Virtuoso (2)
yes? Forty million won? Kang Woo-jin could not help but be shocked. I was a bit surprised by the 30 million won, but out of nowhere, the amount rose by 10 million won. Something is going wrong again. Why are you doing this all of a sudden? Kang Woo-jin felt like he wanted to ask the question out loud.
However, to CEO Seong-gun Choi, Woo-jin is a huge monster actor.
Asking about his own worth only made CEO Choi Seong-gun tilt his head. Kang Woo-jin was still shocked, but he maintained his poker face as best as he could. And he repeated Choi Seong-gun’s answer in a low tone.
“40 million won?”
“yes. It is possible, Mr. Woojin.”
Kang Woo-jin became slightly insensitive to reality. Isn’t that right? When he worked at a design company, 10 million won was an amount of money he didn’t know if he could save for an entire year. He says it comes and goes in seconds. Am embarrassed. Although he is embarrassed, Woojin forces himself to keep his cool for now.
There was no reason to refuse it if it was offered to me.
‘That pony-haired man just made a mistake. ‘I’m not guilty.’
Now the conversation had to continue naturally. Very resolutely. However, there is no need for the words to be long. Spoken words are the enemy of concept. If the lines were sloppy, there was a chance that he would be seen as a small talker.
‘Every moment, every moment is like thin ice.’
No one knew it, but Woojin was waging a fierce war alone, and he came up with a line that was sophisticated yet cool-headed.
“I wonder why that amount was set.”
Give me an explanation. As expected, CEO Choi Seong-geon was serious and put both hands together.
“···In fact, the trend these days is to avoid down payments. Towers that say they are going out do not receive a down payment, but instead receive a house or something.”
“yes.”
“The same goes for rising new actors who have risen rapidly through a couple of movies or dramas. “If they break the 7-year contract period, including trainees, when they transfer, they get a foreign car rather than the down payment.”
“Yes, I know roughly”
“The point here is ‘transfer’. Most contract payments are made when an artist moves. Whether you’re an actor, an idol, or anything else, there’s usually no down payment for your first contract. Because you always start as a trainee. “If you think the child is doing well, give them a few dozen in pocket money.”
Soon, CEO Choi Seong-gun pointed to the calm Kang Woo-jin.
“But Woojin is a bit weird. Obviously, I have two works to do now, one of which is a short film. However, it is safe to say that this is not the case. “You know it well, right?”
“Keep talking.”
“However, to put it bluntly, to the public, Mr. Woojin is still an ordinary person. Money in the entertainment industry ultimately comes from the measure of recognition. If an entertainment company that doesn’t know Woojin sees this deposit, they’ll probably ask him if he’s crazy. Because awareness is zero. On the contrary, entertainers who saw Woojin at script reading are willing to invest. “Look only at the future.”
“······”
“After all, this place is familiar. “Entertainment or the public.”
CEO Seong-geon Choi paused for a moment.
“Woojin’s acting is crazy. “For the first time in a while, I was moved by an actor’s performance.”
The explanation continued.
“It’s amazing that I joined ‘Profiler Hanryang’ because I was captivated by the director and writer. However, the future of the entertainment industry is always uncertain. If ‘Profiler Hanryang’ fails, Woojin’s obscurity will be prolonged. ‘Healing Investigation Office’ is a short story, so the public actually doesn’t see it.”
It wasn’t wrong. Because only Kang Woo-jin knows hints about the future of the work.
“In that case, the entertainment companies that approached Woojin and I gave 40 million in down payment to ordinary people. Because of that uncertainty, apart from Woojin’s acting skills, other entertainers will not give him more than 40 to 50 million won. Other entertainment companies even have to get approval from higher-ups.”
Oh, companions are so shitty. While Kang Woo-jin was sympathizing with him, CEO Choi Seong-geon suddenly opened the transparent file he had brought with him. It was a contract.
“But actually, the down payment doesn’t mean much in this situation. It’s just a greeting out of sincerity or praise for Woojin’s acting. You see, the point here is.”
Soon, CEO Choi Seong-gun stamped one part of the contract with his index finger.
“Settlement ratio and contract period.”
I see Kang Woo-jin once again learned something new. And it seemed like a spoonful of bravado was needed. Well, let’s use what I heard from director Shin Dong-chun. Woojin lowered his voice.
“I don’t need to spend money, time or education.”
CEO Choi Seong-gun, who was smiling, nodded.
“That’s accurate. That’s a big advantage no matter where you go. Most likely, the current Woojin will not be satisfied no matter which entertainment company he listens to. But as Woojin grows in size, he needs an agency.”
“yes.”
“So I thought about it. Down payment plus, what does Woojin find sweet? Maybe it’s just a taste? I wanted to. Understanding market dynamics?”
CEO Choi Seong-gun, who gave his own answer, pushed the open contract to Woojin.
“The settlement ratio based on new actors who have gone through training is about 5:5 to 6:4. But Woojin is complete. In other words, the agency doesn’t have to spend a single penny.”
I put strength into my voice.
“The settlement ratio is 9:1, of course we are 1. And the contract period is 1 year.”
what. These unconventional conditions. At this time, Choi Seong-geon spoke meaningfully.
“In short, we are telling you to first get a taste of what our BW Entertainment is like. You can decide after one year whether to extend it or not. how is it?”
When asked again, Kang Woo-jin looked down at the contract and gave a low answer.
“Please explain the contract.”
At the same time, on a drama set.
The set, which was divided into several sections, was nearing completion of construction. Producer Song Man-woo with a beard was seen here. It looks like they are going around the set and checking various things.
“Is there a sound here? I can not hear that? “It’s squeaky, right?”
at that time.
-♬♪
His cell phone rang. Producer Song Man-woo, who confirmed the caller, answered the phone without any problem.
“Uh, Chief Choi. “Have you checked carefully with the actor you’ll be seeing on the reading day?”
A male voice was heard through the cell phone. His name was Choi, the chief of staff at the large film company ‘Box Movie’.
“Yeah yeah. I enjoyed it. PD, you know? The friend who turned the script reading upside down. Woojin Kang. “Could you please tell me your friend’s number?”
“number?”
“yes. Actually, I gave him a business card on the day of the reading, but I didn’t hear from him for a week. “You must have seen the name of the film company, but this is the first time something like this has happened…”
Producer Song Man-woo, who had a beard, laughed as if he understood.
“Well, that friend doesn’t move based on name value. He’s such a different friend. But wouldn’t it be a bit difficult for me to just give you your number?”
“It’s a bit urgent.”
“Hmm, I’m definitely not ignoring the box movie studio there – I think there’s a reason.”
Producer Song Man-woo, who was speechless, suddenly turned his head.
‘Box Movie contacted Kang Woo-jin – you must have started working with that director right now, right?’
Producer Song Man-woo remembered an article he saw recently. One of Korea’s great directors started producing at Box Movie. If you look at the timing a bit, the answer was quite simple.
‘Are you trying to catch Kang Woo-jin?’
There was ample possibility.
‘If Kang Woo-jin joins the director’s work… then the filmography will become truly incredible.’
Producer Song Man-woo, who was drawing a picture in his head, suddenly laughed.
“If it’s that urgent, can I ask Woojin?”
A few tens of minutes later. Back to the BW Entertainment representative office.
Woojin Kang and CEO Seonggun Choi are sitting across from each other. Pig-headed CEO Choi Seong-gun was busy explaining the contract to Woojin in detail. Very passionate. While listening to the explanation, Kang Woo-jin glanced discreetly at CEO Choi Seong-geon.
‘No matter what, this situation probably involved several misunderstandings, right? Hong Hye-yeon’s influence must have also played a role.’
Obviously, she would have contributed too. What this means is that you will never be able to receive these conditions if you go to another entertainment company. If you think about it, there is no place with better conditions than BW Entertainment. At least Kang Woo-jin thought so.
‘Experience’ is needed, but a 9:1 ratio and a one-year contract?
This preview contract is perfect for Woojin.
‘Well, it’s nice to have someone I know. It’s a bonus that it’s Hong Hye-yeon.’
The entertainment industry was awkward for Woojin. If even the agency you will be on the same team with is unfamiliar, the fatigue becomes double. Either way, you need a concept, right? So wouldn’t it be better to go somewhere where you feel more at ease?
Kang Woo-jin made the decision alone without CEO Seong-geon Choi knowing.
So for about 10 minutes. CEO Choi Seong-geon’s passionate briefing was over, and he made eye contact with Kang Woo-jin across from him and asked.
“How are you? I have one thing to say for sure. I will do my best.”
First of all, take some time here.
“······”
Kang Woo-jin, with his expressionless face, created a gap in the conversation. It was a minute later that his mouth opened.
“Representative, can you add about two conditions?”
“···I’ll listen.”
“One is to not ask about my past, and the second is to only do what I want with my work.”
“The thing about the past… Yes, I roughly heard it from Hyeyeon. There must be something going on. Are you saying that we shouldn’t even recommend anything related to the work?”
“no. “I just want to make decisions about the work.”
In other words, it meant having the right to decide on the work. Choi Seong-geon thought it was okay. It would be a problem if he didn’t want to do the work, but if that wasn’t the case, anything would matter. CEO Seong-gun Choi smiles.
“Both are possible. “You can add it to the contract.”
As soon as he heard the answer, Kang Woo-jin held out his hand. Being solemn in your movements is essential.
“Please take care of me.”
At that moment, CEO Choi Seong-geon’s eyes widened slightly and he asked back while shaking Woojin’s hand.
“You mean you’re going to sign a contract with me?”
“you’re right.”
Soon, the pony-haired CEO Choi Seong-geon’s mouth was caught in his ears.
“ha ha ha! Yes, yes. Wow, I laughed so hard. “For the first time in a while, I felt a burst of pleasure.”
From here, CEO Seong-gun Choi moved quickly. He quickly presented the revised formal contract to Woojin.
-Sigh.
“Please take care of us, BW Entertainment’s second actor.”
Woojin Kang signed. It was the moment when an agency was created. At the same time, she took out her business card that Woojin had brought with her and suddenly asked something she was curious about.
“This is the business card I received on the day of the reading. “It’s not an entertainment company, it’s a movie production company, so they asked me to contact them.”
Choi Seong-geon’s smile deepened after receiving the business card.
“Haha, that’s great, isn’t it? I never thought the work would arrive at the same time as signing the contract. “Let’s see. Where is the film company?”
At that moment, ponytail Choi Seong-geon’s eyes widened.
‘Box movie??’
Because box movie studios were large. Choi Seong-gun quickly turned over the business card. I could see the owner’s name on the business card.
‘Director Choi Do-min. As a production producer, he is a powerful figure in box movies. But did he also come during the script reading?’
As he was thinking, a light bulb suddenly turned on in his head.
“Ah, Director Woo Hyeon-gu. You know? One of Korea’s great directors. This guy’s next work is a box movie. And director Woo Hyeon-gu and director Choi Do-min are close. ah! “Then…is Chief Choi planning to push Woojin to a movie directed by Woo Hyeon-gu?”
CEO Choi Seong-gun thought for a moment and made eye contact with the expressionless Kang Woo-jin.
“Mr. Woojin. I think it would be a good idea to meet Chief Choi Lee first. No, let’s meet without fail.”
This moment.
-Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu.
Woojin’s cell phone rang. It was a phone call, and when I looked at the caller, it turned out to be producer Song Man-woo. Representative Choi Seong-geon also must have seen it and gestured for me to take it. Soon, Woojin put the cell phone to his ear.
“Yes, PD.”
Producer Song Man-woo’s voice was heard over the cell phone.
“Mr. Woojin. “I heard you received a box movie business card?”
“yes. But how do you do that?”
“Chief Choi called me. Woojin, you asked me to give you your number? So I said no. “I said I would ask instead.”
Look at the timing? We were already talking about that now. At the same time, producer Song Man-woo chanted over the cell phone.
“Woojin, I’ll take care of everything. Let’s meet that film company once. “It won’t be bad, it’s a big place.”
“Yes, PD. “I will contact you.”
“huh. Okay, I’ll contact you again.”
-Suddenly.
As soon as he hung up the phone, Kang Woo-jin roughly relayed the contents of the call to Choi Seong-geon, and Choi Seong-geon, now Woojin’s manager, quickly grabbed his cell phone.
“I’ll call Chief Choi right now.”
Next, Choi Seong-geon was on the phone with the other person.
“I heard you gave Woojin a business card? Oh, I’ll tell you the details when we meet, haha. “Yes, yes.”
I was a little surprised.
“uh? “You want to see me right now??”
Two hours later. Around lunchtime, box movie studio.
Box Movie Film Company occupied the 7th to 9th floors of a building in Nonhyeon-dong, and numerous movie posters were hung on the walls of the hallways and offices of each floor.
These were all movies produced by BoxMovie.
Kang Woo-jin and Choi Seong-geon could be found in a medium-sized conference room on the 8th floor. The two sat in the middle of the U-shaped desk. Woojin secretly rolled his eyes and was looking at the movie poster on the conference room wall.
About this way.
“It’s late.”
Pigtail-haired Choi Seong-geon was a little irritated as he tapped the desk with his index finger. Because Director Choi Do-min, who I was supposed to meet for 30 minutes, has not arrived.
“Why are you whining about not being able to contact Woojin?”
30 minutes is over the line. It was probably late with hidden intentions. Anyway, Choi Seong-geon took off his rimless glasses and let out a small sigh.
At this time.
-Squeak.
The glass door of the conference room opened and a short man entered. It was Chief Choi Do-min.
“Hahaha, sorry. “As I was coming, something urgent suddenly came up.”
Kang Woo-jin, who maintained a poker face, was inwardly trembled.
‘Ah- that comment. Yep, this is something I heard often at design companies. PTSD is coming.’
After a brief greeting, Director Choi Do-min smiles at Woojin, who is expressionless.
“Finally send it off like this, Woojin? “I’ve been waiting so long.”
“There was filming.”
“Ah, did you? Still, it took too long. Haha, I was almost disappointed because I didn’t hear from you for over a week. Does an actor who has just started building up his reputation ignore me? “You wanted it?”
Although he seemed to be smiling cheerfully, Kang Woo-jin had a hunch right away as he looked at Director Choi Do-min. That guy is upset now. Because the tone of voice was mixed with sadness.
At this time, Director Choi Do-min places the bundle of paper he brought on the desk.
“I told the director, but I almost got scolded because there was no contact from Woojin. Ah, I’m not blaming you.”
Pigtail-haired Choi Seong-gun asked Director Choi Do-min, who was waving his hand slightly.
“I’m sorry, Director, but is the director you just mentioned actually Director Woo Hyeon-gu?”
It’s Director Choi Do-min, whose shoulders are rising smoothly.
“Yes, that’s right. Director Woo Hyun-gu. There’s nothing to hide. There have already been articles circulating. Well, you should audition for Woojin. But it’s an audition, and I think I’ll crush all of Woojin’s acting that I’ve seen. “It won’t be difficult to join.”
Director Choi Do-min raised a corner of his mouth and gently pushed the stack of paper he had placed on him forward.
“This is the scenario, take a look.”
Woojin carelessly picked up the scenario and first checked the cover of director Woo Hyun-gu’s scenario. And then I skipped through the first page without much trouble. Meanwhile, Choi Seong-geon’s brain was turned on.
‘Isn’t that Chief Choi Do-min openly pushing me? If Woojin joins the work of master director Woo Hyeon-gu directly from ‘Profiler Hanryang’, Woojin’s influence will be…’
It was at this time that Director Choi Do-min gave a confident explanation.
“Of course, I can’t say anything about financial power. “It’s director Woo Hyun-gu’s next film, and investors are lining up with their money.”
Be that as it may, Kang Woo-jin moves through the chapters of the scenario with ease. At first glance, it may seem like you just skipped over it without even looking at it. Choi Seong-gun, who was looking at him from the side, stroked his chin.
‘Chief Domin Choi’s an asshole from the beginning, work is work. It makes no sense to waste this crazy opportunity because of that idiot. If you push me away, I have to suck you.’
He was firmly committed to his role. At this point, Kang Woo-jin slightly raises his index finger with a cynical expression, and the index finger moves to the side of the scenario. Of course, no one noticed this.
Stop like that.
After a brief pause, Kang Woo-jin let out a low sigh.
“hmm-”
Choi Seong-geon, who was sitting next to him, whispered to Woojin.
“Mr. Woojin. This is an opportunity that must be accepted even if it means beating you to death. Honestly, a situation like this would never happen to a rookie or an unknown person.”
“Is that so?”
“Of course, you are joining director Woo Hyun-koo’s work, right? “I’ll take it for now.”
Kang Woo-jin’s next answer was very dry.
“Yes, please decline.”
