Around the afternoon of Tuesday the 16th.
The lobbies of various domestic broadcasting stations have become noisy. They were not originally quiet places, but today was especially noisy. PDs from other than dramas and entertainment programs were seated in the lobbies.
“PD Yoon said that the new entertainment show is really big?”
The topic of their conversation is producer Yoon Byung-sun’s new entertainment project.
“Rumor has it that there will be at least three in the series.”
“Really? Where did you hear that?”
“Originally, there was talk about it step by step from the outsourcing side.”
“Huh- Are you going to increase your size by a lot?”
and.
“It’s going to be on that scale, so the first confirmed guest is Kang Woo-jin?”
Kang Woo-jin, whose stock price is soaring like crazy, was the main source. It was worth it. Around noon today, before the news of him starring in ‘Island of the Missing’ had even cooled down.
『[Exclusive] Kang Woo-jin confirmed to join the large-scale entertainment project of ‘entertainment industry giant’ star PD Yoon Byung-sun』
Because a huge bait has been thrown into the entertainment industry.
It was like throwing new food on a hot pan. No matter how the cooking was done, the ingredients called Kang Woo-jin and PD Yoon Byung-sun burned so fast that it smelled like burnt food.
“Wow- That guy Kang Woo-jin is really a real hit? The next hitter after Director Kwon Ki-taek is Producer Yoon Byung-sun.”
“I don’t know if it’ll be like that in a year or so, but it’s really crazy in just a few months since debuting. Kang Woojin is already being called ‘one of a kind’, ‘first ever’ and things like that.”
“When did you find out such a huge new talent after CEO Choi Sung-geon and Hong Hye-yeon? He must have been talking from ear to ear.”
Because PD Yoon Byung-sun’s influence in the broadcasting industry was so great, the name Kang Woo-jin was constantly mentioned by everyone related to broadcasting.
“Kang Woojin and Yoon Byeongseon are going in there?”
“Oh, I saw the article too. No matter how many times you send out offers, they all get cut.”
“Did Yoon Byung-sun like him in the ‘Sports Day’? Still, his growth is a bit abnormal. Why is a rookie being louder than the tops?”
“I heard you’re a bit arrogant, but you’re really arrogant. You’re the number one choice for recruiting, number one.”
From terrestrial broadcasting and cable channels to even PD Yoon Byung-sun’s home terrestrial broadcasting station HTBS. Since it is an industry where rumors spread quickly, bait was mass-produced faster than the speed of light.
What about the media?
『’Park Dae-ri’ Kang Woo-jin joins PD Yoon’s new variety show!』
『[Issue Pick] Rookie Kang Woo-jin, Star PD Yoon Byung-sun of the Entertainment Industry Decided to Appear on New Entertainment Show』
It was several times more frenzied than offline.
After the first official article broke, Kang Woo-jin’s story was the only thing being talked about for 16 days. The timing was perfect. It was around the time when the various issues and ‘Island of the Missing’ were starting to die down a bit.
『[Star Photo] How far will Kang Woo-jin go? From Director Kwon Ki-taek’s ‘leading role’ to PD Yoon Byung-sun’s entertainment show』
The 16th, which was so noisy all day, came to an end and the 17th dawned, but the fire did not die down. Rather, it grew bigger than the day before. PD Yoon Byung-sun continued to add firewood.
『Yoon Byung-sun PD Team on News of Kang Woo-jin Joining: “We’re a greedy person, and we’ll try to make a fun piece.”』
Because BW Enter has been fanning the flames so fiercely.
That wasn’t all. The distributor of ‘The Missing Island’, who saw the issue rising again, also threw a lot of firewood. The works that Kang Woo-jin participated in or will participate in also did not stay still.
『’Disappearing Island’ Kang Woo-jin’s cameo appearance in ‘Drug Dealer’, filming is almost finished, when can we see him on screen?』
The tail bites its own tail. The branches of the tree extend endlessly. That’s why when you search for Kang Woo-jin on YouTube or portal sites, a huge amount of information comes out. The keywords are endless.
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Two days like that.
On Thursday, the fire was so intense that it seemed impossible to control it, as the slowly spreading public opinion added to the fire.
-Wow… Kang Woojin Yoon PD variety show???ㅜㅜㅜㅜㅜHehehehehe I want to see it soon!!
-WowㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋReallyㅋㅋㅋKang Woojin is doing really well???
-I admit itㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋThis is the first time I’ve seen a rookie like thisㅋㅋㅋBulldozer levelㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-But I don’t understand. You’re just good at acting. Why are you sucking up to me like that? Does your company have a lot of money?
-↑When you’re writing malicious comments, go wash your panties, Dengshina.
-I saw in the comments somewhere that Kang Woojin did a good job of making his image ㅋㅋㅋㅋ I saw it on the community
-???What kind of image making?
-That’s the same story. Was it the sports day? If you look at the comments from classmates, they say your original personality is a bit different from now. Hahaha
-Ahhh!! Woojin oppa!! Show me that ruthless fool quickly!! I don’t like this much!!
-But what’s a bit disturbing is that when I looked at Kang Woo-jin’s filmography, he’s worked with all the big names???
-No, what the f*ckㅋㅋㅋㅋ At this rate, I think I’ll go to Hollywood next yearㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
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From this point on, the media.
『[Star Talk] Ultra-level Rising ‘Kang Woo-jin’, Checking the Path He’s Walked, My Mouth Drops···It’s a World of Big Shots』
I became interested in Kang Woo-jin’s filmography. The reason was simple. The path he took since his appearance was filled with big names. Starting with writer Park Eun-mi and producer Song Man-woo, writer Lee Wol-sun, director Kwon Ki-taek, and producer Yoon Byung-sun.
It was a filmography that even top actors would have a hard time making.
Above all, Kang Woo-jin is a rookie. Nevertheless, his impact is comparable to that of the top stars. Therefore, the industry couldn’t help but be more excited.
“What the heck, you only work with big names??!”
“That’s right! It’s not like I spread honey all over my body.”
“Just big game hunters, hunters.”
What would happen if the still top secret director Kyotaro incident were to break out here? I don’t know, but it was obvious that Kang Woo-jin would remain as a legend limited to rookies. Anyway, at this point, there were too many eyes watching Woo-jin.
Not only the media, but also production companies, advertisers, YouTube, etc.
The places that tried to take advantage of the torrential downpour of water began to overflow. Thanks to this, by Friday the 19th.
“Woojin, we have additional advertisements. We have also received offers to be product models. These guys are definitely worth doing.”
“Yes, sir. I’ll try.”
Woojin was flooded with advertisements and modeling offers, excluding ‘Maxnald’. The same goes for various entertainment shows and YouTube-related offers.
That was a real booster shot.
At this point, Kang Woo-jin.
“Wow, this is crazy.”
Subspace entry has become extremely frequent.
“What the… if this schedule keeps up, aren’t we really going to die? How are the tops going to handle this?”
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I’ve gotten used to acting a little, but I’m still not used to being ‘popular’. People recognize me, take pictures with me, ask for autographs, receive countless cheers and hate comments, and I even couldn’t remember the faces of people I met in one day.
But Kang Woo-jin also knew that whining was the sound of a full stomach.
“Whoop- whoosh, John Burr is the answer. Are you really going to lose? Come to your senses. Remember the concept. And go again.”
I had no choice but to grit my teeth and endure it.
since.
While Kang Woo-jin’s fame was growing by the day, ‘Nam Sa-chin’ was speeding up the production process. With the lead actors confirmed and director Shin Dong-chun joining, there was no reason to delay.
So Netflix Korea.
『[Exclusive] Director Shin Dong-chun selected for the ‘Mise-en-scène’ award for directing ‘Nam Sa-chin’ by Kang Woo-jin and Hwa-rin』
While announcing that ‘Nam Sa-chin’ will be directed by Shin Dong-chun, the production team has been set up internally. Although it is a short project, the team that is expected to be quite successful has been formed because the stakes are high. From here, Netflix Korea plays the role of both investor and oiler.
The overall handling is by director Shin Dong-chun.
“Isn’t this level of supporting acting good enough?”
“Good. We’ll start with a format where we only send out offers for supporting roles, and fill in the roles below that through auditions.”
There were no major issues with casting actors. Except for Kang Woo-jin and Hwa-rin, there weren’t any particularly notable roles. In fact, once the actors were decided for a one-act play, half of the pre-production was done. Compared to a mini-series, the process was about half as long, so the production preparation process was usually short and intense.
However, ‘Nam Sa-chin’ is slightly outside the category of ordinary.
Production meetings, script meetings, location scouting, storyboard work, etc. Even though the time is short, similar quality to a mini is required. It is confirmed to be launched on Netflix in Japan, including Korea. That is why Director Shin Dong-chun worked all night, just like he did for ‘Detective Agency’.
Among them, director Shin Dong-chun put a lot of effort into the OST work.
“Let’s play that one again.”
“Yes, it’s a solo song.”
“Um- I’ll listen to Woojin’s guide again.”
“I think it suits you well?”
“Is that so? I feel a little disappointed.”
I listened to, chewed, and dissected the collected songs with the music director. He had a special sense of sound during ‘Detective Agency’, and one of the core parts of ‘Nam Sa-chin’ was the OST, so it was natural. Whatever it was, it gradually became more and more obvious. The opening song, Kang Woo-jin’s main theme song, Hwa-rin’s theme song, the ending song, and the duet song.
If everything was confirmed, what remained was Kang Woo-jin and Hwa-rin’s recording.
Around here.
『Will Writer Park Eun-mi’s 25% Exceed? Star Writer Lee Wol-seon’s New Work, Gorgeous Actor Lineup』
Writer Lee Wol-seon’s ‘Frozen Love’ has also shown a lot of progress. It is slower than ‘Nam Sa-chin’, but it is definitely faster for a mini-series. In the meantime, more than 5 scripts have been released and the actors have almost been cast.
The set construction is currently in full swing.
In the meantime, writer Lee Wol-seon met writer Park Eun-mi, who had recently finished writing a final script. They were already close and had Kang Woo-jin in common, so writer Lee Wol-seon made the first request while writing the script.
“Writer Park, it’s been a while?”
“We have to meet after a long time to maintain a proper relationship, right? Besides, what role does Woojin play?”
“Well. A short but difficult station?”
“Really? Well, I think things will work out well for you too.”
“······What’s this all of a sudden? Why the cheering?”
“No, I’m not cheering. I just believe in the totem.”
“What religion have you become these days?”
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“Yeah. Anyway, if I may give you a piece of advice, make sure to have Woojin attend the script reading, even if it’s a small role.”
“why?”
“You don’t have to do it, but you’ll regret it. If you make it happen, you’ll see what changes happen.”
It was a place with a strange current flowing.
Meanwhile, the filming set of ‘Drug Dealer’ where ‘Lee Sang-man’ died was full of energy. The production crew including Director Kim Do-hee and the actors other than Jin Jae-joon were all crazy and focused.
why?
“Cut! OK!! Let’s move on to the next cut!”
“Mr. Jin Jae-jun, standby!!”
“Come on! We’ll be almost done filming next week, so let’s work a little harder!”
The fact that Kang Woo-jin is gone means that filming for ‘Drug Dealer’ is almost over. Of course, if something ends, something new begins as well.
The location was Japan, not Korea.
“Let’s discuss Woojin’s appearance fee with BW Entertainment as soon as possible and finalize the official contract. It has to be done within this week.”
“Okay, Director.”
Director Kyotaro returned to Japan and immediately began full-scale production. Everything progressed smoothly, as if gears were meshing together.
“Mr. Woojin, as soon as the lineup is organized, let’s start working on the main characters.”
Time seemed to melt away like a snowflake.
A few days later, Monday the 22nd.
The place was a high-class Korean restaurant in Cheongdam-dong. It was a place with a large yard and a Hanok concept. It looked expensive at first glance. Among them, the VIP room was filled with executives from the film company and distribution company of ‘The Missing Island’, assistant directors, and other key staff.
“Hey! Jeongmin! You’re here??”
“Yes, hello.”
“Hehehe, is filming for ‘Hanryang’ almost over?”
“There are one or two days left.”
Just now, Baby Perm Ryu Jung-min entered. The sitting room is quite large. There are about 5 tables. Ryu Jung-min sat in the middle. Another male actor with long hair was already sitting in his seat.
“Brother, it’s been a while. I’ve been watching you closely.”
“Hey, Won-ah. Did you lose some weight?”
The name is Kim Yi-won. He was also a top actor. Although his looks are not as unique as Ryu Jung-min’s, he is the type that has gradually built up popularity through solid acting skills. In terms of appearance, he is a bit manly.
“Coach Kwon told me to start working out. I feel like I’m going to die from all the grass I’ve been eating these past few days.”
“If you want to be rude, you have to be rude.”
Another top actor was added to the cast. This time, it was the muscular Jeon Woo-chang.
“hello!”
“Oh, Woochang is here?”
“Oh! Hyung Jeongmin. Wow- Director Kwon joined right after filming 20% of the drama! Isn’t that incredible?”
“Are you acting all excited as soon as you get here?”
The top actors were all chatting away as they hadn’t seen each other in a long time. At this point, an elegant actress opened the door.
“Hello-”
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It was Seo Chae-eun who was always considered to be on the same level as Hong Hye-yeon. After giving a brief greeting to everyone, the short-haired Seo Chae-eun sat down at the table where the actors were sitting and immediately teased the muscular Jeon Woo-chang.
“Woo-chang. If you grow bigger, your muscles will burst.”
“Hahaha, sis- oh, nice to meet you too.”
“No, no, really. Ah! Kim Yi-won, why are you nothing but bones?”
“Yeah, hello to you too.”
Seo Chae-eun, despite her elegant impression, was a bit harsh in her speech. Should I say she was strong? Soon, her gaze fell on Ryu Jeong-min.
“Honey, are you doing well these days?”
“you also.”
“Well, I’m always the same.”
“No. I think the hospital is doing well. Just reduce the botox.”
“Ah! Do you want to die?”
Top actors with tremendous influence in Korea gathered in one place. It was natural. This was the first dinner and greeting of ‘Island of the Missing’. Therefore, all the main characters gathered. Regardless, Seo Chae-eun, holding a glass of water, looked around amidst the bustling atmosphere.
“What about the director?”
Ryu Jeong-min was quick to answer.
“yet.”
Jeon Woo-chang scratched his muscular forearm and stuck it in.
“But isn’t that hot guy Kang Woo-jin coming today?”
Seo Chae-eun shook her short hair and clapped her hands together.
“Oh! That’s right! That new guy hasn’t come yet? Whoa- We’re all here? Your arrogance is through the roof.”
“Sister, you have the highest arrogance.”
“Jeon Woo-chang, are you going to burst your muscles? Well, that’s a bit much – the last time you debuted was a few months ago.”
Ryu Jeong-min smiled faintly, his arms crossed.
“Because you’ll be the busiest among us.”
“Oh my – I can already see it. I can already see it. You’ve got star disease. Didn’t you cause some trouble or something while filming? I hate seeing that kind of thing.”
“You do it, you do it.”
“Hah! What the? You’re going around fighting because you did the same work as oppa? It’s not like it’s not true, right?”
Here, Kim I-won, who had been tying up his long hair, opened his mouth.
“But Kang Woo-jin is really amazing. Director Kwon has chosen him as the lead actor, and with PD Yoon’s new variety show confirmed, things are only going to get better. These days, all the kids in our club only talk about Woo-jin.”
Seo Chae-eun’s face changed to one of utter incomprehension. She looked at the production team and then lowered her voice.
“But I heard that Kang Woo-jin is Director Kwon’s relative? Is that true?”
Ryu Jeong-min immediately refutes the claim.
“Does that make sense? The director isn’t the type of person to do that in the first place.”
“No- That’s because it doesn’t make sense. How many months after debut did he get the lead role? Anyway, I don’t like him. It’s still the same now, he came first.”
at that time.
-Drunk.
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The wooden door opened and a man with an indifferent face appeared. Thanks to this, everyone in the room’s eyes were focused on him. The one who reacted the fastest was Ryu Jeong-min.
“Woojin, over here.”
The one who appeared was Kang Woojin. Woojin, wearing a white T-shirt, jeans, and a hat, greeted everyone.
-Ugh.
He sat across from Ryu Jung-min. That is, next to Seo Chae-eun. Then, Woo-jin took off his hat and bowed his head to the top actors.
“Hello, nice to meet you. I’m Kang Woo-jin.”
The voice was very low. The atmosphere was very serious. This was familiar to Ryu Jung-min, but it was unfamiliar to the rest of the actors. So the actors changed their expressions to look a little surprised.
Among them, Seo Chae-eun looked at Kang Woo-jin with displeasure and opened her mouth first.
“You’re a little late. Shouldn’t you be the first one to arrive as a rookie? It’s a little early to be getting cocky-”
Kang Woo-jin looked at her with a slightly cold look. For a few seconds. Woo-jin then answered indifferently.
“Do you not like me?”
