NIS Agent Reincarnated as a Genius Actor - Chapter 65

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Episode 65. Master Plan – Production Report Meeting

While alternating jabs and straights with staff in a flashy but most practical course, the martial arts director suddenly used his mitt to throw a surprise hook into Yeon-woo’s opening.

 

The martial arts director thought that with such a sudden attack coming in while in a straight punch position, Yeon-woo would either allow the hit or use head moving to dodge if his reflexes were fast enough.

 

However, since Yeon-woo had learned practical martial arts rather than boxing, he didn’t prefer the gamble of dodging.

 

In real combat, bayonets attached to guns or bladed weapons like swords and axes come flying, and if you try to dodge like in movies and fail, it means death.

 

Yeon-woo raised his left hand to deflect the hook, then lightly threw a jab with his opposite hand, and the martial arts director, whose stance was disrupted, had no choice but to dodge through moving.

 

Then came the martial arts director’s mitt flying again.

 

Yeon-woo, maintaining his jab position, dug forward further and struck the martial arts director’s wrist with his elbow to deflect the incoming hook, then used that rotation to extend a straight with his right arm.

 

It was a movement ingrained in his body like a dance from countless practice sessions, so it came out reflexively, but Yeon-woo’s fist barely stopped just as it lightly touched the martial arts director’s cheek.

 

‘Phew, the force almost went all the way through.’

 

While Yeon-woo withdrew his hand thinking it was fortunate, the martial arts director with wide-open eyes tried to understand what had just happened in his mind.

 

If this had been a match, his light hook thrown to probe could have become his ‘first and last attack’ that would result in a cross counter K.O. defeat.

 

“…Huh, actor. Sorry, but what did you say your name was?”

“Ryu Yeon-woo. I apologize if I was rude.”

 

Martial arts director Do Gwang-wook shook his head vigorously at Yeon-woo’s words and spoke.

 

“No, that’s not it. Rude? I was the one who suggested this test.”

 

And he looked at Yeon-woo with sparkling eyes and spoke again.

 

“If it’s not too presumptuous, could you visit for some light sparring when you have time after filming this project? Not now since it would be terrible if your face got injured from sparring, but after the project ends.”

“Um, yes. I understand.”

 

Yeon-woo nodded as if it wasn’t a difficult request while looking at the martial arts director’s burdensome sparkling eyes.

 

Actually, he thought that even if they sparred now, Yeon-woo’s face would absolutely never get injured, but he didn’t bother to say it out loud.

 

 

“But where did you learn to fight?”

 

Since people working in this industry mostly know each other, the martial arts director was curious about who had taught him.

At that question, Yeon-woo was at a loss for what to answer.

 

‘Self-taught… wouldn’t make sense.’

 

Since he had nothing particular to say, he just made something up.

 

“I learned at an acting academy. In case I might film action scenes later…”

“Oh, at an acting academy…? That teacher must be quite high-level.”

 

The martial arts director tilted his head and looked puzzled at Yeon-woo’s words, but since that’s what he said, what could he do?

 

Jeong Cheol-min, who had suddenly become a martial arts master, was eating jjamppong with Teacher Lee in Daejeon when his ears started ringing.

 

“Ah, someone must be talking about me.”

 

 

After that, Yeon-woo and Yu-han practiced their action scene choreography holding prop swords made of styrofoam rods.

 

As expected from his experience, Jin Yu-han also learned the movements at a fast pace.

On the other hand, Yeon-woo, who had no experience with choreographed swinging and dodging, surprisingly struggled at first.

 

“This is harder than I thought.”

“For a first time, this is incredibly fast. You’d probably master it after just two days of practice, right?”

 

Jin Yu-han comforted him while reviewing the movements he had just learned in response to Yeon-woo’s words.

 

As Jin Yu-han said, Yeon-woo soon got the hang of it and adapted, and the two gradually synchronized better.

Yeon-woo found action scenes more enjoyable than he had expected.

 

“This is more fun than I thought? Now that we’re in sync.”

 

Jin Yu-han nodded and smiled at Yeon-woo’s words.

 

“Right, it’s like dancing, there’s that satisfaction when group choreography matches perfectly.”

 

Yeon-woo and Yu-han practiced all day, clashing their styrofoam rods like swords, and felt they had become a bit closer.

 

Meanwhile, there was a man watching this scene with displeasure from a corner of the gymnasium.

 

‘I’ll acknowledge Jin Yu-han, but where did that bastard pop out from to suddenly become the lead?’

 

Park Kyung-wan, who handles action acting for the special effects team and has recently been getting cast in roles with slightly more screen time.

 

Seeing Ryu Yeon-woo laughing and synchronizing with Jin Yu-han made his stomach turn.

 

‘I’m steadily learning and working my way up from minor roles, but he suddenly pops out of nowhere to play the lead. Earlier too, he was being cocky and reaching out just because the director was being nice to him.’

 

He didn’t have the courage to pick a fight here and now, but it also bothered him that the surrounding special effects team members looked up to Yeon-woo as if he were some great celebrity.

 

‘I also have a role with screen time, so why don’t they look at me with those envious eyes?’

 

Park Kyung-wan gritted his teeth, somehow gripped by an inferiority complex despite not actually being harmed.

 

 

The time for Yeon-woo and Yu-han’s action practice also passed quickly, and now they entered actual filming.

 

“Alright everyone, now that we’ve set the first broadcast date, let’s film with more energy.”

“Okay!”

 

Everyone rallied at the assistant director’s shout encouraging the filming set.

 

However, at this time, Yeon-woo was somewhere else.

 

Yesterday, a 30-second teaser trailer was pre-released on the internet, and today was the day for the production press conference.

 

News of Director Park Chan-hong’s new work, which had only been rumors, drew interest from not only movie enthusiasts but also the general public.

 

Director Park Chan-hong hasn’t yet had a work advance to overseas film festivals, but he’s a director known for box office success domestically.

 

When the teaser trailer was released yesterday, the internet reaction was extremely hot.

 

– Finally the release date is coming out, amazing.

 

– This is the first movie that’s made me anticipate this much just from a trailer.

└ I should go to the theater after a long time.

 

– Did Ma Seok-do get intimidated by Ryu Yeon-woo? There’s twice the size difference. This movie looks interesting.

 

– Somehow the plot seems predictable. Isn’t it about a con artist infiltrating an organization to steal money?

└ No, it’s not.

 

– Our Woo-ju sister is always waiting

└ Who’s Woo-ju?

└ Ryu Yeon-woo’s character name in Summer’s Wardrobe.

 

While checking the trailer reactions, Yeon-woo arrived at a movie theater in Apgujeong.

 

Upon arrival, it was a place Yeon-woo remembered having been to before.

 

“Ah, they’re doing it here? This is where I came for Spring Lover.”

“They do a lot here because it’s large-scale.”

 

A waiting staff member soon came to Yeon-woo’s car and guided him up to the waiting room.

 

Opening the door and entering, there were familiar faces he hadn’t seen in months.

 

“Oh, Yeon-woo’s here?”

“Yeon-woo! It feels like it’s been completely ages.”

 

Actor Jung Ha-gyun, who played the organization boss Park Gang-woo, welcomed Yeon-woo.

Before him, Han So-hyeon ran over and grabbed Yeon-woo’s hands.

 

Yeon-woo briefly calmed down Han So-hyeon, who was holding onto him in front and frantically going back and forth like a beagle in her excitement, then greeted actor Jung Ha-gyun.

 

“Senior, you really worked hard during this filming, and now the release is finally approaching.”

“Haha, what hardship. It’s just the fate of a villain role.”

 

Indeed, during this filming, Jung Ha-gyun had been beaten up, rolled around, frequently knelt down, and thrown his body around.

 

After finishing greetings and sitting in one corner of the waiting room, So-hyeon opened her mouth with a slightly dark expression.

 

“I heard about Jun-ho.”

“Yes, sister. I think it would be more helpful not to contact him right now, so I’ll try contacting him later.”

“I also wrote and deleted messages wondering if I should contact him to see if he’s okay, but didn’t send them.”

 

Of course, since Yeon-woo knew this involved Plus Ten’s CEO Byeon Hak-gyu, he thought it might not be a simple drug problem, so he was separately investigating what the situation was through Han Hae-woon.

 

He was also receiving reports from Han Hae-woon about the investigation situation within the prosecution, but so far there was nothing special except that they were continuing the investigation after the indictment without detention.

 

While having various conversations with Han So-hyeon, the door opened and Director Park Chan-hong and Ma Seok-do entered together.

 

“Director.”

“Long time no see.”

 

With this, all five people participating in today’s production press conference had gathered.

All three who were in the waiting room stood up to exchange greetings when a staff member entered to announce they would start soon.

 

“We’ll have you enter now.”

 

Following the guidance, they took turns going up on stage as cheers poured out.

 

Waaa!

 

The director and actors naturally greeted while looking at the audience seats and took their seats.

 

Today, he heard that in addition to media personnel, some general fans selected through a lottery also participated.

 

Announcer Kim Min-ah, who had been exchanging eye greetings with the cast, received a cue and picked up the microphone.

 

“I’m announcer Kim Min-ah, hosting today’s production press conference for ‘Master Plan.’ I’d like to express my gratitude to the media personnel and fans who attended this event.”

 

Taking a brief breath, announcer Kim Min-ah continued speaking.

 

“This is really a movie that’s been the talk of the town since the production stage. Here are the actors from ‘Master Plan.'”

 

As announcer Kim Min-ah made the introduction, cheers and applause could be heard once again.

 

“Yes, the atmosphere here is really hot. First, before meeting the director and actors, let’s watch a video.”

 

With announcer Kim Min-ah’s words, the lights in the venue dimmed and a trailer edited slightly longer than yesterday’s released preview was screened on the screen behind.

 

The early part where Kwak Ji-cheol, played by Ma Seok-do, suffers humiliation quickly appeared, followed by the image of Pierre Choi taking off his sunglasses and entering the country at the airport.

 

When Yeon-woo, who played Pierre Choi, appeared on screen, gasps erupted from the audience due to his beauty.

 

Then the first meeting between Kwak Ji-cheol and Pierre Choi at the motel was briefly edited and shown, followed by the experts appearing one after another led by deer Jennifer played by Han So-hyeon, and finally Pierre Choi’s closing line.

 

– Let’s make this game a big one.

 

The screen faded to black with Pierre’s charismatic appearance, lifting one corner of his mouth in a sly smile as he delivered his line.

 

The screen darkened and the venue brightened again.

 

“Yes, just from the trailer alone, this looks like a highly anticipated film. How about having Director Park Chan-hong personally explain this movie ‘Master Plan’?”

 

As the announcer naturally shifted focus to Park Chan-hong, Director Park picked up the microphone.

 

“It’s a well-made crime entertainment film. The chemistry between actors Ryu Yeon-woo and Ma Seok-do really shined. We made it to be fun. Come to the theater and watch it.”

 

True to Director Park Chan-hong’s usual personality, he finished with a short and concise introduction.

 

“Hoho. That was an introduction where we could see the director’s confidence. Next…”

 

The question moved to Ma Seok-do, and after a series of questions and answers about how they exchanged ad-libs on the filming set and shot in a pleasant atmosphere, it was Ryu Yeon-woo’s turn to receive questions.

 

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