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Chapter 388 Program Broadcast and Christmas
Ever since Jin Qixuan finished filming "Light and Shadow", he has been living a very leisurely life.

I go to school during the day and prepare for next year's graduation exams, thesis, and defense.

In the afternoon, I fulfilled my duties as a spokesperson and attended events according to the marketing strategies of different brands.

In addition to these two necessary schedules, Jin Qixuan also has to frequently attend various award ceremonies.

For example, at the SBS Awards, I would be the award presenter.

As for fashion events such as the ELLE Fashion Awards, they attended and received awards.

Regardless of the type, Jin Qixuan's presence brought them enough attention.

Fans are happy that their idols are active; brands are happy about the benefits brought by Jin Qixuan; organizers are happy that Jin Qixuan has brought a significant increase in the ratings and popularity of the program.

Jin Qixuan was also happy that he was needed by everyone.

It can be said that this is a virtuous circle.

Of course, in addition to this not-too-busy working schedule, Jin Qixuan also has time to manage his friendships.

I'll get together with Lee Dong Hwi and Park Bo Gum in the evening, eat and drink, and check if Jung Ho Yeon's acting has improved.

Occasionally, I would visit Lee Kwang-soo and Yoo Ah-in on the sets of "Hospital Playlist" and "Silent".

When she was free, she did not forget to have dinner with director Hwang Dong Hyuk, and then invited Liu Inna to go to Lee Ji Eun's concert together.

Life is extremely pleasant.

The online variety show "Golden Axe Blind Date", in which he served as PD for the first time, was also launched simultaneously on YouTube and Bilibili on December 12.

When the program was being promoted, there was a lot of fanfare.

After all, the young couple’s combined number of Instagram followers exceeds 30 million.

Although, there is at least 300 million overlap in fans.

But that is several times more effective than general publicity.

What's more, many friends in the circle spontaneously helped with promotion.

Therefore, with such publicity, naturally there will be curious viewers who will click in.

As a result, on the first day of the program’s launch, millions of fans rushed to the show.

Under the gaze of countless eyes, the first episode of "Golden Axe's Love Story" was finally launched simultaneously on Bilibili and YouTube.

Just one minute after the show was online, countless comments appeared.

"I'm coming!"

"It's worth it that I've been looking forward to it for so long."

"Let's see if the golden tiger can bloom."

"Why do I want to laugh when I see Lee Kwang Soo?"

"..."

Accompanied by many barrages, the show officially kicked off.

Since it was premiered simultaneously, a Chinese version was specially recorded for Kim Jong Kook's self-introduction at the beginning of the Bilibili version to increase the audience's sense of familiarity.

Come to think of it, Kim Jong Kook doesn't have that thick foreign accent when he speaks Mandarin.

After all, he had developed in China for a period of time and released Chinese songs.

Of course, it also has something to do with recording it countless times.

As the program aired, the number of comments increased.

Especially when the two were chatting in the restaurant about getting to know each other, and then the love strategists made complaints, the barrage of comments skyrocketed.

"I'm dying of laughter. It's family members who have to complain."

"Kimchi has to be washed before eating, so wouldn't it be easier to just eat the cabbage raw?"

"Little known fact: the cabbages in the Peninsula are all imported from here~"

"Kim Jong Kook is so stingy that he doesn't even support Kim Ki Hyun's movie, hahahaha..."

"Haha, as expected, the Golden Axe lives up to his reputation. This isn't a blind date, it's clearly sworn brotherhood..."

"Haha, Jessi has so many ideal types."

"Is this really a dating variety show? Are you sure it's not a comedy variety show?"

"..."

When the scene showed Kim Jong Kook singing a love song for Jessi and a subway suddenly passed by, the comments went crazy with laughter.

"I'm dying of laughter. This subway came at a really bad time. It broke the filter of the love song for me. Haha..."

"Metro: Golden Axe still wants to be in a relationship? I don't agree!"

"Subway: This road is blocked, haha..."

"Subway: Want to fall in love? I'll call it a day..."

"..."

Amidst many comments, the first episode also came to an end.

The finale is about Jessi's feelings towards Kim Jong Kook at the end of the day.

Whether it is image, financial resources, fame or the circle around him, Jessi gave high praise to Kim Jong Kook.

But I don’t have any idea of ​​continuing the contact for now.

Because Kim Jong Kook's eating habits were so clean that they scared her.

Instead of compromising with each other, it is better to be a happy brother and sister.

After all, their outlooks on life are too different.

As the show ended, discussions about the show on Bilibili and YouTube exploded.

Some discussed the personalities of Kim Jong Kook and Jessi, some discussed the love army, some discussed the strength of the later stage, some discussed the effect of the show, etc...

I won’t say that the variety show is phenomenal, but it is definitely a hit.

As a result, Jin Qixuan’s phone was flooded with calls on the night the show was broadcast.

Some came to congratulate, some came to inquire about the subsequent guest selections, and some recommended themselves. In short, there were all kinds of people coming.

Jin Qixuan was quite happy about this.

After all, making achievements in different fields can add a strong touch to his resume.

However, while being happy, Jin Qixuan held a meeting with the post-production team overnight to summarize the problems that occurred in the first phase to ensure that they could be avoided in the second phase.

"The first episode has been aired and the results are pretty good, but there are also quite a few problems."

"First of all, it's the positioning of the show, a love variety show, love is the main thing, and variety is secondary. But the first episode was a bit of putting the cart before the horse, the variety show effect was maximized, but the love effect was average."

"Of course, this also has something to do with the personality of the guest."

"Secondly, the program's settings are too monotonous and lack some of the classic elements of a dating variety show, such as doing heartbeat tests on each other, guessing each other's preferences, etc..."

"Then, it was..."

After listening to the many problems summarized by Jin Qixuan, everyone held a meeting to discuss improvement plans.

Although Jin Qixuan will resign as the chief PD in the next episode, we should at least leave a good job for the next person in charge, right?

What's more, this program was jointly funded by him and Lao Jin, and it also concerns his interests, so he naturally cannot just leave it alone.

And so the meeting went on until late at night.

During the discussion, the recording plan for the second episode gradually took shape.

12 month 25 day.

Christmas day.

The Chosun Ilbo published an entertainment news.

——Kim Ki-hyun has been confirmed to play the male lead in Netflix's original series "Squid Game," a new drama written and directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, with a single episode salary of 3 million.

As soon as this news came out, it instantly caused heated discussions online.

You know, ever since Kim Ki-hyun made his mark in Chungmuro, many production companies have offered him olive branches.

However, Jin Qixuan is very strict in selecting scripts, so it is difficult to make an appointment with him.

Later, with the popularity of "My First Brother".

Kim Ki-hyun also won the Best Actor awards at the Blue Dragon Film Awards and the Grand Bell Film Awards for this performance.

Coupled with the cumulative box office revenue and endorsement of luxury goods, he has become the hottest actor at the moment.

Especially this year, he won the Grand Bell Award for Best Actor for the second time and also starred in "Parasite", which won the Palme d'Or for the first time.

At this point, it would be even more difficult to find him to film a movie.

Many producers thought that Jin Qixuan would build on his success and continue to conquer the big screen.

To achieve the Grand Slam award-winning actor.

Being an actor in Chungmuro ​​is the dream of all actors in Peninsula.

For actors who are already in Chungmuro, it is natural that they aim to win the Grand Slam Best Actor or Best Actress awards.

After winning the Grand Slam, there are more routes.

He can conquer the international film scene and push his acting career to the extreme.

You can also join a film association and pursue a career in film, or switch careers and become a director.

Today, Kim Ki-hyun has been recognized by the Blue Dragon Film Awards and the Daejong Film Awards, and is only one Baeksang Arts Awards away from the Grand Slam.

Coupled with the news that he will marry Lee Ji-eun next year, both fans and passers-by subconsciously think that Kim Ki-hyun will focus on movies in the next few years.

However, no one expected it.

Jin Qixuan actually turned around and started filming a web drama? !
You know, the shooting period of a TV series is long and tiring!

The longest time is one year, and the shortest is half a year.

With this much time, I could have shot at least two movies! But when I think of Jin Qixuan's eye for script selection...

Could it be that online dramas are going to rise?
For a time, there was a lot of discussion about this on the Internet.

"It's okay, it's okay, just keep acting..."

"Netflix, a first-class platform + Hwang Dong Hyuk, a first-class director + Kim Ki Heon, a first-class actor, seems to be a pretty good combination."

"Jin Qixuan is not acting in movies anymore, but in TV series?"

"Who cares what he plays, as long as he's still acting, I almost thought he switched careers to become a variety show PD!"

"From movies to TV series, is Jin Qixuan's choice the rise of the sinking market or the decline of artistry?"

"No, the show is called Squidward Games? What's it about? Fighting giant squids?"

"The giant squid has become a spirit?"

"Hahaha, are you trying to make me laugh to death? That's a childhood game from the 80s!"

"Jin Qixuan is going to act in a TV series again after three years? My old days are back!"

"Three hundred million per episode!? Is this the highest pay per episode for a male actor?"

"Netflix is ​​really willing to spend money. It deserves to be the world's number one streaming media."

"Jin Qixuan's worth is too terrifying."

"Are Chungmuro ​​actors also starting to make money?"

"It's not like he's just making a lot of money. His salary for this movie is not even as much as what Zhenli paid him for the endorsement (dog head)."

"..."

There are many different opinions online about Jin Qixuan's performance in the web drama.

Some were surprised that Jin Qixuan was starring in a web drama, while others lamented that Jin Qixuan was paid so much.

There are also people who sneered at this and said that Jin Qixuan was depraved.

At the same time, Shin Won-ho called Kim Ki-hyun as soon as he learned that he was going to star in the web drama.

Jin Qixuan hesitated for a long time and didn't dare to answer...

After all, he had rejected his mentor's invitation to star in "Hospital Playlist".

And now, he actually turned around and took on another play?

Although Jin Qixuan had his own reasons, he still felt somewhat embarrassed...

Just as Jin Qixuan was hesitating whether to reply to Shen Yuanhao, writer Li Youjing called again.

"Nuna, I was doing an event at the Bulgari pop-up store, I didn't see it just now..."

As soon as the call was connected, Jin Qixuan immediately explained.

"You took over Squidward Games?"

"Ah."

"Why didn't you take up 'Hospital Playlist'? Is it because of the pay?"

"what?"

"TVN couldn't pay you that much, so you acted in 'Squid Game'?"

"No, it's not! It has nothing to do with the pay!"

Seeing that she had misunderstood, Jin Qixuan quickly explained: "Because the filming of that drama will not start until the second half of next year, as for the first half of the year..."

“I’m planning to hold my wedding with IU in the first half of the year, right?
"Correct."

Hearing this, Li Youjing smiled and said:
"You are quite thoughtful. You know to postpone all your work before getting married."

What I mean is that if I don't postpone it, I won't have time to hold the wedding...

"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. Is there anything you need my help with at your wedding?"

Jin Qixuan thought for a moment and said:

"Nothing for now, I'm glad you two can come."

"Have you found the MC?"

"Yes, it was invited by Yoo Jae-suk senior."

"Hey, you two are quite generous~"

"Hehe~"

"Okay, then I wish you all the best in your wedding, and don't forget to send us the invitation."

"must."

After hanging up the phone, Jin Qixuan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, he answered the call, otherwise he wouldn't have planned to post the photos of him and Li Zhien spending Christmas tonight...

That night, after attending Bulgari's Christmas marketing event in Cheongdam-dong, Kim Ki-hyeon went home to prepare to spend Christmas with Lee Ji-eun.

Although the two are about to enter the marriage hall, the necessary sense of ceremony is still necessary.

She didn't have a concert today. She had to rush to attend a notice during the day, so she went shopping with Liu Inna.

When Jin Qixuan arrived home with the Christmas gifts sent by the brand, the two were sitting cross-legged under the Christmas tree, opening the gifts.

"You're back~"

After seeing Jin Qixuan, Li Zhien immediately waved at him with a smile and said:

"Come on, Ouni gave me a lot of presents!"

Looking at the gifts all over the floor, Jin Qixuan couldn't help but twitch his mouth.

This isn't a gift, this is just moving the shopping mall into your home, right?

"Here comes Nuna."

You can complain as much as you want, but you can’t help but say hello.

"Yeah~ I'm here today to spend her last single Christmas with her."

"Then there's no need to send so much, right?"

As he spoke, Jin Qixuan picked up a couple's sweater, gestured at himself, and asked:
"Isn't it the wrong size?"

"This is what Ernie and I wear."

"..."

So, am I the extra person?
Seeing Jin Qixuan looking at her with resentment, Liu Renna couldn't help but chuckle, then took out the J.estina jewelry box, handed it to Li Zhien, and said:
"this is……"

Halfway through her words, Liu Inna suddenly noticed the jewelry box that Jin Qixuan took out from his trouser pocket.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the living room suddenly became awkward.

Looking down at the jewelry box in her hand, and then at the jewelry box in Jin Qixuan's hand, Liu Renna smiled and said:

"It seems that this gift I gave is a bit redundant."

Seeing this, Li Zhien hurriedly said:
"Not redundant. The gifts you two gave me have different meanings. I like them both!"

As she spoke, she took the jewelry box.

Seeing that all the gifts had been given out, Liu Inna was ready to leave.

"Okay, I won't bother you anymore, I'm going back."

"Nuna, let's spend Christmas together. It will be so lonely if you go back alone."

Jin Qixuan said in a fake tone.

Hearing this, Liu Renna paused, smiled, and said:
"Okay."

"..."

"Haha, just teasing you."

Seeing Jin Qixuan's frustrated look, Liu Inna smiled, waved her hand, and left with the car keys.

To be honest, she really doesn't want to be a light bulb now...

"Nuna, walk slowly!"

After seeing Liu Inna off, the two went upstairs and exchanged gifts.

Kim Ki-hyun gave her a necklace from Bulgari's B.zero1 series, and Lee Ji-eun gave him an Hermès belt.

Then, both of them put them on to try.

"is it beautiful?"

After putting on the necklace, Lee Ji-eun asked Kim Ki-hyeon.

"pretty."

Jin Qixuan nodded and said sincerely: "Very beautiful."

"Hehe~"

After receiving the compliment, Li Zhien turned around happily and asked:
"Who is prettier, me or the necklace?"

"There is no comparison. The necklace shines because of your presence. If you don't wear it, then the necklace is worthless."

In response to Kim Ki-hyeon's answer, Lee Ji-eun smiled brightly, then stood on tiptoes and gave him a light kiss on the lips.

After a kiss.

At IU's request, the two took several photos and posted them on Instagram.

Jin Qixuan posted a solo photo of Lee Ji-eun.

Lee Ji-eun also posted a solo photo of Kim Ki-hyun.

The two people's actions are exactly the same, the dog food is late but it arrives.

(End of this chapter)