Peninsula Asteroid

"Aniha Sai..."

Walking into the box, Chi Jingyuan took a quick glance at the box, then greeted Jin Yuanxi, the director of the crew of "Unborn", who was already seated.

When he returned to the peninsula, Chi Jingyuan expressed to the company his interest in the drama "Misheng", and at the same time hoped to meet and chat with the main creative team of the crew. The company's vision for Chi Jingyuan's drama selection is actually very good I believed it, so I immediately contacted the crew of "Misaeng" through official channels. The director Kim Won-seok expressed his interest in it, and he agreed and made an appointment at night.

It's just that Jin Yuanxi's style is still a bit old-fashioned. He didn't make an appointment to meet in a coffee shop, which is more popular to discuss things nowadays, but directly arranged in a barbecue restaurant, and the appointment time was still around lunch time, so we met directly Get it with a meal.

If today was not the first meeting, but they had known each other before, Chi Jingyuan estimated that the other party might take him to the next game to have a one-stop or something after dinner.

"Jing Yuanxi is here, sit, sit."

Seeing Chi Jingyuan coming in to salute, Jin Yuanxi also smiled and beckoned him to sit down. At the same time, he was sitting there enthusiastically as if he was going to get up to greet him.

Although he didn't really stand up, his attitude has indeed been shown.

After Chi Jingyuan saluted with a smile, he sat across from him. Although it was the first time we met, he was not too restrained. It was very natural for him to sit there generously. Jin Yuanxi, who had been watching him all the time, made a secret evaluation in his heart. .

After sitting down, Chi Jingyuan also took a look at the director who might work with him for a while in the future.

Kim Won-seok was born in 1977 and is almost 40 years old this year. He is slightly fat and wears black-rimmed glasses. He looks ordinary but looks a little lucky. However, his skin is not very good, and there are obvious potholes on both sides of his cheeks.

In this profession, he will definitely not pay attention to maintenance like an artist.

He should be quite stern when he has a straight face, but now when he smiles, his eyes, which were originally small, are half-closed, and he seems to have a peaceful and friendly feeling.

Before coming here, Chi Jingyuan had seen the profile of Kim Won-seok. He has been in the industry for a long time. He had worked in many production crews earlier, but he has not been officially engaged in the work of director PD for a few years. He only started directing his first film in 2010. For one drama, except last year's "Monster" which performed somewhat mediocrely, the ratings of the other two TV dramas I filmed were not bad, especially "Sungkyunkwan Scandal", which was filmed in 10 years, achieved very good results.

Chi Jingyuan found through reading materials and his own analysis that Kim Won-seok’s personal style was quite distinctive when he was the director, and his shooting and production skills were mature. A director who is outstanding in the field of TV dramas and has a bright future.

"Isn't it a bit unaccustomed to not have an appointment at the coffee shop?" Jin Yuanxi took the initiative to speak after looking at Chi Jingyuan, and at the same time picked up a bottle of soju that had been opened next to him and poured it into a small glass: "I see According to the information, you should be an adult, drink a little?"

"Of course not, coffee shops and barbecue shops have their own advantages..."

Chi Jingyuan took the initiative to take the wine bottle, and replied with a smile while pouring the wine: "It will make me feel more comfortable here, and I can go back after eating a little... You know, the company's management of our profession is very good. Strict, I always have enough to eat, and I would like to thank you for giving me this opportunity today."

Jin Yuanxi heard some things about Chi Jingyuan from his friends, including some inside stories about the temporary replacement of the male lead in "The Heirs". At this time, the other party's casual but polite attitude made him nod secretly , and at the same time, the other party's pun also made me laugh, looking at Chi Jingyuan and shaking his head:

"Ah Jinjia, I've heard friends mentioning you many times before, and it's been rumored in the circle from time to time. Only after meeting today did I realize that the rumors are still a bit conservative. Sure enough, both the appearance and the inside are impeccable, it's all about this..." With that said, Jin Yuanxi gave a thumbs up.

"Ani, it's overrated. How can I have the nerve to eat more later when you say that." Chi Jingyuan smiled, looking a little embarrassed by the praise, revealing a youthful look.

"Hahaha." Laughing twice again, Jin Yuanxi summoned the waiter to let him serve the food, and at the same time casually chatted with Chi Jingyuan and sent it to him, feeling that the new stock asked him some interesting things about his idol career , and his personal opinion on acting.

After chatting a few words and getting acquainted with each other, and after the charcoal stove and dishes were served, the two began to chat about business.

"Jing Yuan should have read the script, right?"

"Yes, it's an excellent script." Chi Jingyuan smiled and praised, with a very sincere tone.

"We have made a lot of adaptations on the comics for this drama. We want to present a slightly cold and realistic story in the world or the chessboard of the company, and use the perspective of Zhang Keli, a newcomer in the workplace, to show people in the workplace. face..."

Jin Yuanxi drank a couple of sips of wine, started talking, and asked a special question: "By the way, Jing Yuan, can you play Go?"

"Yes, but not proficient." He nodded without boasting.

He studied it for a while when he was a child, but because he didn't have much interest, he didn't continue to contact him later. On the whole, he can only be regarded as understanding the rules and being able to play, but it is far from being good.

He even didn't know what the title "Wei Sheng" meant when he saw it at the time. He only found out after looking it up later.

Not born in the peninsula is a Go term, which refers to the last move in the dead end of Go, but there is a chance of resurrection. It refers to chess pieces that cannot survive at present, but they are not dead chess pieces, but chess pieces that still have room for survival.

"Whether it will have a big impact is not big, but it would be better if it does, and it will help to understand the character." Jin Yuanxi also nodded, and then said: "The male protagonist Zhang Keli has been fond of Go since he was a child, and dreams of becoming A child who is a professional Go player but failed due to family drag. Due to family changes, his life is very difficult. A person has to work multiple jobs. When he enters the workplace with a high school degree and no experience, he will feel that kind of intense confusion and frustration. feel……"

Jin Yuanxi was very chatty. While he started to barbecue and drink, he and Chi Jingyuan talked at length about the role positioning of the male protagonist Zhang Keli in the script and his own understanding of it. From time to time, he also analyzed the plot and the settings of the script. Clever reason.

Under Chi Jingyuan's appropriate compliments, he talked enthusiastically for a long time, and finally took a sip of wine and sighed: "Last year, "Wei Sheng" filmed a short film, you know?"

"Nai, I've seen this short film and it was very good."

"Actually, we were originally looking for the star of the short film, Im Si-wan, to play the role. He is also an idol actor like you. You should know him..."

"Yes, senior Im Siwan and I have met several times."

Speaking, Jin Yuanxi spread his hands: "This was originally planned, but after all, this is a special project for the eighth anniversary of tvN, and the headquarters also attaches great importance to it. During the previous few production meetings, some people felt that Im Si was completely Performance in all aspects is still slightly worse.”

"We all know that the role of Zhang Keli requires many conditions. For example, the appearance must be very good, the age must not be old, but the acting skills must be excellent, and it is best for the actor to have high popularity and popularity."

"Because our drama is not the previous idol drama model, the male protagonist will encounter a lot of setbacks in the first few episodes, which may make some viewers resentful. Therefore, before the subsequent plot develops and deepens, it needs high enough audience stickiness and Enough discussion.”

"In addition, there are too many restrictions on acting skills. Although our drama highlights the male protagonist, it is also a bit focused on group dramas. Several of the main supporting roles are selected from very experienced senior actors with excellent acting skills. If Zhang If the actor who plays Clay does not have enough aura and acting skills, he will be easily overpowered, and the charm of the character will not be expressed at all."

"Excellent appearance, outstanding acting skills, high popularity, and youth. When we held the production meeting, these key points were highlighted. Many people, including me, immediately thought of you, Jingyuan..."

Jin Yuanxi smiled and tapped Chi Jingyuan a few times with his fingers, and sighed, "The role you played as Jin Tan last year was really great. The feeling of naturalness and entanglement seems to have been separated from the idol drama." It’s a certain category.”

"Kangsangmida." Chi Jingyuan was a little embarrassed to be praised like this, so he quickly thanked him.

"Anyway, Jingyuan, you are our first choice. Shi Wan is still far behind you in these aspects... But originally, if SM didn't give a reply during this period, we were going to let Shi Wan go. Let's give it a try. After all, he was the original choice, and I heard that you haven't accepted a TV series for a long time." Almost at the end, Jin Yuanxi also started to speak frankly.

After this personal meeting and conversation, his first impression of Chi Jingyuan was indeed very good. He felt that the compliments and rumors he had heard about Chi Jingyuan in the industry were indeed true. Several directors and screenwriters who had worked with him All are complimentary.

And all in all, Chi Kyung-won is indeed one of the most suitable candidates for the male lead in their drama, and he is much better than the original choice of Im Si-wan in every aspect.

If the other party takes over this time, it will be Ji Jingyuan's first filming after a year after the popularity of "The Heirs". Coupled with his own popularity in Asia and the popularity of EXO, this drama can achieve a high level of success out of thin air. attention and gimmicks.

The few actors they have selected for this drama are all talented in acting and may lack popularity, and they need to make up for it in other aspects.

"Hmm..." Chi Jingyuan pondered for a moment: "When should the filming officially start?"

"The formation of the crew has already started before, and the casting is just a little short of the last step. If you confirm it and everything goes well, all preparations will be completed within half a month. A script seminar will be held in late August, and then we will Filming will officially start." Kim Won-seok had obviously made preparations, and made the time plan clear without thinking: "The broadcast schedule has been confirmed, the Jintu drama will premiere on October 17."

"I understand. I will discuss it with the company as soon as possible and confirm it."

Chi Jingyuan nodded, then bowed lightly and repeated the beginning words: "I would also like to thank the director for giving me this opportunity."

"Hahaha..." Jin Yuanxi looked at him and laughed as before, and this time he reached out and patted his shoulder hard.

…

After sending Jin Yuanxi away, Chi Jingyuan got into the nanny car that Park Jae-hyun drove from the parking lot.

Park Jae-hyun had been waiting in the parking lot when he was talking to Kim Won-seok. After the conversation, he got a call and came over two minutes later.

Sitting in the back seat of the nanny's car, Chi Jingyuan took his mobile phone and looked up some information about the drama "Misheng".

Just now, Jin Yuanxi revealed some relatively secret news to him. For example, the drama "Misheng" has been in preparation for more than a year. The original author of the manga, Yoon Taeho, also participated. The script has been revised and improved many times, and the actors They are also carefully selected powerful actors.

This drama will also go to Jordan for filming when filming the first episode. It is the first TV drama in Peninsular history to go to Jordan for filming.

For example, this drama was actually coveted by several major wireless TV stations and CJEM when it was being prepared last year. It can be regarded as a big fish that is coveted in the TV drama market. However, in the end, after many considerations and negotiations, we finally chose to tvN broadcast.

Before coming, Chi Jingyuan was still considering between "Misborn" and "Pinocchio", and he was a little hesitant about which one should be more suitable, but to be honest, he was more inclined to the former.

At this time, he hesitated slightly while holding the phone, but Chi Jingyuan still did not call Park Shin Hye.

The heroine of "Pinocchio" has been selected as Park Shin Hye. He was originally planning to call and ask about the situation of the drama, but now he felt that it was no longer necessary.

After some communication with Jin Yuanxi and his own thinking, he had almost made his choice.

Compared with filming an idol drama, he is more interested in workplace dramas that he has never been exposed to and have more demanding acting requirements.

After making the decision, Chi Jingyuan relaxed a lot. After leaning on the back of his chair and scrolling through a few news items, he felt a little bored and clicked on the "Happiness" MV page.

SM released the MV for the debut song "Happiness" of the new girl group red velvet today. Ji Jingyuan had already watched it during lunch.

After reading it, he felt a little strange.

The song is not bad, the melody is upbeat and catchy, the title and lyrics have a great meaning of 'happiness', and it's a bit addictive. You can basically sing along after listening to the chorus once.

After all, most of the lyrics in the chorus are ‘lalalalala’.

But how can I put it, he feels that if you look at this MV, this song is more suitable as a welcome song at the entrance of a wildlife park than the debut song of a Kpop girl group.

Or it doesn’t feel out of place when used as a special BGM for some TV shopping programs.

The makeup of the four people in it is generally average and very similar. Some of the comments made by some anti-fans are not unreasonable. People who are unfamiliar with them, or those who are slightly blind, can really only identify people by their hair color.

Chi Jingyuan felt that this makeup not only failed to show the charm of Pei Zhuhyun and others, but also covered up a lot to a certain extent, which had the opposite effect.

Re-opening the page, Chi Jingyuan found that the number of clicks on the MV was quite good, but the comment area below was still smoky, even worse than the preview video two days ago, and even felt like it after listening to the entire song. Generally speaking, there is no possibility of becoming popular. Many people speak harshly, and the level of yin and yang eccentricity has improved a lot.

The most shocking thing is the like ratio data. The ratio of likes to dislikes for the new girl group’s MV is actually 1 to 1.

If 10,000 people like it, 10,000 people will dislike it.

Normally, the number of likes for MVs of idol groups will be significantly higher than the number of dislikes. After all, ordinary passers-by just watch the MV and listen to the music, and they will usually give likes, even if they think it doesn’t sound good or dissatisfied, that is. Not many people would skip clicking the cross and click on it.

But at this time, the ratio between the two is 1:1, which means that the number of anti-fans is almost the same as the number of passers-by who occupy the majority, which is really surprising.

Chi Jingyuan put his phone away and looked at the street view outside the window, not knowing what to say.

This was the case when red velvet first debuted. He really didn't expect it before.

…………

After returning to the company, Chi Jingyuan went directly to Li Chenghuan and told him his decision.

"Are you very optimistic about the drama "Misheng"?"

After understanding Chi Jingyuan's choice, Li Chenghuan was stunned for a moment and asked in surprise: "The script company of this drama has also read it. Although there are scenes and settings of the male and female protagonists falling in love with each other, there is not much real emotion in the whole process. Most of the scenes revolve around the struggle in the workplace and the efforts and growth of the protagonist. The protagonist is still frustrated at the beginning. This kind of plot is very boring... After watching it, our film and television department felt that this setting is very ordinary. , there is absolutely no possibility of explosion.”

"The company is actually more optimistic about "Tomorrow Cantabile" and..."

"Kang Sangmida." Chi Jingyuan took the initiative to interrupt the other party, with a happy look on his face, and sincerely thanked him: "Brother, actually I was a little hesitant at first. Thank you to the company for helping me make up my mind."

"Hey, you kid, don't look down on the opinions of the company's professionals so much!" Li Chenghuan couldn't help laughing and scolded him when he heard this, and raised his hands as if he wanted to repair him.

After making a joke, he nodded and got down to business: "But of course I believe your vision, Jingyuan. I will immediately communicate with the superiors and ask them to start negotiations with the crew immediately, and we will sign the contract as soon as possible and join the filming."

As he said that, Lee Seung-hwan rubbed his chin: "It's another tvN drama, and the debut "Please Answer 1997" is also the same. You and tvN are really destined."

"Brother, don't forget to coordinate the shooting time, it has to be staggered with our concert." Chi Jingyuan reminded.

"Don't worry, how could such a thing be forgotten, don't underestimate the company." Li Chenghuan glanced at him angrily, and Li Chenghuan felt that SM, which he was proud of, was underestimated by Chi Jingyuan because of the film and television department. I feel a little dissatisfied.

However, he also knew the situation of the company's film and television department very well, and he couldn't say anything to defend and refute, so he could only curl his lips as if he didn't hear it.

"That's right." Seeing that Chi Jingyuan was about to say goodbye and leave, Li Chenghuan remembered that he had something to do with Chi Jingyuan: "Jingyuan, this year's SMtown Family Concert is about to start, and the children are also starting their concert." Get ready, the company has arranged two collaboration stages for you."

"Cooperative stage? No problem, with whom?" Chi Jingyuan pouted and didn't think it was strange.

In addition to the performances of many popular groups under SMtown, one of the selling points is that SMtown will have a large number of collaborative stages. Every time the members of each group will prepare a special collaborative stage performance for the family concert.

Some of them were proposed by the artists themselves, while others were arranged by the company.

"You have two collaborations in total, one is to sing the song "That's What Friends Are For" with wendy, luna, and henry."

"That's How Friends Get Along", sung by Dionne Warwick and his friends, once won the best single at the Grammy, it is a song that praises friendship and is very suitable for performing in concerts .

Seeing Chi Jingyuan nodding, Lee Seung-hwan went on to explain: "There is also a separate collaboration stage with Wendy. The publicity department thinks that you and her performing together will have a high degree of topicality. For red velvet who just debuted, try it." A good publicity."

"Winning?" Chi Jingyuan blinked. He just said it casually before, but he didn't expect to have the opportunity to perform on the same stage so soon.

He just pursed his lips and didn't say much when he thought of Sun Shengwan's height standing next to him.

"Show what?"

"The two choices, "some" or "all for you", are both the most popular duet songs between men and women in the past two years. Which one do you think is more suitable?"

"Forehead……"

Chi Jingyuan thought about it, and touched his cheek: ""All for you", compared to the former song, this song can show Sheng Wan's singing skills better, and if she cooperates with me in "Some", she will definitely be my fan Attacking, I can already think of what my fan will say now...Forget it, red velvet's current situation is better not to add fuel to the fire."

"You really think about her..."

Lee Seung-hwan glanced at him strangely, nodded without any objection: "Actually, collaborating with "some" is the most popular approach... okay, I'll report it right away, these two stages of collaboration are not too difficult, I will work with them Communication with the agent, just take a few nights to practice together."

"Alathor." Chi Jingyuan made an 'ok' gesture, and returned to the practice room separately from Li Chenghuan.

At the same time, in the conference room on the 5th floor of SM Company, the responsible persons of several departments of the company are having a meeting nervously, and the president of the company, Kim Young Min, is present.

"Girls' Generation TTS's second mini-album comeback has been confirmed on September 18th, and related publicity plans should be launched beforehand. In order to warm up, the production meeting of the reality show "The TaeTiSeo" we cooperated with OnStyle has also been completed. , and the official shooting will begin soon..."

"Taemin's solo is ready, the album will be officially released on August 18th and the first stage will be recorded...

"The preliminary work of Shinee Neon Tour is almost completed, and the first performance will be held in Chiba on September 28th..."

"The comeback of SJ's regular 6th album and the 6th world tour concert are under intensive preparation..."

"The EXO team activities are temporarily on hold, and we are currently focusing on our personal schedule. We will make real-time adjustments according to changes in public opinion from the outside world..."

"Tao and Lay must pay attention, especially when they return to Xia Guo for activities, they must pay close attention!" Jin Yingmin interrupted the head of the planning department who was reporting back at this time, and reminded in a stern and firm tone.

"Yes, we have made relevant arrangements." The head of the office nodded and said there is no problem, but then continued: "We have recently received two members, Tao and Lay, who want to modify the contract and obtain more personal resources , and at the same time lean towards more requests for activities in the Xia Kingdom."

"Xiba's bastard, your wings are so stiff..." Jin Yingmin immediately became annoyed when he heard it, and a feeling of being seriously offended flooded into his mind, but he quickly controlled his emotional changes after cursing. Gotta calm down.

At the same time, he also thought of the blow to the company and EXO after Luhan ran away, especially the crash-like stock price, which caused him to be criticized by shareholders, and he has been under a lot of pressure recently.

After thinking about it, Jin Yingmin frowned and nodded on the table: "Put it on hold for now, and drag them along."

"knew."

After talking about the recent arrangements of other artist groups in the company, I talked about the newly debuted girl group red velvet.

In the past, things like the debut of a company group were usually hosted by Li Xiuman. For example, several members of EXO were personally selected and arranged by him. EXO's personnel selection, debut planning, and even the concept of superpowers in the group All with his participation.

He also personally acted as a producer and participated in the production of EXO's regular 1st album, so it can be said that he really paid attention to it.

It's just this year, especially after the second half of the year, because of family reasons, Li Xiuman doesn't have much energy to care about the company's affairs, so this time red velvet's debut is led by president Kim Youngmin, who actually attaches great importance to the girl group project he promotes .

After briefly introducing the current situation of red velvet and the response on the first day of their debut, the following immediately became lively. Instead of listening to the report quietly as before, the staff of several departments began to discuss.

"Recently, the publicity department has noticed that the comments on red velvet on the Internet have been relatively bad. There are not many people who focus on the music and the members themselves."

"Arranging them to debut at this time will inevitably experience these things. Isn't this something that has been expected for a long time?"

"Some of the materials that were sprinkled before have also played a role. Now red velvet has a very high degree of discussion on the Internet, but most of them are negative comments."

"But I don't think the current popularity is enough. After all, the popularity will gradually drop, and we need to do some other publicity." A person from the publicity department looked at the news about red velvet on the Internet these days. Situation analysis, quite a proposal of their own judgment.

"I also feel the same way. Although the popularity is good, most of the people who follow red velvet are fans of other groups in our company, and these fans are only following them for the sake of anti. Red velvet does not really attract The corresponding fan base and the large number of passersby's eyes need to increase some publicity." Another room chief nodded in agreement.

"How to publicize? Arrange scandals as before?"

"This method is the most simple and direct, and very practical."

"According to the analysis of the publicity department, arranging EXO members and red velvet members to gossip is the best. Seulgi and Baekhyun have been exposed on the Internet before. We can add fuel to the fire."

"Breaking news? Is this true or false?"

"It doesn't matter, we just need to make this matter so that red velvet can get the most attention... No matter what the evaluation is, as long as there is attention, it is a success."

A room manager asked strangely, "You want to maximize attention, why don't you directly arrange the scandal between Seulgi and Yuan, this is the best effect, right?"

"..."

A member of the Propaganda Department was asked, and after a moment of hesitation, he looked at the head of the department who asked the question with inexplicable eyes:

"You...do you want her to die?"