NIS Agent Reincarnated as a Genius Actor - Chapter 206

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Episode 206. Universe CF

Of course, An Jun-ho also knew that every work Yeon-woo did was a huge hit, and among them, “White Blood,” which even expanded overseas and became a mega-hit, he even held shares through running guarantees.

 

No matter how much he had lived cut off from the world until his military enlistment, he hadn’t completely shut his ears to his colleagues’ stories.

 

Still, in An Jun-ho’s mind, Yeon-woo had a strong image of the young sibling who came to the filming set wearing a school uniform.

 

“···Yeon-woo, you’re really a big shot.”

“No, well, not quite a big shot···.”

 

Yeon-woo smiled awkwardly.

 

The three who had gathered after a long time chatted while catching up on old times.

It was mainly An Jun-ho who told stories.

 

Since he was a soldier, most of the stories coming from An Jun-ho’s mouth were naturally military stories, and for reference, Son Jin-wook had already completed his full service as an army sergeant.

 

Even the special forces who were hotshots during training would usually lose their composure and struggle when deployed on actual special missions, and Yeon-woo was the one who would slap them and give them mental training.

 

In front of him, An Jun-ho’s stories were actually like putting on a cute act, so he smiled like a father and earnestly nodded to ‘Private An Jun-ho’s’ stories.

 

“I see. That must have been really tough, Jun-ho hyung.”

“Hey, don’t even mention it. The snow was really piling up like mountains, and with just my bare body and a shovel, I···.”

 

An Jun-ho excitedly told his story, and Yeon-woo pinched his thigh to hold back his laughter.

 

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After finishing the contract and catching up, An Jun-ho returned to Chuncheon and after a few days, finished his dream-like vacation and returned to his unit.

 

And Yeon-woo spent his time leisurely during the day with exercise and acting practice, and at night, together with Han Hae-woon who had gotten off work, began gathering information by commanding the agents.

 

He carefully investigated the suspicious points in Okinawa that he had found while examining immigration records last time, while simultaneously cautiously identifying Baek Sol’s organizational network within the prosecution.

 

While spending time like this, a call came to Yeon-woo’s smartphone.

 

“Hm? It’s Director Yoon.”

 

Yeon-woo answered the phone and greeted her.

 

“Director Yoon. Have you eaten?”

– Ah, Actor Ryu. I just finished eating and I’m on my way back. The new brunch restaurant on the 1st floor is quite delicious.

 

Now not only was the 1st floor of Mokwha Building completely filled, but new commercial districts were being created in the vicinity.

 

Yeon-woo smiled and nodded.

 

“I should go try it sometime too.”

– If Actor Ryu goes there to eat, there will probably be such long lines afterward that you won’t be able to eat there. If you’re going, please let me know in advance. I’ll go there beforehand.

 

Yeon-woo laughed at Director Yoon Mi-yeon’s joke.

Though Yoon Mi-yeon had said it sincerely, not as a joke.

 

– Anyway, I called because the CF project for the White Blood expedition team members we discussed last time has been confirmed.

“Ah, the schedule must have finally been set. Which CF will we film first?”

– The smartphone one was confirmed first.

“Smartphone···.”

 

At Director Yoon’s words, Yeon-woo recalled that the very first advertisement he had filmed was for a smartphone.

To be precise, it was a CF combined with a telecommunications company.

 

He remembered filming a CF with Director Lee Yong-su with the concept of being suspended by wires, grabbing a smartphone in a lecture hall, crossing the universe, and falling into an amateur film set.

 

‘It’s been really long since I filmed that.’

 

Shaking off his thoughts, Yeon-woo continued speaking.

 

“Then I should look at the storyboard with the expedition team members.”

– Yes. If your personal schedule is okay, how about proceeding today right away?

“I’m fine with that. Then I’ll see you at the company.”

– Understood.

 

After hanging up, Yeon-woo simply put on some clothes and prepared to go out when Kim Min-su’s car arrived.

 

– I’ve arrived in front of your house.

“Yes. I’ll come down now.”

 

Yeon-woo came out in front of his house and got into Kim Min-su’s car.

 

Since he hadn’t had any schedules lately, it felt like it had been quite a while since he’d seen him.

 

“Min-su hyung. How have you been lately? Is the training manageable?”

 

At Yeon-woo’s question, Kim Min-su made a sad face.

 

“It feels like wearing clothes that don’t fit. Me, doing training?”

 

Kim Min-su, who had taken on the role of team leader for Management Team 1, was currently in charge of training new managers on days when Yeon-woo had no schedule.

 

Yeon-woo laughed and shook his head at Kim Min-su’s words.

 

“There’s no one more suitable than Min-su hyung. You’re the best manager.”

“No, not at all.”

 

While having various conversations, Min-su’s car arrived at Mokwha Building and Yeon-woo got out of the car and went up.

 

When he opened the door and entered, all the members had already arrived.

 

“Hm? I came out right after getting the call, but how are you all here already?”

“We called Actor Ryu last.”

“Me and Han Byeol were already at the company hanging out!”

 

When school ends, Han Byeol rushes to the company to spend time with her older brothers and sisters.

The staff all love Han Byeol for her bright personality and approachable nature, so she’s become the company mascot regardless of whether it’s media or entertainment.

 

It seemed the other actors also come to the company to spend time even when they don’t have schedules.

 

‘Well, besides the 3rd floor cafe, the acting practice room facilities on the 4th floor are excellent.’

 

They’ve set up a system where you can use cameras anytime to check your acting in detail, creating an environment that makes you want to come to work at the company even when there’s nothing special going on.

 

“Dong-ha, don’t you have a schedule?”

“My activities ended yesterday!”

“That’s good.”

 

Yeon-woo nodded and sat down.

 

Then Director Yoon Mi-yeon entered with a staff member from the advertising agency.

Only then did Yeon-woo tilt his head in confusion.

 

‘Come to think of it, Director Yoon Mi-yeon came in instead of CEO Jeong Hyeok. Doesn’t the entertainment side handle advertisements?’

 

That question was resolved when he saw the advertisement storyboard from the agency staff who started the briefing after greetings.

 

The advertisement content began with Dong-ha running through a barren desert, stirring up sandstorms.

However, his appearance in the storyboard wasn’t as Dong-ha but wearing Akenaton’s costume.

 

‘They’re going with the “White Blood” concept for the character.’

 

Suddenly, more than one or two questions popped into Yeon-woo’s mind.

 

‘Fantasy for a high-tech electronic product like a smartphone advertisement…?’

 

Just as Yeon-woo was about to tilt his head, he nodded after seeing the continuing content.

 

From the middle of the advertisement, real-world members in ordinary clothes appeared, beginning to cross-cut with the drama characters.

 

Yeon-woo looked at the slogan written at the top of the proposal the agency staff had distributed.

 

– Beyond universe, Over the top.

 

‘Beyond universe… Since Universe is the name of this smartphone, they probably wrote it to mean a model that surpasses the previous model.’

 

And seeing the phrase written after that, Yeon-woo chuckled.

 

Over the top (excessive).

In dictionary terms, it means exceeding an acceptable standard.

 

It’s mainly used negatively, sometimes meaning ‘too excessive,’ but it’s also often used to mean ‘exceeded limits.’ And there was another usage.

 

Netflix, where “White Blood” is serviced, is commonly called an OTT service.

That OTT is an abbreviation for Over The Top.

 

‘It’s a play on words. A model that exceeds limits while simultaneously targeting OTT services.’

 

When Yeon-woo flipped to the next page, sure enough, there was a promotional strategy concept emphasizing cutting-edge technology with vivid displays and faster broadband networks than before, allowing uninterrupted use of OTT services.

 

As Yeon-woo nodded and looked at the screen, the advertisement storyboard content the staff was briefing had already flowed to content where the drama characters and real-world actors facing each other become one.

 

‘Then the members will have to look at empty space and play one person two roles.’

 

It’s quite a difficult shoot both technically and acting-wise.

 

The advertising agency staff who finished explaining the storyboard also looked at the actors with a slightly nervous expression and said.

 

“That’s all. Since most of the filming content needs to be processed with CG, there will likely be many difficult parts, but we’ll assist as much as possible.”

 

However, the faces of the members who heard the presentation were full of confidence.

 

Actually, while filming “White Blood,” the members were always acting in chroma key studios wearing only tight suits, looking at empty space with nothing there, so this kind of concept is a piece of cake.

 

“Hyung. Doesn’t this seem similar to the feeling when we filmed the trade city part?”

 

When Dong-ha spoke, Han Byeol shook her head beside him.

 

“I think this will be much easier than that!”

 

Hearing the actors’ words, the advertising company staff who had been worried about negative reactions due to the difficult filming difficulty sighed in relief and continued speaking.

 

“And we plan to release smartphone colors named after all of you.”

“Oh ho?”

“Really?!”

 

Hearing the advertising staff’s words, the members were surprised.

 

When the staff pressed a button, the presentation moved to the next page.

 

“It will be released in a total of five colors like this.”

 

Yeon-woo got jet black, Jung Su-yeon got silver white.

And Ella got pink gold close to white, while Dong-ha got carmine red color.

 

“Ahem, why am I just gold? It makes me look old.”

 

The color assigned to Jeong Cheol-min was gold, which looked luxurious in one way, but also gave off the feeling of a senior citizen phone in another way.

 

The staff member broke out in a cold sweat while appeasing Jeong Cheol-min.

 

“Gold is the most luxurious and most popular color among middle-aged and older demographics, so the stock sells out immediately upon release.”

 

Of course, statistically speaking, it would be the first to sell out.

Since it doesn’t sell well, the initial stock quantity would be smaller than other colors anyway.

 

Still, everyone seemed excited about becoming the main models for the new smartphone and having colors named after them released.

 

If Son Jin-wook and Han So-hyeon had been members of the expedition team, they wouldn’t have been this happy.

 

Both had already been top stars since Yeon-woo’s debut, and they had done countless commercial shoots until now.

 

However, since Han Byeol and Jung Su-yeon were close to being rookies, Jeong Cheol-min had been unknown, and Dong-ha’s individual recognition wasn’t high compared to his group’s popularity, they could fully enjoy the changed popularity after the success of “White Blood.”

 

Then Yeon-woo quietly raised his hand to ask a question.

Seeing this, the advertising agency staff member nodded.

 

“Ah, yes. Actor.”

“This was naturally discussed with the original creator, right?”

“Of course. We completed separate discussions with Director Hwang Min-kwon.

 

Yeon-woo continued his questions while looking through the storyboard again.

 

“Then by any chance, is the CG director for this commercial…”

 

At Yeon-woo’s question, Director Yoon Mi-yeon nodded and answered instead.

 

“Director Jung Yo-han has agreed to take charge of it.”

“I thought so.”

 

That’s probably why Director Yoon Mi-yeon was in charge instead of CEO Jeong Hyeok.

 

Under CEO Kim Ju-seong’s instructions, Yoon Mi-yeon, who was a team leader at the time, had overseen the production of “White Blood.”

 

“Then we’ll provide guidance on the details once more before the commercial shoot date.”

 

After the advertising meeting ended like that, a few days passed and rumors about the latest smartphone model that was about to be released spread on the internet.

 

– [IT Research Institute] We’ve obtained news that the members of the drama “White Blood” will be the main models for the new Smartphone Universe model being released this time, and colors named after each character will be launched.

 

Then the interest of drama fans and early adopters who had been waiting for the latest smartphone news exploded simultaneously, heating up the internet.

 

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