Chapter 170: Breaking (9)

Chapter 170: Breaking (9)

At Kang Woojin's indifferent greeting, Choi Sung-gun received it nonchalantly at first.

Uh, hey. I'll take care of huh?

He paused.

Hold on a moment.

Then, he made eye contact with the cynical-faced Woojin.

Woojin, what did you just say?

I said I look forward to working well together at Cannes next year.

But Cannes is in September next year.

Yes.

And your contract ends in March next year.

That's right.

So, that means- you, youre saying you want to continue with me.

Due to the completely unexpected nature of the statement, even Choi Sung-gun, who usually exuded ease and slyness, seemed quite taken aback. How should one put it, a feeling of disbelief yet pleasure? Regardless, Kang Woojin remained calm.

Would you mind?

What! Mind!! No, but its just too sudden without any warning- I didnt expect you to tell me directly.

I didnt say it without thinking.

Of course. Still wow, it feels really touching.

Is that so?

Woojin, who asked again, actually hadn't gone through much of a lengthy contemplation.

Why is he so surprised? Wasnt he somewhat expecting this?

Forgetting that it was a one-year contract, imagine how much more surprised he could be. While the entertainment world was in chaos, Kang Woojin himself didnt make much fuss about it.

Therefore, it was a straightforward conclusion and sincere.

However, the pebble casually thrown by Kang Woojin caused a big wave. To whom?

As expected, this guy isnt good for the heart, bewitching people in strange ways.

To Choi Sung-gun.

He felt infinite joy from Woojin's nonchalant remark. He was moved. For him, who had been in the entertainment industry for a long time, it was a situation he was experiencing for the first time, and he thought that Woojin was certainly beyond unique.

Haha, right. Tsundere. That's exactly what you are.

Choi Sung-gun, trying to contain his emotion, pulled up a folding chair nearby and gestured for the standing Kang Woojin to sit down.

I guess I should just gratefully accept it- but you must have been contacted by a lot of agencies, both big and small, right?

Yes. More than ten. Its still the same now.

Is it okay to decide so hastily? Theres still time until early next year.

Watching Choi Sung-gun, Woojin thickened his act. He made his voice colder.

There is time, but I think spending it on this is a waste. Im also busy.

This too was sincere. If it were a break period, he might consider meeting with them for the experience, but with back-to-back schedules from the moment he opens his eyes until he closes them, bothersome tasks were unwelcome.

Moreover, he wondered if it was really necessary.

Most importantly.

Theres no place like the current agency.

The relationship built up with Choi Sung-gun was too deep. Though it was short, it was also long, a little less than a year. A lot had happened during that time, and Choi Sung-gun had supported Kang Woojin through numerous shocks. As the head of an entertainment company, that is. Of course, the deeply ingrained misunderstandings couldnt be ignored, and Woojins concept was something bw Entertainment was familiar with. And there's also Hong Hye-yeon.

Wouldnt this be the best agency for Kang Woojin?

Hence, Choi Sung-gun was Woojins top choice. However, that didnt mean he intended to gloss over the practical aspects.

Leaving things vague would make the CEO even more uncomfortable.

A contract is ultimately business, and relationships are strengthened when both parties are firm. Choi Sung-gun knew this better than anyone.

Therefore.

Woojin.

Choi Sung-gun was the first to turn the conversation towards reality.

When we signed the 1-year contract, I told you to first see what its like at bw Entertainment, right?

Yes.

Was it okay?

It was good.

Haha, thanks. But even so, you need to hear the main points I had in mind for the extension contract.

Please tell me, ah- but we dont need to do a 1-year contract anymore. Its troublesome.Updated from novelbIn.(c)om

Choi Sung-gun suddenly became serious.

I know, thats why I set the extension contract for 3 years. You can consider it the basic term. The ratio will be 7:3 from 9:1. This is also a standard ratio. Of course, all works and advertisements carried out at 9:1 will remain under the previous contract. Finally, regarding the contract payment.

Recently, the transfer fee of top actress Hong Hye-yeon, akin to her stature, became a hot topic. 2 billion won. The media was abuzz with just the signing bonus amounting to 2 billion won. That 2 billion won was the valuation of everything from her career. In contrast, Kang Woojin's initial signing bonus was 40 million won. (TL: 2 billion won at current rate = 1.5 million $ and 40 million won = 30k $)

Soon, Choi Sung-gun made an offer to Kang Woojin.

Drug Dealer' still dominated the box office as the undisputed leader, and its momentum had not waned.

The unexpected Drug Dealer', on the verge of surpassing 7 million viewers

Roughly a week. Perhaps by next week, the final score of Drug Dealer' would become clear.

At this point, while Drug Dealer' was dominating the film industry, new developments were being thrown into the entertainment industry as a whole.

Kang Woojin, the star of Drug Dealer', departs for Japan on the 16th for the script reading of The Eerie Sacrifice of a Stranger'

[Star Issue] Kang Woojin heads to Japan once again after Male Friend', this time a solo visit

In the Japanese master director's movie The Eerie Sacrifice of a Stranger', Kang Woojin to showcase his acting skills in Japan as the sole Korean actor

It was related to Director Kyotaro's The Eerie Sacrifice of a Stranger'. Of course, not just in Korea but also in Japan.

Korea's Kang Woojin, returning to Japan for the script reading of the much-talked-about The Eerie Sacrifice of a Stranger'

The news of Kang Woojin's revisit spread across Japan.

The morning of the 16th, in Tokyo, Japan.

The Kashiwa Tokyo Hotel' in Tokyo, a top-class hotel. As the name suggests, the Kashiwa Tokyo Hotel' is owned by one of Japan's conglomerates, the Kashiwa Group. The vicinity of such a hotel was very busy. It was always a famous hotel with many guests, but.

Whats with all the reporters?

Looks like theres some event at the hotel.

Its chaotic.

Today, for some reason, there were many reporters. They were visible from right in front of the hotel to the streets nearby. The reason was simple.

Today, the Kashiwa Tokyo Hotel' was scheduled to host the script reading for the movie The Eerie Sacrifice of a Stranger', which had stirred up Japan. But even considering that, the number of reporters seemed a bit excessive.

The script reading for The Eerie Sacrifice of a Stranger' was fraught with many issues.

Not only was The Eerie Sacrifice of a Stranger' itself participated in by many top Japanese actors, but it also involved Japan's leading director Kyotaro, world-renowned novelist Akari Takikawa, and the Kashiwa Group along with Chairman Hideki, who had yet to make their positions clear.

And.

'Male Friend's Kang Woojin, set to arrive today, the only Korean actor among the cast of The Eerie Sacrifice of a Stranger'

The skyrocketing fame of the Korean actor, Kang Woojin, was truly extraordinary. The script reading was a convergence of both entertainment and social issues, attracting journalists. The reporters surrounding the hotel were enough to catch the eyes of the public, and even inside the hotel lobby, there were quite a few of them.

However, these reporters were a bit different from those outside.

These were journalists officially invited to the The Eerie Sacrifice of a Stranger' script reading. Hence, unlike the fierce competition among the external reporters, they had a bit of leisure.

Did you hear? The original author, Akari Takikawa, will also attend todays reading.

Its a noisy project as well as one of the bestsellers, so that's expected. I hope we can get a quick interview.

Hmm, but holding the The Eerie Sacrifice of a Stranger' script reading at the Kashiwa Tokyo Hotel' means-

Its clear that the Kashiwa Group is the major support behind it.

They busied themselves with small talk while waiting to enter the hall.

It would be nice if Chairman Hideki Yoshimura could make an appearance.

Well, I doubt Chairman Hideki Yoshimura would bother to show himself.

Anyway, its crazy with all these reporters swarming around. Doesnt it feel like an end-of-year awards ceremony?

By the way, when is Kang Woojin arriving?

Hes the only Korean actor among them, he must have arrived at Haneda Airport by now.

A reporter nodded slowly and chuckled.

There must be quite a crowd of reporters there too.

Meanwhile, at Haneda Airports arrival area.

The arrival area was more crowded than ever. Among them, a woman who was clearly a BJ, judging by the gimbal-mounted phone in her hand, stood out. Naturally. Not just because of her attire, but her hair was close to green in color.

Wow!! Look at the reporters!

She spun around to show the state of the arrival area through her phone. At least a hundred reporters were packed tightly in front of the fence line.

What was amusing.

Ah!! Please move aside!!

Yikes! Someone just stepped on my foot!

Dont push!!

Was that directly behind the reporters, there were many more onlookers standing on tiptoes or holding their phones high above their heads, several times the number of reporters. There were dozens of people with a vibe similar to the green-haired BJ. Soon, the BJ exclaimed with wide eyes.

Look at this, this. They are all Kang Woojins fans! They even brought banners over there!

Right then.

Ah!!

The female BJ quickly showed the arrival area through her phone and shouted.

Kang Woojin! Kang Woojin is out!!

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