Lord Of Dying Smoke - Chapter 153



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The King of Dying Smoke Episode 153

Interlude Masterpiece and the Last Companion (14)

As always, Seonyul meticulously planned things out.

Needless to say, the biggest goal was to select the ‘best scene’ from the fan signing event.

‘If the video is distributed at the company level, it will feel like a squeeze. ‘Let’s pretend it’s a fan-filmed video and release it.’

‘However, there is no specific ban on filming, but there is an unspoken rule. Even if the video is too neat, it will win an award… .’

‘Would it be better to pretend it was taken with a phone camera and cut it off here and there? It feels like the person who recorded the audio file separately releases it first, and if it attracts attention, someone else releases the video… .’

But this time, such meticulousness had little meaning.

This was because there was no need to move in the first place.

As soon as the autograph session ended, reviews from people who had been there started pouring in randomly.

-finished… Damn it was long… .

└No, it ends after 9 o’clock? Haha

└I saw the reaction, but it seems like the progress was really shit.

└Kangmin I’m really disappointed..

└What kind of bullshit are you talking about? It was the best autograph session of my life.

└?

└Are we slowly entering the stage of denial of reality?

At first, everyone thought it was Ogi who didn’t want to say bad things about the actor who went to the fan signing event. Some even mocked him even more, saying what was going on with his head.

However, such ridicule was soon buried in numerous testimonies(?).

What was noteworthy was that there was no sound whatsoever.

-ㄹㅇ It was really long, but the wait was worth it. I got exercise advice.

-I’m in the 7th grade, but I can’t receive any consolation. Instead, I listen to a lecture on mental training methods.

-I thought about cutting off my friend, but I decided to think again.. I guess I was too hasty.

-When I told him I was thinking about trying kendo properly, he looked into space for a moment and told me to get my posture right and gave me various advice! I was surprised to find that it was surprisingly full of practical tips! Looks like the rumors might be true! It was a bit humiliating, but… .

-Should I just do Rahee with a shameful flow lol?

└Ah, me too hahaha that was Rahee hahaha

└Why Rahee?

└I brought it with me in large print on the September MoEvaluation report card sign to show off, but it happened to be after ‘her’ haha. Everyone thought of their parents and was going up when they were in a good mood, but my pupils were shaking haha.

└ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

└Kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

-No, what on earth are you talking about?

-Didn’t you go to Kangmin’s fan signing event? What kind of organization are you meeting with a counselor for?

Naturally, people were perplexed.

However, the absurdity soon turned into shock and jealousy as the participants released videos and recordings.

Naturally, the groundbreaking fan signing event that turned Penelope’s mind upside down was bound to be groundbreaking for the participants as well.

It was truly a culture shock for those who took for granted fan signing events filled with ‘Oh, really?’ where the other party was not even remotely interested in the event.

People pouring in with ‘smart hits’ from all over the place.

-The actor… Are you asking me if I have any concerns?

-Life counseling… You said you would?

-This is virtue… ? So what have I done so far… .

-No, this is Kangmin going crazy haha.

-Scheduled to end at 3:30 is over 6 hours… Are you a physical monster?

Of course, he couldn’t sign autographs for 10,000 people, so Kangmin’s domestic schedule consisted of a two-day fan signing event for 1,000 people and a fan meeting for 9,000 people.

However, when the news spread, even those who succeeded in purchasing the latter ticket fell flat and regretted it.

As the participants began releasing their videos one by one, the atmosphere grew even stronger.

-Fuck why on earth did I go to take the test that day? Is there something more important in this world than that???

-If I pass the exam, I will probably only be able to hear sermons.

-Rahee No. 2 ㅊㅊ

The public likes flashy and cool things, but that’s it.

At this point, having a fan meeting at a sports complex where you couldn’t even see people’s faces wasn’t a problem.

The topic changed in an instant.

And, it didn’t just end in Korea.

In particular, the reaction from Japan, which visited after completing its Korean schedule, was so intense that everyone was embarrassed.

““““““Waaaaaaaa—!””””””

“Yoru-ru!”

“Yoru-sama!”

“Aaaah!!”

The crowd gathered at Narita International Airport was quite large, if not enormous.

Kangmin was dumbfounded, and the group was even more dumbfounded.

That’s because Kang Min had never even been to Japan, let alone had a schedule there. It was surprising that there were fans, let alone crowds.

Only Seonyul had a vague guess.

“Well, it seems like was more popular than expected… .”

“is that so?”

“Well, these people like samurai. But since baldness is common in Japanese historical dramas, Hwiyul was very popular as an exotic swordsman character. It felt like a real prosecutor, and it was also romantic in its own way… “My nickname is Yuruユール after Yul, and I’ve become Yoru again.”

“hmm.”

“But I don’t think that’s all… “Maybe this autograph event also played a role?”

While the Korean side focused on Kang Min’s ‘attitude’ towards fans, the Japanese side paid attention to the ‘content’ of the consultation, especially the chocolate bag.

It was a kind of cultural difference.

It was even strange that there was no reaction, especially since it was a raw program and not a prepared program. Would you say it was similar to the case where the CEO of a Korean entertainment agency gained popularity on a Japanese audition program?

In the end, the group, which encountered completely unexpected difficulties, was barely able to escape from the airport after being delayed for nearly 30 minutes.

Seonyul noticed a tired face.

“Uh, Actor Kang?”

“yes.”

“Are you going to do the autograph session the same way this time?”

“You can’t discriminate.”

“Uh, yes… .”

Seonyul glanced at Penelope with an expression hoping to stop her somehow.

However, the director, who was supposed to be jumping up and down, only slightly furrowed his eyebrows.

“Well, figure it out. “As you know, I have to go back to New York right away because of my schedule.”

“Thank you for your hard work. “Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule for four days.”

“Speech is polite, anyway.”

Penelope sarcastically stood up.

And it seemed like he was about to leave, but he hesitated slightly.

The question he asked after that was, to say the least, a bit strange.

“… min.”

“yes.”

“I know you are very, very crazy. So please just answer whatever comes to mind.”

“Let’s pretend you didn’t hear the former, and then speak.”

“… I have a friend. He is a person who thinks of his lover’s younger sister, who died a few years ago, as if it were his own sister, and even meddles in his romantic affairs. “It seems a little crazy to me.”

“hmm.”

“This person is doing this. As you put it… “Is it because I couldn’t overcome it?”

“… … .”

Kangmin was lost in thought for a moment.

For some reason, the ghostly old man next to me coughed like he was possessed and winked hard, but I couldn’t quite figure out why.

So I just opened my mouth and said whatever came to mind.

“I don’t know who it is, but you could see it that way.”

“… is it so.”

“But I don’t think it’s anything to worry about.”

“yes?”

“Anyway, wouldn’t he be on good terms with that younger sister? “She doesn’t need to see the world standing upright.”

“… … .”

“They say it’s better to live as you can. What happens if you can’t overcome it? “There’s no way that’s necessarily going to be better.”

For some reason, Penelope blinked with an expression as if she had been punched. The brown eyes wavered in confusion for a moment.

But even for a moment, a long sigh returned.

“I think you’re a little crazy too.”

“Huh, really.”

“But, yes. “Being crazy can be okay in its own way.”

“?”

“, everything was a mess, but I think the last line was good.”

Penelope left behind only those curse words and left.

Naturally, afterward, Kang Min spent his time paying even more attention. Of course, Seonyul swallowed tears every day.

But the result was certain.

Two weeks later, Director Dusk had to accept the report card that he had virtually lost the promotional competition in Asia and gave up.

“how… What on earth is this… … !”

According to a poll, when asked what they would see if the two films were released, “The Crusades” was only slightly ahead of “Richard I.” Considering the scale of promotional and production costs, it was truly a crushing defeat.

As director Dusk, I couldn’t help but feel upset.

“Oh my, have you seen these idiots! How much did I give you… !”

“… That, director. I don’t think this is the director’s job. As is customary, you should leave it to the producer or distributor—”

“They don’t know anything! “If there was someone you could trust and entrust to me, wouldn’t you have entrusted it to me?”

“… … .”

Director Dusk, who scolded the staff and kicked them out, had no choice but to sharpen his teeth.

The opponent was indeed not easy.

It’s clear that he’s trying to hold on to his ankle somehow.

If so─

“joy.”

Director Dusk closed his eyes for a long time, opened them, and then snorted.

He was convinced that there was no need to resort to any more means.

* * *

The countdown to the release of and is approaching.

As the 15th day passed, news of the preview began to come from all over the place.

In general, a movie about to be released stands at a crossroads between a ‘press preview’, to which only the media and critics are invited, and an ‘audience preview’, to which the audience is also invited.

The former is easy to control but has low promotional effectiveness, while the latter is difficult to control but has high promotional effectiveness. It is a choice that directors and producers cannot help but worry about.

… But of course, Director Henry had only one choice.

“Are you asking me a horse? Of course it’s the latter! “Once the audience spreads word of mouth, there will be no place for Dusk’s arrogance to remain!”

“Please, Director! Where on earth can you be so confident!”

“Hey, don’t worry, Senior Basil. “I don’t know, but I think my senior was a great Saladin.”

“The good Saladin doesn’t launch nuclear weapons… !”

Basil was fed up.

Fortunately, actor Kang Min brought in all kinds of support and somehow it turned out like a movie.

It is also true that Asia took a breather.

However, Basil still believed that there was no answer to victory or defeat.

‘The first preview – the process where investors, directors, producers, etc. gather and discuss before the film is completed – took place two months before the release.’

Even the final version came out just a week ago. I haven’t even seen Basil yet because the distributor is rolling out the cushions right now.

How on earth could a film released in such a hasty manner defeat director Dusk, who aims for the standard of Hollywood?

“Well, it will be ruined. “I guess it’s a good thing that it’s relatively less likely to fail.”

Penelope Isa’s thoughts seemed to be no different. The only difference with Basil was that he seemed a bit toxic recently.

Basil thought he might have given up halfway.

“We have a contract, right Min? “If you do everything you want and fail, you will have to accept this condition.”

“of course. On the other hand, if you succeed, at least buy me a meal.”

“… Are you flirting? “Aren’t you sorry to Acey?”

“?”

But, despite such speculation, the atmosphere was surprisingly not bad.

This is because there was a kind of expectation that although we would lose, it would not be a disaster, that it would be a so-called ‘lost but good fight’.

Although the direction was strange, Kang Min’s acting itself was excellent.

Although it was a little crazy, Director Henry’s directing was also great.

And, well, isn’t there some weirdo out there somewhere who likes Saladin’s armored legion?

Even Basil sometimes had rosy imaginations that he might be able to break even.

… But, well, that relaxed atmosphere disappeared as if washed away by a sudden news report.

The person who urgently contacted me was Jaylen, CEO of CAE.

-Penny, you’re in big trouble!

“Ha, it’s always a big deal here. “What is it, uncle?”

-No, this time it’s a really big deal! I can’t find a venue for the preview!

“… yes?”

Penelope was momentarily taken aback.

The United States is a large country, and of course it would be absurd to have no venue for the premiere. At the very least, if you rent it at a local movie theater, isn’t that a preview?

Well, as Seonyul did recently in Korea, there are naturally a limited number of places that are ‘suitable’, ‘historical’, and ‘good to attract attention’.

But the number was not that small.

“No, what on earth are you talking about? Right now, if you look at the levels that fall short of , there are a hundred, right? “If I only get three or four of them—”

-There isn’t one, Penny. They completely wiped it out. They even gave us a penalty for booking the place we booked.

“… yes?”

This time it was everyone’s turn to look dumbfounded.

What can I say, if you ask me, it wasn’t impossible. All you have to do is waste some money.

But what does that mean?

“I don’t understand what is going on. Under the current law, you can’t rent for more than 10 days, right? You’re saying we’re going to raise that money by having the preview show happen five days in advance? “I’m not some kind of idiot.”

However, CEO Jaylen’s reaction was depressing.

He took a long sigh.

-… I thought so too, Penny. But they did something even crazier.

“Are you crazy?”

-The release date was pushed back.

“uh… .”

– is scheduled to be released five days earlier than .

Oh my, it’s crazy…

Penelope was so dumbfounded that she lost sight of her cell phone for a moment.

how,

Why are you being so sincere? !