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Chapter 348: Controlling Liu Zaiming

The night after the Baeksang Awards.

Jin Qixuan made an appointment with Liu Zaiming and Liu Yaren to have a drinking party.

During this period, the two did not mention anything related to the script of "Silent".

Just keep on toasting each other.

However, Jin Qixuan's alcohol tolerance was not as good as the other two.

So, Yoo Ah In recommended rice wine mixed with beer to him.

Not to mention, it tastes sour and sweet just like juice, and is really delicious.

In an instant, Jin Qixuan discovered a new world.

After three rounds of drinking.

Yoo Ah-in began to quietly praise and compliment Yoo Jae-myung on his strong acting skills and wide range of acting.

"Senior Zaiming, what you lack now is a masterpiece, a work with you as the protagonist that will be a big hit at the box office or in terms of word of mouth."

"I believe that with your ability, once the opportunity comes, you will have a place in the future of Chungmuro."

Hearing this, Liu Zaiming was not confused by the praise, but joked:
"You're praising me so much, next, are you going to sell me health products?"

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Kim Ki-hyeon and Yoo Ah-in both burst out laughing.

This old man is quite humorous.

In fact, Yoo Jae-myung and Yoo Ah-in met on the set of "Veteran".

However, Yoo Jae-myung only has two scenes.

The two of them didn't have much in common.

Besides, Yoo Ah-in was in high spirits at that time.

Unlike now, after experiencing so much "beatings" from society, our attitude can be said to be very humble.

Liu Zaiming is also approaching the age of knowing the destiny.

He knew exactly what the purpose of these two little kids was ever since he and Kim Ki-hyun met Yoo Ah-in.

There will be nothing else except finding him to film.

Could it be that two thirty-year-old movie stars are looking for a friend like him, an old man who is almost fifty, regardless of age?

But these two people never said anything.

He didn't ask and just played along.

Here, Yoo Ah-in finished playing the good guy role, and Kim Ki-hyun started playing the bad guy role.

After all, given the gentlemanly friendship between Yoo Ah-in and Yoo Jae-myung, if anyone dared to belittle him, he would probably leave in anger.

Jin Qixuan is different. He is quite familiar with Liu Zaiming.

Therefore, Jin Qixuan tactfully stated that Liu Zaiming had a very poor eye for choosing scripts. He had appeared in so many works but had no representative works yet.

Even though Liu Zaiming is very productive, he appears in just as many works every year as Sung Dong-il.

But when people mention him, their impression of him is still the dean of studies in "1988".

In fact, his acting in "Secret Forest" is not inferior to Cho Seung-woo.

But a pity.

Most of the attention on the show was attracted by Cho Seung-woo, who seemed like a transparent man.

Naturally, Liu Zaiming could not agree with Jin Qixuan's remarks.

It’s not that he has a bad taste in scripts, but that there is nothing to choose from!
Besides, the audience is very familiar with him and can at least tell the names of the characters he played in one or two of his dramas.

How can it be possible that there is no representative work?

Seeing that Liu Zaiming refused to admit it, Jin Qixuan began to count the details.

Starting from "1988", to "Strong Woman Do Bong Soon" and then to "Secret Forest".

In terms of movies, there are "Guilty Girl", "Drug King", "My First Brother", etc.

He has worked with so many actors from Chungmuro, including Song Kang-ho, Cho Seung-woo, Lee Byung-hun, Kim Ki-hyun, etc.

Which one doesn't have both popularity and acting skills?

Moreover, when acting with them, Liu Zaiming's performance was very eye-catching.

But why, as soon as the drama was broadcast, his popularity became like duckweed after rain, leaving only a vague green duckweed?

After Jin Qixuan's analysis, Liu Zaiming also fell into deep thought.

These words really hit his pain point.

As a human being, you will be compared.

Think about Sung Dong-il, who starred with him in "1988".

Now, not only does he receive many acting offers and is very popular, but tvn has also tailored a variety show for him.

For example, Jin Qixuan.

Born in 93, twenty years younger than him.

But he won the Blue Dragon Award and the Grand Bell Award for Best Actor early on.

And he.

He has been acting for more than ten years, but has never been very popular and is still playing supporting roles.

It’s a bit embarrassing to say it out loud.

At this time, Jin Qixuan saw a hesitant expression on Liu Zaiming's face and knew that the time was almost right.

Then he "accidentally" let it slip that Yoo Ah-in had recently received a good script.

There was a role that he felt was very suitable for Liu Zaiming and wanted to recommend him to try it.

After hearing this, Liu Zaiming understood everything.

It turns out that these two people are waiting for me here.

However, he was not angry.

After all, good actors also need to take the initiative to look for good scripts and roles.

However, he was a little curious about what kind of script it was that made the two of them go to such great lengths.

"Senior Zaiming, I have a script in my hand right now, and I think a role in this play is very suitable for you."

"As long as you perform, I can't guarantee anything in terms of popularity."

"But, in terms of acting, you will definitely be recognized by the audience!"

Yoo Ah In assured with confidence.

"Oh? What book?"

Liu Zaiming asked with a smile.

"Before I answer, can Senior Zaiming answer a question for me first?"

"In 1988, who is more popular with the audience, you or Sung Dong-il?"

"Needless to say, it's Cheng Dongyi."

Hearing this, Liu Zaiming responded without hesitation.

How long does he appear in the drama? How long does Sung Dong-il appear in the drama?
Moreover, Sung Dong-il's scenes include both tear-jerking moments, funny moments, and heartwarming scenes of interaction with children.

His scenes are mostly serious or swearing.

Of course the audience likes Sung Dong-il.

"Well, how about me competing with you?"

Yoo Ah In asked with a smile.

"Uh……"

Liu Zaiming was stumped by the question.

He and Yoo Ah-in didn't have any scenes together in "Veteran", so how can they be compared?
"Senior Zaiming, you don't have to answer yet. Just listen to me."

"The reason why the audience likes an actor's role in a drama is often not because of his acting skills, but because of his personality, right?"

"Ah."

Liu Zaiming nodded to show that he agreed with this statement.

"For an actor, his acting skills can only determine whether he can go far, but the character's personality determines whether he can become popular. Am I right?"

"Correct."

Liu Zaiming nodded again.

Liu Yaren said confidently:

"As long as I don't act too badly in this role, I can at least be nominated for Best Supporting Actor!"

Hearing this, Jin Qixuan turned into a supporting actor and said:

"With your acting skills, it's easy to do."

"Yes, as long as you can act in it, I can assure you that the pay will definitely be the highest you have ever received!"

Yoo Ah In once again threw out a bait.

The play "Silent" is a low-budget one.

The total investment was only 1.2 billion won, of which Yoo Ah-in's salary accounted for one-third, and this was after he reduced his own salary.

He could even reduce his own pay and share the money with Liu Zaiming.

After all, people like him and Jin Qixuan don't live on film pay.

But actors like Liu Zaiming make their living on their film pay.

Sure enough, after hearing Yoo Ah-in's assurance, Yoo Jae-myung was moved.

On the one hand, after being in the industry for so long, he really needs an award to prove himself.

On the other hand, his wife was about to give birth, and now was the time to spend money.

But he still suppressed the impulse in his heart and prepared to listen to Yoo Ah-in's script first before making any plans.

So, he replied calmly:
"Tell me about the book first."

"it is good."

Then, Yoo Ah-in recounted the plot of "The Silent War" and the character setting of Chang-bok, who he planned to have Yoo Jae-myung play.

After listening to Liu Yaren's story.

Liu Zaiming was silent for a moment and said:
"After listening to your story, I feel that your expression of the story is very general, not detailed, and has many loopholes."

"But if we don't dwell on the shortcomings of the story, then the expression and conception of the plot are worth pondering." "So, the screenwriter is a newcomer, right?"

Hearing this, Liu Yaren showed a hint of appreciation in his eyes, nodded, and said:
"Yes, the director and screenwriter is Hong Yizheng, who started out as a commercial film director. He has shot many short films and commercials as a photographer and photography assistant."

“She then went to the London Film School to study cinematography, and this is her feature-length debut.”

“And a female director?”

Liu Zaiming asked in surprise.

"Yes."

Liu Yaren nodded again and said:
"Although I am a new director and screenwriter, I was able to take on this role because the script was outstanding."

"From the perspective of the story structure, the first half of the story is driven by various accidents and coincidences, which is full of black comedy, but the ending is a combination of drama and reality."

"This type of subject matter is also the easiest to win awards in recent years."

In fact, Jin Qixuan also liked the script of "Silent" very much when he read it.

Its dramatic and absurd feel even has a bit of the flavor of "Parasite".

Moreover, Tae-in's character is a mute and doesn't have a single line.

The difficulty of the role is comparable to that of "Shen Shihe" played by Jin Qixuan in "My First Brother".

Although this kind of role is difficult to play, the probability of winning an award is very high.

For example, Cho Seung-woo, who is famous for the drama "A Moment to Remember".

His famous work "Marathon" is about an autistic teenager.

Although he had only a few lines in the entire film, he won the Best Actor award at both the Grand Bell Film Awards and the Baeksang Arts Awards with his body movements and expressions!

From this we can see that as long as the acting skills are good enough, having few or even no lines is not a problem.

Therefore, it is not difficult to understand why Yoo Ah-in is so concerned about the script of "Silent".

He even reduced his own pay.

It's just about winning the award.

"Now that we've come to this point, if I don't accept it, wouldn't it seem like I don't know what's good for me?"

After thinking for a moment, Liu Zaiming replied with a smile.

Hearing this, Liu Yaren's face suddenly lit up and said:
"So, Senior Zaiming, you agree?"

"Yes, agreed."

"Come on, Senior Zaiming, I'll toast you a glass. I hope our cooperation will go smoothly!"

Seeing that the matter was settled, Yoo Ah-in quickly picked up his glass and said.

"Smooth cooperation."

Yoo Jae-myung picked up the wine glass and gently clinked it with Yoo Ah-in.

"Qixuan, you drink too."

Seeing that Kim Ki-hyun was as steady as a rock and didn't even take the wine glass, Yoo Ah-in couldn't help but urge him.

"I'm not going to drink anymore. I have to record a show tomorrow."

As he spoke, Jin Qixuan put chopsticks and tissue paper into the wine glass, indicating that he was raising the white flag - surrender.

Although he couldn't drink much, he had learned these strange ways to refuse alcohol very well.

Seeing this, Yoo Ah-in rolled his eyes but didn't force it.

After a while.

Liu Yaren, who was drinking happily, took a photo with Kim Ki-hyun and Liu Jae-myung, and then posted the photo on INS.

[I met Jae-myung today, I was very happy. In addition, I look forward to future collaborations with @youchmy (Yoo Jae-myung's Instagram ID) and @actor Kim Ki-hyun. ]

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Soon, many comments appeared under INS.

[No, you were just beaten by Lee Sung Min's acting? You still have the mind to drink? You have a big heart. ]

[The black guy above, identification completed. ]

[The only Asian on the New York Times list of the top ten performances of 2018, is it so difficult to admit that Yoo Ah-in is excellent? ]

[Is Yoo Ah-in excellent? He is just a draft dodger. ]

[Don't be so harsh on the haters above, my brother was exempted from military service due to health reasons! ]

[Health reasons? And then he was confirmed to play in "Chicago Typewriter" that month? Who would believe it? ]

[No, if an actor doesn't focus on his acting skills, why would he keep staring at whether he has evaded military service?]

[Question: Whose wine glass is the one with the "white flag" on it? ]

[Hahahahahahaha, it’s obviously Jin Qixuan’s at first glance! ]

[By the way, when did they become so close? ]

【…】

Seeing that Yoo Ah-in had stopped drinking, he lowered his head and started arguing with his haters on the phone.

Jin Qixuan and Liu Zaiming looked at each other and could see the helplessness in each other's eyes.

He and Kim Heechul are the only artists on Peninsula who directly confront anti-fans.

In some ways, these straightforward people are great friends.

But, as a public figure...

Seeing Yoo Ah-in holding on to his phone tightly, it seemed as if he was going to fight with his haters until dawn.

Jin Qixuan quickly pulled Liu Zaiming up and said:

"Uncle Jae-Ming, let's go first."

"Hmm...Okay, then, Yaren, we'll be leaving first."

Liu Jae-myung checked the time, nodded, and called out to Liu Yaren.

"Well, Senior Zaiming, Qixuan, you two should go back first."

"Be careful on the road."

Without even raising his head, Yoo Ah-in replied and continued to confront his haters while holding his phone.

Seeing this, Jin Qixuan and Liu Zaiming smiled at each other, then turned and left the private room.

"Shall I take you there?"

"No, I'll take a taxi back so I won't delay you."

Liu Zaiming refused with a smile.

"OK then."

After sending Liu Zaiming to the taxi, Jin Qixuan got into the nanny car.

As soon as he got in the car, Jin Qixuan heard his agent Sheng Bingxu say:

"The news of your dinner was forwarded by the media, and it was interpreted as you and Yoo Ah In working together on a new movie."

"Oh, it would be good to ask them to divert their attention from my relationship with Lee Ji-eun."

Hearing this, Sheng Bingxu smiled and said:
"By the way, there will be a company dinner tomorrow night. Welcome Nam Joo Hyuk and Yoo In Na to join our big family."

"Oh? So, the acquisition by Kakao M has finally been finalized?"

"Yes, it was rejected. Everything remains the same as before. The only change is that the company decided to separate an independent department to serve you exclusively."

Hearing this, Jin Qixuan was stunned and said:
"An independent department? Specially serving me?"

"Yes, including - public relations team, publicity team, legal advisors, assistants, bodyguards, drivers, makeup artists, stylists, photographers, etc."

"This... this is no different from me creating a studio."

"Yes, and the future contract is 70% to 30%, but you have to pay for our team's wages."

"It should."

Jin Qixuan agreed without thinking.

In the Peninsula, the profit sharing between actors and management companies is generally 30:70.

Very few companies will give some old artists a 40% to 60% or even 50% return on their contracts.

Contracts like his with a 70:30 split are rare in the Peninsula, but they can be counted on one hand.

But actually, if you count it.

Jin Qixuan only takes 60%, and the remaining 10% is used to pay the team's salaries.

"Also, starting tomorrow I will not be with Park Bo Gum, I will only be with you."

"And the sword?"

"Song Joong-ki's agent is taking him."

"What this means is that Joong-ki's manager won't go with him in the future, right?"

"Yes, he doesn't feel like working now."

"How to say?"

"He's getting a divorce."

"what???"

Upon hearing this, Jin Qixuan was stunned for a moment.

Divorced after only two years???

"Because of what?"

"do not know."

Suddenly, Jin Qixuan remembered what Li Zhien said that day and asked abruptly:

"Hey, Byung Wook, do you think this matter has something to do with Park Bo Gum?"

A while ago, when Park Bo Gum and Song Hye Kyo were filming the drama "Boyfriend", news of their divorce did spread online.

Because when the two of them attended the event, neither of them wore their wedding rings.

Sheng Bingxu rolled his eyes and said unhappily:
"If Baojian knew you slandered him like this, he would definitely fight you."

"Haha, he can't beat me."

"..."

Sheng Bingxu didn't want to comment on Jin Qixuan's blind self-confidence.

(End of this chapter)