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Chapter 328: Earning 20 billion with tears and blood

Director Han Dong-wook is so enthusiastic about Director Lee Chang-dong.

Seniority and status are certainly one aspect.

More importantly, I still want him to give me some advice.

Director Lee Chang-dong's reputation in the industry has long been well-known.

Unique narrative techniques, profound emotional portrayal, and accurate grasp of the complex aspects of human nature.

These have made him a role model in the hearts of countless directors, and Han Dongyu is no exception.

Same story.

Good composition, good storyboard, and good splicing plan.

It will affect the movie-watching experience.

Han Dongyu used to be an assistant director, so he has some experience.

But he still lacks meaningful camera language and cool camera techniques.

After all, this is his first independent film.

I definitely want to show myself to the world and shoot something different.

Lee Chang-dong originally wanted to see Kim Kye-hyun.

But at the sincere request of this junior.

He also had to show his skills.

In fact, Lee Chang-dong really likes to teach people.

This can be seen from the fact that he often serves as a producer and assistant director for others.

After taking the storyboard manuscript of this scene from Han Dongyu.

Lee Chang-dong held a small meeting with front-line staff including lighting technicians, focus technicians, and photographers.

The scene is simple.

That is, the heroine knows that she has misunderstood the hero.

Looking for him like crazy.

Then, the two met in a dark alley and cried to each other.

After a while.

The sound of the clapboard sounded and the shooting officially began.

The initial position of camera number one is directly behind Jin Qixuan.

The close-up in the picture is the back of Jin Qixuan's head.

In the distance is Lee Ji-eun, whom he just met.

After three to five seconds, the virtual and the real transform.

The focus puller shifted the focus of the camera from Lee Ji-eun's face to the back of Kim Ki-hyeon's head.

Then, the photographer used the slide rails laid on the ground to move the camera steadily.

The camera gradually scanned Jin Qixuan's slightly stubbled chin, high nose bridge, perfect profile, and perfectly deep eye sockets.

Normally, photographers don't use a 180-degree arc shot like this, shooting from the back of the actor's head all the way to the front of his face.

In other words, in Lee Chang-dong's eyes, Kim Ki-hyun's appearance is perfect from all angles, which is why he dares to be so willful.

If another actor were to take over, he would probably cry because of this ugly shot.

Director Han Dongyu, who was watching from the side, instantly lit up his eyes after seeing this camera movement.

If he were to shoot the film, it would probably be a hard cut.

And with this shot, Lee Chang-dong perfectly showed off Kim Ki-hyun's looks.

As the camera moved, Jin Qixuan's face gradually became clear.

The light in his eyes seemed particularly bright in the dim alley.

That is the light that emanates from seeing the one you love.

At this moment, the camera suddenly switched from a close-up to a panoramic view.

The lighting engineer adjusted the brightness of the light just right.

Jin Qixuan was facing away from the main light source, with some shadows on the left half of his face.

Lee Ji-eun is facing the main light source, but the light is very soft.

The contrast between bright and dark light makes the emotions of the two people more distinct.

In the camera, Lee Ji-eun bit her lower lip and looked at Kim Ki-hyun.

His eyes were filled with mixed emotions—regret, pain, and indescribable love.

She wanted to say something, but her throat seemed to be blocked by something and she could only make faint sobbing sounds.

Then the camera cut to Jin Qixuan's face.

His eyes were also filled with complex emotions - self-blame, worry and deep love.

The two of them just stood there quietly.

Time stood still at this moment.

Suddenly, the silent atmosphere was broken by a sob from Lee Ji-eun.

Her tears fell one by one like pearls from a broken string.

On the other side, when Jin Qixuan saw Li Zhien crying, his tears also burst out like a flood.

It surged out and could not be contained.

From the moment they started crying.

The color tone in the picture changed from the previous cold color to warm yellow.

This change in tone further highlights the warmth and pain in the two people's hearts at this moment.

The light in the picture also becomes softer.

It seemed to be gently soothing the two people's hearts.

Then, the camera continued to zoom in.

There were close-ups of the two people's faces as they cried bitterly.

However, Lee Ji-eun's shots basically just flashed by.

The focus is still on Jin Qixuan's face.

Because, in this kind of crying scene where the emotions are out of control, it is common for snot and tears to mix together.

Plus it was cold and smoke came out when I cried.

This makes it very difficult for Lee Ji-eun to cry with tears in her eyes, which makes me feel pity for her.

Therefore, Jin Qixuan has to bear the responsibility of this ugly image...

However, although Jin Qixuan cried a little miserably.

But that kind of true emotional expression deeply touched everyone present.

His performance was not overly embellished or deliberately sensational.

Only the most sincere emotions are expressed, which makes people empathize.

Just for a moment.

The entire crew has a deeper understanding of Lee Chang-dong's directing skills.

I originally thought this was just a simple emotional scene.

I didn't expect that under the direction of Lee Chang-dong, it would become so touching.

The scene, perspective, movement, lighting, and composition are all textbook-level.

Han Dongyu was even more fascinated by what he saw.

But, how was this scene shot.

Everyone else can see it.

The only two people who could not be seen were Kim Ki-hyun and Lee Ji-eun, who were in the camera.

After a while.

On the sidelines, guest director Lee Chang-dong called a halt to the performance.

Then, he took the lead in applauding the performance:

"Great! IU's coordination was perfect."

Beside him, Han Dongyu and other staff members also applauded.

Hearing this, Kim Ki-hyeon and Lee Ji-eun bowed to director Lee Chang-dong.

Then, they moved closer to each other, hugged each other tightly, and comforted each other's emotions.

"I saw you crying just now, and it looked like your nose was bubbling."

Jin Qixuan lay on the crook of Li Zhien's neck, holding the back of her head with one hand, and whispered.

"You're annoying..."

IU pinched him.

Then, she rubbed her little face against his shoulder.

She rubbed the tears and snot that had just flowed from her excitement onto his shoulders.

……

After this scene, the two of them shot some detailed close-ups and shots from various angles.

In about two hours, this set of shots was completely completed.

That night.

Director Lee Chang-dong did not stay with the crew for dinner.

Instead, he went back to communicate with his favorite actors.

Before leaving, he told Jin Qixuan everything.

He will invite Hwang Jung-min to star in this movie.

Upon hearing the news, Jin Qixuan's eyes lit up.

Hwang Jung-min is one of Kim Ki-hyeon's uncles' philatelic members.

It would be even better if Choi Min-sik could be invited.

In this way, the achievement of stamp collecting three horses is achieved.

Of course, Jin Qixuan was just thinking about it casually.

In fact, it is not difficult to work with Choi Min-sik.

As long as Jin Qixuan is willing to play a supporting role for him and there is a suitable script.

That's just a natural thing.

After seeing off director Lee Chang-dong.

Jin Qixuan thought about it, took out his cell phone, and sent a message to Han Hyo Joo, asking about her recent situation.

After a moment, the phone vibrated.

Jin Qixuan picked it up and saw Han Xiaozhou replied:

“Filming an American TV series in Hungary.”

Then, she posted a still from the filming location.

Seeing this, Jin Qixuan replied:
"That's amazing! They've entered the American entertainment industry!"

Han Hyo Joo replied immediately:
"You little brat! You dare to mock me even though you won the Best Actor award!"

In fact, the reason why Han Hyo Joo went overseas to develop her career was that she was badly betrayed by two important men, but she did not say a word, which damaged her image.

On the other hand, it is because the response to her works in recent years has not been as enthusiastic as before.

Several movies in a row have flopped at the box office.

This has led to a continuous decline in the interest of producers and investors in her.

In addition to the fierce competition, many actresses born in the 90s, such as the "Three Golds of Chungmuro", have emerged.

This greatly squeezed her development space, so she had to develop overseas.

"I dare not. Director Lee Chang-dong is going to assemble an all-star movie. Have you heard about it?"

Han Hyo Joo responded quickly:

"Yeah, I heard that Director Lee Chang-dong is going to make a big move and is preparing to win the Palme d'Or for the 20th time."

Speaking of which, the movie "Burning" almost made history in the Peninsula film industry.

It is really just one step away from the Palme d'Or at Cannes in 18.

If there were no cultural conflict between the independent nature of Western female judges and the dependent nature of Eastern women.

It will definitely not be the turn of the Japanese-made "Shoplifters".

"Nuna, are you interested? Do you want to join?"

Jin Qixuan asked.

"Please, who wouldn't want to be part of director Lee Chang-dong's work? But I'm overseas now, and I don't know if my role is suitable for the script. Also, I have a contract here, and I don't know if I can coordinate the time."

"In the script, there is a second master of the male protagonist, who is a female police officer who hates evil and has violent tendencies. Doesn't this fit well with the character you are playing, Xiao Shimin?"

Han Hyo Joo was stunned:
"Huh? How do you know so much??? Could it be... that the male lead is you?"

Jin Qixuan grinned and typed a reply:
"Bingo! Unfortunately there is no prize for guessing correctly."

"..."

Han Hyo Joo feels so miserable.

Back then, Jin Qixuan was still a little newbie clinging to her.

In a blink of an eye, I am now hugging his thigh...

"So, you came to talk to me to show off that you're going to play the leading role in director Lee Chang-dong's new movie?"

"No."

Jin Qixuan quickly typed a reply:

"I want to play with Nunaji."

Some things don't need to be stated too clearly.

With Jin Qixuan's current influence.

Acting with Han Hyo Joo, who has no national popularity, is like taking her to fly.

Han Hyo Joo is such a smart person, so she naturally understood it immediately.

Especially the bureau organized by Lee Chang-dong.

Basically, it is consumed internally in Chungmuro.

Anyone who can participate in it is a symbol of status.

Speaking of which, the entertainment industry is a highly competitive place.

When Han Hyo Joo is having a bad day.

Anyone who doesn't step on her is already a good person.

On the other hand, Jin Qixuan still respects and cares for her as before.

Han Hyo Joo looked at the reply on the phone screen with mixed feelings.

She didn't expect it when she was at her lowest point.

The person who lends her a helping hand will be Jin Qixuan.

At this moment, her cell phone vibrated again.

When I picked it up, I saw Jin Qixuan typing again:

"If Nuna wants to act, I will recommend it to Director Lee Chang-dong in a few days. Oh, yes, the filming will start in the second half of the year. Is the schedule okay?"

Seeing this, Han Xiaozhou took a deep breath and typed slowly:

"Thank you, Qixuan. This opportunity is really important to me. Please also tell Director Lee Chang-dong that I really want to be in this movie if possible."

"Don't worry, Nuna. I will talk to Director Lee Chang-dong."

"..."

The two chatted for a few more words.

She still has to film, and Jin Qixuan needs to rest.

That ends the conversation.

On May 1th.

"When a Man Falls in Love" has officially wrapped up filming.

The filming started on October 10th and there have been a total of 17 shooting cycles so far.

The shooting plan, which was expected to be completed at the end of March, was completed ahead of schedule.

In the later stage of filming.

Kim Ki-hyun and Lee Ji-eun cried for a month and a half on the set.

When the filming was finished, it was even more difficult to extricate myself from the character's state for a while.

Especially the last shot of Jin Qixuan "dying" on the hospital bed.

At one point, Lee Ji-eun cried so much that she almost passed out.

Fortunately, Jin Qixuan took her into his arms in time and kept comforting her, which helped her slowly calm down.

After the wrap party.

Kim Ki-hyeon and Lee Ji-eun were surrounded by the crowd and took photos.

The two stood in the middle.

Jin Qixuan put his arm around Li Zhien's shoulders, and Li Zhien put her hand next to her face and made a scissors sign.

Their faces were all filled with happy smiles.

As the shutter clicked, the beauty of this moment was captured forever.

There was constant laughter and joy all around.

Everyone was happy about the successful completion of the film.

1 month 29 day.

Jin Qixuan completed some follow-up finishing work.

So he left Anyang City and returned to Seoul.

Afterwards, Jin Qixuan went to the "Light and Shadow" crew to sign a formal contract.

The pay is the same as that for When a Man Falls in Love.

7 million in film remuneration + 1 million in floating red envelopes.

This pay is among the highest in the film industry.

Going further up, that means no salary is required, but 10% to 20% of the investment amount is used as a substitute, and the box office share is taken.

Qualified to play like this.

There are only five people on the peninsula.

——Ahn Sung-ki, Han Kyu-seok and the three horses of Chungmuro.

However, generally they want film remuneration + box office incentive dividends.

Don't easily play with things that offset the investment amount.

Because the market environment on the peninsula is so small.

On average, there is only one movie with tens of millions of viewers per year.

Using film remuneration to offset investment amount can easily result in performing for free...

"Director Li, has the role of the protagonist's second master been decided?"

"Not yet, why?"

Seeing this, Jin Qixuan took out his cell phone and handed it over.

Director Lee Chang-dong took the phone, raised his eyebrows, and said:
"Han Hyo Joo?"

Jin Qixuan nodded repeatedly and agreed:
"Yes, Director Li. I think Han Hyo Joo is the most suitable actor for this role. Moreover, we have worked together before, so we should have a high degree of tacit understanding between each other."

"Um……"

Hearing this, Li Changdong nodded.

Started watching Han Hyo Joo's clips in "Brave Citizen" seriously.

After a moment, Li Changdong put down his phone and said slowly:
"Han Hyo Joo is indeed more suitable for this role."

When Jin Qixuan heard Li Changdong's approval, he was delighted and said quickly:
"So what does Director Li mean?"

Li Changdong smiled slightly and said:
"I will consider it, but the final decision still needs to be discussed with others. After all, this movie has an all-star cast, and each role needs to be carefully considered."

"Of course, Director Li. I understand."

Jin Qixuan nodded to show his understanding.

After all, as a director, Lee Chang-dong needs to consider various factors to make the best decision.

But he still hopes to get this opportunity for Han Hyo Joo.

"Han Hyo Joo is very skilled, comes from a military family, and has a lot of experience in fighting scenes... If possible, I would be willing to give her 0 pay in exchange for a chance."

When director Lee Chang-dong heard this, he couldn't help but look at Kim Ki-hyeon a few more times.

"I understand your intention. Han Hyo Joo is indeed a good candidate. I will seriously consider it. As you know, movie casting is not decided by one person. I have to discuss it with others."

As he spoke, Li Changdong patted Jin Qixuan on the shoulder and said with a smile:
"But one thing is another. We won't let you act for free."

……

After earning 8 million with tears in my eyes.

Jin Qixuan called Han Hyo Joo as soon as he went out.

"Nuna, I told Director Lee Chang-dong that you are actively trying to get it, and it should be almost the same."

"Oh?"

Han Hyo Joo's voice instantly rose an octave and asked, "What did you say?"

"I said I'll act in the movie for free in exchange for your chance."

"You kid..."

Han Xiaozhou was silent for a moment on the other end of the phone, and then her tone revealed a bit of helplessness and emotion:

"I don't need you to make such a sacrifice for me. I appreciate your kindness, but I don't want you to suffer any loss because of this."

Hearing this, Jin Qixuan smiled and said: