I Was Mistaken as a Monstrous Genius Actor-Chapter 368: Prestige (5) - Edited

Chapter 368: Prestige (5)

Translator: Santos

The topic in the meeting room at Columbia Pictures, which had been dominated by discussions about Kang Woo-jin, suddenly shifted to Miley Cara. It happened in an instant when an executive suddenly brought up that it seemed likely Miley Cara would indeed appear in a Korean project.

In response, one executive questioned, “Huh? Didn’t we conclude that was just a rumor?”

“What are you talking about all of a sudden?”

“The media might be excited, but the public isn’t buying it at all.”

The foreign executives tilted their heads, and the one who had spoken shrugged his shoulders and pointed to his laptop screen.

“However, this article is quite bold in its claims.”

Soon, all the executives who had been discussing *Pierrot* gathered around the laptop. The screen was still displaying the article.

*“LA TIMES: Miley Cara's appearance in a Korean project is confirmed!”*

The headline boldly declared the news as confirmed.

“Whoa—if this were merely speculative, Miley Cara could sue them without a second thought!”

“Wait, wait, let’s read the content first.”

The executives skimmed through the article. Among them, a foreign man with brown facial hair read a specific part aloud.

“Excited Korean reporters? At a party in Korea, ‘the man from Cannes,’ Kang Woo-jin, stated directly that Miley Cara would appear in *The Beneficial Evil*?”

“Kang Woo-jin himself is saying this? Is this really true?”

“Well, there’s a photo.”

“Hold on, let’s read more of the content.”

One executive read the content aloud again.

*“*The Beneficial Evil* is a Netflix original Korean drama starring Kang Woo-jin, currently in production. Photos from the overseas shoot in Bangkok leaked out, sparking buzz not only in Korea but also in Hollywood, as the blonde woman in the pictures bore a resemblance to Miley Cara. It became a hot topic, yet no one believed it. However, Kang Woo-jin has confirmed Miley Cara’s involvement himself...”*

The article was filled with information about Kang Woo-jin, *The Beneficial Evil*, and Miley Cara, and it was confirmed that she would indeed appear in the project. The photo showed Kang Woo-jin being interviewed by hundreds of reporters. This was the first time a Korean actor who hadn’t officially debuted in Hollywood had been mentioned so prominently.

In any case.

“Whoa—if Kang Woo-jin said it himself...”

“What about Miley Cara? Has she confirmed anything?”

“No, there’s no mention of Cara confirming it.”

“Then this could still be a false article.”

“Maybe. But Kang Woo-jin isn’t an idiot; he wouldn’t joke around with something so absurd.”

“Are there any other articles?”

One of the executives, looking surprised, started browsing for additional articles related to Miley Cara.

“Oh, it’s already spreading.”

There were already several similar articles popping up from foreign news outlets.

*“CNM: Kang Woo-jin, currently in Korea, stated directly, ‘Miley Cara is appearing in my film.’”*

All sources pointed back to Korea.

Meanwhile, in New York.

In a large broadcasting company in downtown New York, many foreigners were gathered in a spacious waiting room, and among them, a familiar blonde woman stood out. Miley Cara, with her long blonde hair tied back, wore a black dress that showed her shoulders. She was fully made up, waiting for the recording of a famous American talk show.

As she was chatting with her team, Cara’s attention shifted to the phone in her hand.

“It hasn’t been long since this news broke in Korea, yet it spread so quickly. I think Kang Woo-jin chose the perfect timing and place.”

Jonathan, her large main manager standing next to her, replied, “It was a luxury brand party, and there were many foreign personnel besides just Korean reporters. That’s probably why the press could move so quickly.”

Miley Cara, skimming through the foreign articles, smiled faintly while crossing her long legs.

“This kind of strategic publicity is quite fun, isn’t it?”

“It’s not common. This incident has been carefully planned and has exploded appropriately with the right issues mixed in.”

“Anyway, a film starring Kang Woo-jin is currently showing in Korea and Japan, right?”

“I’ve heard so.”

“I’ve already heard it’s doing well, but this might attract even more viewers.”

“That was probably one of the goals.”

As Cara put on the jacket draped over the chair next to her, she spoke again.

“We’ll be participating in the publicity as well, right?”

Jonathan, already holding the phone to his ear, nodded.

“Of course. This will benefit us too.”

This meant that her new album, which was sweeping the Billboard charts, would contribute to the issue in various ways. Soon, Cara sent a DM to Kang Woo-jin, starting with, ‘It was a fantastic interview,’ and after sending it, she moved to her social media to post a new update.

“Next is my turn.”

She planned to add fuel to the fire following Kang Woo-jin.

Afterward.

Having casually stepped into the van after the luxury brand event, Kang Woo-jin was feeling quite drained inside.

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“Ugh—this is hectic!”

He had to answer countless questions throughout the event and even after it was over. This included questions from hundreds of reporters and the attending celebrities. Most of them, naturally, were about Miley Cara. In any case, the van carrying him departed for the next schedule, and his team, aside from the conceptually focused Kang Woo-jin, was in a frenzy.

“Oppa! The impact is insane!!”

“Look!! Articles are already circulating in the foreign press!!”

They had known in advance that Kang Woo-jin would drop a bombshell during the event, and since then, they had been monitoring the situation both domestically and internationally, so it was only natural for them to be excited.

“Ah! Miley Cara just posted on Instagram!”

“The timing is perfect! Did you coordinate this??”

Ignoring his ecstatic team members, Kang Woo-jin quietly picked up his phone. First, he checked the SNS post uploaded by Miley Cara.

“Whoa—she posted it so quickly? Were they monitoring in real-time over there??”

Her post roughly confirmed that she was indeed appearing in *The Beneficial Evil*, mentioning that she hadn’t been able to talk about it until now due to circumstances. Of course, she also included her happiness about working with Kang Woo-jin. The post that Cara had uploaded had already gone nuclear. Fans were rushing in like a tidal wave.

“Whoa—look at the number of comments! This is crazy.”

Comments were flooding in from all over the world in various languages. While watching for a moment, Woo-jin’s fingers moved again. This time, he checked the foreign news articles.

*“LA TIMES: Miley Cara’s appearance in the Korean project is confirmed!”*

Indeed, the name Miley Cara was more than enough to shake Hollywood and beyond. Articles were pouring out. The immense influence of Cara, her globally successful new album, the buzz from the Cannes Film Festival, and various other issues all played a role. However, the element of surprise also likely had a significant impact.

When something thought impossible is revealed as a fact, it captures even more attention.

Kang Woo-jin, silently observing, smiled inwardly. The picture he had envisioned was unfolding perfectly. The foreign press was enthusiastically introducing *The Beneficial Evil*.

*“Not only my name but also *The Beneficial Evil* is getting mentioned fearlessly. What a clever design.”*

This was the work in which Kang Woo-jin had declared war on Cannes and the Academy Awards, produced by Korea’s Netflix, and the drama was not just targeting Korea but aimed at the world. *The Beneficial Evil* was being globally promoted for free.

Of course, Kang Woo-jin’s name was also included.

If the international scene was this wild, what was happening domestically? Since Kang Woo-jin was conducting the luxury brand event, the portal sites were being overwhelmed.

*“[Breaking] Hollywood superstar Miley Cara’s appearance in *The Beneficial Evil* is confirmed... Kang Woo-jin admits it personally!”*

*“Kang Woo-jin attending the luxury brand event states, ‘Miley Cara is appearing in *The Beneficial Evil*, and her filming is already complete.’”*

*“Is Miley Cara really in *The Beneficial Evil*? Kang Woo-jin confirms it with a calm demeanor.”*

Hundreds of reporters who had seen Kang Woo-jin at the scene, as well as the media outlets, big and small, that were belatedly grasping the situation, rushed in frantically.

“What is this?!! Is it real??!”

“According to the content—I guess Kang Woo-jin confirmed it himself???!!!”

“No way!! Kang Woo-jin is never quiet! What are you doing? Write up something decent based on other articles and throw it out there!”

“Got it!”

As the articles spread at a frenzied pace, it didn’t take long for many to check the contents. The broadcasting stations, film companies, production houses, and the entire entertainment industry outside of the entertainment agencies were drawn in.

“Wow—wasn’t this just a tabloid? Did they actually catch Miley Cara??”

“How on earth did they manage to recruit her... her fee must be astronomical.”

“Did Netflix step in? But it’s not even the main office; how does Netflix Korea have that kind of power?”

“Isn’t it because of Kang Woo-jin? He looked close with Miley at Cannes! Aren’t they seeing each other?”

“...They might have struck a deal while working on the album. Whatever it is, it’s Miley Cara we’re talking about. *The

Beneficial Evil* is bound to get a massive boost in interest, both domestically and internationally.”

The public’s excitement was intense, to say the least.

“Whoa—did you see this? Miley Cara is confirmed to be in *The Beneficial Evil*!”

“Are you kidding me? That’s a lie!”

“No, no, they say Kang Woo-jin confirmed it directly.”

“Huh?? Kang Woo-jin? Look at that. Whoa—this is insane?? Is it true that Miley Cara is appearing in *The Beneficial Evil*??”

“Miley even posted on Instagram! She acknowledged it!”

By late morning, the remnants of the firecracker explosion that had been thrown the previous day filled the world by the afternoon. Articles, social media, YouTube, radio, blogs, and forums.

*“[Breaking News] Miley Cara’s appearance in *The Beneficial Evil* is confirmed!”*

*“Kang Woo-jin and Miley Cara’s current situation. jpg”*

*“Kang Woo-jin’s direct acknowledgment and the response from the foreign press!!”*

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It was no surprise that the public was in a frenzy over an incident they had never heard of before. Just after creating a legend at Cannes, another unprecedented event had exploded. Once again, Kang Woo-jin was at the center of it all.

*“(Link) Whoa, this is hilarious, LOL!”*

*“Isn’t it the first time a Hollywood actor has shot a Korean project?”*

*“↑That’s right. Plus, Miley Cara is a top-tier name in Hollywood.”*

*“In my lifetime, a Hollywood megastar actually appearing in a Korean project... what a day...”*

*“I’m so looking forward to *The Beneficial Evil*!!!”*

*“Wow... I’m excited, but... I’m also really curious how much Miley Cara got paid.”*

*“So that leaked photo was really her, huh? How did they keep it under wraps, seriously? LOL.”*

*“Kang Woo-jin and Cara seem like really close friends. They marched together at Cannes, and worked on the album together. Isn’t it likely they’re on the same path again?”*

*“Some commenters are acting like it’s no big deal, but this is definitely huge. Why would a global superstar like Cara shoot a Korean project?”*

*“Just Miley Cara joining is going to blow *The Beneficial Evil*’s international recognition through the roof.”*

At the height of the fiery issue, as if they had been waiting for the moment, the team behind *The Beneficial Evil* announced their stance.

*“[Official] Netflix Korea announces: ‘*The Beneficial Evil* will be released in two parts... Part 1 is expected to be released as early as early next year.’”*

It was clearly intentional.

The next day, Friday, November 12th.

The place was BW Entertainment. In the early morning, while Kang Woo-jin, *The Beneficial Evil*, and Miley Cara were causing a stir in Korea, several team leaders, including the quirky Choi Seong-geon, gathered in the conference room for an emergency meeting. Although it wasn’t yet time to start work, they had to gather for an urgent meeting. BW Entertainment had recently become busier than ever, but this was a necessary gathering.

It was a meeting regarding Kang Woo-jin.

*Strange Parasite*, *Symbiotic Leech*, *The Beneficial Evil*, Hollywood advances, and the impending end-of-year events were all on the agenda. Additionally, there were countless critical schedules mixed in with Woo-jin’s. Hence, the urgent meeting was called.

The meeting that started before 8 a.m. didn’t conclude until after 9:30 a.m., and the team leaders who poured out of the conference room began calling in their teams, scattering in every direction.

The last to emerge was Choi Seong-geon.

BW Entertainment was bustling like never before. The phone rang incessantly, dozens of employees were on calls, the sound of keyboards tapping echoed, and employees communicated urgently. As Choi Seong-geon surveyed the chaotic scene reminiscent of a bustling marketplace, he thought to himself, *I should start moving, I have no time to dawdle.*

He headed toward the representative's office. After preparing adequately and having meetings with several companies, he needed to catch up with Kang Woo-jin, who was in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi Province.

-Swoosh.

It was at that moment he entered the representative's office.

“Representative!!”

He heard the urgent voice of a man from behind. Turning around, he saw the team leader from the overseas department rushing over, and as he approached, he showed his tablet to Seong-geon.

“*Columbia Pictures* has made a request.”

The Hollywood giant behind *Pierrot* was moving. They wanted to meet Kang Woo-jin as quickly as possible. Although director Ahn Gabok had likely communicated this, from here on out, *Columbia Pictures* and BW Entertainment had to communicate separately.

At that moment.

“And representative, we received a script.”

“A script? Ah—*Pierrot?* Did *Columbia Pictures* resend it?”

“No, that’s not it.”

The overseas team leader’s expression grew serious.

“Another studio in Hollywood sent it over. From *Walt Disney Pictures*.”

“Ah—*Walt Disney Pictures*? Whoa, this is from a seriously big place...”

Choi Seong-geon, who had been responding nonchalantly, suddenly froze and blinked in shock.

“...W-wait a minute. Where did you say???”