Lord Of Dying Smoke - Chapter 171



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The King of Dying Smoke Episode 171

A plan that only planners don’t know (5)

Kangmin’s audition experience is enormous.

Well, when I was unknown, I would go around every day begging for at least one small role. In fact, even expressing how enormous it was is an understatement.

I don’t know why people who know me are making noises.

-It came from ! Is it true that the director previously evaluated actor Kang Min as ‘an idiot who should quickly find something else to do’?

-No, no… !

-There was a testimony! He even said, ‘If that god

-Fuck, no!

-Director, you are running away now!

-Ugh!!

Whatever the reason, Kang Min was a person who spent seven years like that.

Naturally, there were problems in most auditions.

Honestly, I’m confident that I won’t be particularly shaken no matter what judge I see at any audition.

But, well, whatever.

There are exceptions to any confidence.

“Nice to meet you, Mr. Kang. From the time we imported a program, we thought we would see it soon.”

“Yes, nice to meet you.”

I shook hands with the one on the left.

There was a director of CBC, one of the most historic broadcasting stations in the United States.

“Hahaha, you’re planning such a fun plan all by yourself! If I were 15 years younger, I would have begged to be included! “What a pity!”

“Yes, thank you.”

I shook hands with the person on my right.

There was a representative from CAE, the largest agency in the United States.

“This is CBC producer Mason. “Today’s plan looks like it will be really fun.”

“Yes, nice to meet you.”

“Haha, this time we are collaborating with CBC! Don’t you miss this Lloyd Gonzalez?”

“Yes, thank you.”

There was a world-class producer and a world-class director.

“Hmm, I never thought the day would come when I would sit in the judges’ seat. “Let’s try hard.”

“Yes, nice to meet you.”

“Hmm! After all, there is no one like this Henry Pian!”

“Yes, thank you.”

There was a world-class camera director, and another world-class camera director.

“―― ―.”

“――.”

“Yes, nice to meet you.”

“――― ―.”

“―――. -!”

“Yes, thank you.”

In addition, a feast of great names with decades of experience that we would not have even seen two years ago.

In a huge studio where a dozen such monsters were sitting side by side and laughing, Kangmin barely stopped reciting his lines like a robot.

Then he looked to the side and asked.

“Uh, Director Penelope?”

“What is it?”

“I don’t know, why did things happen like this?”

There was silence for a moment.

“… min.”

“yes.”

“Can’t you just let me hit him once?”

“?”

I don’t understand.

* * *

Of course, this crazy jury wasn’t created from the beginning.

At first, the meeting between the broadcasting station and the agency was a little more common sense. Kang-min, who came up with the plan, and Penelope, his helper(?), came to an agreement without difficulty to add one or two more people to make it look better.

But there was a problem.

There was a huge difference of opinion among those ‘one or two people who put things on display.’

First of all, the director of the CBC station insisted that he was the right person.

“Isn’t this the successor to ‘The Amos Hoban Show’? For us, we are going to do whatever we have to do to make this special a success.”

“ha ha ha!”

However, CAE was also in the midst of making a lot of money due to the absurd box office success of “Richard I of New York.” The board of directors would lament every day, asking why this company shared the investment money instead of providing all of it.

The CAE CEO, backed by the support of the board of directors, also insisted that he was the right person.

“Before he was the head of the agency, this Peter Jaylen was actor Kang Min’s senior. I can’t be left out of this plan! After all, don’t I have a much better reputation than the director?”

“ha ha ha!”

Although the words were flashy, the reality was that he was trying to somehow gain the upper hand in the battle for shares in Kang Min’s new project.

Didn’t a certain donut company also hit a huge jackpot as a sponsor of and regretted it when the broadcasting station hit the ground running? No one wanted to do only good things for others in this situation.

The working parties laughed and wiggled their eyebrows.

“Hahaha, this is so difficult!”

“ha ha ha!”

After that, it was a mess to say the least.

The broadcasting station secured the right to speak by begging independent figures, including director Henry Pyon, while CAE formed a siege by collaborating with producers S&W, who were ‘outside the station’ like themselves.

Those brought in by both sides brought in new people, who in turn brought in new people, and so on.

There were 15 people selected through this multi-stage process, and that was the reason why the current 15-member judging panel was completed.

… Of course, of course, none of the applicants knew this.

“Growling… .”

“?”

“… ?”

The audition, which started with great momentum, was delayed for a while.

The reason was that the first applicant, who seemed very nervous, looked at the judges’ faces, gaped, then fainted.

The producer, who at first thought it would be a good picture, looked a little embarrassed when he froze in fascination the second and third time.

“Hmm, it seems like there are a lot of people who are a bit weak-willed.”

“you’re right. It’s an audition for people from all over the world, so why is the level of the contestants… .”

“Wow.”

“Why is this like this?”

‘That’s because you guys were so busy stealing that we didn’t announce the list of judges!!!!’

Seriously, Penelope wanted to yell.

At most, you might think of yourself as Penelope Olsen and faint when you see these faces! Are you saying it’s a horse?!

How is it any different from going to an audition for a suitable movie in Korea and seeing monsters like Kwak Tae-young, Kim Cheol, and Lee Hyun-seok in the judges’ seats with their arms around each other?

Anyway, the judges, who don’t know how people feel, seemed to be having a hard time by the fifth time.

After whispering among themselves, they turned their heads to Kangmin as if grasping at a straw.

“Well, I think it’ll be difficult if things continue like this… “Do you have a secret plan?”

“hmm.”

In fact, Penelope was a little hopeful.

I thought that no matter how Kang Min was, or how slightly crazy he was, he would have no choice but to sound sane in this situation. Anyone would have done that.

Of course, it was a vain expectation.

Kangmin, who was worried, said something truly outrageous, as he always did.

“In my opinion, I don’t know if there is a need to hold individual auditions for writers. “It’s not like we’re watching each act.”

“hmm?”

“Then how…” .”

“It would be great for the president. Wouldn’t it be better to form several groups and listen to everyone’s opinions at once? The judges will be able to ask questions or evaluate those who stand out among them. “It would be more convenient for both sides.”

“hmm!”

“Ho… !”

Penelope was momentarily dumbfounded.

Since one person isn’t enough, you’re going to drag them as a group into this hellish place and make them admire each other’s blanket kicks?

Have you gone crazy?

However, unlike Penelope, Nye, who has MZ in her genes, received a truly passionate response from the judges.

“indeed!”

“What a clever idea!”

“It’s a perfect idea, actor!”

‘… … .’

The results were truly terrible.

The confident screenwriters from each country who participated were faced with the groundbreaking situation of being paired up in pairs of 15 for the first time in history and facing a panel of 15 monster judges.

For the participants, it was a truly shocking and stuffy situation.

What was even more horrifying was the shame play itself between those 15 people.

“Um, the name is…” Mr. Salmah Binti Karin?”

“Yes, old!”

“Let’s see, the application says, ‘Humanity is desire.’ What did you mean by writing this, and what kind of directing do you think is appropriate for this?”

“I, uh… Well, the desire mentioned here can be translated as wish… So, people feel happiness through their own greed, overcome hardships, and think that this is the process of becoming human… .”

“How is it different from Nietzsche?”

“uh… yes?”

“‘What is happiness? ‘It’s a feeling of growing strength and a feeling of overcoming resistance.’ Isn’t that a bit old? “Of course, I think there are areas that can differentiate us.”

“No, that, that… It’s my first time hearing that… .”

“Please wait, Coach Pian. That’s not the problem. Applicant, how do you plan to express your desires and wishes?”

“Well, if possible, in color…” .”

“Color. “Which is it, William Blake or Alfred Sisley?”

“… yes?”

“Oh, I guess it’s modern art? Flashing type? It won’t be easy. “Can I hear the detailed methodology?”

“No, that…” .”

“Please wait. I think this scenario itself is a bit stereotypical. “It’s not even the days of ‘The Moon and Sixpence.’”

“First of all, I have a question about the short story included here, and this messy title description was intentionally—”

Well, it was like this.

“Huh… Hmm… … .”

Poor Salmah Binti Karin just squatted down and cried.

Moreover, the judges often clashed, making the applicants even more frozen.

“Um, Mr. Sinem Songku? “If you were to be in charge of actor Kang Min’s script at our CBC, which would you write first?”

“Hmm, yes. I am… .”

“Let’s wait a moment. Director? Our actor doesn’t really belong to a broadcasting station. “Is your expression a bit strange?”

“It’s just that the words came out like that, Mr. President. You are overreacting. “Isn’t life long?”

“That’s right, hahaha!”

“ha ha ha!”

“I, uh… .”

This was an ugly case, but the judges often clashed, even for rational reasons. It was natural because the judges except Kangmin and Penelope were divided into camps.

When a CBC director steps forward, CEO Peter Jaylen keeps him in check.

When coach Lloyd Gonzalez steps forward, coach Henry Pian, who is trying to protect his position, diverges.

It was literally a mess.

Is it just that?

Even in the midst of all this, Kang Min was seducing a woman again!

“Well, I see. “I listened carefully to author Saeko Miyafuji’s opinion.”

“sorry. I have given you my insufficient opinion… .”

“No, that was an impressive opinion. “I don’t know if it’s okay to talk about something a little sensitive.”

“… it’s okay. “I came prepared.”

“Then let’s do it. “I think the author’s adoptive parents are really good people.”

“… yes?”

“The writer’s application form and story clearly reveal his shyness in wanting to believe in the goodness of people. “No matter how much evil the world is overflowing with, life is made up of the good intentions of some people within it, a feeling full of faith.”

“ah… .”

“There is no correct answer to the question of what a person is. It’s very different from me too. However, when I look at author Miyafuji, I can’t help but think about how beautiful the answers of those I haven’t met are. “It was a good story.”

“Uh, uh… yes… … .”

“Oh, kinda!!!!”

“?”

The strange audition continued endlessly, with most people shaking, freezing, and stuttering, and only a few people blushing.

Among the applicants, there were only a handful of people who left without crying or feeling frustrated.

Penelope looked like she was going to turn away.

The producer was even dancing.

“It’s going to be a big hit! “This pilot program is sure to be a huge hit!”

In fact, it was more interesting as a broadcast to see the contestants roll their eyes and break into a cold sweat rather than clearly and coherently stand out.

However, unlike the producer, the judges soon began to recognize the seriousness of the situation.

That’s why, even now, almost half the time, we haven’t found the right writer.

The first to show a puzzled expression was the broadcasting station.

“This is severe… .”

“Oh, isn’t it because the director keeps arguing?”

“… Seriously, you can’t even pull it out if it’s frozen to this degree. How great was the controversy at the time? “Such a storm may await us, but the fact that even we can’t withstand it is out of the question.”

“Well, I guess so.”

Even CEO Jaylen couldn’t help but nod his head.

I don’t even want the main scenario. I was at a level where I could save face if I found a sub-writer or a setup reviewer, the so-called ‘writers’, but it doesn’t seem to be easy.

Of course, it was largely because the judges were so impressed, but they didn’t have that thought in their minds. Instead, one thought came to mind.

Since Kang Min was the main person in the planning, he couldn’t say it out loud, but they were mostly similar types.

‘The water is definitely worse in Asia.’

‘Hmm, maybe because there are so many Asians, the level is low.’

‘Is there no way…? The average there can’t be the same as this one.’

‘Hmm, I guess it’ll be hard to find something useful.’

Unfortunately, that was the main thought of current American elders.

Asia is still a wasteland for movies, although it has recently made great strides thanks to some geniuses. Since we are latecomers, it is inevitable that the level will be a little low─

Even if there are exceptions like Kang-min, who is stroking his chin, in other words, aren’t they just exceptions?

They secretly exchanged glances.

‘It would be better to use proven friends from Hollywood as the main writers. Just add a few friends from other countries and save face, and that’s it.’

‘Global planning is a concept. The concept is enough to protect your dreams.’

‘Hmm, aren’t talented people like Kang Min and Shim Yu-hyeon like miracles?’

‘Well, it’s going to be like this… .’

They looked at each other and exchanged ideas to persuade Kang Min.

As Kang-min, it’s a plan he’s thought about for a long time and hard(?), so it’s heartbreaking, but there’s no other way.

In fact, the actor didn’t seem to be moved by anyone. It might be easier than I thought.

It’s just that there was no writer who could follow the grand plan of actor Kang Min–they reached an agreement implicitly.

‘… ? ‘Is it an illusion?’

But only one.

Penelope was tilting her head as she looked at Kangmin, who seemed calm and fragile.

‘Who…’ It seems like I’m waiting.’

Time passed like that.

* * *

Three hours have passed since the audition began.

The judging panel selected three candidates for assistant writers and two candidates for other setting organizers.

I was told that I was an assistant writer and an organizer, but was just a sitter.

Penelope couldn’t help but think that she had made a mistake.

‘What is the unit price for this? No, there’s still one more left… .’

Well, it would have been the same whether there were more or not.

The judges are now starting to quibble over which one will be easier to use.

The results are shabby compared to the global planning at the time when rumors began to circulate, but isn’t that what planning is all about? I can’t just complain.

That was the moment when even Penelope let go of all expectations.

“It’s the last time.”

“… yes?”

At the same time as Kangmin muttered, the last applicants began to arrive.

Penelope looked away with some anticipation.

Does Kang Min think that there is treasure between them?

And then something strange happened.

One of them seemed to have taken over the position and immediately backed away and started to get angry at Kang Min.

“Hah, I can’t believe you made Jiang Wei wait this long. “I must pay dearly for this.”

“?”

“Okay, now that you’re so arrogant that I’m tired of it, let’s talk about that damned plan. “At a proper meal.”

“… ?”

“What should I do, hurry up and not kick out the other idiots!”

‘Uh, um… .’

Penelope was a little embarrassed.

‘Could it be that person…? ?’