Concept (2)
Kang Woo-jin recalled the person he was calling now, producer Song Man-woo, whom he met yesterday on ‘Super Actor’.
‘I don’t really remember anything?’
The only thing that is clear is that he grows a beard? And the fact that he is a big name PD. Of course, the source of this part was my friend Daeyoung Kim. In any case, there was little reason for the big name producer Song Man-woo to call Woo-jin.
No, it was okay to say there was none. But why did you call me?
At this time.
‘ah.’
For a brief moment, something crossed Woojin’s mind. Is this a request to appear in the second round of ‘Super Actor’? I don’t know the internal circumstances of the entertainment show, but since Song Man-woo was a judge, there was a possibility.
‘It’s annoying.’
The good news is that Kang Woo-jin does not feel the shame of yesterday. Because he knew his acting wasn’t trash. Soon, Woojin, who was gently scratching his chin, cleared his throat.
‘First of all, it would be better to maintain the quality of the concept.’
Then a very dry tone came out.
“I think the order is to tell me the reason first.”
Producer Song Man-woo’s answer was immediately heard through the cell phone.
“Ah, that’s right.”
“I told you that I would not appear in ‘Super Actor.’ To that main producer.”
“No, no, that’s a different story. “It’s completely different.”
“Then what?”
“Um, what’s the point of doing this over the phone? If possible, I’d like to do it while looking at Woojin’s face. “Is it difficult?”
Wow, this is a bit burdensome. As Kang Woo-jin muttered to himself, producer Song Man-woo spoke again.
“You said you were designing, right? What time do you usually leave work? “It’s a design field, so there’s a lot of overtime.”
“no. “I recently quit my job.”
“······also.”
also? Why does it appear here? Producer Song Man-woo also gave the answer to that question.
“You made up your mind, didn’t you?”
What Producer Song Man-woo meant by his words was whether he had decided to reveal his presence, but Kang Woo-jin was stunned for a moment.
‘What are you thinking? What does this guy keep saying to himself?’
Because I didn’t understand it. It was because of the obvious difference in position, and Woojin remained solemnly silent for now.
“······”
“Anyway, if you quit your job, wouldn’t it be okay to see you today?”
answer. Kang Woo-jin is currently unemployed. What was left was time.
but.
‘It doesn’t seem like it’s a good idea to receive too much attention.’
Kang Woo-jin maintained the concept without making a big deal of it.
“4 pm. “I think that’s the only time I’ll have time.”
Producer Song Man-woo asked that question on the other side of the phone.
“okay! 4 o’clock! Sorry about the location, but there are a few more people besides me. “If I send you the address, can you come pick it up?”
“Who else is there?”
“Ah, a few people involved.”
“It doesn’t matter.”
“Thank you, then I’ll send you the address and see you at 4 o’clock.”
“All right.”
-Suddenly.
That’s how the phone call with producer Song Man-woo ended. At the same time, Kang Woo-jin checked the time. Around 8:30 am. There was quite a bit of free time until 4pm, and Woojin looked at his phone screen and muttered softly to himself.
“But how famous is that producer Song Man-woo?”
I heard the word ‘big man’ from Daeyoung Kim. However, since Woojin was not very interested in the entertainment industry, it was hard to guess.
-Sigh.
He searched for producer Song Man-woo on a search site. The search results were quick and Kang Woo-jin was surprised.
『[Entertainment Issue] Top actors line up for the movements of SBC’s flagship PD, Producer Song Man-woo/Photo』
『Stars met! Netizens are excited by the news that producer Song Man-woo and writer Park Eun-mi have joined hands.
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Even if you only glance at the dozens of pages of articles, the grandeur was impressive. Thanks to this, Kang Woo-jin opened his mouth and muttered softly.
“···Did this person ask me to meet him?”
Why? Why did they call me? Then, Kang Woo-jin’s interest suddenly cooled. There’s no point in worrying about it.
“You’ll find out when you go.”
Next, Woojin easily postponed producer Song Man-woo’s thoughts.
-Sure.
I put down my phone and picked up the book script. I still have plenty of time until the appointed time, so I plan on reading the script. Woojin finished reading ‘Elegant Eldest Daughter’ yesterday, and was currently reading ‘The Gangster Prosecutor’. It’s already over half way through.
-Palak, palak.
What can I say, it was strange.
“This is also kind of fun.”
It was very fun for Kang Woo-jin to read the script while lying face down. This was definitely strange. Because Woojin usually didn’t watch TV much. He had no interest in content such as dramas or movies.
Even though I watched it, I quit almost halfway through.
But reading the script was different. The level of concentration was considerable. The speed was also fast. A state that is dozens of times more enjoyable than the video.
“Was I originally good at writing?”
Or maybe it was because of that strange sub-space that suddenly appeared. Whatever it was, Kang Woo-jin increased his speed in reading the script. So, Woojin read all the scripts and scenarios he received around 1pm.
Of course, I cannot remember all the details of the works, but I did understand the appropriate context. That kind of Kang Woo-jin.
“Uhm-”
With my arms crossed, I chose a role that I remembered from the works I had read.
After that.
-Poof!
I stabbed the black square and entered subspace. Now this process is quite natural.
“Let’s see.”
In the endlessly dark sub-space, Woojin moved in front of four white squares. What he chose was the second square.
-[2/Script (Title: Elegant Eldest Daughter Part 1), Grade E]
-[*This is a highly complete drama script. 100% reading is possible.]
It was ‘The Elegant Eldest Daughter’, which ended in failure. Soon, new phrases appeared under the white square. The feeling was similar to when I read the page script.
However, there is a difference.
-[2/You have selected Script (Title: Elegant Eldest Daughter Part 1).]
-[List people who can lead (experience).]
-[A: Shim Hyeong-woo, B: Jang Tae-san, C Choi Ki-seop, D Go Doo-seok…]
There are many people who can lead. There seemed to be more than 8 people. It was natural. Since it’s an official script, there’s probably a lot more to it than a page script. One thing Woojin realized here.
“As expected, only men can do this.”
The gender had to be the same. Well, Kang Woo-jin also acknowledged this part. Becoming a woman was as much a concern for her as dying suddenly.
Following.
-Sigh.
Kang Woo-jin touched the pre-determined name among the listed people. It was at the very end. Then, a woman’s voice suddenly rang throughout subspace.
Static, robotic voice.
[“Preparing to read ‘J: Cafe Male Clerk’…”]
The reason for choosing it was simple. The length should be very short. It was just for experimentation anyway.
Anyway, Woojin waited in silence.
“······”
It wasn’t long before the woman’s voice was heard again.
[“······Ready. This is a very high-quality script or scenario. The implementation level is 100%. Let’s start reading.”]
Just like that, Kang Woo-jin was sucked into the big gray thing.
after.
Kang Woo-jin, who was in subspace, returned to his studio.
“after-”
There is no tension or embarrassment in his appearance as he sighs and strokes his short hair. Plus, he didn’t look dazed or lose his senses. Brain function is also normal.
Unlike the page script, it was clear. Because adaptation is over.
“Why were you so confused at first?”
Kang Woo-jin, arms crossed, tilted his head. Anyway, it was the same reality whether it was on the other side of subspace or on this side of the studio. Kang Woo-jin experiences both of them himself. So why did it do that yesterday? At this point, Woojin gave a rough answer.
“Well, my body probably rejected it because it was my first time.”
Slowly, I realized my current state. Every nook and cranny, from the brain to the heart. I could feel it soon. Since I experienced it firsthand, it was natural for it to be vivid.
“I remember every single line from ‘Cafe Male Clerk.’”
I perfectly remembered even the few lines of dialogue. Like words I have memorized thousands of times. Could you call it an engraving? This was short and not at the level of memorization.
Of course, the situation was similar on the other side.
From the character’s five senses to emotions, thoughts, mood, etc. Everything about the ‘cafe male clerk’ chosen by Kang Woo-jin was permeated. This too was similar to a side script. There is no process of digestion, just adapt and accept.
Like an organ transplant without rejection.
In other words, the ‘male cafe clerk’ was transplanted to Kang Woo-jin. This was already more like robbing me of a role than acting.
Following.
“······Wow Mr.”
Kang Woo-jin was once again impressed by the abilities of subspace. Well, aside from becoming an actor, just experiencing anything in subspace was valuable.
No, right?
You will have to keep using it to find out, but if there are no conditions, you can really experience anything. Depending on the script or scenario, flying in the sky may be possible using magic.
‘Of course, it is short and temporary depending on the role. In the meantime, you can also become an actor. While you’re at it, are you aiming for top star Jeong-don?’
At this moment, in Woojin’s mind.
‘No matter what happens, let’s live a completely different life. ‘This must be fun.’
Actors and performances that I had never even imagined began to fill my mind. In that state, Kang Woo-jin picked up his short screenplay, ‘Heist Investigation Office’.
“Anyway, I need to check this ‘Class B’ as well-”
Kang Woo-jin muttered and glanced at his watch. Because the appointment time has arrived.
“Let’s take a shower first.”
A few hours later, around 4 p.m.
Kang Woo-jin arrived in front of a large building near Samseong Station. The outfit was the same as yesterday. Jeans with padding. Then he looked up at the tall building.
“It’s really high. I thought it was the 5th floor, right?”
Woojin entered the building lobby and checked the information sign at the entrance. The 5th to 7th floors were occupied by the production company ‘C Blue Studio’.
This was Kang Woo-jin’s arrival point.
When I searched on the way there, I found that Sea Blue Studio was one of the largest production companies in Korea.
“Well, it doesn’t really matter to me whether it’s big or small.”
Woojin muttered roughly to himself and cleared his throat. To produce a low-pitched voice. I later called producer Song Man-woo. He received it quickly.
“Ah, Mr. Woojin. Have you arrived?”
“yes. “It’s on the first floor.”
“I’ll send someone right away.”
A few minutes later, a young-looking woman approached Kang Woo-jin.
“You are Kang Woo-jin, right?”
She was an assistant director. Soon, Kang Woo-jin followed the assistant director and arrived at Sea Blue Studio on the 5th floor.
Following.
“PD is inside.”
The assistant director who guided Woojin to the door of a conference room gestured. It means to go inside. Thanks to this, Woojin remembered the concept and opened the door without hesitation.
-Squeak.
The inside of the conference room was quite spacious. There was a U-shaped desk in the center, and five or six people were sitting there. Everyone focused their attention on Kang Woo-jin, who had just entered.
Of course, among them.
“Kang Woo-jin, I see you again.”
There was also bearded producer Song Man-woo. He greets Kang Woo-jin with a bright smile. As expected from a big producer, his seat was in the middle among five or six people.
At this time.
“!!!”
Kang Woo-jin was inwardly surprised.
‘Huh! Hong Hyeyeon?!’
Because top actress Hong Hye-yeon, who is an angel, caught my eye. What is this? Hong Hye-yeon is there?? Woojin felt like he wanted to rub her eyes. She also wanted to shake hands. See you again? while doing. But I endured it. I really endured it desperately.
Because there can be no such thing as lightness in a powerful ship mounted on board.
Thanks to this, Kang Woo-jin was able to maintain an indifferent face even when he made eye contact with Hong Hye-yeon. It was next that producer Song Man-woo’s voice was heard.
“Are you embarrassed because there are so many people?”
Oh, ignorance. If Hong Hye-yeon is there in the first place, please tell her from the beginning. Kang Woo-jin was whining on the inside, but on the outside she reacted indifferently. She said it didn’t matter to her.
“There must be a reason.”
Next, Kang Woo-jin recited in a dry tone.
-Drop.
I took out a nearby chair and sat down. Wouldn’t it be better to cross your legs neatly? Woojin, who was trying to take his time, glanced at the people on the other side. Because I’m nervous, I’m skipping Hong Hye-yeon. A middle-aged woman with long permed hair and other men are staring at Woojin.
A bit thorny.
Around that time.
“Um, Mr. Woojin.”
On the other side of the seated Kang Woo-jin, bearded producer Song Man-woo pulled his body forward slightly. The expression is serious.
“I’m just getting to the point, but I’m really curious. The same goes for other people. Woojin has one or two monologue acting skills, right? I wanted to see some lines. “Because it wasn’t focused on dialogue yesterday.”
Monologue acting is when an actor speaks lines without a partner. Usually the lines are long. That’s why aspiring actors memorize a single monologue for auditions.
However, there was no way Kang Woo-jin could have been prepared for something like that.
‘Acting a monologue? ‘What kind of bittersweet thing is this?’
Because he was introduced to acting only a day ago.
‘For now… let’s keep our mouths shut here.’
Thanks to this, Woojin’s choice was silence. Then, producer Song Man-woo let things proceed as he pleased.
“Or you can look at this and do it. “You can interpret it however you like, Mr. Woojin.”
-Sigh.
After finishing speaking, producer Song Man-woo slowly pushed the black tablet in front of Kang Woo-jin. There were more than 10 lines of letters on the tablet screen.
These were lines from a monologue.
Whatever it is, they are now asking Kang Woo-jin to act. A moment that was perhaps her first step as an actress. Woojin’s face, who understood that, was expressionless. However, as he looked down at the tablet, his insides were full of embarrassment.
‘Damn, that thing doesn’t seem to be showing up.’
Unlike the script or scenario, there was no black square next to the tablet. A passage to subspace. This would have been a disaster.
Either that or not.
“You can start when you’re ready.”
Producer Song Man-woo recited seriously. On the contrary, Kang Woo-jin’s invisible anxiety aggravated.
‘Ah, if I do this, I’ll leave, right?’
As long as I could enter subspace, I could prepare for anything. However, the black square does not appear next to the tablet, and there is no script or scenario nearby.
In other words, everything was on the verge of turning into profanity.
Kang Woo-jin thinks for a moment. Then, for a moment, her loss of motivation dawned. Well, there will be a way if you find it.
‘Is it really necessary to go that far?’
There is no need to risk your life on the concept. Because the world is wide. Yes, you can go walking in Australia. Soon, Kang Woo-jin looked down at her tablet and muttered to herself.
‘I don’t know, let’s just have a little fun and go home.’
Kang Woo-jin’s mouth opened.
“Today. While I was walking down the street, a cat suddenly attacked me. I haven’t done anything. There must have been a reason on his part…”
This moment.
“Eh?”
“······?”
“???”
Everyone who watched Woojin calmly spit out his lines frowned. Five or six people in total, including PD Song Man-woo and Hong Hye-yeon.
The reason is simple, right?
Because Woojin’s acting right now was the trash of the world. So I have no choice but to be embarrassed.
especially.
‘W-what is it?’
Producer Song Man-woo, who was looking directly at Kang Woo-jin and his eyes were full of confusion, was very upset.
Because he’s in chaos now.
‘It’s worse than an aspiring actor… It’s 180 degrees different from yesterday, right?’
It was extremely negative, not positive. It was embarrassing to even call it acting. Would it be more awkward than reading a Korean book? If this was a formal audition room, I would have been cut in less than 5 seconds.
Even at this moment, Kang Woo-jin is calmly speaking his lines.
“So first I caught him. He resisted like crazy. still······”
It was crazy and shameless.
However, Kang Woo-jin continues acting like trash without changing his expression at all. As this happened, PD Song Man-woo’s confusion became dozens of times worse. why? why? What on earth am I looking at? Is that the guy I saw yesterday?
At this time.
-Sigh.
While reading the lines, Kang Woo-jin’s eyes landed on producer Song Man-woo on the other side. There was a mixture of dissatisfaction in his eyes.
‘It’s all gone, so why don’t you just stop and let me go?’
however.
“·······!!!”
Producer Song Man-woo, who shared a look with Woo-jin, suddenly opened his eyes wide. Producer Song Man-woo, a big name, suddenly realized something in Kang Woo-jin’s eyes.
‘Yes… that’s right, I’m acting like I can’t act right now.’
It was a realization that the error was serious. Or mistaken.
Soon, producer Song Man-woo raised his hand and cut off Woo-jin’s performance. And then he asked carefully.
“Mr. Woojin. “Can I ask why you are acting like you can’t act?”
Then Kang Woo-jin, who paused slightly, looked at bearded producer Song Man-woo for about 10 seconds. Woojin answered with an expressionless expression. It was a low, cold tone of voice.
“They told me to act blindly without any explanation.”
