079. king

One of America’s leading writers. And Stephen King, who is also Jaeik’s personal favorite author.

Stephen King’s career was nothing short of spectacular. One of the most visualized artists in the world. More than 68 films for theatrical use, and more than 31 shorts and miniseries for TV.

Carrie, The Shining, The Mist, The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, Misery, It, Stand By Me. The original writer of a movie that is called a masterpiece just by hearing the name.

Besides, all of those movies were works that Jae-Ik enjoyed watching. I also got a lot of inspiration from it.

That’s why he doesn’t just write horror novels well, but literally writes various novels of various genres, from horror to genre novels to pure literature.

That such a writer wants to see me?

– I heard that you said that at the place where you signed an additional work contract with Mflix this time. Can we see the writer who wrote the work that covered China?

The relationship between Amplix and Stephen King has been quite long. Stephen King’s works are popular in the US, and as he is a very prolific writer, there are plenty of works to be filmed.

In a way, it was natural that Mflix, an OTT company, was aiming for it.

“When can I see you?”

– Shall we make an appointment when you have free time? Although you are in Portland.

‘perhaps.’

I had a strong thought that maybe a conversation with Stephen King might solve this problem that I’m having a hard time with. Of course, digestion of talent is a bonus. Isn’t it Stephen King, who is even nicknamed the king of stories?

“I’m fine anytime, as long as Stephen King is the fastest time. I am a big fan.”

– Hoho. The author was also a fan of author Stephen King. Anyone who has read his work would not. If so, I’ll ask writer King about the schedule.

“yes. thank you.”

– Ah, since you are coming to the US this time, writer King is also an author, but can you also listen to Emplic? I have to write a contract related to the last verbal contract, and there are additional contracts. The president also wants to meet you once. We will prepare the plane here.

“That’s good. I’ll have to hold the US schedule for a little longer.”

Jaeik hung up the phone and clenched his fists. Does it feel like finding a clue in a situation where you are stuck?

Even if it’s not precisely because of the digestion of talent or clues, it’s not common to meet a writer like Stephen King.

It was sudden again, but I felt like I should prepare to go to America. a bit longer this time. a bit too long

“hey! Seok Kang! Get ready to go to America! I’m going to do a You Tube shoot too!”

Um Kang-seok’s high voice of absurdity came from outside the studio.

“What?! What nonsense is that?!”

—

“Have you contacted the writer?”

“I was just about to give it to you.”

“under. So that’s it. what the hell is this I don’t know where the limit of the writer is.”

Haejun Yoo burst out laughing when he saw the paper he was holding in his hand.

The other day, Watpad’s feedback on the article that Song Jae-ik passed over came. And when I checked the contents at a very unusually fast time, I suddenly thought that the most frequently used word in this long letter was ‘ASAP’.

‘I want to see that work as soon as possible. And if possible, we would like to publish that work. Rather than publishing serially on Watpad, it goes directly to the publishing market. ASAP.’

The answer was that Song Jae-ik’s work would work in the US market. That too, with a very strong conviction.

“Uh… Chief?”

Kim Ji-in, who said she was calling Song Jae-ik, approached with a strange expression.

“Oh, did I tell you?”

“yes. I did tell you Are you going to America now?”

“uh? what? USA? suddenly?”

“yes. He said he was going to meet Stephen King.”

“What? Stephen King? Master of those horror novels?”

Haejun Yoo was at a loss for words at the sudden words.

“No, no. the work? Did you talk about the work?”

“yes. You said you would come and see me? I think you will probably be writing a new one.”

“What else are you going to do? First of all, inform Watpad that it is on hold due to the writer’s circumstances. I think the exact schedule will have to be decided after the writer returns to the US.”

But at the same time, I also felt a strange sense of anticipation. I don’t know why I went to the United States other than meeting Stephen King, but if I go there, I will definitely come back with better writing like I said.

Because writer Song Jae-ik has always been that kind of person. At least that kind of person who gives certain faith and confidence in what he said.

“Jin-ah. Check the author’s return date. Make an appointment for that date. Check the artist’s promotion that has been going on once again. Publishing and newly acquired copyrights are all together. Please check the new work again. You said you were writing a new one this time. In line with the launch, it’s right to rush at once.”

“yes!”

If so, shouldn’t we prepare accordingly?

—

“Damn it. I’m patient because it’s writer Stephen King.”

Eom Kang-seok rubbed his sore eyes and blamed Song Jae-ik. one week. This is the amount of time it took for Song Jae-ik to come to the United States after suddenly shouting in his studio that he had to go to the United States.

In other words, in the meantime, I consulted with Song Jae-ik, checked the schedule, planned a shoot on You Tube, and made a shoot plan with Joo Soo-in.

It was said that it was a busy schedule that literally didn’t open the eyes.

“Hehe. I also brought the book. Big. That Stephen King writer.”

Jaeik turned on the tablet with a proud expression. The travel time to Portland, USA is about 11 hours including one stopover.

You can sleep, but where is the time for that? There are things to be done everywhere.

“Are you working on an airplane? Web toon? novel?”

“Web toon. go to sleep sleep Because I have to work.”

They said they had reorganized, but they hadn’t yet recruited people, and until then, the work they had to do continued to increase. It was best to get into the habit of taking care of it little by little whenever you had a chance.

—

“Turn it off. My whole body is sore. No matter how business class you are, a long flight is tiring.”

“Of course. Even with one transfer, it’s a flight that’s close to 12 hours.”

Arriving at Portland Airport in Maine, Jaeik dragged his suitcase and left the gate. A familiar face was waiting for him holding a sign.

(Natalia! Long time no see!)

(It’s been a while! How have you been? You’ve worked hard to come.)

(Suffering. It comes as a good thing.)

(The car is on this side. Let’s talk as we go. Author King is really looking forward to your coming.)

(He is me? Why?)

Natalia smiled as she recalled the atmosphere of the American film industry these days. Needless to say, it was the atmosphere created by Song Jae-ik. Of course, judging from that reaction, it seems like I don’t know at all.

(Recently, the film industry is in a frenzy. It’s because of the author’s work. It’s the same that China has appeared as the main villain for the first time in 20 years, but it’s because of the fact that it doesn’t seem to care about the Chinese market. Films that can’t enter the Chinese market choose villains. I came with a wider range of options. Shall I say that I have stopped paying attention to the trend of the big production companies?)

In fact, it wasn’t an exaggeration to say that a villain drought had come in Hollywood. Unlike the past, when there were a lot of North Korean or Iranian villains, these days, it is common for producers to suffer from hacking after putting a country as the villain.

So these days, the trend was in places like military complexes, mega corporations, cartels, and terrorist groups.

(That’s right. It wasn’t my intention, but I’m proud to say that it turned out that way.)

Perhaps this was the situation that China did not want the most? Image renewal through cultural fair. Or because they wanted some kind of brainwashing.

In a word, Song Jae-ik did not intend, but it was like creating a crack in one of China’s long-term national strategies.

Of course, Song Jae-ik had no intention of stopping here. I’ve been waiting for the drama season 2 right now, and also for future works.

(Oh, you know what? After the author’s work went out, protests came in from an unexpected country.)

(An unexpected country?)

(Japan. Why was the Sea of Japan marked as the East Sea and Dokdo as Korean territory in the drama? A letter of protest came from the state level.)

“What did you say? Japan? I think it’s Japanese.”

Eom Kang-seok, who had been listening quietly, also asked the question out of curiosity when a word he knew came up, and answered with a smile.

“There was a complaint from Japan that Dokdo and the East Sea were shown in the drama.”

“Well, it’s natural to say something that doesn’t sound like a big deal.”

“So that’s what I mean.”

It seemed that it had become an unintentional one stroke and two blood.

(Now! We have arrived. Thank you for your hard work.)

(Huh? Isn’t it a hotel? This looks like a family home?)

What Natalia brought was an ordinary family house with a huge wall and an impressive red exterior.

To put it simply, it feels like a haunted house that is clean and haunted.

(This is King’s house. King said you can stay at his house while you’re here, rather than staying at a hotel. Everyone in the party. Some kind of surprise?)

(Ugh, I have to prepare a present when I visit. I didn’t even prepare it.)

(It’s okay. He told me to come empty-handed. Just talking is enough.)

“why? What?”

“They say it’s the writer Stephen King’s house. I heard you can stay here while you are in Portland?”

“really? Awesome… Can I do a You Tube at Stephen King’s house?”

“Excuse me ma’am. At least get permission.”

“That’s right!”

After the huge gate opened, I parked and rang the doorbell in front of the door. Stephen King, who had a clean look with a beard that I had only seen on the Internet, opened the door with a big smile.

(Welcome!)

(Thank you for inviting me. My name is Jaeik Song.)

(A hot Hollywood figure has arrived! Euhhaha!)

(I’m visiting someone else’s house, but you shouldn’t come empty-handed. I’m sorry.)

(It’s okay. It’s okay. I told Natalia, so don’t just tell her and come over here. It’s a kind of surprise.)

Contrary to the image of a typical dignified writer, 73-year-old Stephen King was such a pleasant and great person that he couldn’t even remember his age.

It’s because they keep the atmosphere light from beginning to end, but are considerate enough for themselves who might feel awkward here.

(Come to think of it, Train to Busan? Is it a Korean movie? I remember seeing it a few years ago. It was a really cool film. It was like Woo-sam Oh meeting a zombie apocalypse? It made even The Walking Dead look boring.)

(Train to Busan! Yes, it’s a Korean movie. It was a fun zombie movie.)

(Of course, it was your work that surpassed the fun and shock of the movie, but it was really awesome. If it were so strange, I would have talked to Mflix and even looked up the script. You are a heavenly storyteller. The kind of storyteller I thought was ideal. 1. From the vocabulary and writing skills that are neither too much nor too little, to the devices that make the material interesting.)

I will never forget the shock I felt when I first saw Song Jae-ik’s work. No, to be precise, the shock multiplied and piled up.

(However, I heard that you not only worked on the script, but also the directing of the drama? In addition to writing a webtoon and a novel. Oh! You can’t skip it. Even the OST!)

At the beginning, I was curious about what kind of person he is to be able to write such a script and such lines. But what Age is now only in the late 20’s. What was the shock and curiosity at that time?

He likes music himself, owns a radio station and often listens to songs, but composing lyrics was a completely different matter. Besides, that wasn’t the end.

Curiosity bit his tail, and I was able to see his true face in his nutube. From animation to car racing?

It was the first time in his life that he was such a crazy writer.

So, I was more curious and thought about what it would be like to work together on the work I was thinking about. with this young writer.

The heat seemed to rise in the face that had grown accustomed to Stephen King’s praise. Even if it were true, someone like Stephen King would be praising it.

(And it sounds like you’re having trouble right now, right?)

Stephen King smiled benevolently and nodded his head to say something. In the eyes of the 70-year-old artist, Song Jae-ik was worried about something and seemed to keep talking.

I was also curious about what concerns the young artist had.