Episode 33
Episode 33: Overseas Filming of ‘The Killer’s Shopping Mall’
Boom—!
With a loud explosion, the iron door shattered, and Ma Dong-gi appeared with his massive frame.
He dominated the space with overwhelming presence.
"Damn, that was tough as hell."
Throwing the huge sledgehammer in his hand to the ground, he wiped the sweat from his forehead with both hands.
His actions seemed relaxed, but there was a sharp threat hidden within them.
Over the past few months, working alongside Baek Seung-chan, he had grown even further.
His acting now carried enough weight and aura to be called an A-class actor without hesitation.
Those overwhelmed by his presence held their breath as they watched him.
"Jin-man’s niece, it’d be a shame to end things like this. We still have a score to settle, don’t we?"
Ma Dong-gi grinned, revealing his gold tooth.
That eerie expression was enough to send chills down anyone’s spine, even off-camera.
"This crazy bastard…"
Kim Ga-hee muttered with a disgusted expression as she looked at him.
Soon, the action between Baek Seung-chan and Ma Dong-gi began.
Huff—, huff—.
Even his simplest movements carried power and vitality.
Watching him, Baek Seung-chan thought,
"Like a fish in water."
Once his specialty—action—began, Ma Dong-gi displayed a whole new level of performance.
"I can’t lose either."
Baek Seung-chan immediately matched his rhythm.
From that moment on, their full-scale action began.
Each strike from Ma Dong-gi carried the weight of something that could truly destroy his opponent.
Meanwhile, Baek Seung-chan’s movements were swift and sharp, like a real killer.
Their contrasting styles blended together, making the scene more dynamic and rich.
"······."
The actors and staff watching were left speechless.
It felt like watching a massive bear clash with a nimble wolf.
The intensity was so real that they forgot it was filming.
Director Go Jin-seok smiled in satisfaction.
Both actors were exceeding his expectations.
In fact, their performances were improving in real time.
"This is definitely going to work!"
He was certain this action scene would captivate audiences.
No—he even thought it could become the best action scene of the year.
Though the year wasn’t over yet, it was that impressive.
But the tense balance broke when Baek Seung-chan took a hit from Ma Dong-gi.
In reality, Ma Dong-gi wouldn’t be able to defeat him, but this was a drama.
According to the setting of ‘The Killer’s Shopping Mall,’ Ma Dong-gi’s character was stronger than ‘K.’
From the beginning, it was a fight he couldn’t win.
In the end, Baek Seung-chan collapsed to the ground with severe injuries.
Ma Dong-gi looked at him with an exhausted expression.
"Tough bastard. Seriously persistent."
Despite his injuries, Baek Seung-chan’s expression didn’t change at all.
"We still need to settle things."
Shaking his head, Ma Dong-gi approached the trembling Kim Ga-hee and swung his axe.
At that moment, the highlight of the scene began.
Thud—!
Baek Seung-chan, who had fallen, rolled across the ground and stabbed Ma Dong-gi’s thigh with a dagger.
"Ugh!"
Caught off guard, Ma Dong-gi fell, and in that instant, Baek Seung-chan got up and ran toward Kim Ga-hee.
"Hey, are you okay?"
"······."
Without answering, she grabbed his hand as he led her toward the door.
At that moment—
"You bastards! We’re not done yet! Where do you think you’re going!"
Ma Dong-gi, already back on his feet, shouted and threw a hand axe.
Its target was Kim Ga-hee.
The moment Baek Seung-chan saw it, he threw himself forward without hesitation.
Thud—!
The axe embedded deeply into his back.
"K!"
Kim Ga-hee screamed in shock.
Baek Seung-chan coughed up blood, yet smiled in relief upon confirming she was unharmed.
It was the first time ‘K’ smiled in the entire filming.
And it was powerful.
Without a single line.
His gratitude toward Ji-an, the light that illuminated his dark life.
And the feelings he had hidden, afraid she might break like glass.
All of it was conveyed to those watching.
That was why the people on set felt deep sorrow.
"······."
Some staff members were even moved to tears.
After that, Kim Ga-hee’s acting exploded.
"I’ll kill you…"
Her voice, filled with despair and rage, tightened the hearts of everyone watching.
She, too, had grown immensely alongside Baek Seung-chan.
Though she had never been a bad actress, she once had the rawness of a rookie.
But not anymore.
Now, her acting was vivid enough that no one would mistake her for a newcomer.
"Cut!"
Director Go Jin-seok’s powerful voice echoed across the set.
"······."
Even after filming ended, silence lingered.
The performances of Baek Seung-chan, Ma Dong-gi, and Kim Ga-hee left a deep aftertaste.
But only for a moment.
"Wow, that was insane!"
"That was incredible!"
"Our drama is going to be a hit! This is what acting is!"
Cheers and applause erupted from the staff.
"Alright, let’s keep this momentum and finish the remaining two scenes."
As the director said, only two scenes remained.
One was Kim Ga-hee’s awakening, filled with rage after ‘K’s death, leading into an action sequence with Ma Dong-gi in the darkness.
The other was a happy ending—
After taking revenge, Kim Ga-hee mourns ‘K,’ only for him to cough and awaken, revealing he survived.
"Everyone, great work."
That evening, the domestic filming of ‘The Killer’s Shopping Mall’ was completed.
In the car on the way home, Kim Seong-ho spoke.
"Seung-chan, you worked really hard."
"You worked harder than I did, driving me early every day."
Because he needed to care for his parents, he commuted daily instead of staying near the set.
"I’m just doing my job."
"Still, thank you."
"By the way, Seung-hui, are you okay?"
She had been unusually quiet.
"I’m fine… just thinking."
"About what?"
"It’s nothing you need to know."
Her tone sounded slightly annoyed.
But the truth was different.
"I want to compose it already…"
After seeing ‘K’s smile, the tangled ideas in her mind had completely unraveled.
She was overflowing with inspiration.
She kept composing in her head, hiding it from her brother.
Soon, they arrived home.
"Rest well."
"Thank you!"
As soon as they got out, Baek Seung-hui ran upstairs.
Seeing that, Baek Seung-chan nodded in understanding.
"She must’ve really needed the bathroom."
A few days later, Baek Seung-chan arrived in Cebu, Philippines, for overseas filming.
"Hyung, Seung-chan!"
As they exited the airport, Ma Dong-gi waved at them.
He had arrived earlier.
"Hyung, hello."
Baek Seung-chan greeted him warmly.
"Thanks for coming to pick us up."
"I had nothing better to do anyway. Let’s go, I got a taxi ready."
On the way, Kim Seong-ho marveled,
"Your English is impressive every time I hear it."
"Well, I lived abroad when I was younger."
Ma Dong-gi had studied and worked in the U.S.
"Seung-chan, how’s your English?"
"I’ve been studying lately."
"Then let’s practice."
As they talked, both Ma Dong-gi and Kim Seong-ho were surprised.
"You said you just started studying?"
"Did you live abroad? Your pronunciation is great."
"I didn’t. I just studied during filming."
It wasn’t a lie.
He simply had an advantage from memories of his past life.
"You’re handsome and smart… what are people like me supposed to do?"
Ma Dong-gi sighed dramatically, making them laugh.
While waiting for filming, they visited a night market.
"In foreign countries, watch out for pickpockets."
Despite his intimidating appearance, Ma Dong-gi carried a crossbody bag carefully.
"Let’s try this. And that too. My treat."
He bought food generously.
"Hyung, I’ll use the restroom."
"Go ahead."
While he was gone, Ma Dong-gi bumped into a local man.
"Sorry."
The man walked away, but Ma Dong-gi called him back.
"Hey."
The man flinched.
"Let’s go, it’s fine," the staff suggested nervously.
But Ma Dong-gi simply said,
"You should apologize properly. Sorry, sorry. All good?"
"I—I’m okay."
The man left.
Moments later, Ma Dong-gi reached into his bag—
"…Huh?"
His hand went straight through.
The bag had been cut open, and his wallet was gone.
"That bastard! Hey, stop right there!"
He shouted and chased after the man.
But the distance didn’t close.
The man was fast, while Ma Dong-gi’s large build slowed him down.
"Damn it, he runs like an athlete!"
At that moment—
Something sped past him.
"Hyung, just wait a moment."
It was Baek Seung-chan, rushing forward at incredible speed.