[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-was-mistaken-as-a-monstrous-genius-actor":3,"chapter-i-was-mistaken-as-a-monstrous-genius-actor-i-was-mistaken-as-a-monstrous-genius-actor-chapter-410":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Was Mistaken as a Monstrous Genius Actor",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},459497,712,"Chapter 410","i-was-mistaken-as-a-monstrous-genius-actor-chapter-410",410,"\u003Cp>Chapter 410: Roaring sound (5)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kang Woo-jin's mind raced as soon as he heard Miley Cara's words over the phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Huh? Does this mean—’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was she confirmed as Belle? It would make sense, as it seemed unlikely that Cara would call so early just to joke around. Still, Woo-jin made sure to confirm, keeping his voice as calm as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...You called as Belle, meaning you’re joining me in this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miley’s voice, tinged with laughter, cut him off quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m Belle. We’re going to complete *Beauty and the Beast* together.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The confirmation settled it. Woo-jin shared a brief, knowing glance with Choi Sung-geon, who still held his planner, silently mouthing, \"What? What is it?\" Instead of answering, Woo-jin congratulated Cara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Congratulations on becoming Belle, Miley.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It feels a bit strange, you know? I expected this to happen, but it’s still nice to hear.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You congratulated me first; it’s only right I return the favor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aha—I thought for a moment that you’d forgotten to congratulate me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I look forward to working with you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Me too, Beast.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Woo-jin and Cara talked, the nearby Choi Sung-geon and the team couldn’t contain their excitement. Choi quickly grabbed his phone while the stylists and other team members began to celebrate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow—oh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They muffled their exclamations, bouncing with joy. It seemed they had all secretly hoped Cara would be chosen. For the team, who had already worked with her on projects like *Beneficial Evil*, having Miley Cara as Belle was a comfortable prospect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most importantly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is huge. Woo-jin oppa and Miley Cara starring in *Beauty and the Beast* for the world to see?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m all for it. They look amazing together on screen.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can’t wait to see it—their chemistry we didn’t get to witness during the auditions.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whispered conversations and hopeful glances from the team confirmed it: the pairing of Woo-jin and Cara had high expectations. Woo-jin, noticing their excitement, felt a touch of pride and amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Heh, they’re thrilled.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart began to beat a little faster. Although he was used to seeing her, the fact that Miley Cara—a Hollywood superstar—was now confirmed as his co-star in such an iconic film was overwhelming. How could he express this odd mix of emotions?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now wasn’t the time for excitement. He had to maintain composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strengthening his \"unbothered\" persona, Woo-jin spoke into the phone in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, this makes it our second project together.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miley’s laughter grew warmer over the phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“*Beneficial Evil* was too short. This feels more like our first. And though your agency will probably tell you, how about we shoot a video for YouTube?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A YouTube video? Woo-jin’s brows furrowed slightly, and he paused before Miley elaborated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We haven’t done one since my album project. This could be a nice way for Beast and Belle to greet our global fans. Walt Disney Pictures already said it wouldn’t be an issue. I asked in advance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That seemed reasonable enough to Woo-jin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s do it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, Choi Sung-geon had confirmed Miley Cara’s casting through foreign news articles on his phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Swish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced up at Woo-jin, a wave of awe washing over him. It hadn’t been that long since he first noticed Woo-jin’s potential in the “Assistant Manager” role, but here was Kang Woo-jin—talking on the phone with Miley Cara as the lead of *Beauty and the Beast* in the heart of Hollywood, LA. Choi Sung-geon felt an indescribable surge in his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘...You’re not just a star. You’re a world-class phenomenon now, Woo-jin.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Miley spoke up again through the phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The announcement is already out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone carried excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This will make headlines for a while, won’t it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After wrapping up the call with Miley Cara, Woo-jin climbed into the van to head to his next schedule. While in transit, he checked the global reaction to the news. Needless to say—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Wow—geez, articles are exploding everywhere.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reports were spreading beyond LA, blanketing the entire U.S.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『CNM: Walt Disney Pictures Announces Official Casting: Miley Cara Confirmed as Belle in *Beauty and the Beast*!』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『LA Times: Miley Cara is Belle! *Beauty and the Beast* Comes to Life with Kang Woo-jin and Miley』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『ABY: Never Have Castings Been This Fast—How High is the On-Screen Chemistry Between Kang Woo-jin and Miley Cara?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The articles practically radiated excitement and frenzy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『NT: Kang Woo-jin’s Unexpected Casting and Miley Cara’s Predictable One—What Will Their *Beauty and the Beast* Look Like?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was understandable. The announcement of a live-action *Beauty and the Beast* had caused a stir, followed by the bombshell of Kang Woo-jin’s casting. Now, Miley Cara’s confirmation was the icing on the cake. The worldwide interest in the film was so massive that this level of media attention was only natural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『BBX: Global Audiences Stirred Once Again as Miley Cara is Confirmed for Belle Following Kang Woo-jin’s Casting!』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, all of Hollywood’s major studios and actors were aware of the news, and it was only a matter of time before the world’s media caught on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Days passed in a flash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, it was Monday, March 7th.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello, Beast?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Hello, Miley.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh! Come on, call me Belle too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Maybe next time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re no fun.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That day, Woo-jin and Miley Cara filmed a video for YouTube. The clip would be featured on both Woo-jin’s “Kang Woo-jin Persona” channel and Miley’s YouTube channel. The format was simple:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-♬♪\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A duet performance for global fans, a few words from both actors, and some light anecdotes from the audition process. The video was short, but when it was uploaded to Woo-jin’s channel two days later, the impact was massive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-2.02 million views\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In less than 30 minutes, it surpassed 2 million views.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>March 12th, early afternoon, South Korea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The setting was the spacious event hall inside a large building in Seoul. The first thing that stood out was the group of journalists—about a dozen—lined up from the entrance to the back of the hall. The venue, which could hold up to 500 seats and featured a sizable stage, was packed with notable figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the front row sat Kwon Ki-taek, the director known for *The Drug King*, Director Kim Do-hee, who gained fame from *The Dealer*, and Director Shin Dong-chun of *The Detective Agency*, among others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were all seated as judges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of renowned directors were present, as well as top actors, invited directors, special guest directors from abroad, invited celebrities, and notable industry figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the center of this hall, a banner was displayed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- “Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the renowned short film festival known as the \"Blue Dragon\" of short films in Korea and a gateway for rising talent. The festival was wrapping up its week-long schedule with its closing and award ceremony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The award ceremony will now begin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The host’s announcement was met with a flurry of camera flashes from the journalists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Ba-ba-ba-ba-bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Ba-ba-ba-ba-bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first award was soon underway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Honorable Mention.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The presenter was Director Shin Dong-chun, who had made his debut at this very festival with *The Detective Agency*. His square jaw stood out as he walked onto the stage, and applause rippled through the crowd of aspiring directors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s Director Shin Dong-chun, the guy who made it big at the Mise-en-scène.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lucky guy. His lead actor was Kang Woo-jin in his debut film.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But wasn’t that when Woo-jin was still a rookie?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What does it matter? Woo-jin became a global star in just three years. I heard *The Detective Agency* is even getting a remake abroad. Sure, it was a good film, but let’s be honest, having Kang Woo-jin boosted its appeal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The audience was full of aspiring directors, most of whom looked at Shin Dong-chun with envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Either way, the man’s got every right to be proud. His debut was *The Detective Agency*, with Kang Woo-jin as the lead. If I were him, I’d be telling that story to my grandkids.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Woo-jin went from a debut to a 10-million-ticket hit the next year, then dominated the top three highest-grossing films in Korea. Now he’s a Hollywood star. If I were Shin Dong-chun, I’d be feeling the pressure.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No way, Shin’s got a major film in the works now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the rookie directors chatted, Director Shin passed on the trophy. After that, awards for bronze, gold, and other categories followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And now, we move to the Actor’s Award. Starting this year, only one grand prize will be given.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was time for the “Best Actor” award. Hundreds of aspiring actors in the audience swallowed nervously. Only one actor would win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I really want it. I want that ‘Kang Woo-jin Award’ so badly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rookie actors whispered their thoughts to the people they came with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you win the ‘Kang Woo\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-jin Award,’ it’ll make the news, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah, a hundred percent. Anything with Woo-jin’s name on it is instant news.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please—please call my name.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amusingly, rookie actors had a unique nickname for the “Best Actor” award: the “Kang Woo-jin Award.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why are there so many rookies this year—ugh, I’m screwed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Everyone’s here for the same reason as you, dummy. They’re all gunning for the ‘Kang Woo-jin Award.’ He was the first to win it when it was introduced, and it was his first trophy too. Ever since then, the ‘Best Actor’ award at the Mise-en-scène has been synonymous with Kang Woo-jin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The “Kang Woo-jin Award” was named that way because Woo-jin had been the first to receive it at this festival, and it had been his debut trophy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simply put—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everyone here wants to be Kang Woo-jin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kang Woo-jin had become the symbol of the “Best Actor” award at the Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival. From then on, rookie actors and directors attending the event started calling it the “Kang Woo-jin Award.” With his name attached, the award gained immense prestige.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the one award both journalists and the industry held in the highest regard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, it was no wonder rookie actors drooled at the thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh, but—is Director Shin Dong-chun here this year? Is Kang Woo-jin coming?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why would he come? He’s probably too busy rubbing shoulders with Hollywood A-listers in LA.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I just—I just really wanted to see him, you know? He’s my role model.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you win, work your butt off. Maybe you’ll get a chance to cross paths with him. Just pray.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rookie actors prayed fervently for the award, hoping to catch a bit of his limelight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unbeknownst to them, Kang Woo-jin had long become more than just a role model for all rookie actors in Korea. In terms of popularity, he was nearly divine. It was almost like watching the devoted followers of the “Kang Woo-jin Church” in action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Best Actor award will be presented by—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The male host paused, a staff member whispering something to him. His eyes widened, and he whispered back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are—are you serious? He’s really here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the host didn’t know, the hundreds of attendees certainly didn’t. Still in shock, the host struggled to regain his composure and spoke into the mic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh, I’m sorry. Let me try that again. The Best Actor award will be presented by someone truly extraordinary.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At his words, journalists at the back began murmuring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Someone extraordinary? Who is he talking about?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Anyone know? I’ve never heard of this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Me neither.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No clue. Better be ready to snap some photos just in case.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn’t know who it was, but instinctively raised their cameras. Of course, the directors, A-list actors, and especially the rookie directors and actors in the audience were visibly abuzz with speculation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the host, still slightly shaken, called out:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please, come up to the stage.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Footsteps echoed as a figure approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Swish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man with a sharp suit and an impassive face walked out. The moment his face came into view, the rookie directors and actors gasped and couldn’t help but exclaim:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whoa!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their idol, the man who had gone from winning this very award to becoming a “world star” in just three years—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kang Woo-jin?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Kang Woo-jin. The entire room of rookie directors and actors seemed to convulse with shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...It’s really Kang Woo-jin—wow, this is insane.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes were wide with disbelief. It made sense. Who would have thought they’d get to see a global star up close?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“His aura is unreal...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the real “owner” of the “Kang Woo-jin Award,” who had thrown the room into chaos, remained unfazed. With a calm gaze, he scanned the crowd and spoke into the microphone, his deep voice resonating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s interesting, presenting an award named after me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kang Woo-jin had returned to Korea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello, I’m Kang Woo-jin.”\u003C\u002Fp>",2111,"2026-05-30T10:06:28.723Z","2026-06-01T04:30:57.337Z",1,"novelbin.me","731162fb71bc4e87d473f3748ab682dedf6f93d44aa14a76f5fd21e614034950","i-was-mistaken-as-a-monstrous-genius-actor-chapter-411","i-was-mistaken-as-a-monstrous-genius-actor-chapter-409",480,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-was-mistaken-as-a-monstrous-genius-actor-cover.jpg"]