NIS Agent Reincarnated as a Genius Actor - Chapter 77

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Episode 77. Reaction

The starting point of that malicious comment war was Oh Seung-hwan, a reporter from Movie Fact.

 

In order to invite members from Yeon-woo’s Fan Cafe Woo’s and other actors’ fan cafes, they had no choice but to reduce the number of Press Seat Tickets allocated to reporters, and Oh Seung-hwan from Movie Fact, who was pushed to second priority and couldn’t receive a ticket, felt his pride wounded.

 

“What? It doesn’t make sense that our company didn’t get a single ticket for Director Park Chan-hong’s movie. I praised his previous work so much, and this is what I get? This damn situation…”

 

He placed his hands on the keyboard to write an article.

 

‘It would be a bit much to go after a master like Park Chan-hong. Ma Seok-do has had too many box office hits so far.’

 

As reporter Oh Seung-hwan scanned through the lineup, a relatively unfamiliar name caught his eye.

 

“Ryu Yeon-woo is perfect.”

 

Oh Seung-hwan’s lips gradually curved upward as he researched Ryu Yeon-woo’s filmography online.

 

 

– Why Did Master Plan Choose Ryu Yeon-woo?

By Movie Fact reporter Oh Seung-hwan

 

Director Park Chan-hong’s box office record speaks for itself.

Expectations are rising for the crime entertainment action movie “Master Plan” that will hit this fall.

But can this movie opening tomorrow really succeed?

If it fails, what would be the cause?

 

This publication speculates there could be a serious weakness.

The chemistry between Ma Seok-do and Ryu Yeon-woo, which Director Park Chan-hong described as ‘the best casting,’ is exactly that weak point. However, looking at actor Ryu Yeon-woo’s career is surprising.

 

Examining this actor who debuted with a leading role in his first work without any notable acting experience, we can see he has only done rather formulaic acting so far.

 

According to released information, Pierre Choi is a role that requires considerable Acting Ability and charisma, but can Ryu Yeon-woo really pull off this role? This publication views it negatively.

 

Then what is Master Plan’s real intention in choosing Ryu Yeon-woo over numerous established actors? In the end, it’s just trying to exploit the fandom ticket-buying power of young fans, which reflects the current state of affairs…

 

 

What followed was an intensive analysis of Ryu Yeon-woo and writing that bordered on blatant attack.

 

“Wow. Even though I wrote it myself, it’s a masterpiece. I think this might actually happen? Honestly, that role for Ryu Yeon-woo is like putting a pearl Necklace on a pig’s neck.”

 

 

As soon as the article was published online, Ryu Yeon-woo’s Fan Cafe immediately began attacking by commenting on the article.

 

– Why are you suddenly picking a fight with our Yeon-woo?

– Isn’t this the kind of evaluation that should be done after the movie is released?

– Reporter Oh Seung-hwan, I’ve memorized your name.

 

Then, people who had been jealous and bitter about Ryu Yeon-woo’s sudden success without any significant period of obscurity came to the surface and began agreeing with the article.

 

– What work has Ryu Yeon-woo done so far that actually showed Acting Ability?

– Let’s be honest, Ryu Yeon-woo just became popular because he’s handsome, so fangirls shouldn’t attack a reporter who’s talking about acting skills.

– Sigh. These kids just squeal over faces. An actor should be good at Acting.

 

Those who defended, those who criticized.

Once these two factions formed, it was only a moment before the internet erupted with curses and transformed into a venue for greeting inquiries about each other’s Parents’ well-being.

 

And the very next day, “Master Plan” was released.

 

***

 

CEO Kim Ju-seong came to the Movie Theater early in the morning.

Although he naturally received an invitation to yesterday’s VIP preview, he declined because he wanted to watch it together while feeling the actual audience’s reactions at the filming set.

 

Buying a Popcorn and Cola Set by himself and sitting at a table in front of the Movie Theater Box Office, he could feel quite a few people buying Tickets from the morning, probably because it was National Foundation Day holiday.

 

“Honey, did you see the internet catch fire yesterday because of this movie?”

“Huh? Why? I didn’t see it.”

“Yesterday some reporter wrote an article saying that if Master Plan fails, it would be because of Ryu Yeon-woo, even before the release, so fans and antis fought.”

 

Hearing the couple’s conversation, CEO Kim Ju-seong’s head turned in their direction.

 

The couple seemed to have booked Master Plan as well, holding Tickets and looking at a Pamphlet while the man was speaking.

The woman tilted her head and frowned at her boyfriend’s words.

 

“But isn’t that too much? Why would they badmouth before the release?”

“Among the cast, Ryu Yeon-woo is the easy target, so it’s just a trick to create controversy and boost views.”

“I hope the movie is fun and Ryu Yeon-woo acts well so that reporter gets his nose flattened.”

 

The man nodded while looking at his girlfriend who was speaking while holding the Master Plan Ticket that would start soon.

 

-We’ll help you enter Theater 3. Please have your Mobile Ticket Screen ready.

 

People sitting in front of the Box Office all stood up at once. They all seemed to be audience members waiting for Master Plan.

 

CEO Kim Ju-seong, with neat pomade hair and wearing a suit, also nodded and entered the Screening Room.

 

After that, two stormy hours passed filled with audience gasps and exclamations, laughter and shock, and ending credits rolled up on the black Screen.

 

‘…I thought I had already evaluated him highly enough, but Yeon-woo was an even greater prodigy than I imagined.’

 

CEO Kim Ju-seong still couldn’t escape from the movie.

 

As the ending credits finished rolling, a post-credits scene appeared.

 

Some audience members who were waiting just in case or sitting there unable to shake off the lingering emotions were surprised by the appearance of a post-credits scene, which is rarely used in domestic films.

 

Kim Ju-seong tilted his head at the post-credits scene that seemed to hint at a sequel.

 

‘When we made the contract, there was no talk about a sequel…?’

 

Kim Ju-seong nodded his head.

 

‘Right, Director Park Chan-hong must have felt it too while filming. This will definitely be a box office success.’

 

Originally, a sequel wasn’t planned, but he speculated that during filming, they became confident it would be a guaranteed hit, so they modified the ending to hint at Kwak Ji-cheol considering joining the team.

 

Having finished his thoughts, CEO Kim Ju-seong got up from his seat to leave, when he heard the conversation of a couple following behind him in the aisle.

It seemed to be the same couple he’d seen before entering, and like him, they appeared to have watched everything including the post-credits scene.

 

“Oppa, that reporter guy is in big trouble, isn’t he?”

“Seriously, what weakness? Ryu Yeon-woo devoured the movie.”

“Amazing. I never knew Ryu Yeon-woo could act this well.”

“The movie content was totally interesting too, right?”

 

As he walked out of the movie theater, the corners of CEO Kim Ju-seong’s mouth slightly turned up.

 

Articles from reporters who had attended yesterday’s VIP preview were already starting to pour out like bamboo shoots after rain on the opening day.

 

– Blue chip Ryu Yeon-woo is no longer just blue chip level.

– 「Master Plan」 truly hit the mark.

– Already anticipating 「Master Plan’s」 box office performance.

– 「Master Plan」 to hit this fall – the fantastic chemistry between Ma Seok-do and Ryu Yeon-woo.

 

By afternoon, mocking articles about Movie Fact’s piece began appearing, and extreme fans even called the company directly.

 

– Shouldn’t Movie Fact change its name? There isn’t a single fact in their articles.

– They said they’ll remember reporter Oh Seung-hwan’s name.

└ I looked up this reporter and he’s been criticized before for stirring up controversy.

– Why did he even do that? Don’t movie reporters watch previews beforehand? If he’d seen the movie, he never would have written such an article.

– Where did all those anti-commenters who were bashing Ryu Yeon-woo yesterday burrow off to?

 

Since the internet had been heated up just yesterday, when new firewood was added, it began blazing brightly in a positive direction this time.

 

Even without the controversy, word of mouth about the movie began spreading quickly, and with Director Park Chan-hong’s name value plus the added buzz, except for some morning screenings, reservations were already filling up completely through the next day.

 

While all this chaos was happening, Yeon-woo was lying in bed, browsing fan cafe posts while reminiscing about yesterday’s meeting with fans.

 

They wrote so entertainingly that, unlike himself who had worried thinking the atmosphere was somewhat awkward and boring despite being in the same space with them yesterday, the fans posted rich and fun reviews.

 

Yeon-woo recalled yesterday while reading the reviews.

 

 

The restaurant that had suddenly turned into a fan meeting during the meal.

 

“Ah, I really feel like I’m dreaming. To be able to see you this close for this long.”

“Ji-yeon, please take some photos for us later.”

“Me too, me too.”

 

The fans who had become close while watching the movie and chatting now called each other by name and acted like friends.

 

Seeing such fans looking at him with sparkling eyes even while eating made Yeon-woo’s grateful feelings grow even more.

 

‘How thankful it is that they like me so purely like this.’

 

Yeon-woo nodded while eating his food.

 

“Thank you so much for liking me. I just act, that’s all…”

 

Seeing Yeon-woo suddenly speak up while eating, the fans also felt his sincerity.

 

“Amazing. Even his character.”

 

Fans who liked whatever he said.

 

After finishing the enjoyable meal and before moving to the private room where his friends and family were, Yeon-woo opened his mouth, wanting to give them some kind of gift.

 

“If it’s something I can do for you, I’ll do anything except singing. Acting, selfies, is there anything you’d like?”

 

Fans eagerly told Yeon-woo what they wanted – selfies, hugs, and such.

There was even a fan who mischievously requested a song, but he firmly shook his head at that.

 

‘I can do anything except singing.’

 

Then ‘Space Seo-hee’ Han Yu-kyung raised her hand high.

 

“Yeon-woo nim. Please do the deer antler aegyo that was in today’s movie.”

“…Pardon?”

 

A major crisis struck Yeon-woo’s life.

 

More cold sweat ran down Yeon-woo’s back than when he was isolated on the eastern Bakarai Front during the Sri Lankan civil war.

 

 

Yeon-woo’s face reddened again as he recalled yesterday’s events.

 

‘Phew, yesterday was tough.’

 

Then, looking at posts from yesterday’s date rather than today’s, he discovered posts from enraged fans.

 

“Reporter Oh Seung-hwan? What kind of content was it?”

 

The message board was full of explicit curses about the reporter.

 

It seemed like the managers were deleting posts in real-time for personal defamation, but there were still many posts piled up.

 

Yeon-woo followed the link to read the article about himself and soon chuckled.

 

The hellish path he’d walked so far had been too much of a fiery pit for such a low-level attack to shake Yeon-woo’s mentality.

 

While reading the cute-level attack, Yeon-woo found himself somewhat agreeing and nodding.

 

“Yeah, even I think it was too sudden to just give him the lead role. It is abnormal.”

 

Still, to write something like this.

 

“Hmm, with this kind of firewood, the flames will burn even brighter. What a grateful person.”

 

Meanwhile, in a building in Gangnam, that ‘grateful person’ was currently having a hellish time, unable to even leave work as they were summoned to the Disciplinary Committee.

 

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