I Was Mistaken as a Monstrous Genius Actor-Chapter 454

The music grew faster, the rhythm pounding like a heartbeat. Then, just as suddenly, the music cut out, and a sinister laugh echoed.

> *“Hehehe…haha!”*

The screen darkened momentarily, then showed Henry as the Joker sprinting down a street. Rapid cuts followed, showing his various expressions, ending with the Joker’s reflection laughing back at him in the mirror.

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> *“They say I’m crazy…what a compliment.”*

The screen went black again, punctuated by the sound of three gunshots. In a blood-spattered pizzeria, Henry, now fully transformed, picked up a Joker card, flour dusting his face as he let out a sinister chuckle.

The score reached a climax, and his voice echoed ominously:

> *“Just thought of another little joke…”*

The screen cut to the title:

> *Piero: Birth of a Villain*

As the 30-second teaser ended, Woo-jin clapped silently to himself.

‘That was amazing! Even if it’s me, that was just…incredible.’

His team’s reactions mirrored his excitement.

“Wow!! That was insane! I got chills just watching it!”

“The editing is perfect! Woo-jin’s Joker grabs your attention right away!”

“Oh my gosh, the comments are going wild!”

Within 30 minutes of its release, the teaser was already trending, amassing thousands of views and sparking a flood of comments in multiple languages.

> *Is this really a villain-centered movie?*

> *The visuals are insane! Exactly like the posters!*

> *I hope they don’t hold back—give us a real, unapologetic villain.*

> *So this was all part of Woo-jin’s ‘take it or leave it’ marketing strategy? How could anyone *not* watch this?*

> *The teaser looks good, but I still don’t like Woo-jin. Wish they’d cast Chris for the villain instead.*

> *A villain-centric universe? This is new. I’ll definitely watch it when it’s out.*

The reactions were predominantly positive, with only a handful of skeptical remarks. Although Woo-jin kept his face stoic, he couldn’t help but feel satisfied as he read through the feedback.

Some people were puzzled, though:

> *Why release the teaser so early?*

The timing was indeed unusual, considering the film had only been in post-production for three months.

> *What about the release date? There’s no info on that at all.*

Curiosity only fueled the teaser’s popularity, causing its views to surge. Woo-jin was aware that the official release announcement was scheduled for the end of the year, aligning with Columbia’s push toward the Oscars.

‘Already the end of the year,’ Woo-jin thought as he gazed out the van window.

By mid-morning, the teaser had hit one million views and was making headlines across multiple countries.

> **ABY News: Out of Nowhere—Columbia Releases First *Piero: Birth of a Villain* Teaser, Featuring Woo-jin’s Astonishing Look**

Korean media, in particular, went wild.

> **[Star Talk] “It’s Here!” First Teaser for Woo-jin’s Hollywood Debut in *Piero: Birth of a Villain* Released!**

The teaser sparked an uproar online, especially among Korean celebrities and actors who knew Woo-jin.

“This quality is insane! Is that really Woo-jin? This is mind-blowing!”

Many actors, from those who had worked with him to those who knew him only through the news, shared in the excitement. Woo-jin was realizing a dream that many in the industry shared.

As the *Piero* teaser continued to dominate conversations worldwide, international media outlets highlighted both the teaser’s popularity and the mystery surrounding its release timing.

> **LA Times: Why Release the *Piero* Teaser Now? Columbia Studio’s Unusual Marketing Strategy**

Questions multiplied, and as they did, views skyrocketed. In a matter of hours, the teaser crossed the 10 million mark.

To capitalize on the momentum, Columbia Studio released official posters and a character introduction clip soon after, each going viral. Yet, with no release date information, fans’ curiosity only grew.

Meanwhile, Woo-jin quietly continued filming *Beauty and the Beast*.

He also received some encouraging news.

*Beneficial Evil* Part 2 had held the top global streaming spot for over a month, and the cast for *John Persona*, his next Hollywood film, was coming together. The production team for *John Persona*, led by Director Danny Landis, was even preparing for script readings.

The pace of November sped up as Woo-jin continued his back-to-back schedule, moving seamlessly between his role as the Beast and his upcoming projects.

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In late November, Woo-jin found himself on his way to an upscale hotel in LA for a luxury brand event. Outside, dozens of famous actors and influencers were swarmed by reporters. Flashbulbs exploded as Woo-jin, dressed in a tailored black suit, approached the entrance, attracting every camera.

"Mr. Woo-jin!" one reporter called out amid the chaos, “We’ve seen the teaser for *Piero: Birth of a Villain*, but it seems a bit early. Why hasn’t a release date been announced? Is there a specific reason?”

Woo-jin looked directly at the reporter and answered, short and clear.

“We’re aiming for the Oscars this time.”

It was a simple statement, but it sent shockwaves through Hollywood.