Entering the Chinese entertainment industry is like entering a deep sea

Chapter 563 Professor Do and Lu Zhen
Although the Korean Wave is fierce, South Korean artists are as docile as sheep.

Not only do you have to satisfy your superiors, you also have to satisfy your subordinates.

Therefore, the suicide rate of South Korean artists ranks first among Asian countries and fourth in the world.

This is basically unimaginable in the domestic entertainment industry.

As smart as Qiu Zixuan is, she left the Korean entertainment circle early and took root in the domestic entertainment industry.

In addition to the fact that it is easy to earn RMB, a big factor is that the domestic entertainment environment is much more friendly to artists than the Korean entertainment environment.

Suicide is news in the domestic entertainment industry, but in South Korea, it seems to be commonplace.

Zhou Xun was very calm when facing the interview with reporters, and said that being able to act with her favorite actors is what she values ​​most.

As for how he got the role, Zhou Xun just smiled and said that of course it was recommended by a friend.

Li Chen also made a special call to Zhou Xun: "Not bad, Brother Xun, neither humble nor arrogant."

"That's right. After all, I am the Venice Film Festival winner. I can't do anything servile."

"Director Li, isn't it time for you to reflect on yourself?" Zhou Xun joked in a light-hearted tone.

"What am I reviewing?"

"What are you reviewing? After all, I was once yours, but in the end, it was Yifei who still remembered me. Have you already forgotten Xun Ge'er in your eyes and heart?"

Zhou Xun's voice changed very quickly, from being naughty at the beginning to sobbing in the last word "Xun brother".

This made Li Chen look like a scumbag who refused to admit his mistake even after pulling up his pants.

Li Chen didn't buy her trick at all: "Humph, keep acting."

Li Chen hung up the phone without thinking. Zhou Xun immediately returned to normal and said to himself with a smile, "He hung up right away. He really has a good personality. He is worthy of being Director Li."

Since a branch company is to be established, CJ hopes that Li Chen can go to South Korea to attend the press conference for the establishment of the branch company.

"no problem."

"That's great, Director Li. Don't worry, the press conference and your welcome reception will satisfy you."

CJ Headquarters, Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Li Meijing hung up the phone. There were two people standing in front of the desk, both of whom were Li Meijing's confidants.

"Mr. Li, do we really want to cooperate with Rongchen Pictures? Don't forget, he is the culprit of "Kung Fu Panda"!" Li Chengzai is the person in charge of CJ's distribution in mainland China and Hong Kong Island, and speaks Chinese like the Chinese.

Li Meijing didn't say anything. Another person beside her, Park Sang-woo, said, "Chengzai, there is a saying in China that there are no eternal friends, only eternal interests."

"Don't forget, you know better than anyone else the influence of Director Li in China!"

"North America and mainland China are now the world's largest markets. If our films want to have a place in the future global market, North America and mainland China are equally important."

Li Meijing had a calm expression the whole time. There were some things she couldn't say herself. She saw that the time was right. "Since he said that his main focus is on TV dramas, this doesn't conflict with us. I hope he can keep his word."

"You probably don't know that the reason why Cloud Atlas changed its cast was said to be because Chi You put pressure on Warner Bros. It seems Fang Shihe is a bully who only cares about the weak and fears the strong."

Lee Mi-jeong is very disdainful of Fang Shiheuk. As the founder of Big Hit, he can only show off his power in this small area.

Zhou Xun had just finished the interview when the South Korean media broke the news that Zhou Xun had snatched the role of accompanying Douzhu.

Sina Entertainment News

"Yesterday, Zhou Xun personally confirmed the news of joining Cloud Atlas in an interview. Although the studio had previously acknowledged the matter, Zhou Xun's studio, Zhou Xun and Warner Bros. have not responded to the whole process of the casting."

"Zhou Xun only mentioned it as a "recommendation by a friend" in an interview. Today, there is news from South Korea that the role Zhou Xun is playing is not a minor role as previously speculated, but the role of Sunmi, which was originally scheduled to be played by South Korean actor Doo-joo."

As soon as the news came out, it immediately sparked heated discussions among netizens, with South Korean netizens and mainland netizens arguing fiercely online.

The term "Zhou Xun grabs the role" topped the Weibo hot search list.

The comments below were almost unanimous in supporting the relatives and not the others.

"Does Mr. Zhou need to fight for it? We can compare status, acting skills, and awards. What can you compare with Douzhu?"

"A Venice Film Festival winner has already deterred 99% of Koreans. Those who don't know would think that the actress is Zhang Ziyi."

"This is hype, awesome. If it weren't for this trending search, I would know who Pei Douzhu is?"

Zhou Xun's agent is still thinking about how to respond to the media who seem to be in a state of irritation.

Zhou Xun received a call from Li Chen: "Director Li, any instructions?"

"Don't say anything. Warner will respond naturally."

"I understand. Thank you, Director Li."

"Come on, you're so hypocritical!"

"Hahaha, isn't this polite?"

Zhou Xun hung up the phone with a smile. Before he could say anything, his agent beside him hurriedly asked, "Director Li?"

Zhou Xun nodded.

"What did Director Li say?"

"We don't need to rush to reply. I believe Warner will respond soon."

Zhou Xun's agent immediately felt relieved and said with a smile: "Brother Xun, it is true that it is good to lean on a big tree for shade."

"It seems that Director Li, you are someone who cherishes the old times."

Zhou Xun chuckled: "Don't dare to say that. Director Li and I are just friends and subordinates. We don't have any old relationship."

"What are you thinking? I'm talking about affection!"

"I know, but others may not think so after hearing it."

Zhou Xun's words made the agent thoughtful. Indeed, Director Li has quite a few scandals.

Almost all the golden flowers in Rongchen Pictures have been linked to him, and the media have become numb to it. The key is that no one can prove it with solid evidence.

Warner's response was indeed quick and very embarrassing.

Beijing Daily News
"Our reporter called Warner Bros., who responded that the casting change for Cloud Atlas was a unanimous decision by the producer and the director."

"Zhou Xun is a signed artist of Warner Music Greater China. There is nothing to explain about using one of our own."

Mainland netizens, as if they had won a battle, began to mock the South Korean netizens who were dancing the most happily.

"Warner is worthy of its name. They are so tough. Cod, do you think Director Li has any influence on this matter?" Li Qiaoqiao felt a little unhappy.

Originally, the news of joining "Resident Evil 5" made her feel like she was in the lead, but now she is on par with them.

"Sister, is there any need to explain this? This is not simply about getting a role, but about snatching the role that someone else has signed."

"Except for Director Li, Zhou Xun's studio doesn't have the ability to do this."

"Yeah, that Xing Mei is not much different from Ada Wang." Li Qiaoqiao sighed.

"Don't think too much, sister. Our current trend is very good. As long as we continue to develop like this, sooner or later you will stand at the top of the pyramid of mainland female stars."

Li Qiaoqiao just felt that there was some injustice that was hard to explain.

Fan Qiaoqiao's defense was truly broken.

"It's actually Xingmei's role? Didn't she say she has already signed a contract to accompany Doona?" Fan Qiaoqiao's two straight eyebrows were squeezed together.

Mu Xiaoguang didn't say anything. He knew that Fan Qiaoqiao would figure it out once he calmed down.

"Is it Brother Chen?"

Mu Xiaoguang nodded but remained silent.

Fan Qiaoqiao suddenly felt like a deflated ball.

No matter how hard you work, you are still not as good as those who have connections. This is a universal law in every corner of the world.

"If I had known earlier, I should have signed a three-year contract with Brother Chen. After some experience, maybe I would be in a different situation now."

Fan Qiaoqiao sighed, making Mu Xiaoguang feel ashamed.

"Don't think too much. I'm not blaming you, Brother Guang."

"Brother Chen is an insurmountable mountain for everyone."

The next morning, Li Chen came to Jinxiu Mingzuan and coincidentally, he ran into Zhao Liying.

Last month, "New Return of the Condor Heroes", which reached nearly 100 episodes, finally came to an end.

Zhao Liying has begun to make a name for herself and has received many film offers.

Zhao Liying was a little excited. The probability of meeting a big boss in the company was about the same as winning the lottery.

Watching the big boss approaching with an imposing manner, followed by two assistants.

Zhao Liying and her agent stood beside the elevator with cute smiles on their faces, as if they were acupunctured. The chubby little faces like buns made Li Chen curl up the corners of his mouth unconsciously.

Next year, "Legend of Lu Zhen" by this 85-flower who is considered to be the one with the least innate talent will be ready for production.

The screenwriter of "Legend of Lu Zhen" was also discovered by Li Chen by chance.

Yang Siwei unexpectedly found Yixin Media without realizing it.

Upon inquiry, it turned out that the two were sisters at Media China and were also alumni of Li Chen.

However, when Li Chen entered the school, he had just graduated from graduate school.

Li Chen then remembered this person, who was also the screenwriter of "Dream of Splendor".

"Qing'er acted well." Li Chen praised with a smile.

Zhao Liying smiled even sweeter, clenched her fist and swore: "Thank you Director Li for the praise, keep working hard!"

Li Chen laughed out loud, and Zhao Liying's nervous feeling disappeared without a trace.

Zhao Liying let Li Chen and the other two enter the elevator first, then she stood at the elevator door and pressed the buttons for the second and third floors.

When they reached the second floor under the bright noon sun, Zhao Liying turned around and said with a smile, "Goodbye, Director Li."

Li Chen smiled and nodded.

The elevator door slowly closed, and the agent and Zhao Liying breathed a sigh of relief at the same time, and they smiled at each other.

"Look at you, you're so silly. Director Li doesn't eat people. Why are you so nervous?" Zhao Liying joked with her agent. "You're not nervous. Why do I feel like you're more nervous than I am?"

"Nonsense, no way!"

At noon, the company notified her to report to Yi Xin Media.

This surprised both Zhao Liying and her agent.

The supervisor in charge of the artists only said two words: good thing.

I won’t say any more.

Zhao Liying and her agent came to Yixin Media again, full of suspicion.

She remembered clearly that Yang Siwei looked down on her at that time.

But when she met Yang Siwei today, he smiled in a way that made her confused.

"The boss is indeed a man of vision. I must admit that I was wrong at first."

Zhao Liying was flattered by this: "Please don't say that, Mr. Yang."

Yang Siwei laughed: "This is the truth, come, sit down."

Yang Siwei and Zhao Liying both took their seats.

Yang Siwei leaned back and relaxed on the spacious leather sofa, while Zhao Liying sat half-buttocks beside him.

There is a file bag on the coffee table.

"Open it and take a look. If there's no problem, sign it."

Zhao Liying was like an obedient puppet. She picked up the document bag and opened it to see: the contract for the Legend of Lu Zhen.

"The Legend of Lu Zhen?" Zhao Liying read it out unconsciously.

Yang Siwei nodded: "You are lucky, the boss personally named you to play the leading female role."

Zhao Liying's head buzzed, and she said in disbelief: "Female. Female No. 1?"

Yang Siwei laughed secretly in his heart, thinking that this girl must be so happy that she was going crazy.

Yes, she was a supporting actor for seven years but no one knew her. Now after only one year at Noon, she can play the leading female role in a historical drama with a female lead.

"Why, don't you want to?"

"No, no, I don't want to! I do! I, I just can't believe it." Zhao Liying's voice trembled a little.

Yang Siwei smiled and said, "It's nothing unbelievable. If you want to thank someone, thank the boss. You have met a noble person."

"Director Li?" Zhao Liying didn't pay attention to what Yang Siwei said just now.

I just realized it now, but I didn't hear Director Li mention it when we met in the company just now.

Yes, a big boss gives you a role, does he still want you to take credit for it?

What an idiot! Zhao Liying cursed herself in her heart.

After walking out of Yixin Media, Zhao Liying looked up at the sky and felt it was so bright.

"What is it, Liying?"

"It's a good thing indeed! Let's go, get in the car and talk."

After getting in the car, the agent was also shocked: "Is she really the leading actress?"

"How could it be false? I have already signed the contract." Zhao Liying was very proud at this moment.

I was full of fighting spirit, and I felt proud that since you look down on me, there are naturally people who appreciate me.

"Xiao Xu, do you think I should call Director Li to thank him?"

"Of course we do. Director Li may not care, but we should be sensible."

"Yes, yes, yes. I was so happy, but Director Li was so patient. When I met him in the morning, he didn't say a word to me."

Yang Siwei’s story is not over yet.

After meeting Zhao Liying, I met Zhang Yixing.

The boss meant for Zhang Yixing to star in the South Korean branch's first time-travel drama.

It’s not about traveling back to ancient times, but about traveling back to modern times in a counter-routine way.

The boss's style is still as efficient as ever.

They actually asked the screenwriter and director team to write and shoot at the same time.

"Once the English single you and Song Qian sing is released, you will have to prepare to join the group."

"The boss means that your game Trouble Maker will also be released in Korean in the near future to help you further expand the market in South Korea."

Zhang Yixing was a little confused: "Join the group?"

"Well, the company is about to set up a branch in South Korea, and the first TV series will be starred by you and South Korean actress Jun Ji-hyun."

"The script is already being written. You are fluent in Korean and your appearance is suitable."

Yang Siwei pinched her chin and looked Zhang Yixing up and down like a female gangster.

In the words of his boss, Zhang Yixing has a silly and cute temperament. Apart from his inconspicuous height of 1 meters, he is very suitable for the role of a cute male lead.

By then, adding a height-increasing pad will not be a bad idea compared to Kim Soo Hyun who is 1.8 meters tall.

When Li Chen said this, the image that popped into his mind was: The Great Ming God of War
"Boss Yang, can I do this?"

"The boss said you can do it, so you definitely can do it."

Zhang Yixing has not wasted any time in the past year, in addition to his usual music and dance training.

The company arranged intensive training for both him and Song Qian.

Voice, stage and performance are indispensable.

Yang Siwei was influenced by Li Chen's style and became very efficient.

Soon, Yixin Media announced the project of "Legend of Lu Zhen".

The information released is simply eye-catching.

Actress: Zhao Liying.

There will be open auditions for the male lead and other roles.

Huayi Headquarters
Today, the two Wangs and Feng Xiaogang gathered together. "Revisiting 1942" will start shooting soon, and a media conference for the start of shooting will be held in Beijing tomorrow.

"Who?" Feng Xiaogang scratched his ears, as if he didn't hear clearly, and seemed unable to remember who this person was, but it sounded familiar.

"Zhao Liying, Director Feng, you were the champion of your group in Yahoo Star Search that year!" Xu Li tried to keep his voice as low as possible.

Because he had already seen Wang Zhonglei's somewhat scary expression.

Feng Xiaogang nodded slowly: "It's her."

The office was silent for a while, and Wang Zhongjun smiled and said, "Xiaogang, I'm afraid someone will ask about this girl at tomorrow's press conference."

"Brother! Just ask. I just want to ask a small shrimp that Huayi doesn't want. I don't believe that Li Chen can turn stone into gold!"

"Don't let him lose everything in the end. I want to see how he ends up."

Feng Xiaogang nodded without saying anything. He also didn't think Zhao Liying could become popular.

Nowadays, female celebrities in the entertainment industry have either melon-seed faces or oval faces. I have never seen a round face become popular.

What's more, Feng Xiaogang remembered that the girl didn't even speak standard Mandarin at the time and even had a lisp.

At that time, he chose Zhao Liying simply for the effect of the program. Only when the grassroots have made a comeback can your program be fair and just, and people will flock to it.

Netizens were enjoying the melon online, and even veteran star Lin Xinru was caught in the crossfire.

Who said Lin Xinru was also an artist of Huayi?

"Qing'er has completely taken over. Huayi's Ziwei is so embarrassed."

"Huayi couldn't keep anyone, Ziwei and Qing'er left one after another."

"The person that Huayi didn't want got the leading female role directly under Leo. The advertising effect of this wave is at least S-level."

Artists from Rongchen Pictures, including Yang Mi and Tang Yan, congratulated Zhao Liying on her Weibo.

Zhao Liying posted a Weibo: Thank you to the company for its cultivation, thank you to Director Li for its support, only hard work can give back.

Li Chen also rarely replied to Zhao Liying: Come on!
Zhao Liying became even more excited and almost immediately replied with an emoji of "work hard".

Unlike netizens who are just eating melons, female artists in the circle are just eating sour grapes.

For example, Gulinaga who joined Tang Ren.

The first episode of the third season of "Running Man" has been aired. It looks like Di Lieba is being cared for by six first-line male stars like a princess.

Gulinaga was already jealous enough, but now Zhao Liying, who looked nothing like her and could not be compared with her, was directly cast as the leading female role in a historical drama with a female lead just because she signed a contract with Noon.

This huge sense of gap made Gulinagya very depressed.

Last month, the filming of "Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky" was completed, and Gulinag returned to school.

Compared to her classmates, her starting point is actually very high.

Acting with first-line male actors like Hu Ge and signing with Tang Ren.

But compared with Dilraba Dilmurat's Barbie, she seems extremely ridiculous.

Especially when her classmates said, "Na Zha, I think you are prettier than Dilraba Dilmurat," she found it particularly irritating.

So, because I'm pretty, I am inferior to her?

All in all, it's all because of the different starting points. Her starting point may be a height that many people will never be able to reach in their lifetime.

Rongchen Films, why don't you look down on me?
(End of this chapter)