Episode 398 Full Bloom (4)
‘Beneficial Evil’ is #1 on Netflix in the US? Kang Woo-jin is reading foreign news articles on Choi Sung-geon’s phone.
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On the surface, the concept was strong, but on the inside, I was tilting my head in confusion. The reason was simple. What should I say, it didn’t feel real? Or, I didn’t really get the feeling?
‘It’s good to be number 1, but how great is that??’
This experience was also something I had never experienced before. Choi Seong-geon recited it with great excitement.
“This is amazing, amazing!! ‘Beneficial Evil’ is the first Korean work to reach #1 in the US as a Netflix original!”
First? Then it won’t come. Only then could Kang Woo-jin scream freely. Of course, only inwardly. If Choi Sung-geon wasn’t there, he would have jumped up and down freely. However, he suppressed his rising excitement as much as possible.
“Yes, I know.”
“Hahaha! I read the article and it seems like only the US side has been announced so far, but whatever it is, the US is the main one out of 80 countries, so it means that the start is crazy! What about the US side? The word of mouth and influence are amazing!”
“Has the rest of the countries been announced yet?”
“Oh, not yet. It will be released soon. But it’s already #1 on Netflix in the US! The rest are worth looking forward to!!”
Choi Sung-geon, who was reciting the briefing with enthusiasm. He had a deep smile on his face these days. Woo-jin answered him in a low tone. He maintained his toughness.
“But it would be too early to make a judgment just because they came in first place.”
“that’s right.”
Choi Sung-geon put down his cell phone and nodded.
“It’s a market where it may be number one today but could fall tomorrow. Above all, like the number of moviegoers, once the results come out, they are not definitive but rather quite fluid. If Netflix in the US continues to be number one and word of mouth continues to spread, it will be a huge hit. Still.”
Choi Sung-geon paused for a moment, then picked up his cell phone and shook it again. His laughter grew several times stronger.
“Even if it were to take first place for just one day, that in itself would be crazy. First of all, it’s the first Korean work to reach number one on Netflix in the United States, and ‘Beneficial Evil’ has pushed out American dramas that have been in the top ranks for dozens of weeks. It’s broken that brick wall ranking! And it’s a Korean work!”
As he explained, there were solid hit series that dominated the top ranks of Netflix in every country.
This phenomenon was particularly severe in the US Netflix. Because there were so many great or amazing works. That is why it is absolutely not easy to destroy the ranking of the US Netflix. It may be possible for a similar mid-length drama to be a masterpiece, but it was nearly impossible for a Korean drama to break this concrete ranking.
Because awareness and interest are dim.
The impossible was accomplished by ‘beneficial evil’. So even if it lasted only a day, it was meaningful. It made the status and positive image of Korean dramas known to the United States. Even if it was short, it was a big step. However, if this phenomenon, this flow, had extended beyond a day to several days or weeks, it was obvious that the world would be turned upside down.
But this too is extremely difficult.
Nevertheless, Choi Sung-geon, who had a long hair, was imagining a flowery path of ‘beneficial evil.’
“If this continues for just one week… Wow, this is seriously worse than a nuclear bomb. Your overseas popularity will also increase several times more than it is now.”
At that moment, he clapped his hands together.
“Ah! That’s right! Your Instagram or ‘Kang Woojin’s side character’ channel might already be exploding!”
I didn’t check it, but it was a video even without looking. On the other hand, Kang Woo-jin kept a stern expression but was momentarily lost in thought.
”Beneficial Evil’ rank is EX-class······’
When judging by the results produced by SSS-class ‘Parasite’ or ‘Leech’, it was clear that EX-class ‘Beneficial Evil’ would be able to continuously drop nukes on the world.
Kang Woo-jin barely managed to stop the corners of his mouth from rising.
‘Ao- sir, dangerous, dangerous.’
At this point, Choi Sung-geon, who had been dancing clumsily instead of Woo-jin, spoke.
“Anyway, the US being ranked first is also important, but other countries’ rankings are also important. The combined final ranking of the entire world is even more important.”
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It was at this time that Choi Sung-geon’s cell phone rang. The person on the other end was General Director Kim So-hyang, who was in Korea.
“Yes, yes, I will!”
Following Sung-geon Choi, who had just started talking, Woo-jin’s phone also vibrated for a long time. It was the same phone call. It was Miley Kara. Woo-jin Kang put the phone to his ear.
“hello.”
Soon, Kara’s voice mixed with laughter could be heard over the phone.
“I was watching ‘Beneficial Evil’ and the drawing is amazing. I like how I look like myself.”
“Is that so?”
“Have you heard the news? Congratulations on being number one on Netflix in the US.”
“Congratulations.”
“Right, I should be congratulated too. I’ve already received a lot of calls. And this isn’t just me saying it.”
Kara then added some heartfelt words.
“Many of my colleagues around me were going crazy over ‘Beneficial Evil’ being so funny.”
It was clear that the ‘colleagues’ were referring to top Hollywood actors.
back.
Around noon on the 4th, a day after the official launch of ‘Beneficial Evil’, as expected, ‘Beneficial Evil’ was plastered everywhere in Korea.
Almost explosively.
『[Issue Pick] Kang Woo-jin’s ‘Beneficial Evil’ Finally Revealed, Ranked #1 on Korean Netflix as Soon as It Was Released!』
『Now SNS and various communities are burning with ‘beneficial evil’···”Beneficial evil is so much fun?” All praise』
『’Not at all inferior to Hollywood works’, ‘Beneficial Evil’ praised by critics』
There have been many articles floating around, but especially now.
『’Beneficial Evil’ Accidentally Hit! No. 1 on US Netflix… First Korean Drama!』
I was busy spreading news from overseas rather than domestically.
『[Ishchet] The first Korean drama! ‘Beneficial Evil’ is causing a sensation by taking the top spot on Netflix in the US』
『How fun is Beneficial Evil? #1 in the US, not just Korea!』
『Kang Woo-jin’s world of action acting has been opened, the first Korean to reach #1 on US Netflix, ‘Beneficial Evil’』
Korea is #1, the US is #1. There are already two countries that have taken the #1 spot. However, ‘Beneficial Evil’ has been serviced in 80 countries. In other words, there are still many countries that have yet to be announced.
Then, new news was added.
『’Beneficial Evil’ Korea, US, Japan’s Netflix also reaches 1st place』
『Japan also gives a thumbs up to ‘Beneficial Evil’! Following ‘Strange Parasite’ and ‘Leech’, ‘Beneficial Evil’ also shows signs of success』
Japan also joined the ranks. From this point on, domestic public opinion. No, in fact, the domestic public was in turmoil from the moment ‘Beneficial Evil’ was launched.
-Wow lol this is so fucking funny lol
-Honestly… I didn’t expect it at all, but I really did a good job picking the evil Zola.
-I’m not fun
-Okay, okay, okay, Kang Woojin’s action form is amazing!!!
– Information: The actions that Kang Woo-jin showed in Beneficial Evil included a lot of CQC, and that CQC is a technique that even Hollywood finds difficult.
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-No way;;; Kang Woojin is so cool;;;;;
-I peed myself when the long take scene came out
-Kang Woojin and Miley Kara’s chemistry is crazyㅋㅋㅋㅋKara’s screen time is longer than I thought, I have to watch it again!
-Long take + Kang Woojin action creepy
-It was just so-so. No, it’s not over. Even the #1 ranking in the US will probably fall tomorrow.
– Beneficial evil quality… I’m watching it now and it feels like watching a Hollywood movie…
-There’s nothing wrong with the action, directing, acting, etc.ㅋㅋㅋThis is a masterpiece of all time
-Wow… … ..Is it true that it’s #1 on Netflix in the US?? It’s so amazingㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-Look at the 10 beneficial evils, they are really eye-catching
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Numerous communities, various SNS, blogs, cafes, YouTube, etc. …
『’Beneficial Evil’, which has the potential to become a global hit, is being rushed by overseas netizens without exception/ Photo』
The fact that the current explosive reaction is happening not only in Korea but also in many overseas communities. Naturally, there were many excited and favorable reviews.
The flow wasn’t bad.
Because word of mouth that had great power started to spread like a typhoon, everyone involved in ‘Beneficial Evil’, including Netflix Korea, PD Song Man-woo, and writer Choi Na-na, became very busy.
Meanwhile, the momentum of ‘beneficial evil’ has grown even stronger.
『’Beneficial Evil’ Viewing Certification/Photos Appearing on Top Stars’ SNS』
『[Issue Talk] The intense syndrome typhoon of ‘beneficial evil’ has hit Korea and the world!』
This was the situation just one day after the ‘beneficial evil’ was released. Of course, this was not even the beginning.
From the morning of the 5th, one day later.
-Wow!! Beneficial Evil is #1 in Hong Kong too!!
By the 6th, several new number 1s were thrown into the world one after another.
『’Beneficial Evil’, #1 on Netflix in Mexico, France, Saudi Arabia, and Hong Kong! #2 in UK and Switzerland』
‘Beneficial evil’ is something huge.
『[Planning] 3rd day of the release of ‘Beneficial Evil’ that shocked the world, maintaining 1st place in many countries including Korea and the US』
It was creating a huge trend.
Meanwhile, in LA.
In the afternoon, downtown LA. Meanwhile, the terrifyingly large film studio ‘Columbia Studios’. Kang Woo-jin was found in a medium-sized meeting room inside ‘Columbia Studios’, which is still visited by many tourists.
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He was sitting in the middle of the M-shaped desk. He was looking out the window in front of him. His expression was stiff and his outfit was formal, like a blazer. However, inside, he was excited about the world.
‘Wow, man, this is crazy. How many countries did you say had the most beneficial evil? Was it 20??’
Kang Woo-jin, who was in LA, was also checking the news of the ‘beneficial evil’ that caused the typhoon around the world every moment. As each day passed, his eyes grew wide, but Kang Woo-jin also intuitively felt that this was not the end.
But I had to stay calm.
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‘No, don’t raise your eyebrows, you little punk.’
Kang Woo-jin’s madness was replaced by Choi Sung-geon and the overseas branch staff of BW Entertainment sitting around him. They had been monitoring continuously since morning and were currently talking about ‘beneficial evil’ without a care. The smiles on their lips were a bonus.
It was natural, as new records and legends were being created every day.
It was at this time.
-Ugh.
The closed glass door opened and foreigners entered the meeting room. They were familiar faces. The general producer of ‘Pierrot’, executives from ‘Columbia Studio’. At the end of them, there was Director Ahn Ga-bok with a wrinkled face.
Key production staff of the movie ‘Pierrot’.
Soon, more than a dozen people were sitting in the meeting room. Five on Kang Woo-jin’s side, seven on the other side. The reason the two camps gathered was simple.
The first meeting held after the audition.
In a word.
‘Ugh – I’m a little nervous.’
Kang Woo-jin was sitting at the negotiating table for the first time as the confirmed actor for the role of Henry Gordon in ‘Pierrot’, not as a candidate actor. So Woo-jin was a little nervous. Of course, there have been many meetings like this, but this was his first experience in Hollywood, so it was a natural phenomenon.
The conversations that begin a meeting are simple greetings.
How have you been?, or thoughts on the last audition, or the current buzz in America about ‘beneficial evil’, etc. Of course, Woojin also spoke in Korean with Director Ahn Ga-bok.
“‘Beneficial Evil’ was a huge hit. I enjoyed it too.”
“thank you.”
“It seems like most people here have seen it too, the wind is a bit strong. It’s just my rusty intuition, but I don’t think the ‘beneficial evil’ will be around for long.”
“I see it that way too.”
“There are signs that things are going well.”
The time that passed like that was about 10 minutes.
Here.
“Mr. Kang Woojin.”
Among the foreigners across the street, the female producer of ‘Pierrot’ with a strong impression suddenly took on a serious expression.
“Today, we will decide on several things related to you and the role of ‘Henry Gordon’. But before that, I have two things to tell you. Of course, both of them are very important things related to ‘Pierrot’. We have confirmed you and want you, but after hearing them, Woojin has the right to refuse the role.”
Rejection? That’s too harsh? Kang Woo-jin kept his mouth shut as he watched her immediately take on a heavy mood. He thought, “What are you trying to say that’s so heavy? Let’s just listen.” Then, the executive producer met the eyes of Director Ahn Ga-bok and the executives around him and opened his mouth again.
“First, first. It is true that Kang Woo-jin has been confirmed as ‘Henry Gordon’, and we were planning to announce the other actors as well once they were decided. That’s the usual picture, and we and other film companies proceed in a similar way. We were estimating it to be about a month later.”
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“But I think we need to make a change. Your ‘beneficial evil’ has caught the attention of Hollywood and the world.”
The producer, who made eye contact with Kang Woo-jin, put strength into his voice.
“The announcement will be made by Kang Woo-jin alone. The stage for the announcement will not be small, and the timing will be much earlier, in three days. Is that okay? If it is urgent and burdensome.”
“no.”
Woojin shook his head absentmindedly and answered in low English.
“It doesn’t matter if you do it right now.”
At this moment.
A new post has just been uploaded to the official SNS of ‘Columbia Studios’.
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-[Hello. This is Columbia Studios. I have something to tell you about the movie Clown, which we are currently passionately producing. We at Columbia Studios have actually been preparing a large-scale project for several years, and the project has finally come to fruition.]
It felt like a lot of effort had been put into it. That was natural.
A mega project that ‘Columbia Studios’ has been secretly working on for years.
[‘Pierrot’ is expected to be the film that will herald the beginning of that huge project.]
Because this is the moment when the ‘cinematic universe’ was first revealed.
