Lord Of Dying Smoke - Chapter 163



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The King of Dying Smoke Episode 163

The power of first impressions (4)

“The Amos Hoban Show?!”

Inside the Korea MBS director’s office, producer Ho-Hyeon Yoo opened his mouth wide.

“Isn’t this talk show actually the successor to Larry King? Kang Min is going out there?!”

“Well, I heard that not only was he invited, but all the main characters of the movie were invited. “Still, since I’m the lead actor, why don’t they give me the lead role as well as the director?”

“Hiya, I filmed the debut film of such an actor… .”

“Say it like it was a long time ago, it was only two years ago.”

The bald director scowled at his subordinate, whose mouth looked like it would attract three flies.

Then, I became dumbfounded and shook my head.

It was like that.

Now only a little over two years have passed.

However, as soon as he debuted, the maniac who had declared with serious eyes to be given the right to appear in was now committing crazy acts against the whole world.

It didn’t feel real.

This was especially true during the recent, indescribable frenzy of the domestic media.

“Well, it’s such a great situation, isn’t it?”

“It’s amazing, but isn’t it too exaggerated? “It almost makes me feel a bit bitter.”

The director sighed.

Recently, in Korea, not only terrestrial broadcasters but also the most prestigious daily newspapers were competing to sing Kang Min’s song through loudspeakers. There is no place that has not organized a special feature, calling it an unprecedented feat.

Well, it was a great thing.

It was even more so when he defeated coach Hopper Dusk of the world.

But─

“If you look at the movie itself, it wasn’t a historic hit, right? Everyone seems to think there will be no further outcome than this. So, if it’s not this time, we’re making a fuss with the mindset that there will be no fanfare.”

“… “It was actually a miracle itself, in many ways.”

Looking back, the flow of was not smooth at all.

The lead director is full of rebelliousness and is called an old man.

Investors shaking their heads and withdrawing their investments.

Staff running away as if escaping from a sinking ship.

And, in such a hopeless situation, a miraculous young genius actor appears─

“Wow, if you think about it, it’s like watching a movie. He is ignored as a young actor, struggles with a small budget and miserable staff, barely survives and gathers collaborators, and a rival plots a dastardly plan… .”

“He was more despicable than most villains. “It was released five days early.”

“And it applied. If you’re going to make a movie, you’re going to have to look into this. “I’m going to make a fuss about whether the probability makes sense.”

Even the movie that was made that way was not an ordinary masterpiece. Even now that the final results have been released, there are probably over 40% of critics who are cursing.

This is truly an amazing case of running my way and succeeding my way.

It was natural for everyone to think that it would only go downhill after this miracle.

“Ha, that’s funny.”

However, from Director Kim Kang-hyeon’s perspective, it was bullshit that could only be laughed out of.

How could that madman be satisfied with this!

“They must have come up with some crazy plan that we couldn’t even think of. And I’m going to insist on doing it! And there will be more pitiful victims like me and the Vice President!”

At least, if you were to pick a person in Korea who is sure that Kang Min is crazy, he would be in the top five.

The vice president still cannot watch MBS during the day on Sundays. Surely someone is suffering like that this time too.

The director laughed at those who had no eyes to see and then expressed condolences to another victim whose identity he did not know.

It’s already like this.

What Kangmin will do next will definitely be so terrible that you can’t even imagine.

-Director, you are here.

“Oh, let’s take it.”

The director paused the conversation for a moment and looked pleased at the call that came through the extension line. The reason the two of them were here was to wait for guests.

Both of them focused their eyes on the door with expectant faces.

Before long, the door opened with a knock.

“Haha, thank you today, Director Kim!”

For some reason, the person who came in earlier was the entertainment director.

“Si, please excuse me.”

“Whew, there was no need for me to come, right?”

The next ones to come in were PD Wi Min-jun and Han Ye-seul.

“… … .”

And, the last person who came in with his shoulders slumped was a large man who clearly looked like he had seen him somewhere before.

He had a completely mesmerized expression, but everyone ignored it. Because no one had any intention of letting go of such a wonderful offering(?).

Director Kim Kang-hyeon grinned.

“great! Now that we’ve all gathered together, including those who lost the bet, let’s start the new project of the newly renewed !”

His mouth was so irritated that director Choi Bong-man ended up closing his eyes tightly.

Director Kim Kang-hyeon was happy.

But, well, is it the law of the world?

As happy as Kim Kang-hyun was, the person he expressed his condolences to was becoming even more unhappy.

* * *

“Oh, please, Acey! You don’t trust me?! “Even if I am, there is no way I would do that to my best friend’s love!”

“… Of course I trust you Penny.”

“You don’t look like you believe!!”

It was an amazing thing.

Penelope Olsen was having a happy time just three days ago, but recently she suddenly became unhappy.

The main reason went without saying.

It was because a weirdo somewhere was doing such weird things!

[The secret to easily adapting to the American filming set system? It was thanks to senior Olson’s advice.]

[Ho… ]

[Olson’s advice was also important in designing the character of ‘Richard I’. These were all things I couldn’t help but think about seriously.]

[What can I say, it’s really surprising?]

“When did you do that!”

Penelope held her head and cried.

“No matter what I said, you ignored it!!”

What is that! Something you never do!

Yes, praise!

You shouldn’t praise me! You are Kangmin! Not Basil Papadopoulos!!

“What on earth did I eat wrong?!”

The only good thing was that Kang Min did not show his characteristic madness during the interview.

Kang Min showed his ‘respect’ for Penelope in a very common sense and polite manner. There was no room for misunderstanding here, and it was good up to this point.

So what was bad was that Aislin was the only person who knew that this situation was very strange.

reason? That’s because it was Penelope herself who was talking about how crazy Kangmin was!

At first, it seemed like he was trying to get over it.

However, the more Kangmin repeated nonsense, the more suspicion began to slowly appear in his friend’s eyes.

“… Sai, it seems pretty good, huh? “It’s very different from what you were telling me.”

“bad! It’s terrible! “I don’t even know why he does that!”

“···If you make a ‘mistake’ as usual, you can tell me. No, it’s not even a mistake. “It’s not like I’m in any particular relationship.”

“Please, Amman, I didn’t lose my mind to the point where I did that to you?!”

The brilliant record(?) also hindered him.

It was an ordinary story for a Hollywood actress, but of course, in the eyes of Aislin Lewis, a new generation nun, it was a truly spectacular dating career.

The fact that she sometimes talked exaggeratedly about dating a man (?) increased such awareness, which was a bonus.

“Hmm, I don’t know if I should say it was surprising or if I should have expected it… There is no way to do this… .”

“Shut up!”

It was like this when it came to CEO Peter Jaylen, my uncle.

For Penelope, it was crazy and jumping around.

The public would have ignored it, thinking it was just a normal thing, but they didn’t think anything of it and the few close friends had a strange misunderstanding.

As a certain ghost expected, Kang-min’s flattery(?) towards the buyer ended up producing diagonally different results.

‘Damn it, I can’t do it.’

After moaning for a while, Penelope let out a long sigh and made up her mind.

He decided to accept the invitation to the , which was hosted by Kang Min and Director Henry.

Actually, it was a pretty difficult decision. Amos Hoban’s personality was closer to Winfrey’s than that of Larry King, whom he claimed to have inherited.

‘No, it’s ten times worse than that.’

Penelope, who has the image of a party animal and has used it strategically, would have to be prepared for some pretty mischievous questions.

‘But anyway, it’s a mountain I have to overcome to make a full-fledged comeback. It’s better to get hit first.’

and.

‘And, this is the most sure way to resolve our nun’s misunderstanding.’

After reaching a conclusion, Penelope clicked her tongue and stood up. And he picked up the phone.

So the day of the talk show arrived, where Kangmin and Penelope had their own plans.

However, it wasn’t just the two who had a plan on this talk show.

* * *

“What on earth are we going to do!”

Four days later, five hours before filming.

Amos Hoban, the host of The Amos Hoban Show, was furious.

The main reason was that the preparation for filming was not done properly, and up to this point, it was an understandable reason.

The problem was that the preparation was for next week’s guests, not today’s guests.

“Did you see who Clarkson from next door brought? What about Colbert! “Didn’t I tell you to make it a priority to find guests who won’t lose?”

“Sorry Mr. Hoban, it’s five hours before filming! And we have to do our best for every guest!”

“Don’t worry, I always do my best.”

Hoban said irritably.

“Uh, Campbin? Wouldn’t it be enough to get some screen time by criticizing the Chinese actor appropriately? I’ve already prepared a few jokes. Was there a hero like Richard I in Asia? Prester John!”

“Mr Hoban.”

“Oh, of course I will adjust the intensity! As long as the director creates a suitably touching atmosphere, she will automatically burst into tears, and Penelope Olsen… It may have been a long break, but everyone would be happy to know how many men you’ve dated recently. Director Dusk also makes fun of the subtitles. “You can see everything from there.”

“… … .”

“So please, rather than a group of Asian actors who are all over the place with noise, please cast someone who will be a hot topic! “Donald Trump or something!”

The director shook his head and stepped away.

After the staff dispersed and whispered, Amos Hoban groaned and rubbed his face.

On earth, do you think that only talented people like you can see the future? Isn’t this the right time to hit the ground running by just bringing in good guests?

The positions of Oprah Winfrey, who brought in Michael Jackson, and Conan O’Brien, who brought in even more, are right in front of us, so how much must we be held back by incompetent staff!

‘Tsk, there’s no way.’

Amos sighed and stood up.

In the end, it is Amos himself who carries the burden of evaluating the broadcast.

He didn’t think he had already heard the sound of waste.

‘If the guest is ambiguous, we raise viewership by confusing them with sharp and aggressive questions. ‘This is the rule of talk shows established by Oprah Winfrey.’

The director side won’t be particularly fun, and the side that targets Penelope Olsen, who is well-known, will have a better chance of winning. He better step up a bit.

Yeah, the picture isn’t bad… It’s worth a try… .

Of course, ‘Chinese brat’, who didn’t know what was so great about it, was already included in the calculation as a word that could be treated as one likes.

After a moment of displeasure, Amos Hoban’s trademark cheerful smile appeared on his lips.

He strode toward the awaiting sacrifices.

… Well, just like a certain director earlier, everyone has a plan.