project A
“I heard that Chairman Kang’s mansion of Bel Air is huge, and it’s really amazing. It’s like a palace, not a mansion, right?”
Hallyu star Kang Dong-woo has been sticking his tongue out at the different splendor from the first night he met at Eugene’s mansion.
Kang Dong-woo, who has been a symbol of handsomeness in the Korean entertainment industry for over 10 years, lives in a luxurious penthouse overlooking the Han River, living up to his reputation.
There is no reason for him to be surprised by the size of the mansion, but Eugene’s Bel Air mansion was different in size and splendor.
“In Korea, private use of such a luxurious mansion would be criticized. But the reason why there are more bathrooms than bedrooms is probably just to enjoy the party, right? Anyway, it’s awesome.”
Even though Hallyu star Jang Yu-ra, who was invited with him, also lives in his lovely home in the UN Village, he had to admit that this is a completely different world.
“If you’re a Hollywood star, will you be able to live in a mansion like this?”
“What. If you were a big star, it would be possible to live in any mansion. Even so, I think this house is a bit out of the question.”
“But does Chairman Kang really think that we can make inroads into Hollywood?”
“Well? It is said that Chairman Kang has never failed with his hands, but… … .”
“right? It won’t be easy for an Asian to enter Hollywood. How many people have been successful so far? … .”
The two flew to Hollywood at the invitation of Eugene, of course, for the purpose of expanding their presence here and ultimately establishing themselves as successful actors here.
But the parties themselves knew all too well that it was by no means an easy task.
“To Americans, Asians are just strangers.”
In the end, the biggest challenge was that Americans were not yet ready to accept Asians.
Now, everyone knows that reducing the rejection of Americans, not the actors themselves, is the bigger problem if they want to fall within the psychological tolerance of Americans.
“right. Who was an Asian actor who had a place in Hollywood? Isn’t it all that Jackie Chan has worked hard for over ten years to appear in the lead role several times?”
“There are also Joo Yun-bal and Lee Bruce.”
Jang Yu-ra smiled and added. Although Jackie Chan and Joo Yun-bal achieved significant achievements, it is unreasonable to say that they were recognized as Hollywood actors in the true sense of the word.
“To be honest, at best, martial arts and acrobatic movements were accepted as unusual organs.”
“But we don’t even have that kind of martial arts talent.”
“So that’s it. Chairman Kang said that he can settle down enough without acting like a monkey… … .”
Because it was Eugene’s invitation and not anyone else, I was able to eat a big heart. Of course, they both didn’t turn down the invitation because they both had ambitions to make a name for themselves in the big water.
“But, like other actors, you don’t look for a work through an agency from the beginning, but you say that you should spend your time here comfortably, isn’t it?”
“Well, you have an idea.”
Kang Dong-woo, who was saying that, also did not understand Eugene’s words.
It’s been a while since I participated in the work, but first of all, I was told to hang out with people here, build friendships, enjoy parties, and spend time as I like.
In addition, all necessary expenses will be provided by the marketing company.
Instead, if you participate in interviews or events from time to time, you are supposed to be paid a small additional price.
Similar conditions were presented not only to Kang Dong-woo and Jang Yu-ra, but also to a number of Korean actors and singers.
Among them, there were Hallyu stars who had already gained great recognition like these two people, but sometimes there were also quite a few newcomers whose names are not yet known at all.
The project team that is promoting this event has no idea by what criteria their boss selected such diverse actors and singers as Junggu Heating.
They’re just bringing people on the list to LA, thinking it’s probably the boss’s taste.
Not a few celebrities came to Hollywood like that, stayed at Eugene’s mansion for a day or two, and then settled in the Hollywood mansion he rescued.
And they were constantly being invited to parties by Hollywood celebrities and being called out to various kinds of events.
“Anyway, it’s nice to be able to earn my own income while having a good time… … I’m afraid it’s going to be a waste of time.”
“That’s it.”
The first night spent at Eugene’s luxurious home. The two stars could not sleep well, feeling the anxiety of the future together with anticipation, and Jang Yu-ra came to Kang Dong-woo in the next room.
The two of them had similar feelings to each other, so they were talking about each other and nurturing each other.
“By the way, you can pick any whiskey over there, right?”
Kang Dong-woo said while looking at the whiskey full of decorations on one side of the guest room.
“Isn’t it obvious? It’s the house of the richest man in the world, Chairman Kang, who is no one else, but what would you call a few bottles of whiskey?”
“Is it? But this… … It’s a bit like just picking it up.”
“What?”
“Glenmorangie 1978… … Would you like to spend around 20 million won in Korea?”
“Wow! Rich people are different.”
Jang Yu-ra took the whiskey bottle from Kang Dong-woo’s hand and opened the lid and said:
“Hey! If you just pick it up like that… … .”
“How are you? Did Chairman Kang leave this kind of alcohol in your room for no reason? That’s definitely what you said to eat. So it is polite to drink.”
“I want… … .”
His eyes were fixed on the whiskey while making an absurd expression.
The chance to get a free drink of the rumored legendary whiskey wasn’t so common for a top star.
“Hold on a second. I’ll bring some ice and some snacks from the fridge.”
Whether it is 10 million won or 20 million won, the lid has already been opened. If so, what should be enjoyed properly is courtesy of expensive alcohol.
“The aroma is great.”
While Dong-Woo Kang was setting up the drinking party, Yu-Ra Jang was drenched in the scent of the expensive alcohol.
And soon, the two top stars and actors from Korea started emptying their bottles, no matter who came first.
“Is the bed comfortable?”
After waking up late the next day, the two said that Eugene was waiting, so they went down to a restaurant with a view of downtown LA and enjoyed a late breakfast together and chatted.
“yes. I slept very well. After all, there was nothing like whiskey to match the time difference. But when I saw that the guest room was full of such whiskey, I thought it was Chairman Kang.”
“That’s fortunate. I said it because I saw an article that Dongwoo Kang enjoys Scottish whiskey.”
“It was. Thank you for your attention to detail.”
In the end, Kang Dong-woo and Jang Yu-ra were able to fall asleep only after emptying a bottle of whiskey the night before.
After drinking quite a bit of alcohol at the party that lasted until late at night, the amount of alcohol the two of them consumed was really great.
“It’s true that you brought it to drink as well. good picking Ho Ho”
Jang Yu-ra said triumphantly.
“It seems the two of you have been drinking together late.”
“yes. Well, we’re pretty close, but we don’t see each other that often. Thanks to you, I had a good time with this friend after a long time.”
“If you are in Korea, even if you are friends, it is not easy to meet people of the opposite s*x. If you make a little mistake, strange rumors quickly spread.”
Kang Dong-woo and Jang Yu-ra were both at their peak in their respective careers.
At a time like this, if even an absurd rumor breaks out, it will be quite embarrassing for both of them.
Unless they enter middle age, Korean actors and singers have a cheonhyeong that has no choice but to look out for fans of the opposite s*x.
“okay. You two get along pretty well, so it’s a pity.”
“No, it’s not like that.”
Jang Yu-ra waved her hands and denied Eugene’s words.
If you look at her attitude and Kang Dong-woo’s expression, it still seems like that.
But Eugene is well aware that the two will one day announce their marriage.
Of course, it’s not going to be a hundred years, but at least for a while, the two of them loved each other very passionately.
“But the two of us talked at night. I have a little question for you.”
“It’s not that I don’t trust Chairman Kang, but I’m worried about it.”
“I don’t know if the two of us will be able to overcome the kind of penalty that an Asian person has.”
“Even though the United States is a multicultural country, racist attitudes still remain.”
“And up until now, the roles that Asian actors have played have been mostly poor supporting roles or villains. At least we don’t want to make a name for ourselves in Hollywood for those roles.”
“That’s right.”
Eugene, who had listened to the two of them, nodded and agreed.
“I also don’t want the two of them to play villains or funny assistants. I wish both of them would only take on very s*xy roles. I’ve been doing enough of a villain or a servant for 100 years already.”
“Not like that. Sesshu Hayakawa was eventually nominated for an Academy Award for the role of a Japanese military officer, and Anna Mei was offered the role of a concubine instead of the heroine of Earth.”
Jang Yu-ra gave strength to her face and vomited.
“Yes. That’s because the roles that have been given to Asian actors so far have ended there.”
So far, it is not that an actor of Asian descent has never failed to reach the position of a top Hollywood star.
For male actors, Japanese-American Sesshu Hayakawa (早川雪洲) has established itself as a s*xy symbol of the silent film era, and for female actors, Anna May Wong dominated the era.
That was about 100 years ago from now.
Considering the fact that American society at that time was incomparably racist compared to today, the popularity of these two actors is surprising.
Nevertheless, both Sesshu Hayakawa and Ana May Wong were discouraged by Hollywood’s racist atmosphere, which enforces only Asian stereotypes, and moved their activities to Europe.
“After that, there haven’t been any great Asian actors since Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and Yun-bal Joo. But I don’t know if we can do it.”
“Of course it is not easy. And as in the past, a single attempt will end in failure again. So, you need a good plan. Not just you two, but a lot of other people, appearing in a variety of media like Hollywood movies, drama shows, and music videos, you’ll have to show your face calmly and consistently. And it’s not the kind of image that is wasted here and now, it’s s*xy!”
Eugene once again emphasized ‘s*xy’ and looked at the two’s faces alternately.
“It has to be smart, cool, lovely, and gorgeous. We have to make American women fantasize about Kang Dong-woo and make men want Yura.”
The people Eugene chose are mostly actors or singers with that image. I plan to release a bunch of people who can appeal to s*xy in any way in the US entertainment market.
Eugene went on to talk about the project A (Artist) he was planning.