"Are you all right?"
Director Kwon Ki-taek scratched his stomach and folded his arms sincerely in response to Ryu Jung-min's forceful response.
"It indicates it's okay to force it."
"You may look at it that way. "To be honest, I was worried."
"However, am I doing it because it is my job?" "Are you thirsty for power and prestige?"
Ryu Jeong-min straightened his back when asked again. Then I recalled the Woojin picture sessions.
"······"
He didn't say anything more for a few seconds.
"Director, when an actor is just a lump of blood, he chooses to break through when he believes there are limits to his talents. It's full of strength, and I was like that too, but if you feel constraints after reaching a certain level, you will feel irritated rather than breakthrough."
"···hmm."
"But because I am lauded as the top person around me, my dread of dissatisfaction and sense of loss is many times bigger; the problem is that I only recently got into that situation, and the one who handed it to me was a monster masquerading as a beginner."
Ryu Jeong-min gives a sour smile.
"Leaving aside that monster's background. "Even if his expertise in the domestic entertainment sector is far lower than mine, he is a monster that can smash my career in a matter of days."
"You're referring to Woojin."
"Did you truly ask whether I was okay?" It's difficult, Kang Woo-jin. I have no idea where it will end. Every time I see him, he grows, and when I gaze into his eyes while we perform together, it feels remote. "When I started battling, I thought I was getting closer, but before I knew it, he was rushing in front of me."
"hmm."
Director Kwon Ki-taek, who nodded slowly, obviously comprehended top actor Ryu Jung-min's sinister sentiments. I witnessed the incident firsthand. Ryu Jung-min and Kang Woo-jin in a two-shot At first glance, their performances appear to be comparable. However, there is a thickness discrepancy. It was obvious that there was a lapse in attention.
Ryu Jeong-min's sour smile intensified at this point.
"But what truly makes the world come to its senses is that, despite the fact that it was the moment when I felt the most crisis as an actor in ten years, the work turned out to be as wonderful as ever."
"You've made strides. That is commonly referred to as "cracking the egg."
"Yes. Without realizing it, I let go of the pressure of being the lead or top actor and competed only on the basis of my acting abilities." "Woojin most likely did not feel that way."
Director Kwon Ki-taek responded mentally.
"That was feasible because Kang Woo-jin played a significant role in the field."
As a result, the lead actor, Ryu Jung-min, was able to concentrate completely on performing while disregarding everything else.
"I was pleased when Woojin departed after we finished filming, but I was also apprehensive. "It's true that when I'm with him, everything I've worked so hard to gather dissolves into nothing, and every time I see him, running away comes effortlessly to my thoughts."
"······"
"Many things fail, whether motivation or enthusiasm."
Ryu Jeong-min's demeanor abruptly turned serious.
"However, it purifies people." Purity precedes any term such as desire, greed, poison, or overheating. "He makes me reveal my nude body, and while I am irritated, I can also see room for development."
"It's an odd friendship."
"Monster? It's terrifying, but I've changed my mind; I'm going to utilize that terrifying thing for me."
Soon after, Ryu Jeong-min leaned slightly forward, established eye contact with director Ki-taek Kwon, and grinned faintly.
"What's more, it's the same main part with no changes in roles this time." It will be far more intense. "I can't wait to see how much more of a monster Woojin will become and how far I will progress."
Master Director Kwon Ki-taek laughed aloud.
"He's a monster in his own right, but he's in a different weight class than Kang Woo-jin."
The set of 'Drug Dealer' once again
The main and supporting actors are waiting for Kang Woo-jin's next move while director Kim Do-hee licks his lips at the monitor.
'I never expected an impromptu to materialize here. I can't keep my eyes off the acting, which is continuously changing.'
'Did you think your first performance was a little underwhelming? Was it good enough, in my opinion? '
With the exception of Kang Woo-jin, no one believed the initial acting impact was a mistake.
anyhow.
'hmm? 'Have you ever been in this atmosphere before? '
Kang Woo-jin reflected on the past in an unusually peaceful setting. During 'Healing Investigation Office,' here is where I truly collapsed. I'm not sure why, but many see Woojin's faults as acting.
The same stench floated across the air this time.
"All right, let's keep going."
The pinnacle of shamelessness
Woojin's complexion did not alter because he already had experience, and he boosted his aspirations once again. The shooting went uninterrupted until the conclusion.
Of course, no one caught Woojin's blunder. Woojin, who appeared calm on the outside, had his fists clinched on the inside.
'Nice, you think it went well? '
The preceding scene ended after four repetitions, and the following cut was a scene in which Lee Sang-man indulges in narcotics alone. After his initial appearance in 'Drug Dealer,' this scene establishes Lee Sang-man's persona. As a result, the actors did not particularly address Kang Woo-jin.
Curiosity peaked, but everyone seemed to keep it to themselves.
"Is it acceptable if I go right now, Woojin?" "If you need some time, you may take a break."
Director Kim Do-hee, who was rehearsing and conversing with Kang Woo-jin, was concerned, but time meant nothing to Woo-jin, who had the screenplay in his hand; it only delayed work.
"No, it's OK." "You are free to go at any time."
Woojin, who responds sarcastically, takes a cursory peek around 'Sangman Lee's office while arranging a picture session. He covertly lifted his index finger after witnessing reality in his eyes. The goal was to reach subspace and practice before filming.
-Poof!
It was also thought that it would get monotonous. It was a revolting scene, but it had to be repeated several times before it became evident but not inconsequential.
Kang Woo-jin soon returned to rule Lee Sang-man's realm.
Two worlds coexisted for Lee Sang-man. Death and reality Woojin sat on the sofa, his body clinging to him. Increase the loudness of principles alone before boosting emotions. Even though he has everything, he becomes greedy.
'A little more realistically,' he says.
It is already an ideal, but I try to forget about it. Return your gaze. He had to be utterly delusional. The objects surrounding me didn't really matter at this point. Because it is a cut that will leave just Lee Sang-man alive.
at the time.
"high- "
Director Kim Do-hee screamed through the loudspeaker as filming preparations were done.
"action!"
Kang Woo-jin immediately mentioned the path of death that only Lee Sang-man had trodden. The unpleasant odor is readily visible on the face.
"K-hu-"
The eyes, nose, and mouth all function independently. Something simply draws ideals. No, it may be moved away as well. Physical space vanishes indefinitely.
Lee Sang-man's universe is filled with unimaginable wonders.
It was desperate and enigmatic. The camera depicts the realm of death from the front, loaded with faces. close. As a result, Lee Sang-man's forced pleasures and sorrows on the monitor were so real that one could swear.
More than 60 people are watching this right now.
There was no assessment. No one has been able to comment only on the current vision. That act was not something to be taken lightly.
The scene was brief.
"Cut! O, OK!"
Woojin's visage, which had been in a trance, reverted to its expressionless state as soon as the signal went off. The addiction that had been visible just before vanished, as if washed away. Kang Woo-jin arranges and delivers used props to the prop team, as there may be re-shoots.
Some of the performers began murmuring silently at this moment.
"It definitely turned."
"It gave me goosebumps; I believe it's a nebulous term between a seizure and a glow. I'm speechless."
Director Kim Do-hee was bewildered, clutching a megaphone in his hand. Naturally, the gaze is drawn to Kang Woo-jin on the display.
"He's not a novice; he's simply an actor," says the director. "A true performer."
It was incredible. It was only that one word. The sequence right before it was one that director Kim Do-hee worked hard on. This clip was created by physically visiting drug users, interviewing them, and searching the internet for all drug footage.
The acting obstacles are exceedingly high, yet Kang Woo-jin breezed through them.
Of course, it would be identical in the eyes of others, not just hers. At this point, a production company executive standing around director Kim Do-hee opened his mouth with difficulty.
"I'm saying this because I'm truly concerned; it's not like Kang Woo-jin has ever taken drugs or anything, right?"
"No way," I say. "It doesn't make sense."
Personnel from the distribution business also intervened carefully.
"However, I never expected it to be depicted in such depth."
"Something similar happened in the past."
"Hello, Jo Ho-jae?"
It was an unusual sight. The actor's performance was so good that the production team began to mix reality with pretend. It was mediated by filmmaker Kim Do-hee.
"Has anyone here ever used drugs?"
"Um, no."
"How do you know Woojin's acting right now is realistic?"
"······"
"If you think about it, because I developed the scenario, I suppose I should verify it first."
"Oh, no," I say. "I'm sorry, Director."
"By the way, please don't go ask Mr. Woojin." "Showing such rude conduct towards an actor who is your benefactor will completely flip the scenario upside down."
Following that, staff from the production and distribution companies immediately calmed down. Director Kim Do-hee was the sort of person who was eager to get started. Despite her annoyance, she understood their sentiments to some degree.
'To put it another way, Mr. Woojin's acting was so absurd that these people uttered such stupid things.'
With his acting, a novice who had only been on the scene for a few months perplexed significant industry experts. It nearly sounded like a chuckle. Soon after, director Kim Do-hee stepped up and addressed the production and distribution firm staff calmly.
"Everyone is gradually departing; we witnessed Kang Woo-jin's performance; therefore, the verification is over, right?"
In the filming zone, director Kim Do-hee approaches Kang Woo-jin, who was discussing something with the cinematographer.
"Woojin, are you all right?"
what? Woojin, who was a little fatigued, gave a muted response.
"Yes, it's fine."
"Okay, let's get some rest. Anyone may have a hard time going through that emotional moment right now. The photograph was well picked, and I don't believe I would have to shoot a second shot, so have some rest and gather your emotions."
Director Kim Do-hee, who touched Woojin on the shoulder, kept speaking while making eye contact with the director of photography.
"Woojin, let's go light a cigarette first."
Kang Woo-jin shook his head indifferently at director Kim Do-hee, who withdrew a cigarette pack from his jeans pocket.
"I don't smoke, so no."
"Uh?" "Do you not smoke?"
"Yes." "I'm not a smoker."
The director, Kim Do-hee, and the cinematographer were taken aback at the time. It was director Kim Do-hee who responded.
"But you smoked naturally while filming 'Lee Sang-man,' right?" "I felt it would bloom for sure, even if it wasn't the last one."
Kang Woo-jin responded nonchalantly.
"It was all a ruse."
Director Kim Do-hee laughed unknowingly in this scene.
"Hahaha, I got duped."
This was due to the fact that I was no different from the employees of the production and distribution companies.
The next day, early in the morning
The area around the dingy warehouse in the large set complex of 'Drug Dealer' was crowded. We were, of course, preparing for filming.
"Art department!" "Director, there should be more blood marks on these seats!"
"How much is it?"
"A great deal!"
"Block the window up there! Where is the barricade?"
"I'll grab it as soon as I can!"
The ambience is reminiscent of an abandoned warehouse. It's rather large. The stone pillars were worn, and rubbish was strewn over the floor. In the corner, there is also a lot of blood-stained plastic. Dozens of employees are frantically scurrying about in such an abandoned warehouse.
-Palak.
A man sitting on a wooden chair in the warehouse's middle, staring at the situation, stands out. He was dressed simply in a short-sleeved T-shirt. Jin Jae-jun, the male lead in "Drug Dealer," was the one. The overall impression is strong. He was also one of Korea's best actors, with a great reputation.
In 'Drug Dealer,' he portrayed 'Jung Seong-hoon,' who conducts an undercover investigation.
The amusing thing is
"Whoa-"
The face of top actor Jin Jae-jun looked tight. The filming of 'Drug Dealer' has already reached the midway mark, and the adaptation process has been tough to finish. But Jin Jae-jun was a severe matter.
'This is Kang Woo-jin-'
In fact, it was due to the appearance of the monster Kang Woo-jin the day before. A newcomer who transformed the situation with only one cut of acting After filming ended yesterday, all the actors in the hostel chatted about Kang Woo-jin.
Jaejun Jin, too.
"That's exactly what Jeongmin Hyung stated."
I had already inquired about Kang Woo-jin with Ryu Jung-min. In terms of what sort of actor he is, Ryu Jeong-min's response was brief but forceful.
"Tell the smoke to go away, or you'll be consumed without even realizing it."
To be honest, it was difficult to trust Jin Jae-jun. It's advice from a renowned actor like Ryu Jung-min, but it doesn't seem appropriate to hand it off to a newbie, does it? However, Jin Jae-jun was able to believe Ryu Jeong-min's comments from yesterday.
'I was hunting for a soldering iron when a monster appeared.'
I experienced shivers all over my body, despite the fact that I was only viewing the director's monitor. Kang Woo-jin'sdrugsolo moment, in particular, was hypnotic to behold. Jin Jae-jun was supposed to film his first face-to-face scene with Kang Woo-jin today. In the scenario, 'Jeong Seong-hoon,' eager to push into Japan, arranges a meeting with 'Lee Sang-man' through his criminal network.
Lee Sang-man already has the largest company in Busan.
Jeong Seong-hoon may have been assassinated by Lee Sang-man without even knowing he had entered Japan if he had made a mistake. However, as of now, Lee Sang-man is the only one in Japan with a real line. So Jeong Seong-hoon had to capture Lee Sang-man's attention.
The issue was the location of the gathering.
Not an office, but an abandoned warehouse. Even in the real circumstances, Jeong Seong-hoon and Lee Sang-man portray a number of highly charged sequences in this abandoned warehouse.
The conclusion, of course, is in Lee Sang-man's hands.
At the moment,
-Sigh.
"hi."
Kang Woo-jin entered the abandoned warehouse after finishing up his makeup and outfit. He also remained in a hostel near the set the day before, and his face appeared more animated today than the day before. The low tone remains constant.
Woojin thanked director Kim Do-hee and the crew.
"Good day, senior."
He also bowed to Jin Jae-jun, who was standing nearby. Jin Jae-jun grinned and extended his hand to Woo-jin.
"I was so busy yesterday that I couldn't even say hello; please look after me; you're probably the one who meets me the most, right?"
"Yes, I will give it my all."
When Jin Jae-jun saw Kang Woo-jin up close, he believed his vibe was distinct.
'I'm not sure if he's calm or chilly, but his true nature has nothing to do with his acting.'
And Woojin let go of Jin Jaejun's hand, still wondering within.
Wow, Jin Jaejun. It's a cosmetic change to the face. After all, all outstanding actors are con artists.'
Preparations for filming were completed a few tens of minutes later, and actors who had no filming today gathered in the abandoned warehouse.
"Uh?" "Did the teacher also come?"
"Because Lee Sang-man and I appear in a couple scenes together." "I'm interested in what type of acting you perform when you play a co-star, other than solo cuts."
"Ah, so murdering Professor Kim is the ultimate solution, right?"
It was preferable to think of them as spectators rather than performers. Kang Woo-jin and Jin Jae-jun sat across from each other on wooden seats in the midst of an abandoned warehouse, whatever it was. Kim Do-hee, the director, is holding a scenario between the two.
"First and foremost, assume Lee Sang-man tortured his subordinates; I'll just go to practice for the scenario behind it. Woojin, here's the knife."
Kang Woo-jin, who was dressed only in a suit shirt, soon received a sashimi knife. The dagger is now clean, but blood is expected to drop when filming begins, and Kang Woo-jin, who is holding up the knife, wipes it with his shirt sleeve.
The knife was then thrown into the middle of the desk.
Jin Jae-jun's sknifespun about in his hand. No, it came to a halt in front of 'Jeong Seong-Hoon'. Lee Sang-man then rests his chin and talks.
"Who or what are you?"
Jeong Seong-hoon attempts to respond calmly.
"What are you talking about? I came to sell mulberries." "Please build a road in Japan."
"Aren't those little bastards fussy?"
"I know." "However, I felt it would be OK if I polished it a little, so I arrived."
"Try painting it then, and let's see what I brought."
Jeong Seong-hoon reached into his pocket and placed something on the desk. Lee Sang-man murmured quietly as he looked down at the minute details.
"That is a diamond."
Moment.
-hook!
Lee Sang-man rapidly raised the sashimi knife that had halted in front of Jeong Seong-hoon's right eye and placed it there. Jeong Seong-hoon's pupils shake slightly when the sharp blade trembles in front of them. Jeong Seong-hoon jumped.
Lee Sang-man, on the other hand, cocked his head slightly.
"Aren't you the kind of person with blue eyes?"
I focused my gaze on Jeong Seong-hoon's pupils. Violent stare.
"You have boss eyes, and you are a boss."
Jaejun Jin unknowingly swallowed his saliva.