[{"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-416":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},459503,712,"Chapter 416","i-was-mistaken-as-a-monstrous-genius-actor-chapter-416",416,"\u003Cp>Chapter 416: Damang (5)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Universal Movies' announcement began on their official social media accounts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- \"Hello, this is Universal Movies. We have exciting news for everyone. Director Danny Landis’s latest film has been titled *John Persona*. We ask for your support and enthusiasm. Additionally, regarding the rumors surrounding the lead actor, we are pleased to confirm that we will be working with Kang Woo-jin for *John Persona*. We have high expectations for him...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the announcement, Universal Movies’ official YouTube channel and numerous media outlets echoed the news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- **LA Time**: \"Universal Movies Announces *John Persona* as the Title of Their New Project, Confirms Kang Woo-jin as Lead Actor\"- **ABY**: \"The Rumors Were True! Universal Movies Confirms Kang Woo-jin for Lead Role in *John Persona*\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hollywood quickly erupted with excitement, as expected. Not only was *John Persona* notable for being Danny Landis's first film without a personally written script, but the buzz around Kang Woo-jin—who had been the subject of intense speculation over the past few weeks—was palpable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- **BBX**: \"Korean Actor Kang Woo-jin Confirmed to Work with Director Danny Landis! Sets New Record with Big Three Hollywood Studios\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From Columbia Studios to Walt Disney Pictures, and now Universal Movies, Woo-jin had become the lead in three major Hollywood productions almost as soon as he entered the scene. No actor in Hollywood had achieved such a feat before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This unprecedented record by a Korean actor stirred excitement across international media, naturally sparking interest and disbelief worldwide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The news of Kang Woo-jin’s casting spread like wildfire, reaching beyond Hollywood and capturing the attention of global audiences. People had mixed reactions, from disbelief to admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this even possible? How could something like this happen?\" \"Did he work some kind of magic? No, it must be skill!\" \"I had to double-check my eyes reading this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reactions ranged from thrilled support to skepticism, as Woo-jin had become a symbol with a range of images worldwide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Korea, the response was just as wild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- \"[Breaking] Kang Woo-jin Joins Universal Movies as Lead\"- \"[Official] Universal Movies’ New Film Titled *John Persona* with Kang Woo-jin Confirmed as Lead\"- \"Rumors Were True! Kang Woo-jin to Star in a Danny Landis Film as Lead Actor\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kang Woo-jin’s success with Universal Movies spread in Korea like lightning, inciting frenzied reactions from the public.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- \"Whoa… is this real??\"- \"Haha, this is insane! Woo-jin’s unreal.\"- \"How did this happen? Weren't there no auditions mentioned? Could this be fake?\"- \"Hey, it's official from Universal's official SNS, no joke!\"- \"This is nuts! Woo-jin's on a whole different level now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Woo-jin was at the filming set of *Beneficial Evil* in Gyeonggi Province, receiving congratulatory shouts from the hundred or so crew members and cast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow!! Woo-jin! Is it true? This is huge!!\"\"Congratulations! This is truly legendary!\"\"How did things go this far? Am I seeing this right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Woo-jin, however, showed little emotion, merely nodding with a polite \"Thank you\" in a low tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he kept a composed exterior, Woo-jin shared the sentiment. He’d been in contact with Joseph Felton and had received the official script for *John Persona*, knowing in advance about the timing of the announcement. Watching his ecstatic colleagues did make him feel a bit embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Maybe I should slip away to my private space for a bit?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Woo-jin decided to let them enjoy the moment. Their excitement resembled that of a national celebration. Meanwhile, his phone buzzed constantly, with congratulatory messages pouring in from Korea, Japan, and Hollywood contacts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The festive atmosphere around Woo-jin seemed like it would last for days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night, at the *Beneficial Evil* set, Woo-jin entered his private space for a short break and to check the newly updated *John Persona* listing. Immediately upon entering the endless darkness, Woo-jin approached a white square, which had been updated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The *John Persona* project, previously graded S-rank, was now marked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- **[13\u002FScript (Title: John Persona), SSS-Rank]**- **[An exceptionally high-quality script. Fully readable at 100%.]**\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After seeing the two-rank promotion, Woo-jin left the private space, chuckling to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This might even reach EX-rank at this rate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, in LA, at the Television Academy’s main building, where the Emmy statuette, three times the size of a person, stood proudly, a group of important figures gathered in a large meeting room. With the upcoming Primetime Emmy Awards scheduled tentatively for August, preparations were in full swing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although no official announcement had been made, the Television Academy had already completed its selection of nominees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Preparation’s done.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then, the announcement of the official nominees is all that’s left.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, the Television Academy personnel prepared to make their nominee announcement later that week.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the buzz around *John Persona* reaching astronomical levels, Woo-jin’s schedule was busier than ever. Between *Beneficial Evil Part 2* filming, domestic engagements, and international magazine covers, his popularity spurred global media to fly to Korea for interviews.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This level of attention was overwhelming but almost expected by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, Woo-jin’s focus was unwavering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, this is chaotic… First, I need to focus on *Beneficial Evil* filming, and then there’s the *John Persona* reading.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, BW Entertainment’s global influence grew, while Hollywood productions featuring Woo-jin moved forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Woo-jin confirmed as the lead in *John Persona*, pre-production had commenced. Although casting for the rest of the roles was still undecided, preparations for the list were underway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Beauty and the Beast* was also progressing, with casting in its final stages, as the 50,000-square-meter set construction and heavy reliance on CG suggested a long timeline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fastest-progressing project, however, was *Piero: Birth of a Villain*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- **CNM**: \"Casting Complete for *Piero: Birth of a Villain*. When Will Script Reading Begin with Lead Actor Kang Woo-jin?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With its head start in planning, *Piero* had already finalized casting, including Woo-jin and Chris Hartnett. Director An Gabok, despite a unique Korean system, was skillfully finalizing the pre-production.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few days later, on May 8th, at around 11 a.m., Woo-jin sat in a Netflix Korea conference room surrounded by posters of hit shows, including *Beneficial Evil*. At the U-shaped table, he sat with his usual calm demeanor, though internally he was somewhat nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why is this taking so long?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him sat Choi Sung-geon, along with key members of the *Beneficial Evil* team. All eyes were on the door, tension evident on everyone’s faces. The atmosphere was taut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, with the door suddenly opening, Netflix’s chief director, Kim So-hyang, appeared, slightly out of breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire room turned to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The announcement is over.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim So-hyang, whose expression hovered between a smile and neutrality, had just confirmed that *Beneficial Evil* had officially been nominated for this year’s Emmys.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze shifted from Woo-jin to PD Song Man-woo as she added with a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We did it! *Beneficial Evil* is officially nominated for the Emmys!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room erupted in joyous shouts as the *Beneficial Evil* team cheered, celebrating the historic moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!! Finally!!”“This is it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an unprecedented achievement—*Beneficial Evil* had become the first non-English drama to receive an Emmy nomination, an event celebrated across Korea and Asia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Kim So-hyang had even more news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not just nominated… *Beneficial Evil* is up for a record-breaking ten categories!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?! Ten categories?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim So-hyang’s smile deepened as she made eye contact with Woo-jin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And one of those ten nominations is for you, Woo-jin. You’re one of the five nominees for Best Actor in Drama, the first Asian actor ever nominated in this category.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following Cannes, Woo-jin now faced the Emmys. Although he kept a calm expression, internally, he was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait… what?”\u003C\u002Fp>",1261,"2026-05-30T10:06:28.723Z","2026-06-01T04:30:57.337Z",1,"novelbin.me","03ead888f06eb9dd415101e17dd75f213f117e8602194175c1c0a5a45619a29b","i-was-mistaken-as-a-monstrous-genius-actor-chapter-417","i-was-mistaken-as-a-monstrous-genius-actor-chapter-415",480,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-was-mistaken-as-a-monstrous-genius-actor-cover.jpg"]