I Was Mistaken as a Monstrous Genius Actor-Chapter 443

“‘Villain’ Kang Woo-jin Stuns on the Emmy Red Carpet!”

“Korea’s Treasure, Kang Woo-jin, Teases ‘Piero’ at the Emmys!”

News stations in the U.S. and globally reported on his unconventional entrance, with the Emmys in full swing.

“Did Korea’s Kang Woo-jin Just Tease ‘Piero: Birth of a Villain’ on the Emmy Red Carpet?”

Every headline seemed to focus solely on Woo-jin, captivated by his performance and the global ripple effect it caused.

And then:

“The Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series goes to… *Beneficial Evil*! Kang! Woo! Jin!”

Woo-jin’s name echoed powerfully around the world. He had just made history by winning an Emmy in the Lead Actor category, a feat no Korean or Asian actor had previously achieved, surpassing some of Hollywood’s top stars. *Beneficial Evil* now held three Emmy titles, but this win held even greater significance: a main acting award, not a supporting one, cementing Woo-jin’s legacy.

As Woo-jin’s name resonated through the grand hall, he walked onto the massive stage, his mind full of disbelief.

‘…Wait, me? Really? Me?’

Despite his calm exterior, Woo-jin’s mind buzzed with excitement and shock. He had dared to hope, but he hadn’t seriously expected it. Compared to the Cannes win, the weight of this Emmy felt lighter in terms of his personal aspirations. Cannes was a prestigious film festival, one he had openly aimed for, while the Emmy felt like a distant possibility.

‘I really got the Emmy? I’m the Lead Actor winner here?!’

He had been honored at the Cannes Film Festival, but an Emmy in Hollywood? Against such immense competition? The realization filled him with overwhelming disbelief. Yet he held onto his composure as he stepped onto the stage.

The gold statue felt heavy in his hands.

‘This is definitely the heaviest trophy I’ve ever held.’

As he stood alone on the vast stage, the women who handed him the trophy had exited, and the applause and music died down, leaving the hall in complete silence.

‘What do I even say now?’

Woo-jin hadn’t prepared a speech, assuming his odds were slim. Even if he had written one, he doubted he could remember it at this moment.

Taking a deep breath, Woo-jin raised his head, taking in the thousands of spectators and countless cameras in front of him. Beneath the bright lights, he felt a surge of excitement rise from deep within. Feeling his confidence build, he let his persona take over.

In a cool, steady tone, he spoke into the microphone, “Now, only the Oscars remain.”

The room reacted with surprise as Woo-jin raised the trophy slightly for everyone to see.

“Only the Oscars remain.”

The steady English echoed through the hall. Glancing toward the audience, he continued, “I’m not much of a speaker. But I’d like to thank everyone—my family, friends, my team on *Beneficial Evil*, and, of course, all the fans around the world.”

After a moment, he switched to Korean.

“To my Korean fans and the people of Korea watching the Emmys right now: fulfilling the promises I make to you is the best fan service I can give.”

Finally, he addressed the live broadcast camera directly.

“You’ll be able to watch the Oscars live too. Thank you.”

With that, Woo-jin left the stage, his steps unhurried. A few seconds of stunned silence filled the hall before applause broke out once more.

Every camera followed his path back to his seat, as reactions from the audience split between admiration and shock.

“Well, he just declared it, didn’t he? That’s bold.”

“Yet again, he’s managed to cause an uproar. This guy is something else.”

Back at his seat, Woo-jin was greeted by his *Beneficial Evil* team, who were still on their feet, clapping. Director Song Man-woo shook his shoulder excitedly.

“Woo-jin, you’re the first Asian actor to take this Emmy! How do you feel?”

Woo-jin’s response was simple. “Just as expected.”

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Meanwhile, in Korea, the news was already spreading.

“*Beneficial Evil* Wins Two Emmys Already, Making History!”

And now…

“Breaking News: Kang Woo-jin Wins Emmy for Lead Actor in a Drama Series!”

With the awards continuing, *Beneficial Evil* went on to win four Emmys total, clinching awards for stunt performance and cinematography, an unprecedented achievement for an Asian drama series at the Emmys. When the award for Best Writer in a Drama went to *Beneficial Evil*’s Choi Na-na, she was so overwhelmed that she burst into tears on stage, creating an emotional scene.

In total, *Beneficial Evil* secured six Emmy wins that night, making history.

Hours later, after the Emmy Awards wrapped up, Woo-jin sat alone in a large van, finally able to relax as he loosened his tie and sighed.

“Whew.”

His team was still handling the post-event responsibilities, leaving him alone in the vehicle. Checking the time, he saw it was well past midnight.

‘How many hours was that?’

The Emmy ceremony had been a five-hour marathon. Reflecting on the night, Woo-jin thought of the six awards *Beneficial Evil* had taken home, including the significant wins for directing, writing, and lead actor.

‘Director, writer, lead actor, art direction, cinematography, and stunt performance… insane.’

Woo-jin ran a hand through his hair, thinking about the intense press coverage this would bring in Korea and beyond. Exhaustion settled over him as he remembered facing a relentless swarm of press and broadcast crews, eager to capture every moment of his triumph.

With a final sigh, Woo-jin glanced down at the golden Emmy trophy in his hand, unable to believe it was really his. Smiling to himself, he pulled out his phone, only to see an overwhelming number of messages. Ignoring them for now, he reached for one of the scripts he had in the van.

“Let’s get a bit of rest first…”

Preparing to recharge for the next part of the Emmy events, he entered his private space—a dark, quiet place he used to escape.

In that moment of peace, he stretched out on a white surface, feeling the weight of the night lift from his shoulders. He scanned the script titles laid out in front of him, noticing a shift.

-[11/Scenario (Title: *Piero: Birth of a Villain*), EX+++ Grade]

-[12/Scenario (Title: *Beauty and the Beast*), EX+ Grade]

-[13/Scenario (Title: *John Persona*), SSS+ Grade]

His Hollywood projects… their ranks had all increased.