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Chapter 314 New Film Preparation
September 28th.

Inside the conference room of Warner Bros. Peninsula.

This meeting was mainly to discuss this script.

Kim Ki-hyeon and Lee Ji-eun sat together, with each other's agents sitting next to them.

Sitting opposite him was CEO Choi Jae-won and the head of the investment department.

Six people were flipping through the script at the same time.

The core story of the film is the gangster's journey to self-redemption.

The male protagonist is a gangster loan shark debt collector who looks cold on the outside but has a warm heart on the inside.

The heroine is the one being chased for debt.

Their relationship, which started as a debt, gradually evolved into a passionate pursuit.

The hero fell in love with the heroine at first sight.

But the heroine was full of disgust and rejection towards him.

In order to win the heroine's heart, the hero put forward a condition.

——As long as she accompanies him to complete a hundred things, her debt will be written off.

In the process of going through these things together.

The heroine gradually discovered the kindness and sincerity hidden beneath the hero's cold appearance.

Her heart also unknowingly moved closer to the male protagonist.

As time went by, their feelings grew deeper.

The hero begins to envision the beautiful prospect of spending the rest of his life with the heroine.

Just when he was planning to quit the gang and live a simple and happy life.

But found out that he had a terminal illness...

In order to leave some security for the heroine's life.

The male protagonist silently gives his all, even at the cost of sacrificing everything he has.

However, his feelings were misunderstood by the heroine.

After a series of twists and turns and misunderstandings, the truth finally came to light.

……

In the script, the setting of the male and female protagonists as a pair of bickering lovers injects a light-hearted and humorous tone into the story.

Let the audience feel the sweetness and twists and turns of love amidst laughter, anger and scolding.

The plot of the prodigal son's return makes the story full of dramatic tension.

The transformation of the male protagonist is not only a redemption of himself, but also a profound understanding of love.

The addition of the terminal illness element adds a touch of tragedy to the story.

This makes love even more precious under the test of life and death.

The depiction of infatuation is the purest and deepest expression of love.

When these elements are combined, their power cannot be underestimated.

After all, this is the core of why Korean dramas have swept the world.

In Jin Qixuan's opinion, this kind of mature commercial romance film is quite promising.

The quality of the script is fine and the film production company is also from Hollywood.

Add to that the popularity of Kim Ki-hyun and Lee Ji-eun.

It is not certain how much profit it will make, but Warner will definitely not lose money.

"Jie'en, where did you see that?"

Without taking her eyes off the script, Li Zhien whispered:

"I saw Taiyi and Haoting having dinner together."

"Ah, this is not important. In fact, we can skip a little bit. You can start from page 54, where Han Taiyi discovered..."

"stop!"

Li Zhien immediately interrupted Jin Qixuan and said:
"You are not allowed to spoil the plot!"

Jin Qixuan: “…”

My goodness, this is addictive.

Seeing this, Jin Qixuan smiled awkwardly at the director and CEO opposite him.

Keep your head down and sort out the timeline of the story.

Twenty minutes later.

Only then did Li Zhien raise her head.

He rubbed his dry eyes and nodded:

“It’s really a very enjoyable book.”

Hearing this, CEO Choi Jae-won looked at Kim Ki-hyun and asked:
"What does Jin Qixuanxi think?"

Jin Qixuan didn't hesitate too much and said bluntly:
"If it's well made, it should have great potential. But where did Choi, Representative Nim, find such an excellent script?"

"Haha, what a coincidence. The screenwriter and director of this script is called Han Dongyu. He spent four years polishing his debut work, and when he came to seek investment, we accepted him."

Jin Qixuan knew Han Dongyu.

He is not very old, only 38 years old this year.

But he has 18 years of experience on the set.

When I was young, I worked as a lighting technician on the crew.

Later, he was spotted by director Ryu Seung-wan by chance and worked as his assistant director for 6 years.

After that, he worked as an assistant to various famous directors to accumulate experience.

His impressive resume includes roles as assistant director for films such as "War with Criminals", "New World" and "Veteran".

Perhaps it was because of the influence of shooting many gangster movies.

The background setting of his work is still the mafia.

However, it is different from those gangster movies full of violence and blood.

The script of "When a Man Falls in Love" focuses more on showing the characters' inner emotions and growth.

Han Dongyu skillfully incorporates elements of love, redemption, life and death into the story.

This makes the film reveal a strong sense of warmth and human care under the shell of gangsters.

Such a script has both the appeal of a commercial film and the depth of an art film.

It's very suitable for him and Lee Ji-eun to play the role.

"Do you want to act?"

Jin Qixuan asked Li Zhien in a low voice.

Hearing this, Li Zhien looked at Jin Qixuan with sparkling eyes and nodded.

Seeing this, Jin Qixuan turned around and said:

"CEO Choi-nim, we can take on this movie."

Hearing this, Cui Zaiyuan nodded, took out two contracts and handed them over, saying:

"Okay, let's sign the contract then."

The performance contract starts from October this year and lasts until the end of March next year.

A total of half a year.

The actual shoot doesn't take that long.

The reason for signing for such a long time is mainly because there are many activities at the end of the year, which may delay the shooting progress.

Thanks to the nomination for Best Actor at the Grand Bell Awards a few days ago and the small hit of "My First Brother".

Jin Qixuan's pay is 7 million yuan in salary + 1 million yuan in red envelope.

The requirement for the red envelope is that the box office exceeds 500 million moviegoers.

If you get nominated for the three major local awards or are shortlisted for the three major European film festivals, you will receive additional red envelopes.

Even though Jin Qixuan's pay is quite high, the investors will not do business at a loss.

Let’s not talk about anything else, just look at Jin Qixuan’s own endorsements.

A few advertising sponsorships would be enough to offset his film salary.

Since Lee Ji-eun has never acted in a movie, her positioning is rather awkward.

Considering her popularity.

The pay offered by the investors is slightly higher than that of new actors in the market, 1 million won.

After signing the contract.

The two sides shook hands in a friendly manner, expressing their pleasant cooperation.

"We will arrange for you to meet with Director Han Dongyu as soon as possible to discuss the specific filming matters."

"Okay, thank you for your help, Representative Cui."

……

Departed from the Warner branch.

Kim Ki-hyeon and Lee Ji-eun walked side by side.

"Do you think there is anything difficult about your role?"

Li Zhien thought for a while and said:

"I don't have any roles, but I just think it's difficult to recreate the process of our love."

usually.

Before filming a love-themed TV series or film.

The male and female protagonists will set aside some time to enhance their mutual understanding.

Make sure your interactions in front of the camera feel natural and fluid.

In the early stages of filming, the director focused on the rivalry between the two parties.

After building a good emotional foundation, we can then shoot the other parts.

However, Kim Ki-hyun and Lee Ji-eun are exceptions.

The two have been dating for almost two years.

As for cultivating feelings or something.

There is no need at all, you can just come and shoot.

However, it is still rather troublesome to gradually restore the process of their love according to the development of the plot.

So, they have to create some sense of unfamiliarity and freshness.

After thinking for a moment, Jin Qixuan suggested:
"Then let's not meet or video chat before the filming starts."

"Ok?"

Li Zhien was startled, then raised her hand and gently poked Jin Qixuan's waist, her eyebrows curved, and said:

"Are you sure you can hold it in?"

Hearing this, Jin Qixuan shrugged and said:

"of course."

After saying this, he actually felt unsure.

After all, I've gotten used to her presence.

If she suddenly disappears from your life, you might go crazy.

Hearing this, Li Zhien bumped him with her shoulder again and said coquettishly:
"What if I can't help it?"

"Um……"

Jin Qixuan thought for a moment and said:

"Put all your previously postponed or cancelled schedules into the period before filming starts. Once you get busy, you won't have time to think about me."

"Good idea, then let's see who can't help it first." Jin Qixuan smiled and said:
"Let's make a bet. Whoever loses will have to admit in public that he was the one who pursued the other person relentlessly."

"Row!"

"At that moment...should we complete the kissing for the next period of time?"

"Please respect yourself, Jin Qixuanxi, I am not such a casual person."

"..."

September 29th.

The agreement between Kim Ki-hyeon and Lee Ji-eun comes into effect.

Although the two still live in the same city, they seem to be in two different worlds.

Lee Ji-eun is about to enter the promotion period of her new song "BBIBBI", and her work schedule is packed.

Speaking of which, her opponents when she returns in October are all quite strong.

There is the solo debut of Kwon Daeja who is addicted to yoga;

Sister group member Soyou returns with her second solo album;

Jung Eun-ji is back with a new album with 7 songs she co-wrote and composed.

iKON, who made their third comeback this year;

And LAY's third full-length album comeback.

But even so.

Li Zhien is still full of confidence.

After all, the strength is there and it is not in vain.

……

Jin Qixuan is discussing role issues with director Han Dongyu.

The cast of this drama is not complicated.

Apart from the male and female protagonists, the only supporting characters with more screen time are the fathers of both parties and the gang leader.

Although director Han Dongyu has a very impressive resume.

But no matter what, he is still a deputy.

If you were to invite a Chungmuro ​​actor to play the leading role, he would probably gladly agree.

But as a supporting role, people may not pay attention to him...

As his debut work.

Han Dongyu definitely hopes that everything is in the best configuration.

In fact, when he was looking for investment, he not only looked for Warner, but also the four major distribution companies.

At the beginning, Han Dongyu only needed a budget of 30 billion.

Then, the four major distribution companies looked down on this low-budget movie.

Later, when they found Warner, it happened that Jin Qixuan wanted to make a romance movie.

Choi Jae-won confirmed Kim Ki-hyun's role after communicating with him.

He simply waved his hand and invested 60 billion yuan in the production.

"I can invite Song Kanghao to play the role of Taiyi's father."

Han Dongyu was startled, then asked:

"who!?"

"Senior Song Kanghao."

"real???"

No wonder Han Dongyu was excited.

Given his status, it would be impossible to invite any of the three Ma stars to perform.

Jin Qixuan pressed his hand, signaling him not to get excited.

Then, he called Song Kanghao directly in front of him.

In fact, there are many people that Jin Qixuan could invite to play the role of the male protagonist’s father.

Such as Sung Dong-il, Yoo Jae-myeong, Sol Kyung-gu and so on.

But the reason why I want to find Song Kanghao.

On the one hand, the two had just played father and son and had a chemistry.

More importantly, Song Kanghao's status and influence are higher than those of the above-mentioned actors...

Besides, if Song Kang-ho is in the show.

The quality of the movie has definitely been elevated to a higher level.

More importantly, none of the movies he starred in lost money.

It can be said that his name is worth 500 million box office tickets.

Having been in the film industry for more than 20 years, the cumulative number of viewers for the movies he starred in has exceeded 100 million.

He is truly a "million-dollar movie actor".

After the call is connected.

Jin Qixuan came straight to the point and invited him to play the role of the father in his new movie.

On the other end of the phone, Song Kanghao was stunned for a moment, then smiled:

"You're such a hard worker, you've just finished filming a new drama and you're already shooting it."

"No choice, for the sake of life~"

"Okay, I happen to be free recently, so let's work together."

hang up the phone.

Jin Qixuan made an OK gesture to Han Dongyu and said:
"That's it."

Han Dongyu was stunned.

what's the situation?
You accepted this job without even reading the script?
He never thought about it.

As a new director, I was able to invite such a heavyweight actor to star in my debut film.

And all this happened because of a word from Jin Qixuan.

"No, Senior Song Kanghao and Jin Qixuanxi have a good relationship, right?"

Han Dongyu asked with a puzzled look on his face.

Hearing this, Jin Qixuan shrugged and said:

"Well, we just finished playing father and son."

"Just finished playing father and son...?"

Han Dongyu was stunned, and then hurriedly asked:

“Is it Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite?”

"Correct."

After receiving a positive answer, Han Dongyu exclaimed:

"Dafa!"

Jin Qixuan smiled and asked:

"When does our movie start shooting?"

"Around mid-October."

"Okay, I'll tell Song Kanghao the script and the start time in a moment."

"Ok."

……

After solving the problem of Taiyi's father role.

Jin Qixuan asked about the arrangements for other characters.

After learning that most of them had been decided, I didn't ask any more questions.

After all, that's the director's job.

If you interfere too much, it will inevitably cause dissatisfaction from the other party.

"Jin Qixuanxi, as the lead actor, your understanding and suggestions of the role are very important to me."

“If you have any ideas or suggestions, please feel free to let me know and we can discuss together how to better present the character.”

Jin Qixuan nodded and smiled:
"Thank you, Director. I will."

After parting with director Han Dongyu.

Kim Ki-Hyun was invited to shoot the November 25th anniversary issue of ELLE Korea magazine.

This time, ELLE's anniversary special issue specially launched five covers: ABCDE.

The cover lineup of the special issue is truly luxurious.

Jin Qixuan has exclusive access to both versions A and B, and the cards are fully loaded.

The cover of version C features Yoona.

The cover of version D features Kong Hyo-jin.

The cover of version E features Bae Doona.

Speaking of which, Yoona's experience in the fashion circle has already expanded from the inside pages of third-tier magazines to the anniversary covers of the top five magazines.

Although we started late, the result is good after all.

This achievement is something to be very proud of in the idol circle.

There is a set of photos in this issue that requires two people to take photos together.

Therefore, Kim Ki-hyeon and Lim Yoona met again in the ELLE studio after two months.

Jin Qixuan looked at Lin Yuner's forearm, which had blue veins exposed, smacked his lips and said:

"Nuna has lost weight. It must be very hard to practice rock climbing."

Hearing this, Lin Yuner shook her head and smiled:

"Compared to ordinary people, the income in our industry is already very good. So, this little bit of hard work is nothing."

This awareness...

Jin Qixuan felt inferior to him.

"By the way, Nuna, when will your movie be released?"

Lin Yuner thought for a moment and said:

"It hasn't been finished yet. It should be finished in two months or so, probably next year."

"next year?"

"Yeah, what's wrong?"

Jin Qixuan shook his head and said rudely:
"I have at least two movies coming out next year, both with big names. If I get hurt accidentally, it won't be good."

Lin Yuner: "..."

It seems like beating someone up is the right thing to do!

Early October.

With the release of Lee Ji-eun’s new song - "BBIBBI".

She once again proved her status as the queen of music with her strength.

This song debuted at number one on Melon and broke its own record.

It not only broke the fastest record after the melon revision.

It also broke the fastest AK record for female solo after the melon revision.

In addition, it has achieved remarkable results on various major charts.

(End of this chapter)