The news that the OP (opening song) of ‘Namsachin: Remake’ sung by Kang Woo-jin took first place on the Japanese real-time Oricon chart was naturally relayed to the ‘Beneficial Evil’ team through writer Choi Na-na.
The location is a restaurant in a 4-star hotel in Bangkok, Thailand.
Among the dozens of staff members wearing thin clothes due to the hot and humid weather, PD Song Man-woo with a beard showed the biggest reaction.
“Oricon chart? Woojin took first place on that??”
“Yes yes!! It just came out!”
Writer Choi Na-na, whose mood has already reached its peak with the viewership rating of over 14% for ‘Nam Sa-chin: Remake’, showed her cell phone to PD Song Man-woo while running around. A smile spread across PD Song Man-woo’s face, who was wearing a similar T-shirt.
“Hey, Woojin’s name is right at number one on a chart full of Japanese kids’ names – I feel strange. My shoulders are going up.”
“There are some songs by Korean idols too! Anyway, isn’t it really a jackpot that Woojin got first place??!”
“Isn’t this a song that Japanese kids listen to a lot and download? Click here and there to leave a comment.”
“Yeah, yeah!!”
Soon, PD Song Man-woo and several other staff members gathered around writer Choi Na-na. Even among them, the news of ‘Nam Sa-chin: Remake’ was already a hot topic. Soon, Japanese comments started pouring in on writer Choi Na-na’s cell phone.
-I love the song!! Kang Woojin’s vocals are perfect!!
-I downloaded the OP and EP as soon as I saw the anime, and they’re so good… Especially the OP…
-Male friend: The remake really chose a good OP this time, it suits Kang Woojin’s voice so well
-The anime was a hit, and the OP seems like it’ll be a hit too!! It’s on repeat!
-Kang Woojin is good at acting and voice acting, but if he can also sing, is there anything he can’t do? Even his face is genius-like?
-I never thought there would come a day when a Korean actor’s name would be ranked #1 on the Oricon charts… We need to reflect on ourselves.
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It’s hard to tell for sure because it’s all in Japanese, but PD Song Man-woo figured out that the comments were mostly rave reviews through the explanations of a staff member who knows some Japanese. Then, he and writer Choi Na-na wholeheartedly applauded.
“Hahaha, it’s always welcome when our lead actor does well!”
Of course, what they are currently looking at is only the real-time and daily Oricon charts. Kang Woo-jin’s name has not yet been listed on the weekly or monthly charts.
It was only a matter of time.
In addition, Kang Woo-jin ended up giving Japan many firsts in this situation. From acting as a voice actor for an anime to singing an OP, and that OP reaching #1 on the Japanese Oricon real-time chart in just one day, and many more.
“If Woojin-ssi becomes popular in Korea, Japan, and Hollywood, the future of our ‘beneficial evil’ will become brighter!”
That was the truth. The ‘beneficial evil’ that targets the entire world is spread not only in Korea, but also in Japan and Hollywood.
That is, the more Kang Woo-jin flies.
“Oh, our lord is giving us so much strength, shouldn’t we also do something?!”
“Hahaha! That’s right!”
“I suddenly feel like I have a surge of strength?!”
This meant that the possibility of a ‘beneficial evil’ targeting the entire world would increase.
A few days later, July 17th.
A few days have passed since the blockbuster hit of ‘Namsachin: Remake’. However, the momentum has not slowed down. It was the same in both Korea and Japan. Japan was launching a concentrated offensive through various media outlets, including the press.
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『’Nam Sa Chin: Remake'” with 14.8% viewership ratings, even the OP sung by Kang Woo Jin tops the Oricon chart!』
『Spreading like a trend, “‘Nam Sa-chin: Remake'” spreading quickly through SNS and communities』
Of course, it was also the result of ‘A10 Studio’s’ full-force bombardment. Thanks to that, the number one search ranking on Japanese SNS for several days was ‘Nam Sa-chin: Remake’ and number two was Kang Woo-jin. The rankings sometimes changed, but they were not very different.
The OP sung by Kang Woojin was also maintaining its #1 position on the Oricon chart. Rather, on YouTube, his OP was amplified several times over and was even more popular.
The momentum and flow of the box office success was tremendous.
While Korea was monitoring the current situation in Japan, issues centered around Kang Woo-jin were spreading. Even though only about 20 minutes of animation was aired, both countries were excited.
The funny thing is.
‘Oh- The OP is on the Korean music charts too??’
The main character, Kang Woo-jin, is in faraway LA. Woo-jin, in a van speeding along a road toward LA, is looking at his cell phone with a serious expression. His clothes and hair are also plain.
The time is early morning.
His destination today wasn’t Miley Cara’s recording studio.
Yesterday, the work with her was almost finished, and today, according to the initial plan, we were moving to a large studio for filming. It was about an hour away from the five-star Beverly Hills Hotel where Woojin was staying, and we arrived after passing many buildings towering up into the sky.
The large studio was built in a very desolate place.
How should I put it, it felt like a highway rest stop? The buildings and people that were once packed were noticeably reduced. Around the huge dome-shaped studio, there were only trees and roads. Of course, the city center could be seen in the distance. Anyway, the van Woojin was riding stopped in front of the dome-shaped studio building. Kang Woojin got out.
He just looks around.
-Ugh.
There were many different types of cars parked in the large outdoor parking lot. Trucks, buses, vans, etc. At a glance, there were probably more than a dozen. What was unusual was the size of the trucks and other large vehicles.
‘K-scale geography.’
It is also noticeable that many foreigners are running hurriedly to the parking lot. At this time, Choi Sung-geon and his team followed behind Kang Woo-jin. Choi Sung-geon, wearing a hoodie, was the first to open his mouth.
“Wow. Honestly, this is my first time on a music video shoot, so I don’t really have anything to say. Well, after looking into it here and there, I found out that the system itself is similar to Korea.”
“Yes, sir.”
That is, today, Kang Woo-jin will be participating in the filming of the music video of global superstar Miley Cara. According to the continuity schedule he received, it was an all-day filming. From this point on, Kang Woo-jin’s heart began to pound a little.
‘Ao-shi, don’t be scared.’
This is also my first experience. And it’s Miley Kara’s music video, right? It was natural for Kang Woojin to feel nervous. No matter how the music video is shot, once it’s finished, people all over the world will see it. Of course, including Kang Woojin in the music video.
‘It’s crazy as a PR – but I’m nervous because the opponent is Kara. Phew – the concept, the concept is definitely there.’
Kang Woo-jin showed extreme mind control. It was the same during his first music video shoot, and there was a lot of skinship with Miley Cara during the continuity. What man in the world can be so calm?
Soon, Kang Woo-jin, who had forced himself to cool down, started walking.
Within a few minutes, foreigners found Kang Woo-jin at the entrance of the dome-shaped studio building. The foreign staff members who had announced his arrival through the intercom around their necks ran towards Woo-jin.
That’s how Kang Woo-jin entered the giant studio dome.
Woojin immediately opened his mouth wide. Of course, only internally.
‘Wow- crazy! Isn’t the size really oversized??!!’
The studio dome was divided into four sections. Each section had a huge set, which was ridiculously large in both height and width.
Among them, the front of the set, with dozens of chandeliers hanging from the ceiling and flowers filling the lower area, was even more spectacular.
Nearly a hundred staff members, various cameras including several small jibs, audio equipment I had never seen before, nearly 50 backup dancers gathered on one side and performing choreography, etc. How can I explain this? Kang Woo-jin felt a sense of grandeur at the sight he had seen for the first time.
Is this a Hollywood music video scene?
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It wasn’t awkward. The atmosphere of the filming set itself was similar to a movie or drama set. However, the air was definitely different. Then, several foreign staff members came to Kang Woo-jin. Choi Sung-geon was called in and Woo-jin’s stylists followed him.
and.
-Ugh.
Among dozens of backup dancers who were matching the choreography, a woman with blonde hair tied up in a single line approached Kang Woo-jin. It was Miley Cara. The outfit was bold. A white tank top that showed her stomach and shoulders, and loose jeans. The jeans were ripped from Cara’s thighs to the point where her legs were almost visible. No, can you even call those jeans?
Whatever it was, the exposure was significant.
Kara, who was attached to Woojin, smiled faintly.
“Welcome, this is my music video filming set.”
Her makeup was strange. It was thick, but it was smudged. Yes, it was like a woman who had been crying a lot until just before. The makeup was true to the music video concept. Still, I could smell the scent from Kara who was getting close to me. Woojin answered in low English, trying to pour cold water on his pounding heart.
“That’s great, thank you.”
“It’s me.”
Kara then introduced Kang Woo Jin to many foreigners, starting with the music video director. The tone was a bit cold, but Kara seemed excited. It was like introducing a toy that she cherished to a close friend?
‘What, aren’t you a little tense??’
Then, a few dozen minutes later, after Kara finished introducing her backup dancers, she moved into the set. There were dozens of chandeliers and flowers on the floor, and in a corner, a piano decorated with black flowers was visible. Kara pointed to the piano with both hands.
“This is the piano that Woojin will play. Isn’t it pretty?”
“Yes, it’s okay.”
“I came up with the entire concept. Can you give it a try?”
Woojin nodded his head. Since he had to play the piano in the music video shoot anyway, he could think of it as a rehearsal.
-Ugh.
Woojin rolled up the sleeves of his hoodie as he sat down on the piano stool. At the same time, not only Kara, but also the back dancers and foreign staff members who had gathered at the music video filming site were all staring at Kang Woojin.
Everyone’s eyes were filled with curiosity.
Is that Korean actor really good enough to appear in Kara’s music video? Kara made the decision, but everyone was somewhat skeptical.
However.
-♬♪
As soon as Kang Woo-jin started playing the piano calmly.
“······wow.”
Exclamations erupted from all over the place. Some staff covered their mouths with both hands, and some of the backup dancers right behind them opened their eyes or mouths slightly.
-♬♪
Of course, the piano melody that Woojin played was a part that would be inserted into Kara’s new song, and Kara, whose blue eyes were filled with interest, smiled brighter than ever.
“It’s the best, as expected.”
Applause soon erupted on the set.
-Clap clap clap clap clap!!
Although he was quite embarrassed inside, there was no change in Kang Woojin’s expression. Kara raised her thumb and said to Woojin.
“Now, get your costume and makeup done, then rehearse the cut with me.”
Woojin nodded and followed the foreign staff’s instructions. He had more than five outfits to wear today. Starting with a tuxedo that looked like something you’d wear at a film festival. It seemed like he had discussed it with Choi Sung-geon beforehand, because the fit was perfect. This tuxedo was Kang Woojin’s wedding outfit in the continuity music video, and Miley Cara is seriously obsessed with it.
From then on, the frenzied ‘courtship’ begins.
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‘I’m really successful. Miley Cara is obsessed with me.’
By the time Kang Woo-jin finished checking his outfit, Kara, with her blonde hair tied up in a ponytail, was once again practicing her choreography with dozens of backup dancers.
Kara’s new song resonated throughout the set.
About 5 minutes passed?
Miley Cara gave a thumbs up to her backup dancers, apparently satisfied. They seemed comfortable as they had been working together for quite some time, and since she was sweating a little, several staff members ran to Cara, who was standing in the center of the studio dome. It was to touch up her makeup.
Blonde Kara closed her eyes without thinking.
At least 7 foreign staff members running at a fast pace arrived at Kara with their eyes closed. Among them, a slightly chubby female staff member’s movements were strangely rough. She was running the fastest and so was her momentum. It seemed like she was going to hit Kara instead of fixing her makeup.
This moment.
“Whoa!!”
A short scream from another staff member next to the plump female staff member. The reason was simple. The plump female staff member was not holding a makeup tool in her hand.
It was a sword, a short but sharp sword.
But the plump female staff didn’t slow down, and Kara, who didn’t notice, still had her eyes closed. No, most of this huge studio dome didn’t notice. Thanks to the screaming staff, only a few people turned their heads now.
The scene was chaotic in many ways, starting with the noise.
Soon, a plump female staff member arrived right in front of Kara. Miley Kara slowly opened her eyes at the strange noise.
Her blue eyes looked forward.
Right in front of me, a woman was running towards me, her cheeks flushed and her eyes bright red, holding a knife above her head. What are you? Who are you?
“!!!”
In an instant, an article she had seen a few days ago flashed through Kara’s mind.
『[Breaking News] Brad Willis attacked by knife-wielding man who broke into his home!』
“ah.”
The plump woman’s smile grew even deeper as she raised the sword above her head. The makeup staff who ran alongside her tried to grab the plump woman, but they were unsuccessful. They were lacking in speed and strength.
The plump woman’s dry lips twitched. English was spoken softly.
“Goodbye, Miley Cara.”
-hook!!
The woman standing right in front of Kara swung her sword with all her might. It was unclear whether the direction was Kara’s face, shoulder, or chest. Even so, Kara’s entire body froze and she couldn’t even make a sound.
At this time.
-Bam!!!
Suddenly, the plump woman’s body was thrown to one side and flew away with a whoosh.
“Whoa!”
The first thing Kara saw was long legs. Next was Kang Woojin’s expressionless face. The one who kicked the woman’s side was Kang Woojin.
-Tadat!
Woojin was running straight towards the woman with the knife.
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