Lord Of Dying Smoke - Chapter 168



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The King of Dying Smoke Episode 168

A plan that only planners don’t know (2)

Nothing in the world can be faster than light. But the bad news can be.

This is because bad news is subject to its own special laws.

And, nonsense too.

-Friends, did you see the Hoban show yesterday?

-Who wouldn’t have seen that, friend!

-I saw Reddit fishing and thought there was a real murder case…

-I first thought of that actor as Richard I… Are you a little crazy?

-… a little?

-It was a little too crazy to say the least. The kicking of the Ambassador has become a legend.

-I still think the lecture madness leaked out of 🙁

– Don’t be fooled, friend! All misunderstandings will be resolved when you see Dr. Kriere, played by Kang! (link)

Well, the beginning wasn’t bad.

The trailer, which was groundbreaking in many ways, and the main story, which was even more groundbreaking, were enough to make the entire United States go crazy.

For some reason Mr. Hoban wasn’t mentioned on the Hoban show, but no one cared. Netizens started to get excited.

Expectations were sufficient.

-If you think about it, isn’t it rare for Kangmin to choose a good item?

-That’s right.

-Really

-What are you talking about? It was all fun;

└The beginning was all miserable. It was said that was going to fail because it was overshadowed by the Black Forest Rain Party, was a disaster even before it started, and was just… Isn’t it famous that the person who went in was scolded for being a corpse?

└Richard thought it was hilarious that all the people who were swearing at him disappeared haha.

└Don’t forget and the public service announcement series… .

└If you think about it, Kang Min has never done a truly well-anticipated work;

To be exact, the expectations were too high.

-But isn’t this the first time Kangmin has appeared so confident?

-I know? Richard is a lot more successful than I thought, so it’s worth the burden.

-Penelope Olson is a senior in the agency; Lip service

-You might say that to other actors, but it’s Kang Min, right? Is the actor who dumped Ray Goldmarie because you guys didn’t like him just lip service?

-That doesn’t make sense haha.

In particular, what spread suspicion was the attitude shown by actor Kang Min.

In his own way, he was just desperate to achieve his goal, but in the eyes of the public, Kang Min was closer to a perfectionist actor with eccentric tendencies.

He confidently reveals that it is a ‘long-term plan’?

Isn’t it obvious that it is not an ordinary item?

-I think it will at least surpass haha.

-ㄹㅇㅋㅋㅋ

And here something happened that no one intended.

This Korean public opinion was imported to the United States through some translation errors.

-According to Korean sources, it may be a work that surpasses !

Unfortunately, this American public opinion was again imported into Korea through numerous translation errors.

-An American official says that he has definitely surpassed Richard I! ㄹㅇ It’s crazy!!

Even more unfortunately, this ping-pong didn’t stop once.

The ball began to accelerate continuously every time it was exchanged.

And, it gradually became less and less like a ball.

-Korean broadcasting officials say that Richard I is just the beginning!

-A US CAE official revealed the information! They say that something like Richard I is nothing more than a stepping stone for a new work!!

-Information on Hong Academy in Korea! It’s better than any work Kang has ever appeared in!

-The American Actors Studio says it is the greatest masterpiece ever!

-There is already some initial planned filming, guys!

-I heard a pilot program has already been released?!

-Everyone on the production team was happy that it was perfect!!

-Even the investors gathered and gave a standing ovation!!!!

At this point, I was at a dazed level, but there was no way around it.

There was Kang Min’s acting, there was exciting directing, and most of all, the situation itself couldn’t help but seem like an entire episode of “The Amos Hoban Show” had been removed.

The rumors became even more bizarre when rumors began to circulate that Amos Hoban would be leaving the show after the original filming aired.

Expectations everywhere began to inflate like helium balloons.

And it was around this time that the agency and broadcasting station found out about the rumor.

“hmm… .”

“The rumor is this much?”

Well, fortunately, there was still room for evolution at this level. If an agency with a long history and an even deeper broadcasting station join forces, they will be able to pour out as many fire extinguishers as they want.

But there was a problem.

The point was that no one had intended to do that.

“It’s a blessing in disguise. Let’s grow more.”

“This much advertising in a place with no budget!”

Five days later, when all plans had gone awry, Kang-min and Penelope received two letters.

One was the CBC’s polite request to lend a hand in planning Kang Min’s new work, which must have taken years of preparation and numerous considerations.

The other was a resolution by the agency’s board of directors willing to cooperate with the broadcasting station and support any work.

“Ah—”

Penelope, who had barely recovered her senses, screamed and fainted again as soon as she heard this news.

It was summer.

* * *

After coming to her senses, Penelope immediately rented a conference room at CAE headquarters.

It was a very secret place and full of security measures. Even within CAE, it was only used for the most confidential discussions.

But the devices did not fulfill any role.

Well, because there was nothing to protect in the first place.

“I don’t have any plans.”

“… … .”

“… … .”

“Ah, haha… You don’t have to make jokes like that… .”

“? “Why would I make a joke?”

“You must have something in mind! “Format and such!”

“Not really.”

“Ha, whatever you want to do!”

“ah.”

“Of course there is! “Something!”

“I want to act like I’m dying.”

“… … .”

Penelope slammed her head on the table.

My nose was sore from being fucked so hard.

Whether it was because of the pain or some other reason, tears came to my eyes.

‘That’s wrong!’

‘It’s all gone… !’

It was only a few days.

It was only a few days.

But when I came to my senses, the situation had already reached a point where there was no turning back.

The public rumor has already gone as far as to say that Kang Min had a plan that was great, grand, and even groundbreaking, and that Penelope Olsen recognized it and scouted him.

‘But, there isn’t one!’

There wasn’t.

The rare masterpiece that everyone was looking forward to did not even have a single pillar root!

This,

How on earth can we resolve this situation?

Kangmin nodded as if he understood.

“Well, it was definitely my mistake to include the director in the rumor. Don’t worry. “I will somehow make it clear that I have nothing to do with it.”

“Please, what kind of trash am I… !”

“?”

In this year, he was being swayed on a talk show, but an actor of his second year was overturned and was barely able to survive. There’s no way you can just leave this place and run away.

At the very least, she should tell Aislinn not to be friends with her if that kind of crap exists.

Penelope pulled out her hair when it became clear that the plan was indeed an empty can.

I literally tore it apart for a long time.

And I concluded with a sigh.

In the end, there was only one answer.

“… It can’t be helped. “The only thing left to do is to reveal that it was all a misunderstanding and resolve the issue.”

“hmm?”

“I will hold a press conference. I was a little too greedy in trying to come back and couldn’t handle it. You can just keep your head down as the rumors going around right now are exaggerated. “I might get some criticism, but if it were me, it wouldn’t be fatal.”

“hmm… … .”

Since this is a position where there is a lot of talk and trouble, there will be talk.

But at least it would be fifty times better than getting beaten up by Amos Hoban.

This won’t solve everything, but it’s better than nothing.

“And, uh—”

Penelope hesitated for a moment.

I hesitated for a while.

And, with a red face, he let out a voice that was literally at the level of a mosquito crawling forward.

“Well, what can I say, I was thankful for this.”

“… hmm.”

“If you hadn’t helped me, I would have been in a lot of trouble. “I’m sure Eishi was sad too.”

“… … .”

“So, it’s only natural that I step forward this time. I don’t even think I’ve paid off my debt with this. So, if there is a chance to repay, any time—”

“… … .”

“… min?”

“… … .”

“Are you listening?”

“… … .”

Should I hit you?

Penelope, who had been conspiring to speak to the point of almost shame, trembled when she saw Kangmin, who was clearly lost in his own thoughts.

It may be a negative situation, but isn’t there a degree? Even Peter would be angry at the situation.

Really, is this right?

Am I trying to get the right person for Acey?!

Of course, Kangmin didn’t care.

He soon came to a conclusion.

“Director.”

“Yes, have you finished thinking?! “What is it!”

“I think I came up with the perfect idea.”

“Oh, is that so? “What is it?”

“From my experience. “There has always been one way to solve a situation where there is no answer.”

Kangmin quietly reflected on his past.

, , , , and .

Again Shim Yoo-hyeon, Kim Ho-jin, Harry Gordon, and Henry Pyan.

Kangmin finished his thought.

And came to the perfect conclusion.

“Let’s just leave it to others.”

“… … yes?”

* * *

Five days after the secret meeting between Kang Min and the director,

Team 3 of the Korean MBS Drama Department was holding a successful wrap-up party for the drama titled .

“Okay then, congratulations on ending the show at 15%! Cheers!”

“Cheers!”

“Thank you all for your hard work!”

There was loud laughter along with the sound of glasses clinking.

Nowadays, as times have changed, endings in the 15% range usually feel like this. It is considered a huge success.

Among the actors, producers, and staff, no one frowned.

Among them, only one person was an exception.

“Writer, please take a drink!”

“… No, it’s okay. “I’m not in good shape.”

“Hey, don’t do that. Isn’t this success all thanks to the author? “Just get one drink!”

Writer Baek Chae-yi reluctantly accepted the glass offered by the male actor and drank it.

Although he wasn’t a leading man, he was a main cast member, so he continued to cling to her and talk cheerfully. Most of the time, it was about how she became popular thanks to the writer or that she had received a favor that she would never be able to repay in her life.

At this point, it seemed obvious that there was a personal favor beyond grace, but the author did not respond.

More precisely, I didn’t have time to worry about such things.

‘success… Well, it’s a success.’

Baek Chai muttered inwardly.

Even with a viewership rating of 5%, it is more than enough to break even. If it exceeds 10%, it is a success. If it exceeds 15%, it is a huge success. This is the bottom of the drama these days.

Viewership ratings have diversified, viewership has become polarized, and even experienced writers often suffer.

In such a place, Baek Chai achieved success again.

It was an incredible feat for a rookie.

but.

‘This wasn’t… .’

Actually, the viewership ratings were good.

What was important was that the story in Baek Chai’s mind was not like this.

should have been a little more lyrical than this.

It should have been a little more passionate.

And, it had to be a little more beautiful.

Of course, it is natural for stories that come out in reality to deteriorate. Baek Chae-yi is not too young to know that.

However, she had experience.

The experience of an actor reading the story she made up seriously and then going much further ahead and charting a path.

‘… ‘It’s a useless regret.’

I sighed again.

Still, the opponent, who seemed like he could catch him again if he kept trying, has recently risen to an unbelievable level.

The media, which had been talking about the day when Kang Min would be compared to friends such as Aislin Lewis and Harry Gordon, were mesmerized when that moment came after half a year.

Of course, the second-year beginner writer did the same.

“… Well, maybe I should write an autobiography later. “I filmed my debut film with someone like that.”

“Uh, uh, writer?”

“Oh, I’m sorry. “What did you say?”

“… … .”

While the actor was watching and talking, Baek Chae-yi reflected on her bitterness and shook off her regrets.

There was nothing else I could do. Or, maybe I should have tried to hold on to my pants somehow at that time.

It was a meaningless thought.

Well, that was until the phone rang.

When I pressed the call button, PD Yoo Ho-hyeon on the other end of the phone asked without a word of congratulations.

-Have you heard the news?

“Yes, first of all, thank you for your congratulations… So, what is it?”

-Have you not heard the news about actor Kang Min’s new project?

“… I heard it. I heard it was going to be amazing? Well, that’s true, but—”

-Go in and have a look right now.

“… … “I’m sorry, but is that all?”

-That’s it.

Suddenly, the phone was hung up. Then, a link arrived in the message.

I pressed the button while trying to control my frustration, and the browser connected to the CAE subsidiary site.

And, what caught my eye was the option for 15 languages, including English.

Korean was also included in it.

-We await the support of those who are interested in actor Kang Min’s new project.

-Director, writer, actor.

– No experience required.

– Regardless of nationality.

-Anyone who is interested in discussing the answer to the question of what causes actors and people to die is welcome.

What should I say?

It was a bit of a bittersweet story.

Especially the last one, I had no idea what it was.

But Baek Chae-yi stopped breathing for a moment.

In exactly one word.

‘irrelevant.’

Experience and nationality;

irrelevant.

“… … .”

“Hmm, Writer Baek? Well, I know a really good bar. Well, I don’t have any special thoughts, but it’s a really nice place, so if you don’t mind… .”

“… … .”

“Uh, writer?”

“… sorry. “Something urgent comes up, so I’ll go.”

“Ah yes. Take a look… .”

It certainly seemed like it was urgent work. Because Baek Chae-yi ran away at almost flying speed.

Senior actor Park Seong-ho, who was next to him, giggled and comforted the actor, who drooped his shoulders.

And of course, it wasn’t just one person who responded to this message.

“and.”

“Hoo?”

“hmm.”

“… … at las.”

The seeds Kangmin had sown began to shake one by one.