘Sim Han-ho’ and ‘Kang Woo-jin’ is already drawing attention, experts vote for Sim Han-ho』
It wasn’t just the present. It was like that from the moment the name Kang Woo-jin came out of Director Ahn Ga-bok’s mouth.
『[Star Talk] “I’m busy, I’m busy”···Will Kang Woo-jin, the hero who saved Hwa-rin, become a ‘hero’ to new actors as he joins director Ahn Ga-bok’s work?』
The story of the hero Hwarin shook the ground, and Director Ahn Ga-bok threw gasoline-coated firewood on top of it. However, the explosive power was like dropping a nuclear bomb. It was natural that there would be a loud noise.
『How long has it been since you caught the stalker? Kang Woo-jin, who has been a constant source of issues since his debut/ Photo』
The entertainment industry is full of actors, broadcasters, production companies, and film companies. Flames are rising everywhere, and facts and flyers are running wild.
Although Kang Woo-jin was not in Korea, the absence was not felt at all.
Rather, his presence grew dozens of times. Blue. Yes, Kang Woo-jin caused a stir. He was only an actor for a year. It was an unprecedented situation in the history of the Korean entertainment industry.
Ironically, Kang Woo-jin is associated with many of the biggest names in the Korean entertainment industry, including director Ahn Ga-bok, great actor Han Ha-jin, and many others.
『’No failures since debut’, Kang Woo-jin completes the filmography of a 10-year veteran actor in his first year… What’s left is the Academy Award?』
He was writing a new history alone.
United States, morning of the 9th.
All the cast members of ‘Our Table’ who had successfully completed their first business with a food truck were moving in a van. Of course, that included Kang Woo-jin, who had an indifferent expression. He was looking out the window and thinking about yesterday.
‘Yeah, there weren’t many customers, but it was okay. If only there were as many customers today as there were yesterday, it would be perfect.’
Woojin was praising himself inwardly, and An Jonghak and Yeon Baekkwang, who were sitting around him, were looking down at their cell phones. To be exact, it was the Korean entertainment industry that Kang Woojin had turned upside down.
“Wow! Woojin hyung! What the heck is this article- the page changes every second?!”
“Hey, when our chef returns to Korea, the reporters at the airport will at least give him a shower?”
Hong Hye-yeon is holding it.
“It’s kind of funny. No, Miley Kara came to Korea, but she got overshadowed by Woojin.”
That moment.
“Huh??!!”
Yeonbaek-gwang raised his head and looked at the situation in front of him with shock.
“Excuse me, look over there!!”
The van was already approaching the food truck that was doing business, and the place Yeonbaek-gwang was pointing to was around the food truck. What was unusual was that.
“······uh??”
“Oh, no. What is that?”
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“omg??”
Everyone except Kang Woojin opened their eyes wide or opened their mouths wide. Woojin let out a curse inwardly because his concept was so strong.
‘Wow- what the!! Are you crazy?!!’
The reason was simple. There were a lot of Americans lining up in front of the food truck before it opened. There must have been more than a dozen people.
‘What is that line??!!’
Only the food truck of ‘Our Table’ was like that.
