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Chapter 259: Movie Emperor's Stamp Collecting Ambition
July 20th.

The sunlight is like a golden ribbon, gently and warmly brushing across the busy film set, covering this busy world with a layer of glittering splendor.

In this interweaving of light and shadow, the filming of "My First Brother" has quietly completed one-fifth of the journey.

That afternoon.

Kim Ki-Hyun and Lee Kwang-Soo have temporarily bid farewell to the hustle and bustle of the filming set and will attend the VIP preview of "Battleship Island" to support Song Joong-Ki.

Since its press conference, "Battleship Island" has attracted widespread attention and discussion from the outside world.

Its high production cost and luxurious cast have undoubtedly made it the most anticipated movie in Peninsula in July.

The production cost of this film is as high as 300 billion won, which is very rare in the Peninsula film industry.

The lead actor is Hwang Jung-min, who is only one award away from winning the Baeksang Best Actor Award.

The movies he starred in always attracted a large number of audiences and set new records in terms of attendance.

From "New World", "Veteran", "Prosecutor's Gaiden" to "Himalaya", Hwang Jung-min's box office appeal has undoubtedly been proven time and time again.

Basically, Hwang Jung-min represents the lower limit of the box office, which will definitely not be lower than 500 million viewers.

In addition, first-class actor So Ji-sub, popular young actor Song Joong-ki, and Blue Dragon Film Award winner Lee Jung-hyun add icing on the cake to the work.

Even before it is released, experts have predicted that this movie is expected to become the second blockbuster movie this year to gross over 10 million yuan.

Its appeal is evident from this.

Therefore, this VIP preview attracted the attention of countless artists.

They all want to take this opportunity to take advantage of the popularity of this hit movie.

The VIP preview is not just to allow a small number of viewers to watch the movie in advance, but also a carefully planned publicity event.

Its purpose is to arouse the public's expectations and curiosity and push the popularity of the film to a climax.

This kind of occasion is more like a feast in the entertainment industry, and the friendly support of various celebrities has undoubtedly added a lot of topics and attention to the movie.

The artists present today may not attract much attention on weekdays, or may not have been formally invited.

But their arrival will definitely add some topics to the movie.

After all, in the entertainment industry, topics and popularity often come from these seemingly insignificant details.

However, when Jin Qixuan appeared on the scene, the whole atmosphere was instantly ignited.

His appearance was like a shining star, cutting through the originally dull night sky.

Reporters and audiences at the scene cheered for his appearance.

At this moment, the preview scene reached an unprecedented climax.

The flashing lights are like stars shining.

Photographers rushed to capture the wonderful moment of Jin Qixuan's appearance.

He was wearing refreshing, simple yet fashionable clothes and walked calmly to the background wall. Every smile and every movement exuded a unique charm.

He simply stood there, as if he had his own light, illuminating the entire venue.

Originally, Jin Qixuan only needed to stand on the platform and be photographed by reporters for about twenty seconds.

However, both Jin Qixuan and the organizers of the preview underestimated his current popularity.

The enthusiasm of the reporters and the audience surged like a tide, making Jin Qixuan constantly pose in various heart-shaped gestures.

In this heated atmosphere, Jin Qixuan was forced to stay on the stage, enjoying the sweet troubles brought by being a top star.

After Kim Ki-hyeon and Lee Kwang-soo stepped down from the stage, more people continued to come in.

Among them, there were many artists who had met Jin Qixuan a few times and came forward to say hello.

"Jin Qixuanxi, I didn't expect you to come too."

"Well, come and support Brother Jong-ki." Jin Qixuan nodded in response.

"You've been so popular lately. I'm jealous." The other person said half-jokingly.

Jin Qixuan smiled slightly and didn't say much.

He is not just popular recently, but has always been popular...

At this moment, a familiar figure came into Jin Qixuan's sight.

It's Song Joong-ki.

He was wearing a casual suit and walked towards Jin Qixuan with a smile.

Seeing this, Jin Qixuan's face immediately broke into a brilliant smile. He enthusiastically extended his hands to hug him and congratulated him:
"Congratulations, Brother Jong-ki, you have found a beautiful woman. This is one of the most beautiful things in life."

Song Joong-ki laughed out loud, patted Kim Ki-hyun's shoulder gently, then took out two exquisite invitations from his pocket and handed them to Kim Ki-hyun and Lee Kwang-soo.

This invitation is like a work of art.

The pure white envelope is tied with a soft white ribbon, and green branches and red hearts are cleverly dotted in between, which shows Qiao Mei’s girlish feelings at first glance.

The invitation is woven in both Korean and English, like two lingering rivers converging into an ocean of deep affection.

The words reveal the deep affection and earnest expectations between Song Joong-ki and Song Hye Kyo.

[After a long wait, I finally found the right person. Your arrival will add endless brilliance to our wonderful journey. We sincerely invite you to come and witness our love before 10.31.]

"By the way, Kwang Soo, I have an important task for you." Song Joong-ki patted Lee Kwang-soo on the shoulder with a smile.

Lee Kwang Soo blinked and asked curiously, "Best man?"

Song Zhongji nodded and replied: "Yes, I hope you can be my best man."

Lee Kwang-soo immediately showed a joyful smile on his face, patted his chest, and said generously: "No problem, leave the task of best man to me!"

Hearing this, Jin Qixuan suddenly turned around and asked, "What about me?"

Song Zhongji looked at Jin Qixuan, with a sly look in his eyes. He smiled and replied, "Sing a song for us, and Baojian will play the piano to accompany you."

Jin Qixuan was stunned. He didn't expect that his task was to sing. He smiled helplessly and said, "Why... I'm not the best man?"

Song Joong-ki couldn't help laughing when he heard this.

He patted Jin Qixuan on the shoulder and explained in a relaxed and teasing tone:
"Qixuan, it's not that I don't want you to be the best man, but if you and Baojian are best men together, then the pressure on me as the groom will be too great."

Although Song Joong-ki is also very handsome, he is old after all.

Compared to Kim Kye-hyun and Park Bo Gum, who are at the peak of their looks, he is still slightly inferior.

He does not mean that.

When Li Guangzhu heard this, he felt like he was "shot" and his face turned black. He said:
"Then find someone else to be your best man. I can't be one anymore."

"Hahaha……"

Jin Qixuan laughed so hard that he bent over.

While Song Joong-ki went to greet other friends, Kim Ki-hyeon went to say hello to Park Kyung-lin.

As a movie released by CJ, of course an A-list host like Park Kyung-lin would be invited to such an event.

When everyone was almost gathered, the preview began.

All eyes were focused on the big screen.

The movie "Battleship Island" opens with a shocking scene.

The sky was covered with dark clouds, the waves were surging, and ferries were slowly sailing towards the island.

As the camera moves forward, you can see that the refugees on the boat look haggard, their eyes filled with fear and anxiety.

They were closely monitored by the Japanese soldiers and could not move freely. They could only silently accept the arrangements of their fate.

When the refugees landed on Gunkanjima, they were forced to do heavy physical labor in the mines.

The camera then switches to the inside of the mine, showing the dark, damp and dangerous working environment.

The refugees, dressed in tattered work clothes and holding heavy tools, worked hard amid the danger of gas explosions.

Their faces are full of fatigue and helplessness, but they still persist, hoping to gain a glimmer of hope through labor. The simple three-minute opening successfully creates a tense and heavy atmosphere.

The audience deeply felt the cruelty and ruthlessness of the peninsula under the Japanese colonial rule, and were full of expectations for the rest of the story.

……

As the last shot faded into darkness, thunderous applause followed.

Amidst the applause, the film's main creative team came on stage and bowed to express their gratitude.

The host Park Kyung-lin first invited director Ryu Seung-wan to share the hardships and stories behind the filming of the movie.

Liu Chengguan then vividly recounted the various difficulties encountered during the filming process and how they overcame the difficulties in an effort to restore the true face of history.

Then, the host Park Kyung-lin read out some positive reviews from the Internet after the media preview in a unique way.

After reading out several positive reviews from the internet, Park Kyung-lin cleverly changed the subject and turned the focus to the artists at the event.

Although she did not find Jin Qixuan immediately, Park Jinglin did not hesitate. She called out the name clearly:
"Jin Qixuanxi is also here today, come and share your views with us."

As her voice echoed in the air, the eyes of the crowd turned in one direction.

There, Jin Qixuan was sitting in the crowd with a smile on his face. He stood up gracefully and took the microphone handed to him by the staff.

All eyes in the audience were focused on him.

"When I first heard about this movie from Joong-ki, I became very interested in it. I decided to watch it when it was released. And then I heard that there were free movies here, so I came here shamelessly."

After hearing this, Park Kyung-lin couldn't help but laugh out loud: "You're also saving 8,000 won for a movie ticket? Do you have to be so stingy? Next time just tell me and I'll treat you."

As soon as these words were spoken, the scene erupted into warm applause and laughter.

In response, Jin Qixuan smiled and said:
"I'm not stingy, I just like to save money. I think money should be spent wisely."

"Oh? What about, for example?"

"Such as charity and some public welfare activities."

"Ah, it seems that our Qixuan is worthy of being a "charity ambassador". He is really kind." Park Jinglin praised Jin Qixuan, and then changed the subject, not giving him the opportunity to promote his own movie: "So what do you think after watching this movie?"

Jin Qixuan pondered for a moment, then said in a slightly exaggerated tone:
"Well... after watching this movie, I only have one thought, that is, I want to hug Hwang Jung-min's thigh tightly and ask him to teach me the secret of acting!"

"Hahaha……"

The depressing atmosphere caused by the heavy subject matter of the movie became more relaxed because of Jin Qixuan's humor.

Laughter and applause rang out one after another, and Huang Zhengmin on the stage couldn't help but smile. He waved his hand, signaling Jin Qixuan not to be too exaggerated.

Hwang Jung-min naturally knew Kim Ki-hyun, a rising star in the film industry, and had also seen his movies.

Among actors of his generation, Kim Ki-hyeon's acting skills are indeed outstanding, and he is worthy of Seo Kyung-gu's confidence in him.

Seeing this, Park Jinglin secretly admired Jin Qixuan's emotional intelligence and wit. She took the opportunity to continue to guide the topic and let Jin Qixuan share more of his views on the movie.

Jin Qixuan nodded slightly, with a hint of deep thought in his eyes.

"First of all, I must say that this movie is really shocking. Director Ryu Seung-wan's restoration of historical details and portrayal of the characters' emotions make people feel as if they are in that era."

He paused and continued, "I was moved by the characters in the film. Their tenacity and courage made me deeply feel the hardships of that era. At the same time, the film also conveyed the spirit of hope and tenacity, which is very precious."

In fact, this is a magical anti-Japanese drama.

It’s not Director Liu’s usual shooting style, but it fits CJ’s style very well.

The first half of the film is emotionally somber and depressing.

The second half attempts to resonate with the audience through sensationalism, and has a strong commercial flavor.

Moreover, Song Joong-ki and So Ji-sub seemed to be acting in an idol drama in front of Hwang Jung-min, and their aura and acting skills were suppressed a lot.

But what does this have to do with Jin Qixuan?

No, so just praise it.

When Jin Qixuan finished his speech, applause broke out from the audience.

Afterwards, the artists at the scene would be more or less cueed by Park Kyung-lin and give a few words of opinion (praise).

An hour later, the preview ended.

Walking out of the preview venue, Kim Ki-hyeon looked through the photo with Hwang Jung-min, a satisfied smile on his face.

As we all know, if you want to gain a foothold in the film and television industry, in addition to having strong abilities, you also need to have extensive connections.

After collecting stamps of big-name movie stars such as Song Kang-ho, Choi Min-sik, and Ha Jung-woo.

Jin Qixuan can now proudly call himself "South Korean Ding Shuqi".

Of course, Jin Qixuan has not forgotten his original intention.

He knew that if he wanted to gain a foothold in Chungmuro, he would ultimately have to rely on his works to speak for himself.

So he quickly gathered himself and rushed back to the set.

Although it was only a short absence, Jin Qixuan felt as if he had experienced a long journey.

However, when he returned to the set.

When he saw those familiar faces and busy scenes, he immediately regained his composure.

In the following days, the filming of "My First Brother" continued.

Kim Ki-hyun and Lee Kwang-soo's tacit cooperation and superb acting skills won unanimous praise from the director and crew.

During this process, Jin Qixuan constantly challenged himself and worked hard to break through the limits of his acting skills.

When the VIP preview of "Battleship Island" was released online, it quickly attracted widespread attention.

Among them, Kim Ki-hyun once again sparked online discussion on the hot topic of "Kim's ancestral stinginess" because Park Kyung-lin teased him for being stingy to save money on movie tickets.

The "Jin-style ancestral stinginess" joke comes from the third episode of the B&B.

In this episode, Kim Ki-hyeon and Lee Ji-eun entered the workplace for the first time and started their two-week working life.

When they first started working, the small details of Kim Ki-hyun teaching Lee Ji-eun how to wash dishes quickly became a hot topic after the broadcast, sparking heated discussions among netizens.

It is really hard for netizens to imagine.

Kim Ki-hyun, dressed in luxury goods, actually had an argument with Lee Ji-eun over the size of the water flow for washing dishes.

HAHA and Yang Se Chan also took this opportunity to catch some attention. They "accused" Kim Jong Kook of being stingy on the Internet.

Things like "reusing a paper towel repeatedly" and "not using a bowl to eat saves water and washing dishes" etc., sparked laughter and discussion among netizens.

So that’s it. I’ve found the root of the problem!
For a time, "Jin's inherited stinginess" became a hot topic on the Internet.

In this regard, netizens have said that Jin Qixuan is not only handsome in appearance, but also shows a cute and down-to-earth side in character.

His stinginess does not mean he is mean or petty, but a kind of seriousness and cherishment towards life.

This genuine and unpretentious attitude has made Jin Qixuan's popularity among the public soar.

In addition, Jin Qixuan's other performances in the show also attracted much attention.

Not only did he show his attentiveness and thriftiness in the detail of washing dishes, but he also showed his warmth and thoughtfulness in his interaction with Lee Ji-eun.

When Li Zhien seemed a little flustered because it was her first time working in a B&B, Jin Qixuan not only patiently guided her, but also often gave her encouragement and praise.

His attentiveness and patience also allowed the audience to see a side of him that was different from what he showed on the screen.

With the popularity of "Hyori's Homestay".

The interaction between Kim Ki-hyun and Lee Ji-eun also became the focus of netizens' attention.

The tacit understanding and complementarity they showed in the show made netizens inexplicably start to ship them.

The two also gained a lot of passers-by fans because of this show.

There were even many viewers who watched the show for Kim Ki-hyeon, but were inexplicably attracted by Lee Ji-eun's confused look.

(End of this chapter)