NIS Agent Reincarnated as a Genius Actor - Chapter 253

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Episode 253. Okinawa (1)

Korea’s distribution market was divided between the two largest domestic companies, ‘FV Media Group’ and ‘LT Cinema’, with the foreign company ‘Snobbish Mount Korea’ holding the next largest market share below them.

 

The combined market share of these three companies reached 70 percent, and excluding those three companies, the largest in scale was A Pictures, which handled the distribution of this movie “Moon”.

 

Yeon-woo’s choice of A Pictures as the distributor for this movie wasn’t just because of Executive Director Tak Jeong-ah’s passionate appeal to work hard.

 

– FV Media Group Fund Movement Report

 

Yeon-woo shook his head after reviewing the report Han Hae-woon had prepared.

 

‘There are too many funds with questionable sources.’

 

Of course, there was no guarantee that these funds had flowed from Baek Sol.

 

However, the companies that Baek Sol was thought to have substantial operational control over.

The fact that they handled 100 percent of the distribution for production companies like Daeyoung Media, Paratech Film, and Rohai Pictures could only mean there was some kind of relationship.

 

Below that, LT Cinema was essentially a Japanese company, and Snobbish Mount’s relationship wasn’t particularly good since “White Blood” had unintentionally caused them trouble by maintaining the top spot on Netflix for an extended period during his last trip to Hollywood.

 

That’s why Yeon-woo planned to nurture A Pictures, which ranked fourth in the industry.

 

‘Looking at how they’re working this time, they seem to be quite diligent…’

 

The movies produced when Yeon-woo was an actor under LN weren’t something he could pay attention to since he had no decision-making power, but future movies produced by Saebyeol would be distributed through A Pictures.

 

‘I’ve already secured quite a few shares of A Pictures in advance…’

 

Since he was determined to nurture them, shouldn’t he get everything he could get?

 

 

After that, the movie’s box office performance went smoothly.

And since Director Yoon Mi-yeon thought Yeon-woo was serious about the reward vacation, she quickly prepared it.

 

Staff including Director Lee Yong-su and Kim Ju-hyeong gathered at the airport.

 

“Come to think of it, this is my first time going on a reward vacation.”

 

Actress Oh Hye-sook, who played the role of ‘Yeongjin supermarket grandmother’, approached the staff with an excited expression, pulling her suitcase.

 

While she appeared as a perfect countryside grandmother with makeup in the movie, her actual appearance was younger than expected, in her late fifties.

 

While actor Jeong Jun-gu, who played the village chief, and the staff who had arrived early were greeting Oh Hye-sook, a commotion could be heard from the airport entrance.

 

“Looks like they’re here.”

 

One staff member said, looking toward the airport entrance.

 

Although the movie was currently doing well at the box office, Hong A-yoon had been unknown from the beginning, so her arrival wouldn’t cause this level of commotion.

 

“It’s Yeon-woo.”

 

Kim Ju-hyeong nodded.

 

It was the kind of commotion that naturally broadcast his location in real time.

 

Yeon-woo and Hong A-yoon arrived with Saebyeol Media staff, breaking through the crowd filled with reporters and fans.

 

“Our protagonists have arrived. Did you two come together?”

“We’re from the same agency.”

 

When Lee Yong-su and Oh Hye-sook spoke in turn, Yeon-woo nodded and smiled.

 

“Have you been well? Actually, the preview screening was just the day before yesterday…”

 

Indeed, everything from the wrap-up to the release had proceeded at lightning speed, and only two weeks had passed since the preview screening ended.

 

“Yeon-woo.”

 

When Kim Ju-hyeong greeted him from behind, Yeon-woo grinned.

 

“Ju-hyeong, did you gain weight?”

“Huh? Really?”

 

Yeon-woo nodded. He had definitely gained quite a bit of weight.

 

“Maybe it’s because I’ve been sitting and working continuously because of the movie.”

 

Kim Ju-hyeong laughed awkwardly and scratched the back of his head, but Yeon-woo knew that wasn’t the only reason.

 

“There’s a rumor in your department that Kim Ju-hyeong buys drinks whenever anyone contacts him these days? You’ve been drinking every day lately.”

“Ahem, did it reach your ears too…”

 

As a college student, participating in such a commercial movie and making it successful was an uncommon experience, so it was natural that many seniors and juniors asked him to treat them.

 

He was called an assistant writer, but excluding Director Lee Yong-su, he was the person with the highest contribution among the staff.

 

“Hmm, but I also need to return to school next semester.”

“The kids will go crazy again.”

 

Due to military service issues, he had to return to school to continue his entertainment activities.

 

Thinking about the military naturally brought Woo Seong-sik and Kim Jun-su to mind.

 

‘I wonder if they’re doing well.’

 

There was one more person currently serving in the military.

 

An Jun-ho, who had enlisted around the time Yeon-woo finished “White Blood” and was handling his LA schedule last year.

An Jun-ho’s discharge wasn’t far away.

 

“Hmm, I’ll have to work him hard.”

 

An Jun-ho had also unfairly rested for several years like Hong A-yoon, so once he was discharged, shouldn’t he be worked hard right away as Saebyeol’s exclusive actor?

 

“Huh? Work what hard?”

 

When Hong A-yoon tilted her head, Yeon-woo smiled.

 

“Nothing. Now we should slowly go through the boarding procedures and head in.”

 

***

 

Meanwhile, Han Hae-woon, who had taken leave, departed before Yeon-woo and arrived in Tokyo, then disguised himself with a false identity and quietly slipped into Okinawa.

 

This operation was planned to be handled mainly by Yeon-woo and Han Hae-woon, with Kim Su-hyeok standing by at headquarters.

 

Of course, since the two alone would have difficulty with swift processing, Lee Kyu-jin and Park Jung-hyeon also entered Okinawa in supporting roles.

 

As soon as the plane landed at Okinawa’s Naha Airport, Yeon-woo immediately turned off airplane mode on his smartphone.

 

– Han Hae-woon: Each cleanly processed their routes and assembled at Point A.

 

He nodded after reading the message.

Point A was the location where operational supplies were hidden.

 

Unlike when Kim Su-hyeok had entered Okinawa for reconnaissance last time, they planned to go out to the open sea with a rubber boat that had brought operational supplies.

 

Of course, they could borrow a boat from Kiribata Daichi, the old man who had connections with Jeon Su-hwan from his previous life, like last time, but if Baeksol decided to poke around after the operation ended, there was nothing they couldn’t find out, so it was better to be careful.

 

‘Well, this time there are several workers to row.’

 

When approaching the destination, it was better not to make unnecessary noise and draw attention.

 

If all four people including Yeon-woo rowed together, they would be able to navigate secretly enough.

 

Making various plans like this, after completing immigration inspection and exiting to Naha Airport’s immigration hall, he could feel there was quite a crowd.

 

‘Hmm, it’s a tourist destination after all…’

 

He thought nothing of it and started walking when suddenly cheers filled the airport.

 

“Huh?”

 

Looking closely, he could see placards written in slightly crooked Korean saying ‘Ryu Yeon-woo’ here and there.

Some fans were waiting for ‘Jay’, and other fans were waiting for ‘Jeong Do-jin’.

 

It wasn’t even an official schedule, and since this was his first visit to Japan in this life, he hadn’t thought there would be a welcoming crowd of fans.

 

It seemed Naha Airport had already detected the welcoming crowd before Yeon-woo arrived and deployed security staff.

 

‘Hmm, I should provide as much fan service as possible.’

 

Yeon-woo asked his companions for understanding.

 

“It might take a while to get out of the airport. I’m sorry.”

“Hey, what are you talking about. They’re all fans who came to see Actor Ryu, so of course you should provide service.”

 

***

 

The group, having barely escaped the airport, moved to a private hotel they had arranged in advance.

 

“Hmm, I was planning to do some city sightseeing in the afternoon…”

 

At Yeon-woo’s words, Kim Ju-hyeong shook his head.

 

“Hey, it’ll be chaos. Unfortunately, it seems better to just stay at the hotel.”

“I suppose so, right?”

 

He showed a disappointed expression, but of course inwardly he thought it was rather fortunate.

 

It was the same as Mokwha Building, which had now become a famous spot and was always crowded with people.

If he wasn’t going to hide it completely, it was better to be flashy instead.

 

The possibility that a famous actor who entered the country so flashily that the airport was paralyzed and was holed up in a hotel without even enjoying tourism would plan arson on a remote island was zero by anyone’s thinking.

 

Seeing such Yeon-woo, Hong A-yoon felt sorry for him.

 

“I heard you were really, really looking forward to your reward vacation, Yeon-woo, but you must be disappointed. What should we do.”

“Huh? Me? Who said that?”

“Director Yoon.”

 

Yeon-woo scratched his head.

 

“…Mmm, that’s right.”

 

Well, it seemed like there was a slight misunderstanding, but anyway, wouldn’t it be fine as long as he completed his objective?

 

First, he unpacked at the accommodation.

 

“Starting with simple shopping and sightseeing from Kokusai-dori. Those who want to go, please come out to the parking lot.”

 

When the FD shouted, most of the staff who had been resting got up.

 

Meanwhile, Yeon-woo was walking around the hotel, inputting the locations of security cameras into his head.

 

He had already investigated before coming, but when actually coming to the site and checking, there were definitely different points.

 

‘There’s one there. A camera that wasn’t on the facility blueprint.’

 

He modified the route for going outside at night on the spot based on the information he had checked in advance and the details he gathered at the scene.

 

***

 

After mingling with the staff at the barbecue party and enjoying time at the pool inside the hotel, the night had grown deep.

 

“I should head in and rest for today.”

 

At Yeon-woo’s words, Kim Min-su spoke up.

 

“The room you chose is by the building pillar, so it’s a bit small. If it’s uncomfortable, should we switch with my room?”

 

Then Yeon-woo smiled and shook his head.

 

“No way. I find that room cozy and completely comfortable. Don’t worry and get some sleep. I’m tired, so I’ll head in now!”

 

He absolutely couldn’t give it up.

There were only a few rooms without security cameras installed at the front door, including the one Yeon-woo had chosen.

 

Yeon-woo entered his room with a smile, and immediately his smile faded as his eyes turned cold and calculating.

He put earphones in his ears and spoke quietly.

 

“I’ll look for an opportunity to go outside in about an hour.”

– Understood.

 

When Han Hae-woon’s response came through, Yeon-woo took out silicone knee guards from his suitcase.

 

The knee guards were items he often used for basketball practice because of 「Parabola」 these days, so even if discovered in his suitcase, no one would find them strange.

 

He ran warm water in the bathtub and submerged the knee guards, causing bubbles to rise as parts of them dissolved.

 

After soaking them in hot water for about 20 minutes, the other parts melted away, leaving only the silicone disguise mask he had used in São Paulo.

 

He dried it well with a towel, put it on his face, and covered the connecting areas with makeup, transforming into a completely different face.

 

Looking in the mirror, Yeon-woo nodded.

 

‘Of course, if someone examined it closely in bright light, there would be some sense of unnaturalness.’

 

But since he only needed to avoid being recognized as an actor by Lee Kyu-jin and Park Jung-hyeon in the dark night sea, there was no problem.

 

Yeon-woo slightly opened his door and looked outside to find it quiet, as even the people who had been playing at the pool in the center had all gone to their rooms.

 

Though they planned to stay for about four more days, today was the most opportune time.

 

Since it was the first day of arrival, the staff would fall asleep quickly due to the long journey traveling between cars and airplanes.

 

Yeon-woo silently opened his door and slipped out like a shadow, moving stealthily through the accommodation’s interior in a complex route according to his pre-planned path.

 

Anyone would think it was an inefficient route that went in circles, but Yeon-woo’s figure wasn’t captured by any security camera inside the accommodation.

 

Walking quickly away from the accommodation, Yeon-woo entered a quiet alley without streetlights and spoke.

 

“Point D reached. Omega ready for rendezvous.”

– Confirmed. Stand by at that location.

 

This time he spoke through the general channel that included other agents rather than the secure channel with Han Hae-woon, so Yeon-woo used formal speech while Han Hae-woon, nominally the superior, used informal speech.

 

And before long, a black van arrived.

 

Click—.

 

As the van door opened, Yeon-woo got in.

 

Lee Kyu-jin was in the driver’s seat, Park Jung-hyeon in the passenger seat, and Han Hae-woon was in the back row.

In the form of Alpha Beta.

 

“Please take care of me in this operation as well. I’m Alpha Beta (αβ).”

 

Han Hae-woon looked at Yeon-woo and slightly raised the corners of her mouth.

 

Then brief introductions came from the front row as well.

 

“You’re the person we briefly met in São Paulo. I’m Delta (δ).”

“I’m Tau (τ).”

 

Then Yeon-woo also smiled.

 

“Nice to meet you. I’m Omega (Ω).”

 

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