From that Korean city.

Chapter 678 "Reply, 1988"

Inside the pub, after the waiter brought up the dishes ordered by Lin Yi and the others, Krystal took the lead in suggesting, "Should we drink some sake to get tipsy so we can rest well at night."

As she spoke, Jessica immediately looked at her deeply and then directly crossed out her suggestion.

"I still have work to do tomorrow, and it's not good to be hungover, so just have a midnight snack. I still have time for drinking tomorrow and the day after tomorrow."

Krystal looked at her sister, and after a glance at each other, she saw some information in her eyes. After thinking for a moment, she nodded slightly and agreed.

The two of them had this silent conversation, but they completely ignored Lin Yi's reaction and expression as he looked at them from the opposite side, until he looked at them a little strangely and shouted, "Hey, shouldn't you ask my opinion on whether you plan to drink or not?"

"What's your opinion? What's your opinion, should we drink it or not?" Jessica looked at him with a smile.

Lin Yi was silent for a moment, then shook his head and said, "Forget it, I won't drink anymore. I'm really a little tired today."

Hearing what he said, Jessica was speechless and rolled her eyes at him.

Since they had decided not to drink or talk tonight, they had a comfortable midnight snack. Two of the girls who had come with ulterior motives temporarily put their thoughts aside and became extremely innocent.

While having supper, the three of them chatted about some interesting things that happened at work recently, as well as some troubles and frustrations they encountered.

Suddenly, when the topic was in full swing, Jessica asked Lin Yi without warning, "By the way, Lin Yi, do you think there are any good projects in the industry next year that would be suitable for Xiujing?"

Krystal, who was drinking mutton soup at the side, suddenly looked up after hearing this and looked at Jessica with a dull expression, not understanding why her sister suddenly changed the topic.

But she soon figured out the source. Wasn't this the reason why she had seduced the other party to call Lin Yi over to her?
After understanding the situation, she held her forehead with her hand and pulled Jessica aside, "Ouni~"

Lin Yi looked at Jessica and then at Krystal who was blushing, then smiled and replied, "I think Soojung can still work harder in TV dramas, as her acting skills are too important in the film industry.

If it were in other countries, you could just say that you didn’t perform well, and there would still be a second or third chance.

But given the situation on the peninsula, we still need to achieve some results in our debut.

It doesn’t have to be a huge hit, but it must be interesting to watch.

So I think Soo-jung can continue to work on TV dramas, and then step into the film industry when her acting skills mature.

If she keeps her feet on the ground, her path will be bright.”

On the opposite side, Krystal, who had originally pulled Jessica, also let go of her hand and looked seriously at Lin Yi who had said all these words.

There was no sign of dissatisfaction on that delicate little face, and she agreed with this statement.

But Jessica raised a question, "What about Yoona?"

When Lin Yi heard this, he laughed. "Yoon-ah's acting skills improved by leaps and bounds. Although this kind of situation is rare, there have been some such people in the film and television industry around the world."

Even Krystal, who is usually very proud, couldn't help but lower her proud head when facing Yoona at this moment, and pulled Jessica's sleeve again.

“Ouni, stop talking. Everyone recognizes Yoona’s acting skills. You’ve seen the Best Actress award. I’m still far behind her.”

In fact, Jessica was also aware of this, and she just asked with some emotion.

So after getting the two's 'explanation', she smiled and said, "Yoon-ah's goal before was to win the Blue Dragon Film Award. After hearing what you said, it seems that there is still a chance."

"I don't know what to say. This award doesn't just mean you have acting skills. You also need to have the opportunity and background to seize the work. There are too many issues to consider. Even some characters in TV dramas have various micro-relationships. I can't even imagine going for the Blue Dragon trophy."

As Krystal becomes more familiar with the film and television circles on the Peninsula, she becomes more and more intimidated by the depth of the water in this pool.

"Xiujung, you don't have to think too much. I think you are still young. Although your group's popularity in music is not high, the exposure is enough. With this exposure, you can release a work every year."

Facing Lin Yi's words, Jessica asked again, "So do you have any TV drama projects to recommend?"

Next to her, Krystal, who had been holding her hand, couldn't hold her mouth.

Well, if Lin Yi thought it was just a casual chat before, then the repeated scenes before him finally made him understand.

After a slight smile, he recalled some memories in his mind.

The TV series in 2015... Yeah, now that I think about it, there's probably only that one this year.

So after thinking for a moment, he said, "To be honest, there is a script that Yoona and I are very optimistic about."

Krystal, who was practicing Tai Chi with Jessica under the table opposite her, stopped immediately after hearing these words, turned around and looked at Lin Yi in surprise.

She really didn't expect that the bait she originally used to bait the nest and lure Jessica over would actually catch a big fish at this moment.

Not only her, even Jessica was a little surprised.

When Jessica first asked this question, what she wanted was to make Krystal feel grateful to someone and prepare for the upcoming 'surprise'.

As a result, before she could give her own surprise, Lin Yi gave her a big surprise.

This caused her to quickly ask, "What's the name, what's the plot, is there a role suitable for Soo-jung?"

After all, biological children are biological children. When encountering some suitable resources and opportunities, Jessica will always think about Krystal first and hope that her path can be better and further.

In response, Lin Yi just laughed jokingly and said, "Why don't you ask if there is a role for you?"

"Forget it. Acting is too difficult."

Jessica shook her head repeatedly, as if she remembered something. So when Lin Yi wanted to say a few words, she pointed at him and said, "Hey, don't mention your dark history to me. I will really get angry."

This made Lin Yi, who wanted to tell a story about romance, burst out laughing and said, "Hahaha, don't mention it."

After laughing, Lin Yi noticed Krystal's expectant and eager eyes and said seriously, "Do you know the 'Reply' series directed by Shin Wonho?"

"I know, the two dramas starring Eun-ji and Ya-ra." Jessica answered first.

Krystal followed suit, "Well, we've seen it many times. Are you saying there's going to be a third installment in this series?"

"Well, the third one, Reply 1988."

Lin Yi didn't intend to hide anything. After all, the sequel had been approved as early as last year, and Lin Yoona, who had just won the Baeksang Arts Best Actress award, also received their invitation.

That invitation was also the first time that Yoona felt conflicted and distressed about a certain resource after her rebirth.

After that, he talked with Lin Yi for two nights, but finally declined the invitation of this project.

The reason is very simple, that is, the image and identity are not suitable.

Just before the Cinderella jump to the neurotic actress, the movie took the pure love girl high school character, and adding another similar character seemed a bit bloated. Also, "Reply 1988" is a group drama. The reason why this drama became popular in the previous life, in addition to the acting skills of each actor, there is another very important reason.

That is, on and off the stage, everyone's acting skills and popularity are evenly matched.

No one character steals the show, and no one character stands out the most. Everyone finds the mirror role that suits them, and in the end, the warm and harmonious neighborhood plot is perfectly preserved.

And this is exactly the most important point of group drama.

If Lin Yuna, whose popularity and fame are at the peak of her career, joins the crew, there is no doubt that the focus both in and out of the play will be Lin Yuna.

By then the show will no longer be interesting, and it will be unknown whether the performance can reach the same heights as in the previous life.

So after considering it for two days, Lin Yoona finally declined the invitation, and then proposed to director Shin Wonho a plan he would think of in the future, which was open casting.

He also gave the reason for his refusal: what is needed in an ensemble drama is not the best, but the most suitable.

When this reason was passed on to Shin Won-ho and TVN TV station, they were all shocked.

Later, when they spread Lin Yuner's words privately in a small circle, it also greatly added points for Lin Yuner in the impression of some seniors and directors.

For example, at the bar gathering not long ago, everyone thought that Huang Zhengmin said those words for Lin Yi's sake.

But in fact, it has the added bonus of the reason for refusal given by Yoona above.

The topic has gone off track, let’s get back to the present, back to the table in the izakaya.

When the two JK sisters heard Lin Yi directly give the name of the script project, they looked at each other, and finally Jessica said, "We already know the name, and you and Yoona are so supportive, so why don't you let Yoona take it."

"It's not suitable. The role doesn't suit Yoona."

Lin Yi replied, "With Yoona's current popularity and future development, her next work not only needs a good script, but also needs to ensure that the role is suitable for her."

"Wouldn't it be more challenging if it wasn't suitable? It would be better if I acted well."

As soon as Jessica finished her words, Lin Yi said, "Then what do you gain? No matter how well this TV series performs, do you think it can surpass "My Love from the Star"?"

As Lin Yi spoke, Jessica fell silent. How else could she answer?

This was the first time Krystal took the initiative to speak on this issue, "So, Lin Yi, which role do you think I am suitable for in this TV series?"

"The female lead is Sung Deok-sun, but I heard that the director already has an actress who he thinks is very suitable, but I think you can still try to get her."

Looking at Krystal opposite him, Lin Yi thought of the sitcom "High Kick! Strikes Back of Short Legs" in which she starred.

The willful little princess in the drama is actually quite funny. Her cheerful and lively image is, to a certain extent, similar to Sung Deok-sun.

So when Jessica mentioned the project to him just now, Lin Yi thought of the TV series 1988 first.

"That……"

Krystal was very happy about Lin Yi's trust, but she was embarrassed to ask for the help she would need later.

But Jessica had no embarrassment. In her opinion, compared to the big surprise that someone would get next, this unexpected surprise was indeed good, but it was still not as good as the one she had prepared.

So she interrupted Krystal and asked, "Then can you help Xiujing arrange it?"

Krystal, who was sitting next to her, had blushed and drooped on the table.

"Assign roles?"

Lin Yi opened his eyes wide, and he was obviously a little surprised because he had misunderstood what Jessica said.

Fortunately, Jessica quickly explained, "How can it be so outrageous? Can't you recommend her so that Xiujing can have an interview opportunity, or give Xiujing some tips so that she can prepare for the interview."

"The interview is very simple. I guess Director Shin Won-ho will open auditions for every role in a while."

"what?"

Krystal, who just felt it was a bit embarrassing to go through the back door, suddenly raised her head and looked across.

After thinking about the situation, Lin Yi replied, "Well, if nothing unexpected happens, yes."

"So what advantages does Xiujing have?"

As for the open audition, Jessica knew that it was actually possible. If she got the script and character biography in advance, her interview results would naturally be much better than those who didn't know.

"I know what you want to say, Xiuyan. How about this? I've actually read the plot. I'll go back and write a short biography for Xiujing. If it doesn't work, do you need Yoona to ask Director Shin Wonho..."

"Stop, stop..."

“Stop!!!”

Lin Yi's words at the beginning made Jessica and Krystal overjoyed, but things suddenly took a turn for the worse afterwards, scaring the two of them so much that they quickly opened their mouths and looked at the man opposite with terrified expressions.

You are so brave, helping the mistress to get resources, and even dare to ask the wife to do you a favor.

Are you crazy or are you setting a trap for them?

That’s why Jessica heaved a sigh of relief and said, “Just a brief biography is enough, that’s enough, no need to trouble Yoona. It’s too much of a burden to go out with a favor.”

Krystal also nodded in agreement. Although she didn't mind using connections or backdoors, she didn't want to bow to Yoona in this way when it came to the man in front of her.

Her pride wouldn't allow her to do that.

After all, she still wanted to drag Jessica along and have a good fight with Yoona.

1VS2, I just tried it on Bae Suzy and won.

If this is the case, then if the same situation is applied to Yoona, they should also have a certain chance of winning.

Thinking of this, Krystal became more eager for the upcoming threesome.

So the first thing he said was, "Come on, unnie, let's go drink."

"Ok?"

"what??"

(End of this chapter)