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Chapter 42
Chapter 42
Chapter 42
Let’s get it.
Over The Top (OTT) platform vying with YouTube for first and second place in global video content consumption.
If YouTube is a world of one-person creators, Netflix is a world of professional content creators.
Kang Hyunjin, who can’t help but know this, asked in a shaky voice.
“My work on Netflix…”
“Yes. When Netflix came to Korea a long time ago, my friend moved there.”
“Oh, yes.”
“I thought it was crazy at the time, but now that I think about it, I should have gone with her. Anyway, that friend is in a pretty high position now.”
Na Jinho spoke in a serious tone as if he had made up his mind.
“I don’t know if I can do it or not, but I’ll give her this job. Because of her personality, if she likes this work, she can cut through all the complicated procedures and sign a contract right away.”
“Well, are you sure? Is my work on Netflix?
“As I said before.”
“—.”
“I don’t know if I can do it or not. So don’t expect too much. It’s really hard to put a piece on Netflix.”
It was a bit negative, but Kang Hyunjin didn’t care. Whether it was true or not, he was very grateful that he had a “chance”.
“I see. Thank you!”
Kang Hyunjin bent his waist so low that he hit his head on the table.
Jo Seokwon, who was standing next to him, said with a smile.
“But, Producer.”
“Yes.”
“Why do you look stiff from before?” You should be happy to see good work.”
“Whoa, whoa, whoa. . . . It’s a waste. I think I could do really well if I wasn’t a part of BDD.”
Na Jinho thought as he looked at the script.
“What’s so beautiful that the enemy would think of giving it to me?”
Na Jinho asked, remembering his best friend and enemy.
But I couldn’t even bite into it.
I’ve already said it, and the new writer in front of me was running around with joy.
Na Jinho looked out of the window and said.
“I had a lot to talk about with writer Jo Seokwon, but it’s been so long.”
“It’s okay. What I have left is time.”
“Ha ha, ha ha. Thank you. Then let’s have dinner first. We’re trying to make ends meet.”
When Na Jinho got up from his seat with his luggage, Jo Seokwon said to Kang Hyunjin.
“Oh, that’s right. Writer Kang Hyunjin. I had something to say as well.”
“What?”
“Can I recommend a character named ‘Oh Manho’ among the roles? If you don’t mind, can I recommend an actor to you?” There’s an actor who came to my mind when I read the script.
When Jo Seokwon said this with a smile, Na Jinho asked with a flick of his finger.
“Writer, are you thinking of Jinseok?”
“That’s right.”
Na Jinho said with a smile on his face.
“I knew it.”
“Yes. I think the action scene from the script is really important, but his action is… Needless to say. His charisma is also A-list.”
“Well, he was too good-looking to play a gangster…”
“But in this work, if the mask is too strong, it’s more like poison. The message that the work is trying to convey is tarnished, and it just becomes a violent gangster drama.
Both of them spoke at length about their works.
Meanwhile, Kang Hyunjin intervened in their conversation with a shady voice.
“If it’s Kang Jinseok, . . . Are you talking about Nakamura’s acting?”
“Yes, that’s right. I was going to tell Jinseok a little later that Nakamura is going to die.”
“—.”
“I’ll talk about this work then.”
“—.”
“It’s not a recommendation, but I’ll just say, ‘There’s a work like this, so think about it.'”
Kang Hyunjin’s eyes widened at Na Jinho’s words. No, it’s a reaction of surprise.
“Are you surprised to hear that we are going to recommend it for your work?” Well, everyone would do that if such an actor was acting in his work.
But that wasn’t the only reason why Kang Hyunjin was surprised.
Kang Hyunjin opened his mouth with a trembling expression.
“Nakamura… Are you going to die?”
The reason why Kang Hyunjin was surprised.
It was because I was unintentionally given a huge spoiler.
At the same time, the writer and producer are in charge.
***
I’m on my way home from work after finishing my first part-time job at a warehouse.
Producer Na Jinho called me.
[Thus, Nakamura chose death]. [The drama director and the owner thought about it together, but I don’t think there’s anything I can do about it.]
“Oh, I see. I see.”
“Nakamura ends up here after all.”
It was too bad. I still have a lot of acting to show you as Nakamura.
Na Jinho’s voice was heard over the cell phone again.
[Jinseok, do you have an idea for the next movie?]
The next one?
“There is nothing special. I’ve thought about looking for some auditions starting tomorrow.”
[Well, can you wait a week or two?]
“If it’s a week or two, then…” What is it about?”
[Oh, it’s no big deal] It’s no big deal. It’s a big deal.]
It’s a big deal.
In that short period of time, one thought or another crossed my mind.
“Is this the next BDD drama?” Is there a role you can recommend? I really wish it was…
However, Na Jinho’s next words were beyond my imagination.
[I put a play that I found out about on Netflix, and it could be auditioned, so wait a bit].
What do you mean, Netflix?
I thought for a moment that I had misheard.
“Ne, will you let me audition for Netflix?”
[Yes, I read the script and I thought it would be perfect for you]
“—.”
[But the production hasn’t been confirmed yet]. So don’t be too much of a kimchi soup, okay?]
“Yes, sir!”
Since then, I have been talking to Na Jinho about this and that. At the end of the conversation, I asked what I had been curious about during the whole conversation.
“Mr. PD.”
[What?]
“Can I get a synopsis of what kind of work it is first?” I’m so curious.—”
[Sinob?]
“Yes.”
[Wait]
From behind the cell phone, I heard Na Jinho’s voice talking to someone.
[Kang Hyun, Jin Seok, Nopsis, Nopsis, Nopsis, Nopsis…]
[Yes!]! [Of course…]
After a while, Na Jinho said with a smile.
[I’m with the writer who wrote this work, but he says it’s okay. [But he wants us to sign it when we meet later.]
I can give you as much as you want now.
“Of course.”
[Laughing!] I see. Then I’ll put it in through Kakao Talk right now. I have to go to the meeting now, so good luck.]
“Yes! PD, thank you!”
[Yes~]
When I returned home after talking to Na Jinho, I received a file via KakaoTalk.
[The Path They Chose_Synopsis_hwp]
[Please be careful not to leak it!]
“It was recommended by producer Na Jinho, so I’m sure it’s a good work.”
Even before I switched, I opened the synopsis file.
***
Jongno, where all the worries of office workers are gathered.
The office workers were drinking to soothe the end of the week and celebrate the upcoming weekend.
Among them were Na Jinho and her friend Ha Sarang.
There is only one reason why the two of them met during this busy time.
It was because of Kang Hyunjin’s work, “The Way They Chose”.
Ha Sarang said while taking a big bite out of the raw beef in front of her.
“I read the script you sent me.”
“Yes.”
“It was fun.”
At Ha Sarang’s words, Na Jinho said with a smile.
“What’s going on? Say that what I sent you is funny.”
“Don’t be flattered. It’s more fun than that love letter you wrote me.”
Na Jinho kicked his tongue at the dark story that was suddenly brought up.
“I’m bringing it up from 20 years ago, for no reason. Tsk.”
“I still have it. I’ll copy it and spread it on when you get married.”
“That’s why I’m not getting married.”
“I guess I can’t.”
“Anyway, you’ll have a blade on your tongue until you’re old-looking.”
After a conversation between two friends I saw for the first time in a long time, Ha Sarang started talking about the body.
“I want to do this job. I like the smell of work. I don’t feel like I’m getting money. “This is written by a new writer, right?”
“You smell it well. As expected, it’s Crazy Dog. I’m not dead yet.”
Ha Sarang stared at Na Jinho when he said “Crazy Dog”. That look was fierce, so Na Jinho said, coughing in vain.
“Hmm! By the way, when will it be produced?”
“Well, if it’s like usual, it’s a long and boring process, so it’ll take some time.”
When Ha Sarang reacted loudly with an exaggerated gesture, Na Jinho asked, pouring soju into his mouth.
“You’re saying it’s normal, right? So you’re saying there’s another way?”
“Of course, of course, I do.”
Ha Sarang said, blinking.
“Whether it’s Netflix or a TV drama, the most important thing in production is ‘money’. Money.”
“That’s right.”
“If I can get the production cost, I can start working on it even next week.” And the most important thing to get the production cost is…”
“Who is producing the work? If it’s you, investors would pack money and bring it.”
When Ha Sarang slurred her back and rested her chin on it, Na Jinho immediately received the words.
But what she said was not the right answer, he snapped back with a sharp look.
“Who is the actor who will be responsible for the success?”
Ha Sarang shrugged when he saw Na Jinho scratching his back hair.
“Ha, you’re like that. Don’t worry about it. The production company I trust so much doesn’t have any work. I also want to produce after a long time.”
“There’s nothing to worry about if you’re in charge of the work.”
“Of course. It’s been a while since you said the right thing.”
“What are you saying? Anyway, all I’m saying is…”
Contrary to what she had pushed for a while ago, Ha Sarang started to look at Na Jinho’s attention.
“Something. . . . I think you’re taking a moment.
I don’t lengthen my words or turn them around with Na Jinho who knows.
But I hesitate like this.
You must have something you want from me.
Ha Sarang spoke with a serious voice, as she expected.
“I want to ask you a favor.”
“What kind of favor?”
“I’ll take responsibility for this work and go in ASAP and pick it out.”
“—.”
“Please contact an actor. I have a desirable actor.”
As soon as she heard this, Na Jinho looked at Ha Sarang with a meaningful look.
“Hey, I think I know what kind of actor you want.”
“Don’t say it. I think I’d feel bad if I thought the same as you.”
“Yeah, then just listen. All you want is a river…”
When Na Jinho was about to say someone’s name.
Ha Sarang’s words were faster.
“Kang Jinseok, please contact him.”
“—.”
“I want to try this actor.”