After the Blue Dragon Film Awards ended, the participants were divided into two groups. Those who went to the after-party prepared by the festival at a resort hotel restaurant and those who did not go.
Those leaving went straight to a restaurant near the hall.
On the other hand, the teams that did not go to the after-party moved towards the red carpet in front of the hall. There were many vans and taxis that were hurriedly taking away the actors who had finished their schedules. Hundreds of reporters were lined up along the fence around them, as if they had been waiting for this moment, pressing their camera shutters like crazy.
-Pavababak!!
Of course, there were still many onlookers. Fans shouting the names of their favorite actors, internet broadcasters or YouTubers who came out for content, etc. Meanwhile, at the red carpet photo zone near the hall, interviews with the actors who won awards today were in full swing.
“Mr. Jin Jae-jun! Did you expect that you would win the Best Actor Award today??!”
“No, not at all.”
“How was it working with Kang Woo-jin in ‘Drug Dealer’?”
“It was impressive. Memorable.”
It was a photo zone that many people had already passed through. Well, it is up to the actors whether or not they do interviews, but most of them do it anyway. Each of these things directly leads to the next day’s promotion and increases the scale of the ripple effect. It also helps with the image.
On the other hand, it is the reporters’ choice to put effort into their articles.
The funny thing is that the reporters who are currently interviewing various actors keep glancing at the entrance of the hall. Their minds are in the soybean field. They are waiting for the real issue king of today’s Blue Dragon Film Awards.
‘What about Kang Woojin???’
‘When will Kang Woo-jin come out?’
‘Did you escape through another door?’
That’s right, Kang Woo-jin.
A super rookie who won the Rookie of the Year Award and the Popular Star Award at the largest film festival in Korea after only one year of debut. However, the reason the reporters were targeting Woojin today was for another reason. It was because of the extraordinary impressions and appearances Woojin showed at the Blue Dragon Film Awards.
At this time.
“Mr. Kang Woojin!! Mr. Woojin!! Interview! Interview!!”
The reporters who found Kang Woo-jin in a tuxedo getting out went crazy. They were like hungry beasts. They all shouted Woo-jin’s name loudly.
On the other hand, Woojin, the person of interest, was calm in the world.
“······”
He silently stared at the reporters who had gathered at the photo zone for a while before slowly approaching them. In fact, it wouldn’t have been a problem if he had just passed by, but Choi Sung-geon had strongly requested something. He had to agree to an interview, even if it was brief, after the film festival.
So, even though Kang Woo-jin was busy with the concept and atmosphere.
‘Oh my gosh, it’s so dazzling.’
He stood in front of half-crazy reporters. Because of that, other actors passing by were chattering and throwing glances at him. It wasn’t a good look. Regardless, they were overheated hyenas. No, the reporters’ shouts poured down on Kang Woo-jin.
“You won two crowns at the Blue Dragon!! How do you feel!!”
“When you went to receive the award, your expression just seemed like that! Did you expect that?!”
“Aren’t you nervous today?!!”
“What were your thoughts when you said your acceptance speech?!!”
Oh, my ears hurt. Woojin, with his cynical face, wondered if the reporters in front of him were crazy. However, his attitude was 180 degrees different from when he first entered the film festival.
Is it a little more comfortable?
Thanks to that, his field of vision was wide. At this moment, the world around the red carpet came into Woojin’s eyes. There was a large tree erected behind the reporters spitting.
‘big-‘
It wasn’t just the tree. The Blue Dragon Film Festival must have put a lot of effort into it, because the trees nearby were also decorated with colorful lights. Two days later, Christmas. And the end of the year. Woojin’s gaze, which had changed as if the moment was in slow motion, moved slowly.
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The lights of the apartments, packed tightly together quite far away, can be seen.
Are the people living there looking at this? Oh- What was I doing around this time last year? Yes, I wrapped up the year by drinking with my friends. Woojin used to watch film festivals and award ceremonies on TV at that time and say it was a different world. It was just a conversation with friends like a snack.
But now I am standing in that world.
It’s flashy and luxurious. Hundreds of reporters flash their cameras and behind them are a bunch of cool top actors. They even pretend to know Woojin.
One year. A mysterious period of time that is neither long nor short.
Anyway, Kang Woo-jin is standing here today.
‘Life is so-‘
Before coming to this world, Woojin lived a repetitive life. Going to work and coming home. But it wasn’t enough. It’s just that his mind had adapted to life and become dull, so he thought it was repetitive.
It was a life well worth living.
Even back then, Kang Woo-jin was a man who knew his subject well. But now, a single word of his is the subject of hundreds of articles by reporters. It becomes a title.
“Your acceptance speech was very special!! Did you prepare it yourself?!!!”
“It sounded like a declaration of war! Was it just for showmanship??!!”
Kang Woo-jin felt a strange feeling again, but he had already made the concept thick with the mindset of enjoying what had already fallen. Such illusions or misunderstandings are minor. Soon, Kang Woo-jin muttered softly to the swarming reporters.
“No, I was serious.”
back.
Just as the camera flashes struck Kang Woo-jin like lightning, a large man appeared before Woo-jin. It was Jang Su-hwan, who had received orders from Choi Sung-geon.
“Ah! Sorry! We have another schedule!! Let’s go, hyung.”
“uh.”
Jang Su-hwan, who quickly covered Woo-jin’s side profile, increased his pace. The reporters followed suit, and Kang Woo-jin barely managed to get into the waiting van. The stylists were nowhere to be seen.
-Drunk!
As soon as Woojin got in, Jang Su-hwan stepped on the accelerator. The van started off. As it gradually moved away from the red carpet, the man with the ponytail sitting in the passenger seat turned his body around. It was Choi Sung-geon.
“Ha- Woojin.”
He, who had been wearing a suit for the first time in a while, let out a long sigh as he looked at Woojin in a tuxedo. His expression was ambiguous. It was hard to tell whether he was smiling or gloomy.
“You’ve started something again in the meantime?”
Oh, sorry. I meant to say that I had a moderate level of ambition. He apologized on the inside, but Woojin, who had a poker face, was indifferent on the outside.
“That’s what I wanted to say.”
“I know, I know. But the actor who won the Rookie of the Year award suddenly declared that he would win the Lead Actor award next year······”
Jang Su-hwan, who was driving, joined in with a refreshing smile.
“Hahaha! As expected, Woojin hyung!! You made a statement that will go down in the history of the Korean entertainment industry!”
“Hey, look up ahead.”
“yep!”
Choi Sung-geon, who had been scratching his scalp, let out a small breath again.
“Whew- Well, it’s true. It’s the first time that an actor has won two awards at the Blue Dragon Awards in his first year of debut, and that he declared in front of hundreds of top actors that he would receive the Best Actor award next year. I think that’s just like you- You know? The entertainment industry is a jungle, and there are probably a lot of actors and people in the industry who don’t like you.”
What the heck. I already did it. Woojin answered nonchalantly.
“I don’t care.”
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Suddenly, Choi Sung-geon laughed bitterly.
“Haha, yeah yeah. But maybe because it’s you, it’s thrilling and fun.”
Jang Su-hwan is involved again.
“I’m really excited!! And the declaration of war that you mentioned today is 100% possible, right?!”
“I know. You look ahead.”
Choi Sung-geon, who raised his thumb, met Woo-jin’s eyes.
“Your declaration of war is thrilling because it’s not just some crazy bluff. What if you get a little hate? The entertainment industry is too shady and that’s not good.”
“Is that so?”
“Yeah. They really did a great job of creating noise marketing.”
Soon, Choi Sung-geon shows his cell phone.
“Whether it’s cursing or whatever, you’ll probably suck up all the issues.”
There is a hot news article that just appeared on the phone screen.
“Since it’s already been spilled, let’s continue with that concept until the end of the year.”
In reality, the power of Kang Woo-jin’s declaration of war was truly terrifying.
『Kang Woo-jin, winner of two awards at the Blue Dragon Awards, declares in his acceptance speech that he will win the Best Actor award next year』
『[Star Talk] Blue Dragon Film Awards turned upside down, ‘Kang Woo-jin’ warned in front of top senior actors who are known as ‘Nero’』
Even though the Blue Dragon Film Awards had just ended, there were already articles about it. It was only natural. For a party of this scale, the on-site and desk staff were divided.
『[Photo] Kang Woo-jin, calmly walks on stage as if he expected to win the ‘Rookie of the Year’ award/ Photo』
Kang Woo-jin’s name is included in every article.
『“Next year’s leading actor award is mine” Kang Woo-jin’s fearless confidence as he debuted this year』
『[Film Festival] Where does this confidence come from?···’Drug Dealer’ Kang Woo-jin declares he will win Best Actor in his second year』
From Woojin’s red carpet appearance to his appearance on stage at the Blue Dragon Film Awards, his controversial acceptance speech, and finally, a brief interview with reporters at the photo zone.
『[Issue is] Kang Woo-jin’s answer to the question of whether his acceptance speech was showmanship was “sincere”, a response without hesitation』
The earthquake caused by this unprecedented situation, which no actor in the history of Korean entertainment had ever experienced, was by no means small.
Since it came out of the mouth of Kang Woo-jin, who is already the king of issues, the ripple effect has increased several times. Of course, it is not that there were no mentions from other actors, such as Jin Jae-joon, who won the Best Actor Award.
『[Blue Dragon Film Awards] This year’s Best Actor Award goes to Jin Jae-jun of ‘Drug Dealer’』
As expected, the reporters were intoxicated by the stimulation of chewing, tearing, and tasting.
『“Jin Jae-jun is nervous”, first-year rookie Kang Woo-jin gives tension to seniors』
Whether it was reporting news about Kang Woo-jin, dissing him, or spreading gossip that didn’t even exist, articles about Woo-jin were endlessly spun off. They became even more violent as the 23rd, the day of the Blue Dragon Film Awards, passed and the dawn of the 24th approached.
And the morning of the 24th, Christmas Eve, was the peak.
The article was spread all over the place all night long, and public opinion and various media outlets confirmed it and gave it strength. It started with the radio.
“Did you see the Blue Dragon Film Awards yesterday?? It was so huge, right? It was a feast for the eyes.”
“That’s right, it also has a Christmas vibe. But wasn’t Kang Woo-jin’s acceptance speech a hit?”
“Hahaha, I know, I know. As soon as I saw it, I thought, ‘Oh, that’s going to be a huge topic of conversation tomorrow.’”
“It’s really a big deal. Mr. Woojin, you’re such an amazing actor, right? Not only did you win two awards at the Blue Dragon Awards right after your debut, but you’re always a hot topic.”
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It was also featured on the morning news of the three major public broadcasting stations. The news covered the entire Blue Dragon Film Awards, and Kang Woo-jin’s bold thoughts were inserted between the anchor’s comments.
The firepower becomes extreme.
From morning till lunchtime, the Blue Dragon Film Festival was on various video platforms including YouTube. Whether it was the official video uploaded by the film festival or an edited version uploaded by numerous YouTubers.
-! Hot Clip! Blue Dragon Film Festival Kang Woo-jin Edited Version｜Rekkaishuk
-Kang Woojin’s short and strong acceptance speechㅋㅋㅋㅋHe’s crazy!!!｜Precious 10 Minutes TV
-Issue King Kang Woo-jin did it!! Blue Dragon Film Awards Moment Capture!!｜Power Newsman
More than 70% of the video was related to Kang Woo-jin. A short edited version that only included Woo-jin’s acceptance speech had already surpassed 3 million views.
The comments were naturally mixed.
-This is just too much form
-ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋOh my goshㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋWhat the heckㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋWasn’t this staged?ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-They’re blatantly declaring propaganda like thisㅋㅋㅋㅋ The actors in front are so dumbㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-Kang Woojin, you’re such a piece of shit, you’re not giving a shit
-Yeah, yeah, no matter how confident you are, doing something like that is just plain stupid
-???: Give me the Best Actor award, I don’t like the Best New Actor award much.
-I became a fan of you after seeing your boyfriend… Isn’t that too much, oppa???
-Why is everyone making a fuss?ㅋㅋㅋㅋ It’s nice to see the newbie’s passionㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ It’s so refreshing that I’m changing my underwear
-Seriously, with Kang Woo-jin’s current form, isn’t he good enough to win the Best Actor Award next year??? He’s the lead actor in a movie directed by Ahn Ga-bok???
-?????????Real story????????????
-Seriously, Kang Woo-jin took up arms and dropped a nuclear bomb on the Korean acting sceneㅋㅋㅋYou fucking actors, stay out of here
-Kang Woojin is so cuteㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-Director Kwon Ki-taek, Director Kyotaro, Director Ahn Ga-bok ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Crazy thing with a reason ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-That guy, Kang Woojin, is going to fail soon too
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Shock, surprise, and even curses were rampant. The public’s reactions were sharply divided. This was also the case on Woojin’s SNS and YouTube channel, ‘Kang Woojin’s sub-character’.
But on the contrary.
『’Bomb Declaration’ Kang Woo-jin, Fans on SNS and YouTube Channels Surge in a Day』
The number of subscribers and followers suddenly exploded. This situation continued for 24 days, and on Christmas Day, the 25th, Kang Woo-jin’s name could be heard anywhere offline.
Of course, broadcasting.
“Kang Woojin, does he really have a backer? How great must he be to do something like this?”
“That’s right. What’s the point of acting well? You have no manners.”
“They are installing it because they trust in the support of directors Kwon Ki-taek and Ahn Ga-bok.”
“It would be worth watching if you collapse once like that.”
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The same was true of many people outside of the cafe.
“Did you see Kang Woo-jin detonate the bomb??”
“Oh. He really seems like a crazy guy.”
“No, but seriously, it’s a bit weird. But doesn’t it make you really like it?”
“What? I just don’t like it.”
“You’re so confident, you’re a rookie, but you’re not acting like a rookie. Something’s sucking you in.”
Of course, there were more malicious comments than before. But more than that, Kang Woo-jin’s influence grew even greater.
『[Issue Talk] Positive or Negative, Super Rookie ‘Kang Woo-jin’s’ Awareness Explodes!』
Even though only the Blue Dragon Film Awards have ended.
26th, afternoon. A famous cultural center in Seoul.
It’s been three days since the Blue Dragon Film Awards ended. But here, a similar red carpet procession continues.
“Eun-jeong!! Please wave your hand!!”
The scale is slightly smaller than that of Cheongryong, but there are enough reporters and many actors in tuxedos or dresses can be seen. What is unique is that many actors who were not seen at Cheongryong are quite noticeable.
In front of where they were entering, there was a large billboard with a bold title written on it.
-’56th Grand Bell Awards’
The Grand Bell Awards, the third largest film festival in Korea after the Blue Dragon Film Festival, was held here today. And the reporters filming the parade of actors were all saying similar things.
“Ah, when is Kang Woojin coming?”
“You’re not saying he’s not coming, are you? Or that his agency cut him off?”
“Hey, no way. I got some hate, but the topicality is crazy. CEO Choi isn’t an idiot, so how could he stop that?”
“Right. But Kang Woo-jin was nominated for two awards at the Grand Bell Awards, right? If he wins an award today, will he declare war again?”
“Haha, I’m looking forward to it.”
That was when.
“Ah!! Kang Woojin is here!! Mr. Woojin!! Please say something!!”
Kang Woo-jin arrived at the Grand Bell Awards. It was his second film festival. But Woo-jin was wearing a navy tuxedo.
“······”
He simply greeted the hundreds of reporters and did not say anything to them.
Then a few dozen minutes later.
Kang Woo-jin’s name rang out in the large hall of the cultural center where many actors, like the Blue Dragon Film Awards, were gathered.
“56th Grand Bell Awards Best New Actor Award! Kang Woo-jin of ‘Drug Man’! Congratulations!!”
This is Woojin’s third trophy at the Grand Bell Awards after the Blue Dragon. Kang Woojin’s acceptance speech this time was not ordinary either.
“Thank you, next year we will produce results that will put an end to the current controversies.”
But that wasn’t the end. After several awards, Kang Woo-jin’s name was called again in the second part of the Grand Bell Awards.
“New Wave Award! Wow- this person is really causing a stir this year! Kang Woo-jin!!”
He was a four-time champion.
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