Chapter 62

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To be honest, Woojin didn't know the character setting for the role of "The Mysterious Neighbor." However, in the role of "The Mysterious Neighbor" that he chose without much thought, a situation unfolded similar to English or Japanese.

["A new language other than the base language has been detected. First, I will imprint 'Sign Language.'"]

The robotic female voice, stating that it would imprint sign language. Since this was truly unexpected, a smile spread across Kang Woojin's face.

"Sign language? So, this 'The Mysterious Neighbor' role uses sign language, huh? That's great. The more languages, the more useful they are."

Language is the power of culture, and Kang Woojin already had English and Japanese installed. Sign language was unfamiliar to Woojin, but it wasn't bad. In fact, it could be considered quite good.

The more unfamiliar, the more unique.

While English and Japanese can be seen frequently, sign language is not a language that can be seen often. As Kang Woojin listened to the robotic female voice again.

["'Sign Language' reading preparation..."]

["...Preparation complete. 'Sign Language' reading begins."]

He muttered to himself.

"Since it's rare, it could definitely be a big help later, hehe. Anyway, this is a sweet deal."

At the same time, a massive grayness enveloped Kang Woojin. Soon, a tingling sensation was felt in his lower abdomen. However, he wasn't greatly disturbed. He had already experienced this a few times.

The surroundings were entirely gray, and Kang Woojin was floating.

Woojin smiled slightly and stared straight ahead. He knew something was about to fly towards him.

Sure enough.

"It's coming."

From a distance, a shape began to fly towards him at a speed similar to English or Japanese. The shape quickly came into view.

"It's... hands."

Hand shapes. Without a body, but both hands visible up to the shoulders flew towards Kang Woojin and seeped into him.

One after another, numerous hand shapes followed.

A short while later.

["'Sign Language' reading complete."]

With the robotic female voice, Kang Woojin's world changed from the subspace to the conference room. Kang Woojin's posture remained the same as when he received the script for "Frozen Love" Part 1. He then checked his condition.

'Yeah, I'm fine. I'm not too tired.'

This process was gradually becoming familiar to him. He was exhausted after learning English, and it was better with Japanese, but this time with sign language, it wasn't much different from usual.

Just a slight heaviness in the body?

As his body adapted to the repetitive acting, Kang Woojin's fatigue significantly decreased with the third language. This was likely a characteristic of the subspace.

'I can probably use sign language right away.'

Of course, the sign language imprinted in the subspace was vivid. Since it was imprinted in Woojin like English and Japanese, he felt he could easily move his hands to use sign language just by thinking about it.

Kang Woojin was once again amazed.

'Well, I knew it, but this subspace is really a cheat.'

Honestly, English and Japanese were already familiar to him even before he learned them, but sign language was different. He had only seen it a couple of times in passing on the news. To Kang Woojin, it was not just unfamiliar but completely foreign.

But now, Kang Woojin had become a sign language expert.

Thanks to this, Kang Woojin smiled to himself as he looked down at the script in his hand.

'Sign language, got it.'

At this moment, Lee Wol-seon, the writer, spoke a line as if she had just handed the script to Woojin. In the real world, it had only been a few seconds since she handed the script.

"The shooting schedule is only one or two days, but this isn't a minor or light role. 'The Mysterious Neighbor' is a significant role in Episodes 1 and 2. There's also a lot to learn about the character's background."

Choi Sung-geun, with his spiky hair, tilted his head and approached Woojin, while Kang Woojin, who already knew what he had to learn, pretended to read the script.

"Hmm."

He pretended to read the script for a few minutes. Soon, Kang Woojin cast a cynical glance back at Lee Wol-seon.

"Are you talking about sign language?"

Choi Sung-geun was slightly surprised.

"Sign... sign language??"

Lee Wol-seon, adorned with many accessories, smiled calmly.

"Yes. 'The Mysterious Neighbor' role has almost all sign language lines except for the narration. The lines aren't many, but learning sign language isn't easy."

Choi Sung-geun frowned slightly.

'What a devil. Indeed, experience can't be ignored. He was trying to pass off a minor role, but the language study for sign language takes a lot of time. It's difficult and not cost-effective.'

He had tried to catch two rabbits at once, but in this situation, he had to give up one. That is, Lee Wol-seon. It was impossible to spend the time needed to learn sign language.

'I need to change my role here.'

Choi Sung-geun gave a business smile to Lee Wol-seon across from him.

"Writer, this role seems to stand out at first glance, but it feels a bit heavy."

"Is that so? Do you think it's difficult?"

"No."

At this moment, a low voice joined their conversation. It was Kang Woojin, who had been reading the script.

"Fortunately, I can handle this level."

Choi Sung-geun and Lee Wol-seon turned their gaze to Woojin at the same time. Of course, the production company staff did as well. Everyone's eyes widened slightly. Regardless, Kang Woojin continued calmly, adding a bit of confidence.

"I don't need to learn sign language."

Choi Sung-geun was quick to respond.

"You don't need to learn it? What do you mean, Woojin?"

Lee Wol-seon tilted her head slightly.

"You don't need to learn it... What do you mean? Do you know sign language?"

"Yes, a little."

Lee Wol-seon raised an eyebrow.

"Really? You know sign language?"

Kang Woojin remained calm.

"Yes."

"Can you show me a little?"

"Yes, it's possible. For example, this part."

Kang Woojin pointed to a sign language line of 'The Mysterious Neighbor' in the script with his index finger and raised both hands. He began the sign language he had just learned.

-Swoosh.

To put it simply, his expressionless and calm performance of sign language was very skilled. It was natural and smooth. He emphasized the movements and expressed emotions with his eyes where needed.

It was incredibly impressive.

The conference room was quiet, but the tension was rising. Although not loud, Kang Woojin stood out. His presence became stronger even with the sound of his collar brushing.

Lee Wol-seon, who was experiencing Kang Woojin for the first time, didn't blink as she watched him.

'He's controlling his movements to a minimum. But his eyes are different. How can his eyes be so full of emotion?'

With that, Kang Woojin's demonstration ended.

"That's it, Writer."

Everyone was slightly speechless. Among them, Lee Wol-seon, who had been entranced by Woojin's sign language, finally managed to speak.

"Didn't you say you only know a little?"

At the same time, at the cable TV station HTBS.

The entertainment department of HTBS resembled a market. This was the typical atmosphere of an entertainment department. The desks of each program were filled with numerous shooting props, and PDs and writers were busy with calls and conversations.

Especially during this period, the entertainment industry was extremely busy.

The timing when seasons change or the weather shifts. It was early May, and although it had been cold until recently, it was now warm enough to feel like summer. It was spring, but it felt like summer. While the world was enjoying a gentle breeze, the entertainment industry was often experiencing a storm.

New entertainment programs were being planned, or existing programs were being refreshed.

As a result, various programs disappeared into the annals of memory, while new entertainment programs suddenly appeared and were introduced to the public. This was true for all domestic broadcasters, including the cable TV station HTBS.

However, the entertainment department of HTBS had a solid pillar.

"Entertainment Monster PD Yoon Byung-sun, Planning New Entertainment Program? Insiders: 'Planning to Create Without Burden'"

It was PD Yoon Byung-sun. He had moved to cable TV from a public broadcaster with a large transfer fee. Upon his transfer, he created hit entertainment programs with high ratings. Now, he was planning a new TV program, not a web program, to coincide with the timing.

The location was a medium-sized meeting room.

There were about a dozen people. Among them, PD Yoon Byung-sun, with his chin in his hand, was looking at the whiteboard set up at the front of the meeting room.

"Hmm-"

The other female writers were similar. The whiteboard was filled with photos of various celebrities, and PD Yoon Byung-sun, who had been pressing the space between his eyes with his glasses off, sighed.

"The lineup is good, but it feels a bit stale. There's no real hook."

One writer responded.

"First, the top three at the top are a must, and you're saying the middle is a bit weak?"

"Is that so? Ugh- I don't know. I've been in meetings all day, and my brain is fried."

"Then, let's just do this much. You have the 'Sports Day' side 'Profiler Hanryang' shooting tomorrow, right? Don't you need to prepare for it?"

"Well, that's already done. Once the shooting setup is complete, I just need to check it."

Stretching, PD Yoon Byung-sun picked up one of the many papers in front of him.

"We're planning to go with three series. What can I say-"

He put his chin in his hand again and spoke to the writers.

"Wouldn't it be good to have at least one member who can speak a foreign language? It's embarrassing to show them floundering abroad."

"That's true. The core is to introduce Korean food. I'll look for a character who can speak a foreign language."

"Sure, they don't need to be fluent. Hmm- average English? It would be good if they could speak Japanese, but it's hard to find someone who can speak both."

"Sure, there might be someone, but if they can speak that level of foreign language, it would be the top stars."

"Even the top stars are rare."

While saying this, PD Yoon Byung-sun moved his gaze back to the whiteboard in front of him and muttered.

"Let's try to find a character who can speak English well by next week."

The next morning, Friday, May 22.

Kang Woojin had two major issues today. One was the airing of the third episode of "Profiler Hanryang," and the other was the recording of the web channel "Sports Day."

Therefore, the media had already reported.

"[Issue Talk] 'Profiler Hanryang' Breaks 20%, Finally Airing the Third Episode Today"

"Will 'Profiler Hanryang,' Which Has Been a Hot Topic All Week, Exceed 23% in the Third Episode?"

While flooding with articles about the third episode of "Profiler Hanryang," they also quickly reported on "Sports Day."

"[Exclusive] 'Profiler Hanryang' Cast → PD Yoon Byung-sun's 'Sports Day' Rising"

Of course, it was also reported that Kang Woojin would appear.

"Rising 'Park Daeri' Kang Woojin, First Variety Show Appearance in PD Yoon Byung-sun's 'Sports Day' After Just Two Episodes"

It was a deliberate promotion. Currently, Park Daeri's popularity is not small.

It had been about