Lord Of Dying Smoke - Chapter 208



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The King of Death Smoke Episode 208

The Second Masterpiece and the $400 Million Love Story (18)

“The director helped me.”

When I went to see Kangmin, he had a very happy expression on his face.

“If you think about it, wasn’t that match structured very unfavorably for Ho-jin? If you don’t act well, you’ll get fired, and if you do well, you’ll just be retained. The director felt sorry about that and asked me for advice.”

“… … .”

“As a result, we decided to edit the scene, release it, and see what people think. Naturally, the results were as expected.”

“I, I… I wonder what you mean exactly… .”

“Congratulations, Hojin.”

Kang Min smiled brightly as he watched Kim Ho Jin trembling.

“Hojin has officially joined this project.”

“… … .”

Kangmin was very pleased.

From to , didn’t Kim Ho-jin always help Kang-min a lot? In the midst of such a complicated situation, he gained a long-time comrade.

Was this how Liu Bei felt when he obtained Zhao Yun from Mangdang Mountain?

I literally felt like I had won a thousand battles.

‘… … .’

On the other hand, Kim Ho-jin felt like the military depot had been reduced to ashes.

He was trembling with a pale face, and at first glance he seemed to be deeply moved.

Kang Min smiled brightly and patted Kim Ho Jin on the shoulder.

‘Heh, I guess I’m too moved to speak properly. Well, it feels like it was a long time ago when I first met Writer Baek Chae-yi and Producer Yoo Ho-hyun.’

‘Why… why on earth does this happen…!’

While Kang Min reminisced, Kim Ho Jin trembled.

How much had I prayed to the gods and spirits to free me from Kangmin’s clutches?

Even after Kang Min left for America, I was terrified for a couple of months because it didn’t feel real, and on the day that was released, the world seemed so bright that the sewers under the manholes were dazzling.

And now you want me to go through that horrible experience again?

‘Ugh…!’

That couldn’t be possible.

It would have been better to re-enlist!

Kim Ho-jin clenched his teeth desperately.

“That… actor Kang Min?”

“Oh, is there anything you’re curious about? Just ask me anything, haha!”

“If it’s as you said, then I think it could be a big nuisance if I don’t do it properly….”

“Oh, of course the director said he plans to adjust the weight of Ho-jin’s acting as he shows off his skills during filming. Don’t worry about it! What could be the problem with Ho-jin’s skills? Haha!”

“… … .”

okay.

I see.

If so, there may still be hope.

‘In the end, the main character of this role is that guy Sean Terry.’

If he were to display skills that would overwhelm Kim Ho-jin, and Kim Ho-jin would lose his edge, then that crazy coach might change his judgment a little.

‘We have to strengthen our cooperative relationship with him, somehow…!’

Kim Ho-jin desperately responded to Kang Min, who was laughing heartily, and strengthened his resolve.

‘I have to somehow give him some weight so I can survive…!’

* * *

But what,

Sean Terry’s reaction to hearing the news of Kim Ho-jin’s joining was the exact opposite.

“Oh, shit!”

He closed his eyes tightly in the living room where the scripts were piled up.

“That bastard Kang, you really intend to kill me! You’ve earned the enmity of someone you absolutely should not enmity!”

“That guy named Hojin Kim is definitely that tool…!”

In Sean Terry’s view, Kang Min was a madman who would turn a minor dispute into a violent one, and instead of hiding it, he would go around the neighborhood talking about it as a publicity point.

The director happens to bring in that kind of disciple, and that disciple happens to threaten Sean’s position?

There’s no way such a coincidence could happen in this world!

Hojin Kim was clearly Kang Min’s dagger to get rid of Sean Terry…!

“Ah, Hopper Dusk was right! That guy Kang is a guy you should never mess with! I should have realized it sooner…!”

Sean regretted it later, but there was nothing he could do about it now.

He has already been forced into a situation where he must defend his career against the insidious plots of Kang Min and his puppet director and associates.

Normally, that would have been okay. Sean was proud of his skills and thought he could beat anyone with his skills.

But this time, even his confidence as a Hollywood bad boy was bound to melt away like snow… .

‘Do you think you’ll be able to act like that for the rest of your life?’

‘What the hell is that guy?! Is that guy Kang a monster even to his disciples?!’

The result of Kim Ho-jin’s experience and desperate struggle took away all of Sean’s pride.

All sides were blocked.

Sean Terry squeezed his eyes shut.

In the end, I could only think of one way to survive.

‘I have no choice but to give in. If I give in rather than fight, Hojin Kim won’t have any more justification to do anything.’

He gritted his teeth.

‘I have to somehow give him some weight so I can survive…!’

like that,

Full-scale filming began with Kang Min’s two victims having exactly the same thoughts.

… and this, unfortunately, had a terribly devastating effect on the last victim.

* * *

“I would like to cancel the film media mix plan.”

“!”

In the conference room of , everyone turned to Director Dusk in surprise.

The producer doubted my ears, the staff gaped, and some even rubbed their eyes.

Everyone is shocked by the mere mention of collecting opinions. The recent Dusk director has been such a self-righteous and self-willed person.

Most people couldn’t accept reality right away.

“What do you mean by that?”

“Literally.”

But today’s Hopper Dusk was a little different.

“If it works out well, I would have nothing to wish for, but the risk I would have to take is too great. After thinking it over carefully, I can’t help but conclude that it’s not worth it.”

“… … .”

“… … .”

Director Dusk’s eyes were gleaming with a serious expression as he spoke.

Everyone looked at each other’s faces.

Most considered it a temporary whim.

But that thought soon began to fade away.

“Hey, Director? The viewers are showing antipathy towards the new protagonist’s half-brother. I think we need to come up with a solution─”

“That’s a sharp opinion, Peter. I’ll take a moment to tone it down. But I’ll have to put it in the washing machine until episode 3.”

“There are some who say there are too many characters. It’s so complicated that you can’t tell what’s going on… .”

“Let it be, Swanson. We need to distinguish between those who will complain and those who won’t. That’s a handshake that touches our core base against .”

“Sorry, sorry, but the ratings for this week’s are really good. The ratings have dropped in an instant…”

“Don’t worry about it, James.”

“yes?”

“Huh, since we have the audition framework, their rise and fall are unpredictable anyway. Rather than being dragged around by something unpredictable, wouldn’t it be better to just focus on our own work?”

“… … .”

“Anyway, we’re adding enough coriander to their cooking. You’re doing your job well, so there’s no need to apologize.”

As the meeting continued, the staff’s mouths opened more and more.

And the eyes of those who knew Director Dusk began to fill with emotion.

This is it.

This is the Hopper Dusk that so coolly distinguishes between gains and losses.

Until the ‘Battle of New York’, before that weird guy named Kang Min landed and started doing even weirder things, no one had ever questioned Director Dusk’s decisions.

The appearance of that time has returned.

Some were so moved that they held their breath.

‘There is a chance of winning… .’

‘If Director Dusk were in his right mind, he would have a good chance of winning this fight!’

In an instant, trust began to be restored.

Two hours.

That was when Director Dusk came to his senses and the staff members who had been sighing brightened with hope for the future.

A piece of news came flying in.

“Director Dusk, I have some news about !”

“It’s not important right now. I’ll tell you after the meeting.”

“Oh, I understand.”

Director Dusk, who would normally have rolled his eyes and demanded information, was cool, and the staff backed off in surprise.

“Oh, I see! It’s nothing serious anyway, I just heard that they’ve chosen a new actor….”

“Hmm? Who is that?”

“My name is Hojin Kim.”

“It’s the first time I’ve heard that name.”

“That’s… the character who is the lecturer. Here’s some information taken from the filming location…”

“… … .”

for a moment,

A subtle silence flowed.

Director Dusk’s eyebrows twitched.

“Just a moment, just a moment, let me see.”

“Yes, yes… .”

Well, it was okay.

Director Dusk has already achieved enlightenment. If we compare him to the level of a monk, he is a sudden enlightenment. If we compare him to the level of Nietzsche, he is a superman. If we compare him to the level of LoL, he is Faker.

What kind of distracting thoughts could influence him like that?

Director Dusk thought so and ordered that the material be projected onto a beam projector.

In this way, the full-scale filming site of was revealed to Hopper Dusk’s eyes.

What caught my eye were two actors.

[Cough!]

[Ugh!]

[Kuaaaaak!]

[Ugh!]

‘…!’

[Mr. Sean Terry is way better than me! I need to adjust the weight!]

[Oh, what are you talking about! Compared to Mr. Kim, I should be less important!]

‘… … !’

[As expected, you are a famous Hollywood actor! You are a hundred times better than me!]

[Hahaha, don’t be fooled by such empty words, Director! This guy is a hundred times better than me!]

‘… … !!’

moment,

Hopper Dusk’s head went blank.

At first, he was skeptical about Kang Min’s claim that he had brought in a disciple named Hojin Kim. There was no way that Sean Terry would have left an actor whose position overlapped his own.

Even the strongest people in the world make mistakes─that’s why Hopper Dusk wanted to see the video.

But that wasn’t the case.

[Kuaaaah!]

[Ugh, ugh, ugh!]

That wasn’t the case at all.

‘This is desperate…! Both of them are so sincere in their acting!’

‘Is this even possible…!’

It’s not even an ugly sight where they’re trying to stand out from each other.

On the contrary, both sides desperately avoid the center as if trying to pass the spotlight to the other, and this combines to create a shockingly perfect scene.

I hear some murmuring nearby.

Even Henry Pyen, who appears in a corner of the video, looks visibly surprised.

The director doesn’t do anything, but the scenes keep coming out.

Even though one of them is Sean Terry, who is called Hollywood’s bad boy.

‘Huh, how on earth!’

Director Dusk, who was busy searching for clues on the screen, soon discovered the truth.

It was something so certain that there was no need to doubt it any longer.

Sean Terry and Hojin Kim were both desperately trying to catch someone’s attention while acting.

And that gaze.

What is standing where that gaze is directed─

‘river…!’

Director Dusk had a sudden epiphany.

The gentleness, reason, and common sense that had been a blessing not long ago disappeared in an instant, and the gap was filled with the detective’s discerning eye.

That’s for sure.

That’s not the actor’s will or potential.

They are using their weaknesses to scare their opponents and take advantage of them!

Oh,

Such inhumane acts…!

‘This guy, Kangmin!’

‘As expected, is it impossible to stop him if it’s not me?’

There was no longer any room for doubt.

Director Dusk has thrown away all reason, common sense, and something important.

And then he filled that space again with something he had lost.

“Don’t change the meeting content.”

“yes?”

“It’s a movie.”

“…yes?”

“But, Director! Until just a moment ago─”

“No! There’s only one way to take that guy down!”

Director Dusk slammed the desk.

“Considering their momentum and popularity, their box office should be at least $400 million at worst! Then we should be more than that!”

“Even if you say so, how on earth could you…?”

“A passionate drama!”

His eyes sparkled.

“From now on, we’re going to collect ideas for a love story worth 400 million dollars!”

“… … .”

Ah─

With everyone’s eyes tightly shut, the plan was finally approved.

It was a terrible thing.

Kang Min’s brutality has now affected not only director Henry Feynman, who was once on the verge of rehabilitation, but also Hopper Dusk.

But that wasn’t the end of it.

And so, the end of the year passed by in an instant.

A month before the release of both films, a major uproar began to brew.

It’s Emmy season again.