Since Kang Woojin made his appearance in the dostic entertainnt industry, many epithets have followed him. Monster rookie, acting genius, Chungmuro's blue chip, rising star, etc. Among them, words like unique' or first-ever' stood out distinctly. Indeed, the waves he created in the industry were not just one or two.
This applied to Kang Woojin himself as well.
For him, a ordinary citizen, everything he did in the entertainnt industry was novel and a first. And now, in the entertainnt industry and as Woojin, he had set a first, quite a remarkable precedent.
[Today's Top 10 Contents in South Korea]
1. Male Friend
The re short drama Male Friend' taking first place. Just one day after launch. Pushing aside all the other formidable and Netflix's blockbuster contents. Of course, Woojin had already taken first place with Hanryang. However, Male Friend' was a bit different from Hanryang. Hanryang was full of top actors, and Kang Woojin was a supporting role.
But this ti, it was his first achievent as a lead.
Thus, Kang Woojin was.
1st place Crazy! I really took 1st place??!'
He was almost glowing with excitent as he looked at Netflix's overall rankings. His face maintained a firm concept of indifference to the world, but in his heart, he wanted to imdiately embrace Han Ye-jung, Choi Sung-gun, and other staff mbers.
Wow- Fuck!! I wasn't not expecting it, but seeing it actually Ah, no. Don't laugh. Don't laugh, you bastard!'
He wanted to dance a shoulder dance, or even a talchum. At that mont, the voice of executive director Kim So-hyang, ca through the phone Woojin had pressed to his ear.
Huh? Woojin-ssi, are you listening?
Woojin snapped back to reality and forcibly doused the burning excitent within him with cold water. Calm down, calm down. Then, an amazingly low deep voice ca out.
Ah, yes. I'm listening.
Aren't you happy? It's a first, you know?
Yes. I'm happy. It's good news.
Your tone doesn't sound too happy?
No, I'm happy.
Hm? Ah, right. The OST release and the opening in Japan are still ahead, so it's too early to be happy, right? I see.
Eh? What's that? Suddenly, what are you talking about? Regardless, Kim So-hyang once again ended the call with congratulations. Simultaneously, not only Choi Sung-gun but also Jang Su-hwan, Han Ye-jung, and all the staff were jubilant.
Huge, huge!! Congrats, oppa!
Hyung! Ah- I'm so happy for you! Yes!
1st place! 1st place!!
Seeing them celebrating on his behalf, Woojin showed a satisfied smile inwardly. Soon, Choi Sung-gun, who had cald everyone's frenzy, looked at Woojin and smiled.
Alright, everyone calm down. Look at Woojin, huh? Acting as if he expected all this, so calm. Let's act like it was easy for us too, sothing like that.
Kim So-hyang and Choi Sung-gun might have made mistaken assumptions on their own, but Kang Woojin, as usual, handled it with composure.
There were many events. Including Hwalin-nim, everyone worked hard.
Right. Honestly, it would have been weird if Male Friend' didn't succeed.
Choi Sung-gun, grinning wryly, patted Woojin's shoulder.
In a bit, the dia and public opinion will chew us up and spit us out. You know?
Afterwards.
Kang Woojin, concealing his frenzy, started the post-recording for Freezing Love'. Although it was a role without lines, a simple voice-over by Woojin related to sign language translations or subtitles was planned, sowhat like a narration.
Of course, congratulations poured in even here.
Wow- Woojin-ssi, I heard the news, well done!!
Congratulations! Haha!
Being number 1 on Netflix with a short drama is a first, right?? It's going to be buzzing again!
The joy from the directing PDs and key staff was genuine. If Kang Woojin does well, it would also benefit Freezing Love'.
Approximately 1 hour later.
While Woojin was fully engrossed in post-recording, the press was already spreading articles about the success of Male Friend'.
[Issue Pick] Male Friend', the first short drama to claim Netflix's No. 1 spot!
'Male Friend' makes a splash Dominates other formidable works to stand first just one day after its release
'Netflix Short Drama Project' successful, Kang WoojinHwalin's Male Friend' off to a blockbuster start
Although the dia itself rushed in because the work had been highly anticipated even before its release,
'New face of Kang Woojin' Male Friend' receives universal acclaim upon release
[Drama Issue] Male Friend' was not your typical rom-com, captivating viewers from the start with a real kiss scene'
The firepower of Kang Woojin and Hwalin themselves, the power of the two actors' agencies, and Netflix Korea combined to unleash an overwhelming volu of attention.
'Male Friend', not boring or bland Deep skinship as another point of interest in watching the drama
'Male Friend' takes 1st place, netizens say Kang Woojin and Hwalin match so well together' A pink atmosphere brewing?
Male Friend' was indeed an issue worth selling and had many aspects connected to it.
Kang Woojin.Hwalin to show their chemistry in PD Yoon Byung-seon's Our Dining Table' after Male Friend'?
Kang Woojin shows a tsundere' boyfriend What will he look like in the upcoming release of Drug Dealer' next week?
By morning, and around lunchti, Male Friend' had taken over the entertainnt pages of various portal sites. There was also a lot of talk about Kang Woojin's transformation as an actor.
[Star Photo] Kang Woojin of Male Friend', captivates won's hearts with a 180-degree different acting from Park Dae-ri'
A Thousand Faces' proven Kang Woojin stamps his mark on the public not as a murderer but as a lover / Photo
It was naturally because it was a role completely different from his previous ones.
Different in every work Praises pour in for Kang Woojin's acting, what kind of performance will he show in upcoming works like Island of the Missing' and Drug Dealer'?
The intensity of the ntions was extraordinary. It wasn't just about being newsworthy. It was about the addition of charm, the expansion of a new image, and the burgeoning popularity.
As Han In-ho' beca popular in Male Friend,' Woojin, portraying Han In-ho,' beca even more popular.
[Feature] Male Friend' shows the potential of short dramas in the escalating OTT war
Male Friend' was exactly following the footsteps of a successful production. Word of mouth spread through various dia. By this point, the bombardnt from public opinion was even more intense than from the press.
Nurous communities were already flooded.
Watched up to episode 2 of Male Friend', and it's fun
Seriously, Male Friend' is legit amazing?
Kang Woojin is going to rise even more with this acting transformation is insane
Hwalin is so pretty.JPG
So, is Male Friend' worth binge-watching?
First short drama to take Netflix's No. 1 spot with Male Friend' (Article)
Early no-holds-barred kiss scene in episode 1 of Male Friend'.GIF
Park Dae-ri: Ah, I wish it was more intense, it'd more exciting
The only regrettable thing about Male Friend' (feat. the presence of the main character)
Male Friend' began to be immortalized in the internet world, including cafes, blogs, and SNS. In fact, there had been precursors since yesterday, but today it beca blatantly destructive.
Offline was incredible as well.
Male Friend' was nearly always part of people's conversations. In the streets, company break rooms, cafes, etc.
Did anyone watch Male Friend' yesterday?
I did! Right when I got ho! It was fun, wasn't it?
I watched it too on the subway coming to work today since it's No. 1 on Netflix, but Kang Woojin's acting is totally different? I really enjoyed Hanryang, but Park Dae-ri is nowhere to be seen.
Right, right. How should I put it? Didn't it perfectly capture those heart-fluttering monts?
Yeah! Like he's tsundere but the way he looks at Hwalin is so tender! He acts so delicately. Ah, when Kang Woojin sang in the middle
First off, he's handso. But his mask is totally different, I thought he would be stereotyped into strong characters.
Ha- I wish I had a Male Friend' like that.
Kang Woojin as a Male Friend'? That's just fantasy.
It spread rapidly. It even appeared prominently in BJ's live streams, and, sensitive to hits and issues, Youtube was quickly filled with Male Friend' related videos.
Male Friend, a drama that shows a sweet yet strange emotional battle!! | DramaLand
Is it CG? Too real skinship collection of Kang Woojin and Hwalin (Male Friend) | IssueIssueFruitTV
Male Friend' Kang Woojin acting compilation | WannaSeeIssue
Male Friend' was like a bullet, bombarding the entertainnt world crazily on the 20th too.
Interestingly, by the afternoon, there was a buzz in Japan too.
Heard Male Friend' is doing really well in Korea??
Ah!! Please release it on Netflix Japan soon!!
Why start with Korea release it for us now too
Japan was eager to lift the lid on it two days later, on the 22nd. All this buzz continued on 20th. And did it cool down on the 21st, the next day?
Not at all.
ga-hit Male Friend', still at 1st place on its second day of release
Male Friend' was not just a flash in the pan. Its core was solid. Hence, it maintained its position as the number one overall rank on Netflix Korea even on its second day of release, the 21st.
And on this day, at noon, the first OST of Male Friend' was released on all music platforms.
[(new!)] Male Friend / Kang Woojin (Male Friend' OST Part. 1)
A song from Kang Woojin's part. The remaining OST songs were planned to be released over ti. Anyway, the OST song sung by Woojin exploded with excessive attention as soon as it was released, from the top music platform in the country to the second and third.
The number of comnts on the song's detail page.
???: Wish you would release a few more songs because it's not enough
Seriously what can't Kang Woojin do??
Fuck he sings really well
Kang Woojin is becoming perfect in acting, singing, looks, Youtube, etc.
The song is really good. Especially Kang Woojin's voice is really killer The slight raspiness at the high notes is legit
Please!! Kang Woojin!! Be my male friend!!!
It was popular enough to rival hit songs from the start.
The sa day, late afternoon. Kang Woojin's house.
Around 9 o'clock. Even though the world was buzzing with Male Friend', Woojin was at ho. His schedule had finished reasonably early. The funny thing was that there were quite a few guests at Woojin's house. Choi Sung-gun, Jang Su-hwan, Han Ye-jung, including two other stylists. A total of six people, including Kang Woojin, gathered because of the previously ntioned cooking-related reason.
Wow- Woojin, you keep your place neat?
Right, right! Amazing! Oppa, your place is really clean!
Do you like minimalist interior design??
Or is it because you're too busy to even make a ss??
Choi Sung-gun and the staff, after placing various gifts to one side, gathered around the kitchen table, marveling at Woojin's tidy ho.
It's like a housewarming party now. Normally, we should have done this earlier.
Today can be both a housewarming and a Male Friend' celebration party!
Regrettably, the table was ant for four, so the large-built Jang Su-hwan had to sit at a table in the living room. Around this ti, Kang Woojin nonchalantly tied on an apron in the kitchen. It was a grey and black apron. His expression was blank.
Here.
Oppa, wait a minute.
Han Ye-jung took several shots of Kang Woojin wearing an apron with a cara phone. Not just one, but about five shots.
We can't miss such a precious mont. These ca out well, if this goes up on Oppa's SNS, comnts will flood in.
As they checked the results together, Choi Sung-gun instructed Han Ye-jung.
Ye-jung, you have a tripod, right? For the phone.
Yes, I have one.
Let's set it up, film everything Woojin is cooking now. We'll use it as a teaser video for the Kang Woojin's Alter Ego' channel.
Ah, okay.
Sohow, the guests had created work for themselves. Kang Woojin, who had paused in tying his apron, looked at the people in front and seed fed up.
These workaholics. It's just cooking. Take a break!'
Despite starting the shoot, Woojin couldn't just do it half-heartedly. With a concept thicker than usual, he opened the refrigerator. The ingredients he had bought on his way were all fresh, and Choi Sung-gun's question ca from behind.
Kang Star, so what's the nu?
As Woojin was taking out the packaged pork, he replied,
It's spicy pork.
Imdiately, the staff let out salivating exclamations.
Wow!
Just hearing the na makes it sound delicious, I'm hungry!
Totally love it! But didn't you say you were going to make sothing simple?? Spicy pork stir-fry isn't exactly easy, is it?
Oppa are you sure it's okay?
Woojin, taking out a pan similar to a wok, briefly answered,
It'll be edible.
Woojin was always similar, regardless of the situation. However, this ti, Choi Sung-gun, Han Ye-jung, and the other staff were a bit worried. Could he really cook well? What if the taste was a bit off? Should they honestly say it's not tasty?
The staff murmured quietly among themselves.
But CEO~nim, if it's going to be on YouTube, the recipe has to be solid, right?
That's right.
What if the taste is lacking?
I don't know, let's just trust Woojin for now.
Then, everyone looked at Woojin, who was wearing an apron, and Woojin recalled two things imprinted in his mind. No, in fact, they were already ingrained in his body.
Chef's techniques and recipes.
Yeah, it's coming to right away. Geez, talk about a cheat. , who thought I could only boil ran, cooking!'
Woojin, marveling anew, neatly arranged the at and ingredients. Just the right amount to use. This too was part of a chef's technique. Soon, Woojin said,
Shall we go for a bit spicy?
Good! I like it!
Nice.
He moved his hands according to the spicy pork recipe' that ca to mind instantly.
-Swish.
He coated the pan, similar to a wok, with cooking oil. First, he added soy sauce, then pork, a spoonful of sugar, and a bit more cooking oil. And then he began to stir-fry. Clatter, clatter. Using his wrist snap appropriately.
At this sight, Han Ye-jung with blue bob hair slightly marveled,
Wow. Oppa, the way your hands move is a bit not ordinary.
That was when.
-Thuk thuk thuk thuk thuk!
Woojin was chopping cabbage, onions, and carrots on the cutting board. But his knife skills were dazzling. Uniform and swift. That technique was definitely not sothing that could co out of self-taught cooking. From here, Choi Sung-gun and the staff started to feel it.
Wow!!'
What, what. Just by looking at the knife skills, he's clearly professional?!'
It was different from the ordinary or adequate.
Regardless, Woojin quietly continued cooking. After setting aside the adequately cooked at, he added vegetables to the sa wok. Just like before, Woojin stir-fried them with soy sauce and then combined the chopped vegetables with the at.
-Sizzle!!
Soon, a savory sll spread throughout the house. Then Woojin added minced garlic, red pepper paste, fine chili powder, corn syrup, oyster sauce, cooking wine, etc. His moving hands were unhindered. No hesitation.
Finally, he added Cheongyang chili peppers for an extra kick of spiciness.
Ah, I should have used so sesa seeds. Tsk. I'll have to buy so ingredients when I have ti.'
Leaving the disappointnt behind, Kang Woojin finished the cooking. It didn't take long. He took out a large bowl and placed the completed spicy pork in it. It wasn't just simply placed.
Swoosh.
He started with the ats, then topped them with colorful vegetables. It was plating. Soon, the steaming spicy pork was placed at the center of the dining table where Choi Sung-gun and the staff were seated.
The red sheen of the juicy spicy pork.
Just by looking at it, saliva pooled in the mouth, conjuring thoughts of white rice and a shot of soju. A color palette irresistible to any Korean. This spicy pork was vividly captured by the phone Han Ye-jung had set up. Of course, Kang Woojin's cooking process was equally recorded.
Please eat.
As Woojin murmured softly while serving rice, the staff with widened eyes all turned their gaze to the company's leader, indicating him to eat first. Choi Sung-gun, with a shocked face, slowly picked up his chopsticks.
The color and sll are killer but-
What about the taste? Choi Sung-gun scooped up both at and vegetables and put them in his mouth.
Imdiately, his eyes widened dramatically as if struck by lightning.
Crazy.
Choi Sung-gun unexpectedly cursed with an exclamation.
The taste why is it like this? It's killer? It's sohow different from the spicy pork I know. Anyway, it great. It's several tis tastier than what my mom used to make. What did you put in this, Woojin?
No sooner had he finished speaking.
Really??!
That good??
Ack! Wait! too!!
The staff pounced on the spicy pork like beasts.
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Notes:
1) Talchum is a Korean dance perford while wearing a mask, and often involves singing and dancing.
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