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Chapter 172 Ji Eun's Letter and Birthday

After hearing this question, Jin Qixuan turned his head and looked at Gong Liu, then picked up the microphone and joked:
"Reporter, you are putting me on the spot. How can I be so selective? You should ask them who prefers actors like me who are younger than you (laughs)."

There was laughter at the scene. Jin Qixuan paused and then said:

"In fact, these two are the actors I respect and admire the most. When filming with them, I can learn a lot of practical experience beyond the textbooks."

"I remember when I knew I could work with them, I jumped up in the car with excitement and even knocked my head (smiled and raised my hand to rub my head). Even now when I think about it, I still feel honored to work with these two senior actors."

After saying that, Jin Qixuan put down the microphone, and the flash lights of the cameras on the scene began to make continuous "clicking" sounds.

Then, the next reporter raised his hand to ask a question, still asking Jin Qixuan.

"Kim Ki-Hyun-xi's role as Sun-woo in Reply 1988 is the best in my opinion, both in terms of visuals and character. Of course, this is a good thing for me."

"But for your second TV drama, will you feel burdened by the role of Sun Woo?"

I have to say that this reporter asked a very good question.

Obviously, after Jin Qixuan's answer just now was satisfactory, the questions began to turn to professional aspects.

After many actors become famous because of a role in a hit drama, while enjoying the benefits, they are also inevitably affected by the role that is too deeply rooted in people's hearts.

From the audience's perspective, it is difficult for them to break away from the shadow of their previous role in their subsequent works.

For example, Lee Hye-ri and Park Bo-gum are now deeply influenced by Deok-sun and Aze.

Therefore, if you want to surpass the previous role, you must show different charms.

For this reason, Jin Qixuan has been trying different styles of roles. He does not want to fix his acting style.

After listening to the reporter's questions, the host gave Jin Qixuan a summary and said:
"So, Kim Ki-Hyun-xi's acting skills in Reply 1988 have been recognized by everyone, and he has also successfully portrayed the role of Sun-woo. So, may I ask, what efforts have you made to surpass the last role you portrayed?"

Jin Qixuan also imitated Liu Renna, slowly picked up the microphone, carefully considered the words, gave his brain enough time to think, and said:
"The character of Sun Woo in Reply 1988 is closer to reality, so the performance is very natural in many places. I think everyone has a friend like "other people's children" around them, and the sense of substitution will be very strong."

"But the role of a chaebol is still a certain distance away from our real contact. Therefore, the two characters of Sun Woo and Deok Hwa are completely different."

"Because I have little exposure to them, I need to watch other actors portray the image of chaebols in many details, and combine the events in the news with my imagination to create my understanding of chaebols."

"In addition to the image and details, the character's personality and actions are clearly written in the script. I feel that I can shape this character very well by acting accordingly."

"Writer Kim Eun-sook and I met alone a few times, and we also had several meetings and script readings. So, for this work, I have been working hard to play this role well."

After Jin Qixuan finished speaking, the host began to summarize for him:
“It means trusting the script, reading the script more, and being true to the script.”

The atmosphere of the press conference gradually became harmonious because of Jin Qixuan's speech.

However, as Kim Go-eun began asking questions, the topic gradually shifted to private life.

"Kim Go-eun, I heard that the filming schedule for Goblin is very tight. You probably can't see your boyfriend often, right? Did Shin Ha-joon support you?"

"Well, they said that the TV show is a battle of physical strength, and asked me to take good care of my health. I received such advice."

Gossip is human nature, not just for journalists, but also for Jin Qixuan.

You know, when Jin Qixuan called Gou Ge in the car just now, even though they hadn't met, you could tell from his voice that he was very happy at the moment.

Therefore, when he saw Kim Go-eun saying this calmly with a cold face, Kim Ki-hyeon had already guessed that there was definitely a problem in their relationship.

After asking Kim Go-eun, the reporter began to ask questions such as whether Gong Yoo and Lee Dong-wook had any private interactions.

Seeing that the question was gradually going off track, the host quickly brought it back to the main topic.

The main topic was reporters asking about the shortcomings of screenwriter Kim Eun-sook's previous works.

For example, the storyline of "Descendants of the Sun" is very weak after episode 13, and the plot needs dialogue to be carried out, etc...

Kim Eun-sook is considered an A-list screenwriter, with an annual income of nearly 33 billion won. Her status is high enough that she can choose her own directors and actors.

Despite this, she still humbly listened carefully to everyone's criticism.

After the press conference, which lasted for an hour, ended, the five actors leaned back in their chairs and breathed a sigh of relief.

Jin Qixuan felt a little tired at this moment. The questions from these reporters were so sharp that it felt like he was just going through a brainstorming meeting...

While leaving, Jin Qixuan looked back at Gong Liu and Jin Gaoyin who were playing the gentleman and princess game, thought for a moment, and whispered to Liu Renna:

"Inna, Kim Go-eun...did you break up?"

Liu Renna turned her head and shook her head when she heard the voice.

"I do not know."

Then, she seemed to remember something and said:
"Oh, by the way, Jieun prepared a birthday present for you in advance. It's in my bag, come with me to get it."

"Ah...but the real day is four days from now, right?"

"She had no time to prepare for the concert, so she asked me for help."

"Ok."

Jin Qixuan followed Liu Renna to the backstage and took the white envelope she handed over.

I opened the envelope and found a handwritten letter and a ticket to her concert inside.

After unwrapping the origami, Lee Ji-eun's beautiful handwriting appears.

"There are all kinds of people in this world"

"We just became friends"

"This is not fate"

“Because we are supposed to be friends.”

"A friend is another self in the world"

"We take off our masks in front of each other"

"Do what you want to do comfortably"

"Say what you want to say"

"I hope you can stand high and see far"

"Be by my side in peace every year"

At the end of the content, Lee Ji-eun posted a still of them from "Producer", indicating that this was where their friendship began.

In this electronic intelligent information age, the significance of such a handwritten letter can be said to be very special.

The only flaw is that it would be better if the photo below the ending text was a group photo of them.

Jin Qixuan thought so.

But suddenly, he remembered that he and Li Zhien didn't seem to have a single private photo together...

Jin Qixuan's eyes were looking at the contents on the paper, but his thoughts had already drifted away.

Seeing this, Liu Renna tilted her head and glanced at the contents on the paper, and instantly felt disgusted:

"Tsk...Jieun has never written me a handwritten letter!"

"I want to have what others have!"

When Jin Qixuan came back to his senses, Liu Renna was already typing rapidly on her phone...

Seeing this, Jin Qixuan shook his head and laughed, folded the letter into an envelope, and put it in the inner pocket of his suit.

The next day, the press conference of the "Goblin" crew caused a huge response on the Internet.

Gong Yoo, who became a multi-millionaire actor with Train to Busan;
Kim Go-eun, a rising star in Chungmuro, who played the brilliant "Dog Hair" in "Cheese in the Trap";

There is also Lee Dong-wook, who played "Seol Gong-chan" in the Korean drama "My Girl";

the playful and adorable Yoo In Na in “Queen Inhyun’s Man”;

Kim Ki-hyun, who formed a popular CP with Liu Huiying in "Reply 1988".

In addition, there is the golden team of "Descendants of the Sun", screenwriter Kim Eun-sook and director Lee Eung-bok, as well as TVN, the conscientious drama production machine of Korean dramas.

With this gorgeous lineup together, "Goblin" has deservedly become a hot topic both online and offline.

In the days leading up to the show's premiere, the crew released some stills online almost every day to arouse the audience's expectations. On Kim Ki-hyun's birthday, the crew released a still of the catwalk where the Goblin and the Hell Messenger hacked the car to save Eun-tak.

Gong Yoo and Lee Dong Wook, dressed in all black, stared firmly ahead with eyes, and behind them was a huge halo formed by the fog, showing their overwhelming aura.

The benefit the director gave to Jin Qixuan was the solo shot of the fashion show that Jin Qixuan had been craving for a long time.

On Jin Qixuan’s birthday, all the products he endorsed were discounted and promoted in the name of celebrating his birthday.

Judging from the birthday gifts that various brands gave to Jin Qixuan, the results of this marketing event were very good.

That night, Kim Ki-hyun finished the day's filming, and Kong Yoo walked up to Kim Ki-hyun with a birthday cake in his hand, smiling.

Then, after everyone sang the birthday song, Jin Qixuan blew out the candles.

Immediately, a lively smear cake battle began on the scene, and the atmosphere was very joyful.

The entire cake battle was recorded and will be edited and broadcast in the highlights later.

After the fight, Jin Qixuan said goodbye and went home in the nanny car.

On the way, watching the video sent by Lee Ji-eun of her playing guitar and singing birthday song, Jin Qixuan's mouth corners gradually rose.

After watching for a while, just as Jin Qixuan turned his head to relax his neck,
However, I suddenly realized that the route home seemed wrong.

"Byung Wook, we...eh? Donghui???"

Li Donghui glanced at Jin Qixuan through the rearview mirror and scolded with a smile:
"Ah, you are obsessed with IU, right? It's been twenty minutes and you just noticed me."

When looking at Li Donghui in the rearview mirror, Jin Qixuan suddenly found

Lee Hye-ri, Ryu Jun-yeol and Park Bo-gum were waving at him with smiles on their faces.

"Happy birthday~"

"Yeah...you guys..."

Jin Qixuan turned around and looked at the three people, feeling moved.

To be honest, this feeling is no less touching than Lee Ji-eun's handwritten letter.

"I just saw your soul being sucked into the video. How...you and IU?"

Lee Hye Ri asked with a gossipy look on her face.

"Ah...we are friends."

Jin Qixuan quickly waved his hands and explained.

"Very good friends, just like us."

Jin Qixuan added a sentence that made his statement even more obvious.

The three of them looked at each other, obviously not believing what Jin Qixuan said.

"Alas...it seems like Arong-unnie has no chance."

Lee Hye-ri sighed.

Obviously, she still hopes that the two of them can reconcile.

Hearing this, Li Donghui, who was driving in front, complained to Jin Qixuan, saying:

"Ah, come to think of it, you're really tight-lipped! You didn't even tell us about your relationship! If Hyeri hadn't told us about the 10th anniversary awards ceremony when we were talking about it, we might still be kept in the dark."

"Yes, you are being unfair to your friend. You will be fined three glasses of wine later!"

Park Bo Gum also accused dissatisfiedly.

"Okay, okay, it's my fault. I accept the punishment."

Jin Qixuan raised his hands and begged for mercy, admitting his mistake with an extremely sincere attitude.

Although he couldn't drink too much, it would definitely be a spoilt celebration if he didn't drink.

They are all friends and have all seen Jin Qixuan drunk, so Jin Qixuan is not afraid of making a fool of himself in front of them.

Soon, the five people arrived at the hotel they had booked in advance.

Before the dishes started, there was a group photo taken by the five people from Ssangmundong to mark their one-year anniversary of acquaintance.

Then, Jin Qixuan wore a birthday hat, placed a birthday cake in front of him, and made a scissors shape with his hands towards the camera.

Yoo Jun-yeol, Lee Dong-hwi, and Park Bo-gum turned their phones to camera mode and took pictures of Kim Ki-hyun.

Lee Hye-ri took a step back, held up her phone, and took a picture of Kim Ki-hyun and the appearance of Kim Ki-hyun in the three phones.

Then, she showed it to Jin Qixuan and posted the photo directly on her personal IG.

Jin Qixuan, who saw the whole process, asked in disbelief:

"Yeah, you sent it directly?"

Li Huili nodded as a matter of course:

"Yes."

"Please, won't you edit the picture?"

"Why do you need to edit the pictures? All the pictures I post on Instagram are without makeup."

Jin Qixuan: “…”

“So, there’s no one on the Internet that you care about?”

Seeing her like this, Jin Qixuan knew that the chances of getting her to delete the post were very low, but fortunately his appearance should be able to withstand it.

Then, Jin Qixuan blew out the candles on the cake again.

Before blowing out the candles, Jin Qixuan pointed at Li Huili and said:

"Let me make it clear first, no slapping on the face!"

"Tsk... who would be so childish? I still want to eat cake!"

Lee Hye-ri crossed her arms and said with a look of disdain.

"Ah, if you hadn't been so close to me, I would have believed it!"

"Haha, blow out the candles!"

Seeing that she was exposed, Lee Hye-ri stopped pretending.

Sure enough, after blowing out the candle, Li Huili pulled out the candle and cut a piece with a knife.

Just when Jin Qixuan thought she was really going to eat it, the cake went all over her face.

"..."

And he's playing the art of war with me...

While Kim Ki-hyeon was running around the house with a piece of cake in his hand and aggressively following Lee Hye-ri, he slapped Yoo Jun-yeol in the face as he was watching the show with a smile.

Originally, Jin Qixuan wanted to give kickbacks to Lee Hye-ri like he did before.

But during the chase, he suddenly remembered that Lee Hye-ri and Yoo Jun-yeol were already in love, and it would be inappropriate for him to bully Lee Hye-ri like this.

Therefore, let Liu Junyeol bear the blame for his girlfriend...

Just when Jin Qixuan thought Liu Junlie would fight back, he just smiled and wiped off the cream silently.

His action made Jin Qixuan feel a little embarrassed.

"I'm sorry, Mama Liu."

"fine."

Liu Junyeol still showed that tolerant smile.

Just when Jin Qixuan thought he was fine, before he had even taken two bites of the food, he was forced to drink too much by Liu Junlie's persuasion...

(End of this chapter)