The fact that Megan Stone suddenly slammed into Joseph Felton over the phone. Joseph Felton was immediately aware of it, but he kept his mouth shut for a moment before sitting back on the sofa and smiling.
“Well, Megan, I don’t know what you’re talking about.”
Megan’s answer is immediately audible.
“Are you trying to ignore the truth?”
“I don’t know what you’re talking about.”
Joseph, who was black, naturally took the green drink.
“I heard that the ‘Last Kill 3’ side got a lot of noise because of that. But I’m not free, am I? And you said you were in Japan.”
“Of course, Japan is still quiet. But if the article comes over from Korea, it will quickly become a hot topic here as well. Kang Woo-jin’s popularity in Japan is greater than I thought.”
Joseph clenched his jaw at her words mixed with laughter.
“Ah- really?”
“Joseph, you knew that too. You asked me to investigate Kang Woo-jin, and your team must have investigated him more closely after that.”
“Haha. Me?”
“Yeah. I knew it after seeing his acting. I think we’ll be able to meet Kang Woo-jin in Hollywood soon.”
“······”
As Joseph, who had a smile on his face, fell silent, Megan on the other end of the phone continued speaking.
“Honestly, at first I thought it was Kang Woo-jin who revealed the information about the ‘Last Kill 3’ screen test. But when I came here and saw that Kang Woo-jin had more than one or two issues. It wasn’t worth risking the loss.”
“so?”
“After watching Kang Woo-jin’s groundbreaking acting, I thought about it and remembered that you, Joseph, showed interest in him. However, since you are a capable producer, it wouldn’t have been a useless act.”
“······”
“Kang Woo-jin is well-known in Korea and Japan, which are major Asian countries, and both countries have plans to release ‘Last Kill 3’. I think they started by releasing information to raise awareness of the movie and aimed to improve Kang Woo-jin’s image. It may not be a big favor, but it can create a positive atmosphere in conversations with Kang Woo-jin later.”
Indeed. Joseph, who was pouring a green drink, felt a little impressed inwardly. Megan Stone, as a Hollywood caddy, was no ordinary bet. But Joseph pretended not to notice.
“Haha, Megan. Aren’t you thinking too hard? Why would I do that just because of a Korean actor I’ve only seen once?”
“Everyone may see it that way, but I think Joseph, you have seen considerable value in Kang Woo-jin.”
“It’s worth a lot – anyway, Megan, you’re mistaken. You got it wrong.”
“I knew you wouldn’t admit it so readily. It’s all just my guesses and I have no evidence. I just wanted to say one thing.”
“what.”
“Joseph, I can guess what kind of pre-work you had in mind when you wrote the script about Kang Woo-jin, but it was all in vain.”
“···mockery?”
“Yes. If you see Kang Woo-jin’s acting in person, you will feel it too. It’s all meaningless. He doesn’t need anyone’s help, he’s already paving his own way and running. At an incredible speed.”
Joseph’s expression turned serious. Whether it was true or not, Megan’s tone on the other end of the phone was serious.
“And I saw it myself, Kang Woo-jin doesn’t seem to be particularly grateful. He seems to have already forgotten about ‘Last Kill 3’. He has already declared that he will show his presence. When I asked about the actual ‘Last Kill 3’ screen test video.”
The smile deepened.
“Kang Woojin even had an annoyed expression on his face.”
since.
On the afternoon of the 24th, at around 7 o’clock, just a few hours before Sunday’s deadline, a popular entertainment show was being broadcast on HTBS, a general service TV channel.
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-‘Our Table’
-Episode 1
It was PD Yoon Byung-sun’s ‘Our Table’ that became a hit with a first episode viewership rating of 15.6%.
As evidenced by its huge viewership ratings, ‘Our Table’ was shown on TV in many homes, restaurants, bars, and other places. In addition, many people watch ‘Our Table’.
-Oh lol, let’s start!!
-You’re finally doing my porn!!
-ㅋㅋㅋㅋ큐ㅠㅠㅠㅠThe only healing on Sunday… ..I’ve been waiting for it… .
-Are you showing me that you’re going to the US starting today?
-ㅇㅇㅇI’m doing business in the US in earnest.
Last week, we already showed the basic plan, team formation, one-day dining, and team practice, and today’s ‘Our Table’ started with the members officially departing for the United States.
The breathing was rapid.
While showing the chemistry of the members including Kang Woo-jin, they arrived in the US right away. Then, they showed the simple reactions of the members, the food truck they will be operating, an introduction of the inside of the food truck, and even the accommodations the members will be using.
Backwards.
-ㅋㅋㅋ Ahn Jong-hak went straight to the pants presidentㅋㅋㅋㅋ
– Kang Woojin is the youngest in terms of experience, but he’s suddenly the leaderㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-Oh but Kang Woojin has leadership. He’s a senior and a subordinate, and he gives orders right away. Lol
-Chef Kang Woo-jin
The meeting between the main chef and leader Kang Woo-jin and the members, the selection of the food truck menu, the preparation of the business, and the preparation of the ingredients were broadcast. Of course, there were appropriate entertainment scenes added in between. It was truly a production worthy of the godfather of the entertainment industry, PD Yoon Byung-sun.
Then, the ‘Our Table’ team started a full-fledged food truck business.
The first location is near North Hollywood Park in LA.
An old couple holding hands appeared on the TV screen, which was showing a wide park with an insert. Both had white hair and kind faces. Then, the old couple noticed a food truck that was all red and blue.
-‘KOREAN FOOD’
-‘Our Table’
[“It looks like a food truck selling Korean food.”] [“It looks like that. What does it sell?”]
As a result, the old couple was the first guests at ‘Our Table’. The real-time chat window stirred slightly at their appearance.
-ㅠㅜㅜㅜㅠㅜㅠI miss my grandmotherㅠㅜㅠㅜㅜㅠㅜ
-Don’t you feel some kind of force from grandfather’s side?? Hahahaha, it’s not ordinary.
-But Americans compliment Koreans’ skin a lotㅋㅋㅋThey’re like that too
-I wonder what kind of reaction you’ll have when you eat Korean food!!
The old couple on TV continued their conversation.
[“It’s a Korean TV show.”] [“Does that mean all the people who work there are celebrities? I can’t expect the food to taste good.”]
It was Jonghak Ahn who handed them the menu along with a brief greeting, and the old couple chose two menus after hearing the explanation on the TV show.
[“I’ll have bulgogi rice bowl, and you?”] [“This. Gyeomjwaban······”] [“It’s called Kimjaban Makguksu.”] [“Um, please take that.”]
The old couple who ordered the menu glanced at Kang Woo-jin inside the food truck. It seemed like he was the center of attention.
[“That chef must be an actor.”] [“Yeah, he’s handsome.”] [“Should I have just had the tacos? The food on these shows is not tasty.”] [“You’re too picky. A chef should have a variety of experiences and tastes.”] [“Have you tried gochujang? It’s so good that I’m studying it for my restaurant.”]
Viewers get excited after getting hints from the conversation between the old couple.
-Oh??? My restaurant?? That old man seems like a real chefㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-ㅠㅠㅠㅠPlease, I hope you fall in love after eating Korean food… .
-I found out that old man is a really famous chef???
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-Did the production team recruit you?
Behind, the owner of the restaurant, Jonghak Ahn, brought out bulgogi rice bowl and Kimchi-ban Makguksu, Woojin’s original dish. The old couple looked down at them curiously. Jonghak Ahn briefly explained to them how to eat it and left, and the old couple checked the smell and appearance of the food before eating it.
Subtitles are placed below.
-‘Uncommon force’
at that time.
[“hello.”]
Suddenly, the angle changed to an interview cut of an old couple. It was their introduction scene. It turned out that this foreign grandfather was the owner and chef of a Michelin 1-star restaurant.
-Wow haha …
-ㅋㅋㅋㅋWhat the heckㅋㅋㅋI guess the force cameㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-That restaurant is probably going to be full of Koreans now lol
-Wow… Michelin 1 star… .
-But is that Kim Ja-ban Makguksu that Kang Woo-jin created himself???
-ㅇㅇㅇㅇI made this before coming to the US
The screen changes again. The old couple who received the food finally taste it. It starts with the foreign grandfather who keeps smelling the Kimchi-ban Makguksu.
[“The broth is brown, and so are the noodles. The smell is – savory and not bad. It’s similar to Japanese ramen. But it’s definitely different and a little repulsive. Is this black stuff floating in the broth seaweed?”]
A brief introduction to Kimchi-ban Makguksu. The image of Makguksu appeared on the screen as an insert. Then, a displeased old man with white hair quietly poured the soup. His expression hardened for a moment.
-Huh??? What is it?? Is it tasteless?? Ah… Please!!
-It looks so delicious… .
The grandfather scooped up a few more bowls of soup without saying a word. Once, twice, three times. Then he scooped up the noodles. After the members of “Our Table” looked nervous, the grandmother on TV turned back to the old couple and asked.
[“How does that brown cotton taste?”]
The old man, with a stern expression and a stern expression, spoke firmly.
[“We were wrong.”] [“Hmm? Why is it not tasty?”] [“The man who made the dish is not an actor, he is a real chef.”]
In an instant, the viewer chat window exploded.
-ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋSo funnyㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-No way lol I said no lol I’m learning, grandpa learning lol lol lol lol
-Wow… But isn’t that chef grandpa confused because it’s so delicious??? I really want to eat some Kimchi-ban Makguksu…
-CrazyㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋKang Woojin suddenly becomes a chefㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-… … Churp… ..Where can I get that Kimchi-ban Makguksu????
-ㅠㅠㅠㅠI really want to eat it!!!!!
Most of them cried over Kimchi-ban Makguksu.
Monday after the weekend.
The first episode of ‘Our Table’ that aired yesterday showed a foreign elderly couple praising Korean food, followed by a conversation with the main chef, Kang Woo-jin, and then foreigners flocking to the food truck. After the first day ended, the show ended with a huge line of foreigners waiting for the food truck the next day.
The live viewer chat room was abuzz with curiosity.
Anyway, the viewership ratings for the first episode of ‘Our Table’ were announced on Monday morning.
『[Official] Weekend home theater captivated, ‘Our Table’ Episode 1 comprehensive viewership rating 17.5%!』
It went up 2% from last week to 17.5%. It was on the verge of surpassing 20% viewership ratings. News articles were spread in an instant.
『Up to 20%? ‘Our Table’ Super Jackpot!』
『[Capture the Moment] Kang Woo-jin’s ‘Kim Ja-ban Makguksu’ Appearing on ‘Our Table’, Is It a Heavenly Flavor That Confuses Local Chefs?』
『It’s a hit overseas too… Americans are captivated by Hong Hye-yeon and Hwarin’s beauty/ Photo』
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『’Our Table’ Starts Food Truck Business in the U.S.···Americans Fall in Love with ‘Kang Woo-jin’s’ Cooking/ Photo』
『Viewers who watched ‘Our Table’ with 17.5% viewership ratings: “I want to eat Kimchi-ban Makguksu too!!”』
Because the rumors of Kang Woo-jin’s Hollywood debut were already causing a stir, articles about Woo-jin were also mixed in and flooded in.
『’Our Table’ Main Chef, Hollywood Advancement as an Actor? What Hollywood Movies Did Kang Woo-jin See on Screen?』
It goes beyond the tidal wave. The domestic media was enthusiastic about the overflowing bait and shot articles, and the ‘Our Table’ team, including PD Yoon Byung-sun, even more aggressively promoted it by uploading various videos.
In addition, Kang Woo-jin’s abusive snowball has grown to an uncontrollable size.
but
『Kang Woo-jin remains silent despite the growing rumor of ‘advancing to Hollywood’』
Kang Woo-jin didn’t really react.
So when Monday passed and Tuesday dawned, the numerous rumors circulating in Korea finally landed in Japan where Kang Woo-jin was filming ‘The Stranger’.
『”Stranger” Kang Woo-jin, News of Hollywood Advance in Korea Makes a Buzz』
『Kang Woo-jin, who is advancing to Hollywood, a video of a Korean YouTuber who broke the news』
Thanks to that, the set of ‘The Stranger’, which was in the middle of filming, became lively. Not only the actors, but also over a hundred staff members were chatting with each other while looking at Kang Woo-jin.
“Did you see the article? It said Woojin is going to Hollywood.”
“Ah- but that’s just a screen test, right?”
“No. I thought it was confirmed?”
“Huh? In the article I saw, it said it was just a test.”
This was especially true because of the group of foreigners that had recently appeared on the scene.
“Ah! Those foreigners! I guess they were Hollywood people!”
“Huh? I thought you were a special effects team?”
Unfounded rumors spread.
“Woojin, as soon as our production is over, we’re going straight to Hollywood.”
“This is truly amazing – how come in just one year since debut······there aren’t any actors in Japan or Korea, or even Hollywood, who have grown at this rate?”
“But don’t you understand? You’ve seen Woojin’s acting.”
The actors of ‘The Stranger’ looked at Woojin with curiosity or envy. In particular, Yasuta, who played Ginjo, was visibly moving his mouth.
But no one asked Kang Woo-jin directly.
The unique nature of the Japanese people also played a part, and Director Kyotaro had a special order not to disturb the atmosphere on set. In the meantime, filming of ‘The Strange Sacrifice of a Stranger’ continued. Because the high school scene had to be shot as quickly as possible.
However, Director Kyotaro felt puzzled when he saw Ujin on the monitor.
‘Did Megan Stone come in after the screen test? Or was Megan on a different team altogether?’
Whatever it was, Kang Woo-jin maintained a poker face as if he were Nam Il-in and went into filming, and Tuesday ended with both Korea and Japan buzzing.
The following Wednesday the 27th.
Today, the ‘Stranger’ team’s standby was early. Around 100 staff members and actors gathered at the high school early in the morning, and today was the end of the high school filming.
That is, the past scene ends in the morning.
The first scene started with Kang Woo-jin or Kiyoshi watching each of the nine students do their homework. It also included appropriate relationships and conflicts between each character. Then, at around 11 AM, when filming was in full swing, a short break was given when there were about 2-3 hours left until the filming was finished.
Staff members run through the classrooms and hallways.
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“Please add cameras to the hallways!!”
“Let’s start by checking the props in the classroom!”
“Did you go get the desk??!”
It’s no different from a flea market. In the meantime, the actors are looking at the script and chatting about various things. A simple rehearsal. Of course, the locations were different. Some were in the classroom, some in the hallway, some in front of the bathroom. Everyone’s scene location was different.
Kang Woo-jin wearing his school uniform around this time.
“hmm-”
He was standing at the end of the hallway with an indifferent expression. His cut location was right on the stairs next to him, and he was currently pretending to look at the scenario solemnly, but he was thinking about something else.
‘I’m so hungry. I feel like having some food, man.’
As he was thinking about talking to the CEO tonight and going to a Korean restaurant, Woojin turned his head and saw the classroom right in front of him. No, upon closer inspection, it wasn’t just any classroom.
‘Music room?’
Woojin read the Japanese nameplate in his mind and peeked inside through the window. There were many chairs in the center of the fairly wide space, and various musical instruments were lined up in a row near the window.
‘Oh, this brings back memories.’
Kang Woo-jin, who recalled his school days, glanced around and opened the front door of the music room. A faint noise and the unique smell of wood wafted past his nose.
Meanwhile, actress Mifuyu Uramatsu, who plays the role of ‘Horinochie Amie’ in ‘The Stranger’, with big eyes and full lips, glanced at Kang Woo-jin at the end of the hallway while talking with the other actors.
‘Woojin? Where are you going?’
At the same time, Director Kyotaro, full of sage, appeared, looking around the hallway while talking to the assistant director.
“What about Woojin?”
Mihuyu pointed to the end of the hallway with her index finger.
“Over there.”
Meanwhile, Kang Woojin stopped as he stepped into the music room. He could see a large black shape on the stage in front of the music room. After looking at it for a moment, Woojin slowly approached, swept the dust off the cover, and lifted the cover. Soon, white and black keys appeared.
“hmm-”
It was a piano.
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