Chapter 188: United States (3)

Chapter 188: United States (3)

On a plane heading to LA International Airport.

This plane, which took off from Incheon Airport, had been in the air for about 2 hours, and it was expected to take about 11 more hours to arrive at LA International Airport. What was unique about this flight was that it was packed with broadcasting team members and celebrities' staff.

It was the Our Dining Table' team.

There were dozens of them just by themselves, not to mention the staff of the cast members, making for a considerable group. Among them were the cast members of Our Dining Table', and Kang Woojin, with an indifferent face, was looking out the window. He seemed calm, but his heart was full of excitement.

So many clouds. Wow- it's a magnificent view.'

Like a child on a picnic, Woojin, whose essence was that of a native Korean, couldn't believe he was going to America. Certainly, at the beginning of the year when he was working at a design company, he could never have imagined such a scenic view before him.

Even more so.

I'm filming a variety show in the United States.'

The purpose wasn't a leisurely tourist trip, but rather, filming as a cast member in a program of the entertainment giant PD Yoon Byung-seon. Inside the plane, Woojin suddenly felt life was quite unpredictable.

At that moment.

Woojin-ssi.

On the right seat, Hong Hye-yeon, with her long hair tied up, looked at Woojin's side profile for a while before speaking.

Why are you spacing out? Lost in memories?

Incidentally, the seats for the cast members on the plane were arranged by team. The kitchen team consisted of Kang Woojin and Hong Hye-yeon, Hwalin and Ha Gang-su, and the boss An Jong-hak and the youngest Yeon Baek-kwang. Anyway, at Hong Hye-yeon's question, Woojin, who had been looking out the window, turned his head.

Memories? What memories.

It was his first time on a flight to the US, so there was no way he had such memories. Then Kang Woojin suddenly remembered the presumptions about him. The stories about studying abroad? That was a deep-seated part. However, Woojin didn't bother making up nonexistent memories of America. The answer was to vaguely dodge. And add a bit of bluffing.

His voice naturally became smooth.

No, just thinking about the script a bit.

Hong Hye-yeon laughed absurdly and shook her head.

At a time like this? I understand you're a hard-working genius, but take it easy.

I do take it easy.

Inside, not outside, in the void space.

When? I don't seem to recall seeing that. In Da Nang, when we were shooting Island of the Missing', you were always looking at the script even during breaks?

That's because I was in the void space then.

I took a break when you weren't looking.

You're funny. I've been watching you all the time Ahem! Anyway, let's talk about something else.

Hong Hye-yeon suddenly changed the subject.

Are you okay with jet lag? Well, it's not your first time in the US, so it doesn't matter, right?

Jet lag? The current trip to LA had a 16-hour time difference with Korea. But it should be fine. He had the void space, after all.

Just then.

Uh- everyone?

PD Yoon Byung-seon, who had been talking with the writers, pushed up his glasses and stood up from his seat. It seemed he had something to tell the cast members.

Recently, it's not common to use airplane travel cuts, but just in case, we've installed mini cams around you? Have a moderate conversation and then go to sleep.

An Jong-hak, who had his hair brushed back, grumbled.

If it's a trend not to use them, why not just omit it?

Ah- when we have such great people on board, we can't waste a single shot.

Always squeeze, squeeze. So, are you going to tell us the destination anytime soon? (TL: Always squeeze, squeeze. here is to say how they try to squeeze content out of everything in entertainment industry)

Yes, yes, I was just about to inform you.

PD Yoon Byung-seon, with a smirk, continued speaking to the cast members, including Kang Woojin.

I told you we'd be going to a food truck for the first two days, right? The location is a place called North Hollywood Park. There's a food truck street there. We've also booked accommodations nearby, and after arriving at LA International Airport, we plan to check out the prepared food trucks before moving to the accommodations.

Kang Woojin's heartbeat started to accelerate.

PD Yoon Byung-seon, oblivious to this, introduced a suitable schedule.

When we arrive at LA International Airport, it will be early morning, and considering the jet lag, we'll take it easy on the first day. We'll film the introduction of the food truck, the accommodations, and explore the surroundings of the accommodations. We've already shot the inserts. The real deal starts from the second day.

As he explained, PD Yoon Byung-seon asked An Jong-hak, who had his arms crossed.

So, leader? What should we start with on the second day?

An Jong-hak shrugged nonchalantly in response.

Why am I the leader?

Because you're the boss, right?

While busy wiping the tables, Seo Hyun-mi suddenly picked up a thin booklet from the counter. It was an advertisement booklet for various new cars, and Kang Woo-chul, with a deep expression, sighed as he looked at his wife, who was near the counter.

You're looking at that again.

Our son is going to change our car, so I have to choose properly.

You chose one yesterday.

I woke up this morning and felt like that car wasn't the right choice.

It's been days now. You've been choosing for over two weeks.

So what! I do it because I like it, because I like it.

If you're like that, you'll end up memorizing all the car names.

I already memorized them.

Seo Hyun-mi casually replied and looked down at the advertisement booklet again, while Kang Woo-chul sat next to her, as if letting her do as she pleased. Then, he picked up the remote control placed on the counter. He turned on the large TV mounted on the wall in front of them. The TV was also recently replaced with a new one by Kang Woojin.

Soon.

-Swish.

Yawning, Kang Woo-chul familiarly flipped through the channels. He stopped on a public broadcasting channel. It was obvious that it would be time for the morning news. Kang Woo-chul always watched the news while opening the store, so the scene of the couple was no different from usual.

And so, the appearance of Seo Hyun-mi and Kang Woo-chul was the same as yesterday.

However.

[Next up, a few days ago, we reported the assault incident involving singer and actress Hwalin. Related to that, new facts were revealed yesterday.]

Following the news anchor's statement, a tidal wave hit the otherwise ordinary day of Seo Hyun-mi and Kang Woo-chul.

[The person who subdued the stalker with an awl attacking Ms. Hwalin was not her bodyguard, but actor Kang Woojin. The source was a community site where a citizen who had parked their car nearby published the dashcam footage. The moment Kang Woojin subdued the attacker was instantaneous, reported by Go Min-hee.]

At that moment, the eyes of Kang Woo-chul, who was holding the remote control, widened.

Huh? What did they say?

His mouth slowly opened.

Naturally, Seo Hyun-mi sitting beside him also showed a dramatic reaction. She threw the advertisement booklet aside and stood up abruptly.

What, what??! What did my son do??! Honey! Did they just mention Woojin's name on the news?!

Uh, I heard it.

Regardless, the TV news had already started to switch scenes. The anchor disappeared, and what seemed unmistakably to be dashcam footage appeared. It was showing the video uploaded to the community site.

It starts with Hwalin and Kang Woojin entering the parking lot, overlaid with the reporter's voice.

[Ms. Hwalin and Mr. Kang Woojin are seen entering the parking lot, engaging in a brief conversation. At this moment, an assailant wielding an awl appears.]

In the video, Kang Woojin quickly subdues the assailant rushing at them while also protecting Hwalin. The skill and courage he displayed in that brief moment were extraordinary.

[While sending Hwalin behind him for protection, Mr. Kang Woojin first grabs the assailant's arm, and in a scene reminiscent of a movie, he twists the arm before tripping the assailant to the ground. Despite the critical situation, Mr. Kang Woojin remains calm.]

The news repeatedly showed cuts of Kang Woojin subduing the assailant. Then, it moved to the scene where Woojin takes away the ice pick from the restrained assailant.

[After subduing the assailant, Mr. Kang Woojin takes the weapon, an awl, from him and hands it over to the staff. Soon, bodyguards join in, and the assailant is fully restrained.]

And the situation that followed.

[As you can see, while it was Mr. Kang Woojin who saved Ms. Hwalin, speculation arises that the reason it wasnt made public could be due to Mr. Kang Woojins request to keep it under wraps.]

The news then showed the community site where the dashcam video was uploaded.

[The comments from netizens who have seen this video have already surpassed hundreds. They include reactions like I thought I was watching a movie', The technique of subduing him is extraordinary', It must be edited or CG', Hiding such a heroic act is even cooler'.]

Soon, the news began to announce other stories, but Kang Woo-chul and Seo Hyun-mi were frozen. They just stared blankly at the TV. The first to speak between them was Seo Hyun-mi.

Is, is that our Woojin?

It is.

He must be filming, right?

Its not.

Hearing the answer, Seo Hyun-mi turned her head to meet Kang Woo-chuls gaze. Both of their pupils were dilated.

How long did Woojin take Hapkido classes when he was young?

Recalling the very old memory of Kang Woojin, Kang Woo-chul briefly answered.

3 months.

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