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Chapter 26: Shooting (1)

Kang Woojin moved cynically. The actors looked confused and flustered. They intensely felt something from Kang Woojin's indifferent face.

Ah, he's angry. Anyone could tell by that look.

It was something that could upset even them. However, Kang Woojin wasn't particularly angry. Still, he had to correct what was wrong. While walking, Kang Woojin looked at the wide-eyed actors and spoke briefly.

The tone was the same as usual.

"I don't belong to an agency."

Immediately, the actors' faces darkened.

It sounded like a warning that it wasn't because of the company. His indifferent expression momentarily seemed to growl. The actors all bowed their heads to Kang Woojin.

"I'm, I'm sorry!"

"I'm really sorry!"

"We didn't know you were here… We apologize."

Suddenly, as the actors apologized, Director Shin Dong-chun blinked his eyes.

"Why? What happened?"

Kang Woojin, who had been intently looking at the actors, answered nonchalantly.

"It seems they just misunderstood."

"Misunderstanding?"

"You don't have to worry about it."

The reason Kang Woojin responded so calmly was based on his own analysis. He was a monstrous actor who didn't care what others thought, colloquially a 'do-it-my-way' guy. He had no need to get angry at such trivial matters.

It was just idle gossip. Ah, of course, it's part of his persona.

Moreover, Kang Woojin is the protagonist on this set. It's a bonus to have both status and charm. As an actor, there will inevitably be 'no-holds-barred' situations. For example, if someone higher up picks a fight or causes harm.

In such a case, Kang Woojin himself would definitely be pissed off. After all, he was the one who had boldly thrown his resignation at the face of the design company's CEO.

'I can handle it, but right now, do I need to?'

Whatever the case, the actors kept apologizing to Woojin. At this point.

'Hmm-'

Director Shin Dong-chun seemed to have caught on a little.

'It looks like the actors were rude to Woojin, I'll have to call them separately and ask later. But Woojin has great tolerance. There are top stars who get furious at minor actors for no reason.'

He then turned his gaze from the actors to the villa in the distance. They were setting up the filming. The focus was more on the interior rather than the exterior of the villa.

"Please check the props in the basement!"

"Yes, yes! I'm going now-"

"Is there filming on the second floor today?"

"According to the schedule, it's tomorrow!"

There were about ten staff members of the 'Exorcism' team spread throughout the villa. The amount of equipment on set wasn't substantial. It was rather inadequate compared to an average commercial film team. However, for a short film, the staff and equipment were pretty decent.

Usually, it would be half this much.

Fortunately, 'Exorcism' had barely secured its investment funds, allowing for this satisfactory situation to unfold.

Anyway.

"Filming starts at 2 p.m.! Let's hurry up!!"

The official shooting of the short film 'Exorcism' was to start at 2 pm. They had about 3 hours left. During this time, director Shin Dong-chun was to deliver a briefing on the shooting setup and accommodation arrangements. For reference, the 'Exorcism' team would be staying in accommodation near the villa for about 5 days during the shooting period.

Most of the filming according to the storyboard would take place near the villa.

At that moment,

-Swoosh.

A long-haired woman suddenly appeared behind director Shin Dong-chun, who was looking at the villa. A well-built male actor was the first to notice her.

"···Huh??"

A very familiar yet unfamiliar woman. The well-built man muttered her name.

"Isn't that, that woman······Hong Hye-yeon??"

This line quickly spread among the actors.

"What??! Where? Ah! Wow!!"

"Wow… It's really her, amazing."

"Is it really her??! Is it really Hong Hye-yeon? Not someone who looks like her?"

It was indeed the top actress Hong Hye-yeon. Unbelievable. The actors were once again frozen, and director Shin Dong-chun, who had turned his head, spotted Hong Hye-yeon. He immediately burst into a smile.

"Hahaha, you all were surprised, right? Sorry. This is Hong Hye-yeon, who will play the role of the 'wife'."

At the same time, Hong Hye-yeon, dressed in a white long padding jacket, smiled and greeted the actors.

"Hello, let's work hard together."

The actors, who were flabbergasted by Hong Hye-yeon's presence, exchanged greetings with her in a daze. Really, Hong Hye-yeon? Why is she here? Those were the expressions on their faces. It was understandable. After all, a top actress had appeared on a short film set.

Finally, Hong Hye-yeon's gaze met Kang Woojin. His face was stoic. Soon, she murmured to herself,

'He's calm. Is it expected? He was calm even in front of a hundred people during the reading. I thought he'd be a bit nervous since it's his first shoot. Expect? What am I expecting right now?'

Kang Woojin greeted her succinctly.

"Hello."

The surrounding actors slightly widened their eyes. It was not Kang Woojin's deep voice that surprised them, but the fact that he was so cold, even though the famous Hong Hye-yeon had appeared.

'Isn't it strange? I mean, it's Hong Hye-yeon?? How can he be so calm?'

On the other hand, Hong Hye-yeon, who was now used to Woojin's reaction, smiled at him.

"We meet again, we see each other quite often. Right?"

For me, it's a blessing. Kang Woojin, unlike his inner thoughts, answered in a calm voice.

"Yes, we do."

This scene was somewhat shocking to the other actors.

'They see each other often? Hong Hye-yeon? Are they close?'

'What exactly is his identity? Is he a famous actor in the theater world?'

Suddenly, the gaze towards Kang Woojin changed to envy.

Meanwhile, at GGO Enter.

In a spacious CEO's office filled with potted plants, CEO Seo Gu-seob was seated and smoking a cigarette. His face still reminiscent of a bulldog. Two male employees stood in front of him. Soon, he looked up from scanning through the report.

"So there's no problem with Jung-hyuk's matter?"

The skinny employee nodded decisively.

"Yes, sir. The filming is scheduled to start in two days, and Mr. Park Jung-hyuk is in good condition."

"Take care of it. Keep pressuring the production company to take care of the set."

"Understood."

"Is there anything lacking in the equipment?"

"Nothing that we have heard of."

"You never know, so go and check the set yourself."

CEO Seo Gu-seob, exhaling smoke, continued.

"This isn't just about saving our Jung-hyuk; it's a matter of GGO Entertainment's reputation. Don't take it lightly."

"Yes, sir. We'll pay special attention."

"If there's anything lacking, like venue sponsorships or actors, help them out on our side."

CEO Seo, determined to help clear Park Jung-hyuk's reputation, changed his question as he closed the report he was looking at.

"And what about 'Exorcism'? Are those jerks still silent?"

Yes. Except that they received investment and are about to start shooting, there's no news. It seems the supporting roles they've recruited are not even B-grade."

"Right. Even B-grade would have made some noise. Ah- thinking about it pisses me off again. Damn it, in the end, to cast a crappy actor, they slandered Jung Hyuk?"

"······"

CEO Seo Goo-seob, his face slightly red, took another puff of his cigarette.

"Forget it. They brought it on themselves. Let those trash make trash. But who on earth invested in it?"

"That… we haven't confirmed. It's definitely not from the short film production company. Perhaps, Director Shin Dong-chun attracted it from outside through his personal connections."

"Damn. It's not an attack from another entertainment company, right?"

"That's unlikely. They have no reason to care about the short film or the indie market."

"Tsk. It would be a better picture if 'Exorcism' simply fell apart in without even starting the filming."

CEO Seo Gu-seob, who frustratedly put out his cigarette in a glass ashtray, abruptly stood up.

"Anyway, get in touch with those journalist bastards we've befriended. Tell them to shoot the article. We need to start attracting attention now."

About an hour later, articles related to actor Park Jung-hyuk were posted on the internet.

『[Exclusive] Actor Park Jung-hyuk starting again from the bottom, not the top, "I will repay with my acting"』

Around 2 PM, back on the 'Exorcism' set in Paju's villa.

Dozens of people gathered in the front yard of the villa where the shooting set was finished. It was the entire team of 'Exorcism', including staff and actors. What was interesting was that, unlike before, everyone's faces were tense. The reason was simple.

It was because of the sudden appearance of top actress Hong Hye-yeon.

Nobody on this set had ever dreamed of seeing Hong Hye-yeon today, let alone the fact that she, who usually only takes on blockbuster projects, was even participating in 'Exorcism'. As a result, all the staff repeatedly glanced at Hong Hye-yeon standing next to Director Shin Dong-chun.

At this point, Director Shin Dong-chun said,

"You've all probably noticed."

He started briefing the enlarged staff due to Hong Hye-yeon's management team,

"The appearance of Hong Hye-yeon is a secret until submission. There's a confidentiality clause in the contract. There's a reason it shouldn't be known to the public, so please keep it well."

Next to him, Hong Hye-yeon, who had brushed back her long hair, gave an appropriate greeting.

"Please take care of me-"

Indeed, the mood of the set was relaxed. Then, Director Shin Dong-chun took back the baton.

"Except for Hye-yeon, we'll be staying nearby for about 5 days for filming. If anyone has any issues, please let the directing team know in advance."

Normally, short and independent films have a short shooting period, so they often stay near the set. Moving alone costs double, and the scale is small, so if they move frequently, even a simple schedule can get messed up.

"Alright! Starting today, please follow the schedule carefully!"

Director Shin Dong-chun, who is experienced as a PD but a rookie as a director, bowed to everyone. At the same time, a staff member from the directing team shouted out to everyone.

"We start shooting in 10 minutes!!"

Immediately, the staff began to move to their positions. They are only about a dozen people, but they are swift. In the meantime, Director Shin Dong-chun stuck went straight to Kang Woojin.

"Woojin, you can go get your makeup done right away. The first scene is, as I mentioned, a solo cut. For now, let's start with the cut of you casually entering the villa."

"Understood."

Woojin reply was calm, but

'I'm going crazy; I'm a bit nervous thinking about my first shoot?'

At this point, Kang Woojin's heart was pounding fiercely. No, it had been since he arrived at the set. Of course, compared to 'Profiler Hanryang', the numbers here are much smaller.

'Filming? Am I really shooting a movie??'

The tension between the reading and the shooting set was vastly different. That was understandable. Reading was preparation, but the set was the real thing. Even though it was a short film set, for Kang Woojin, who knew nothing, it felt like standing alone on a vast stage.

Moreover, Kang Woojin was the protagonist of 'Exorcism'.

The camera, Director Shin Dong-chun, and all the staff were moving for Kang Woojin. Woojin felt a little burdened but also scared. It was a different feeling than with Park Dae-ri.

'It feels a bit overwhelming.'

The responsibility of the lead role. The burden Woojin felt was a sense of responsibility. He didn't really know it himself.

'But considering this is how it is here, shooting 'Profiler Hanryang' would be a freaking nightmare.'

Anyways, Kang Woojin emphasized to himself to act tough while going to get his makeup done. It was time to fake it, not just outwardly but inwardly as well. In this way, Woojin fooled himself while getting makeup, keeping a blank expression.

Thanks to that, he exuded a bit of coldness on the outside.

Around then,

"Woojin."

Out of nowhere, Hong Hye-yeon, holding a script in one hand, spoke to Kang Woojin.

"Did you think about it? The agency."

Kang Woojin, who had just finished his makeup, spat out his answer in a low voice.

"I think I'll select after 'Exorcism' filming is over."

"···You haven't had a meeting with anyone yet?"

"Yes."

"Do you have any conditions you've thought of?"

There was no way he could. It was strange for Kang Woojin to know about agency matters since filming itself was a first for him. Soon, Kang Woojin vaguely dodged the question.

"Maybe."

At that, Hong Hye-yeon looked at Woojin as if she was deeply considering something, and then she opened her mouth.

"We are products too. It's good for an actor to set their own worth, especially when meeting with the company."

With that advice, Hong Hye-Yeon moved away after saying he should do well in the filming. Watching her, Kang Woojin muttered to himself.

'You should have told me how to set the price too.'

Director Shin Dong-chun, sitting in front of the monitor, called Kang Woojin.

"Woojin! Get ready!!"

Woojin walked towards the entrance of the villa, taking a deep breath. He briefly rehearsed with Director Shin Dong-Chun, who was holding the script. Once finished, Director Shin Dong-Chun took his place again in front of the monitor. Behind him, Hong Hye-Yeon bowed, her long hair making a rustling sound.

"Director, can I watch the monitor with you?"

"Haha. Of course. Why ask? Would you like to sit here?"

"No, I'll just stand and watch."

As she finished speaking, the other actors started to gather around, watching. By this time, Kang Woojin, now wearing a black blazer, took his starting position. Already, two cameras were set up in the yard of the villa.

"…"

Standing in his place, Kang Woojin quietly looked at the villa. Before shooting, he had to bring out 'Kim Ryu-jin', the protagonist of 'Exorcist'. He had to concentrate more than when he was reading the script. It had to be much clearer.

This time, he had to move his body as Kim Ryu-jin.

Kang Woojin tried hard to hide his heartbeat and delved into the already engraved character of Kim Ryu-jin. He spread all the senses he had experienced and felt through reading to his whole body. Soon, the world of Kim Ryu-jin unfolded in front of Kang Woojin like a panorama.

Kim Ryu-jin's life, emotions, thoughts, five senses, knowledge, etc. In a moment, Woojin became Kim Ryu-jin.

At that moment.

'Quickly. Woojin unique coldness is gone. His eyes have lightened. I've seen it before, but his ability to bring out the character is unbelievably fast.'

Director Shin Dong-chun, who had been watching Kang Woojin's face on the monitor, shouted loudly.

"Ready- Action!"

It was a signal to show Kim Ryu-jin's world in reality. Kim Ryu-jin took a step. After witnessing the moving of corpse by client's wife and a strange man. A subtle fear lingered in Kim Ryu-jin's footsteps.

One step, two steps.

Kim Ryu-jin looked at the villa and took a third step. A dry noise came from the grass.

-Crack.

Whether it was because of the tension, the grass seemed to scream. Soon, Kim Ryu-jin's fourth step. At that moment, he tripped and fell heavily on the dense grass. Fortunately, he caught his balance. However, his one knee was bent, and he let out a short groan.

"Uh."

Everything was so vivid and natural. Like flowing water. It was a scene that showed Kim Ryu-jin's character exactly. Watching all this on the monitor, Director Shin Dong-chun, was filled with admiration, muttered quietly.

"It's smooth. Did he even plan such fine movements? It reminds me of the character of Kim Ryu-jin."

Hearing this, Hong Hye-yeon, looking over the monitor at the fallen Kim Ryu-jin, chuckled to herself.

'Surely. Kim Ryu-jin is a bit sloppy by setting… That small movement alone has made the outline of Kim Ryu-jin clearer by several times.'

Behind her, the other actors also whispered.

"After seeing the corpse in the story, reacting like that really immerses you in Kim Ryu-jin, doesn't it? You can see the character's personality, right?"

"That's right. He's acting so well. The character really comes alive."

Hearing such whispers, Hong Hye-yeon bit her lip for some reason.

'With the conscientiousness to bring ad-lib movement to enhance character, and the sense to think of such a movement. Kang Woojin. Aren't you too much of a cheat character? If your acting is that good, it's okay if you miss something, right?"

Director Shin Dong-chun, whose smile was mixed with admiration, buried his face deeper in the monitor.

"I have to use this cut. It's too precious to throw away."

Everyone was deeply entranced by the vibrant Kim Ryu-jin. Around this time, Kim Ryu-jin, no, Kang Woojin, who slowly stood up, wearing a poker face, lamenting to himself.

'Damn, how embarrassing.'

Because it wasn't acting, but he really fell.

*****

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Chapter 27: Shooting (2)

It was momentary. Kim Ryu-jin realized he was falling, tripping over the dense grass. His body naturally inclined towards the ground. His movement was so smooth and gentle, just like Kim Ryu-jin in 'Exorcism'.

However.

"Uh."

The one who sighed deeply inside after barely maintaining his balance was not Kim Ryu-jin, but Kang Woojin.

'Damn, how embarrassing.'

It was a mistake. A mistake can happen to anyone, and it lurks everywhere. It clung to Kang Woojin in this critical situation. This damn thing! Was it because of the pressure of the first shoot of his first leading role? Or because of the nervousness? Or because it was his first time shooting in a real setting? Or for no reason at all, he didn't know.

Of course, even a veteran actor of 30 years has NG (No Good) takes.

Whether it's breaking into laughter or messing up a line, for an actor, an NG is very common. But, an NG is part of the process towards an OK, not the result. However, Kang Woojin did not fully understand this concept yet. He may look like a monstrous actor to others, but in essence, he is a rookie of only one month.

Therefore.

'Did I screw this up?'

Kang Woojin, who was slowly straightening his bent knees, got slightly serious. He even recalled the pretentious attitude he had been maintaining. How did I get here? Is everything ruined because of mere grass? That would be unfair.

Woojin indifferently looked down at his knees. Then he raised his head and looked at the villa.

With his heart trembling slightly, as if caught stealing, he buried an appropriate amount of tension in his face. There were cameras right next to him and behind him, after all. It felt like CCTV cameras were everywhere.

'What should I do? I fell quite dramatically. Will the director give me a signal? Should I wait?'

What was interesting was.

"..."

No shout came from anywhere. Just silence. It was quiet, just with a distinctive tranquil atmosphere of the shooting site. Huh? That's strange. Why is it so quiet? It wasn't a movement that was in the script. However, Director Shin Dong-chun did not shout NG. For some reason, both cameras did not stop shooting Kang Woojin either.

The reason was simple. Director Shin Dong-chun was currently.

'Kim Ryu-jin is looking at the villa, his eyes full of worries. In the script, it was a brief part, but I didn't expect him to express it so lingeringly.'

He was pouring praises to Kang Woojin in the monitor while swallowing his saliva. Of course, Kang Woojin didn't know this. But he sensed it. He didn't know why, but.

'Let's keep going, and I'll find out.'

He thought he would get scolded after everything was done. Hence, Kang Woojin.

-Swish.

He quickly brought back 'Kim Ryu-jin'. This process was becoming quite familiar to Woojin.

He recalled the lines, which he seemed to have memorized thousands of times thanks to the void space. Kim Ryu-jin's feelings and senses spread out through his veins. It must be the ability of the void space, but it was getting smoother and smoother. As he repeats reading (experiencing) the role, the world of the characters becomes more solid, and the time it takes to bring out everything about them decreases as he acts.

The world of the role given by void space is becoming Kang Woojin's possession.

Kang Woojin quickly transformed into Kim Ryu-jin, who is engraved and implanted. Suddenly, the ordinary villa in front of him looked like a haunted house of ghosts. The chill enveloping his body, the faint spreading fear, the horror mixed with his breath.

It was after seeing a body being carried away.

Kim Ryu-jin's quiet breathing became distorted into a deflated noise. That noise began to piston. Inhalation and exhalation were speeding up. Kim Ryu-jin felt his body was heavy, as if it was nailed to the grass floor.

His body was resisting.

"Hoo-"

A short deep breath. Then, the camera that had been filming Kim Ryu-jin's side moved to his front. The focus changed to a frontal bust shot. Hence, on the monitor that Director Shin Dong-chun and Hong Hye-yeon and others were watching, Kim Ryu-jin appeared closer. His face was filled with agony.

His facial muscles were flat, but his eye movements were quick.

Hong Hye-yeon covered her mouth with one hand as she watched Kim Ryu-jin in the monitor. It was neither admiration nor exclamation. It was awe.

'He's scared. But he can't turn back. Although he's clumsy, his curiosity is strong. After tripping, he's even captured the character's charm because of the lifelikeness.'

It was acting that fulfilled the director's direction to realistically portray fear. The current Kim Ryu-jin was.

At that moment.

-Thump.

Kim Ryu-jin, who had been standing still, barely took a step forward. He had made a decision. The reason he worked as a 'detective' was that he found pleasure in 'seeing on behalf of others.' Surprisingly, people often confide secrets in strangers.

Especially when there is a professional relationship between them, trust is amplified

Kim Ryu-jin enjoyed looking at the hidden sides of others more than money. But this time, it was murder. He wasn't sure exactly how, but how often can one see such a scene and situation in one's life? That became the driving force for Kim Ryu-jin to move forward.

Becoming a 'witness' was a surprisingly rare experience.

Before he knew it, Kim Ryu-jin's pace quickened.

-Thump thump.

It didn't take long to reach the front door of the villa, and Kim Ryu-jin muttered softly as he slowly raised his hand.

"I'm going crazy, damn it. How can I endure this?"

But then.

-Thud.

The front door was locked. Damn. Soon, Kim Ryu-jin glanced at the camera next to him. Of course, he wasn't looking at the camera. He was checking the movements of the wife who had driven away in a car. Fortunately, it was quiet. Instinctively, Kim Ryu-jin checked the large windows.

And then.

-Creak.

He found a window opening. At the same time, the smell of the inside of the villa that had been contained was inhaled into Kim Ryu-jin's nose.

"It's unnecessarily nice and crazy."

It smelled good for a place where someone had died. As if the villa itself was saying it was not at fault. Kim Ryu-jin, who briefly clicked his tongue, stopped as he was about to climb over the window. Inside and outside. This window's boundary line felt like the line between life and death. Kim Ryu-jin moistened his mouth. Because his tongue felt dry.

But he enters.

The moment the boundaries of his life become vague, one camera follows Kim Ryu-jin, and another stays outside the window. Bust shot and full shot. Kim Ryu-jin quietly scanned the living room of the villa. Other than the leftover dishes, it was a normal atmosphere.

Director Shin Dong-chun, who was watching this through the monitor, decided inwardly.

'I should originally cut it here, but the liveliness overflows several times if I continue. Let's go with a long take.'

Kim Ryu-jin in the villa found a basement. There was another corpse there. No, is it alive? At that time, there was a sound from the upper floor. To be precise, no sound was heard, but it was clearly heard in Kim Ryu-jin's ears.

Actually, the audio is added in post-production.

So, the current Kim Ryu-jin had to act based on his imagination and delusion. Moreover, 'Exorcism' was a movie where sound played the main part—the horror of sound. Although the shape isn't seen, the sound strangles Kim Ryu-jin, and the point of focus was Kim Ryu-jin's claustrophobic acting that occurs here.

Soon, Kim Ryu-jin hides between the broken furniture.

At the same time, the basement door opens again. The voices of a man and woman in conversation followed. No, there was no one in the basement right now, but Kim Ryu-jin heard it.

"What should we do with this bastard?"

"Why is this one still alive?"

"We can't let the witness live."

A man's voice like scraping metal. It included the word 'witness.' There was another witness in this basement.

The camera closes up on that witness's face, and Kim Ryu-jin, who had crouched down, forcibly holds his trembling breath. His fingers, which are touching the ground, are tense. The muscles in the calves and thighs supporting his body twitch slightly. He can't stop his whole body from shaking. It seems like his body is making fun of Kim Ryu-jin.

No matter how much he commanded, his body trembled on its own. He looked as if he was extremely cold.

Stop, please stop. He couldn't afford any noise, even a breath. The horror of the encroaching silence at that moment. Kim Ryu-jin rolls his eyes incessantly. Though the dull gray floor had nothing to look at, his eyes moved frantically.

Shit, shit, shit. Just go away.

All he could do was roll his eyes. Kim Ryu-jin thought he might wet himself. If he relaxed his lower abdomen, it felt like it would pour out refreshing. Hold on, even breathing had to be held now. Kim Ryu-jin's facial muscles subtly started to convulse. It was the process of becoming rigid.

He only focused on the sound. Listening to the sound.

All these processes were vividly captured on the camera. The actors watching such Kim Ryu-jin through the monitor slightly opened their mouths.

"....."

"....."

But no one could utter a word. It wasn't acting they could evaluate themselves. Even understanding with their eyes and heads was overwhelming. No, there were actors who could not understand.

They were nobodies?

But what was this unbelievable gap? Amidst it all, Director Shin Dong-chun, who was looking at the monitor with a mad smile, whispered.

"It might… it might not be a dream. No, it must work. It must."

Then Hong Hye-yeon, who was next to him, whispered.

"The 'Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival' is going to be turned upside down. If they give the prize to something else after seeing this, they're corrupt."

She laughed as she looked at the actors who were frozen like mannequins.

"If only we do well too?"

Meanwhile, in the studio of writer Park Eun-mi.

Writer Park Eun-mi and PD Song Man-woo are sitting side by side on a sofa, having finished a script meeting a few dozen minutes ago. They're both watching a large TV, where a script reading scene from a few days ago is being played.

At that moment.

"Hmm-"

Writer Park Eun-mi, with her arms crossed, took off her hairband and clicked her tongue.

"It was like this on the spot too, but seeing it this way, it's even more certain. Call Tae-san and tell him he needs to catch up."

PD Song man-woo, stroking his goatee, answered while keeping his gaze on the TV.

"I already called. He's gone into secluded training."

"Secluded training?"

"Yeah. After the reading, he's been working intensely, squeezing whatever time he can from his schedule. Even Manager Kim was surprised. He said he's on fire for the first time in a while."

"Hmph, you really have to see it with your own eyes. Taesan has good energy, but the detail is lacking.""

At that moment,

"Ah."

Park Dae-ri, or Kang Woo-jin, appeared on TV. Writer Park Eun-mi, who had been watching his acting for a moment, leaned slightly forward and murmured.

"I felt it on the reading day, that eccentric. His voice is nice too. The way he chews and spits out his diction is unquestionable. I always look at the overall acting balance, but that day I dissected a little, and it was really······"

"Isn't that just being infatuated?"

"Didn't you feel that way, PD? Ah, look at that! The control of expression intensity! Controlling the pace!"

"I saw something else."

"What?"

In response to her question, PD Song Man-woo, who was leaning deep into the sofa, crossed his legs.

"He is still growing in that moment."

"Ah."

"The Park Dae-ri I first saw and the Park Dae-ri that day were clearly different. He's gradually digging deeper, becoming more raw. I'm sure he's practicing relentlessly and repeating, even if we don't know. That's why it looks a little dangerous too."

"He's still self-taught since there's no one around him… You should keep an eye on him, PD. directing isn't just about taking pictures."

"We'll have to wait and see for now. He's a tough kid, so poking him might be more harmful."

PD Song Man-woo, who sighed lightly, changed the topic.

"Anyway, thanks to Woojin, all the actors are on fire. When I contacted them, they all seemed to be trying to improve their acting quality like Tae-san."

"The public's eyes are so accurate. If you stand next to Woojin, you can easily tell if you're acting carelessly."

"It's a funny situation. It's not the lead or supporting role like Ryu Jung-min, Hong Hye-yeon, etc., but a nameless newcomer who has just revealed himself is playing the role of the heavy hitter, right?"

"What's funny about that? A mountain tree that has been growing steadily for more than 100 years has to be incredibly tough."

"Is Kang Woojin a 100-year-old mountain tree?"

Writer Park Eun-mi shrugged without denying.

"In a metaphorical sense, yes. He has walked silently and solitarily, and suddenly appeared, that's Woojin."

Then PD Song Man-woo, who laughed a little, looked at Kang Woojin on the TV again. How much bigger will that monster become when it goes through our work and 'Exorcism'? He was curious again. All the characters he brings to life by shedding his flesh alone.

Sometimes there are such actors.

An actor who inspires ambition in the director through acting. Thriller by that monster? Comedy? Romantic comedy? Action? PD Song Man-woo, who applied Kang Woo-jin to all existing genres.

'…I want to shoot all of them.'

If possible, he wanted to have at least one of them.

"That's why I can't quit directing."

"Huh?"

Soon, PD Song Man-woo, who lowered his head, checked the time.

"The shooting must have started by now, 'Exorcism'."

"Ah, right. I'm curious. I wonder what kind of crazy things they are doing there."

"I'm curious about his direction too."

"But, you know. If either our work or 'Exorcism' really succeeds… what will happen?"

"What do you mean, what will happen? That oddball Kang Woo-jin becomes a totem."

PD Song Man-woo imagined the future in his head.

"Needless to say, his acting is crazy, and if he joins, the combat power of other actors goes up as well. Then the quality of the work increases. And if everything he shoots succeeds? He becomes the number one casting priority. Realistically, it won't all succeed, but still."

"Then a Kang Woojin religion will be created. Hearing this, he really sounds like a balance-breaking character."

Writer Park Eun-mi, who had been admiring quietly, smiled slyly.

"Well, it's okay. Because we are connected with that balance-breaking character."

PD Song Man-woo, infected with laughter, lightly tapped her shoulder..

"What is it, Writer Park. Are you already thinking about that Kang Woojin guy for your next work?"

"Aren't you the one who thought about using Woojin in your first directorial work after setting up a production company. weren't you? Am I wrong?"

Kang Woojin deeply permeates the future of these two heavyweights.

"How can I resist a totem."

Of course, it was a future full of misconceptions.

Meanwhile, in a meeting room at a major film company.

Two men were seen in a meeting room with a round table. One was about 40 years old and short, and an older man was sitting in front of him. The old man had white hair mixed in his eyebrows.

Anyway,

"Director! I found a crazy guy while looking at another one!"

The short man yelled at the old man while standing.

"It's really amazing! I was wondering if that was acting!"

The old man stroked his chin.

"Really? How great was it that Chief Choi is so excited."

"It wasn't just me, everyone who came to the 'Profiler Hanryang' reading felt the same. 'Park Dae-ri' was sociopathic acting, but it was the most vivid I've ever seen… No, he was just Park Dae-ri! He chewed up all the other actors there."

"Hmm-"

"I felt it right away! He's perfect for your work!"

"He's perfect for the role I'm thinking about?"

"Yes! The light bulb just turned on in my head, really!"

The old man who was watching the excited, short man spit out a small sigh.

"Alright. I know well how discerning Chief Choi's eyes are. What's his name?"

"His name is Kang Woojin!"

"But he's a nobody."

"But he's really going to make it big! He has a peculiarly cold vibe, but the aura he exudes is something different. Oddly arrogant, but also relatable, you know?"

"I'm not talking about him making it big, but isn't he lacking in experience? Nobodies remain nobodies, no matter how much they struggle."

"Ah, how should I explain… He's like a veteran actor with rich experience. He can perform smoothly in front of hundreds of people. And yet, he learned acting by self-study."

"This kid must be really crazy. How can he learn acting by self-study. Stop joking around."

The old man who scoffed slightly. In fact, he was one of the few master directors in the country. He continued speaking.

"So, did you check his agency?"

"Ah- He doesn't have an agency yet."

"Not yet? What's that about? Something feels off."

"Just let him audition first! Trust me, as the production PD!"

"···Hmm, did you give him your business card?"

"Yes! He saw the name of our film company, so he will surely contact us. If he doesn't, I'll personally reach out to PD Song!"

Soon, the old man slowly stood up from his seat and nodded slightly.

"Alright, bring him in then."

*****

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