Peninsula: The Great Producer

Chapter 160 A figure quietly sat down opposite Qi Yaojiu

In a blink of an eye, it’s March 6th.

In the past two days, Park Ji-yeon, who lives in the next room 1509, wanted to "run into" Qi Yaojiu but never did.

IU sent a message to Ji Yoo-gu asking if he was busy. After receiving the reply that he was busy, she did not continue to bother Ji Yoo-gu.

Yeouido, K Broadcasting Station Headquarters.

Arts Center, Director's Office.

Lee Eun-young handed the new program plan to Park Jong-min.

Park Jong-min had no intention of opening the book. His eyes were only focused on Ki Yo-jiu who was sitting on the sofa with him.

It was Ki Yo-gu who said that he was involved in the planning, and that he would also take part in the early preparations for the new program and the filming of the first three episodes. Only then did Park Jong-min open the project book and take a casual look at it.

The only two data to look at are the production budget and the production cycle. As for other things like the production location, performers, and content format, Park Jong-min trusts Ki Yo-gu 100%.

Move from the desk and chair to the sofa.

Park Jong-min looked at Ki Yo-gu and said, "Is your new show scheduled for September to compete with S Broadcasting Station's 'Strong Heart'?"

Qi Yaojiu shook his head calmly and said, "No."

Park Jong-min widened his eyes to confirm: "No?"

Qi Yaojiu added, "The new program that Director-nim mentioned is 'Youth Without Defeat'. It's different from the programs we've planned before. It's not a short-term production plan. It's more appropriate to schedule it for October. It's comparable to 'Strong Heart'."

Park Jong-min muttered, "Invincible Youth? Isn't your new show called something like Arcade?"

Neither of them was on the same page.

Even more embarrassed was Lee Eun-young, who was sitting next to Ki Yo-gu.

In Director Park Jong-min's mind, the only new program was Ki Yo-gu's, and he didn't care about the new program he submitted.

She had felt it just now. If Qi Yaojiu had not said that he wanted to participate in the preliminary preparations and the filming of the first three episodes, Director Park Jongmin probably would not even think of looking at the plan.

Lee Eun-young could accept it. At least she got the opportunity to produce a program alone before the senior writers who joined the company at the same time or even earlier. This is a unique treatment in the entertainment writer circle. Moreover, Ki Yo-jiu also took her to participate in the production of TV dramas. Lee Eun-young believed that she would definitely achieve something in the future.

As for now, not to mention Director Park Jong-min, even Lee Eun-young feels that anything related to Ki Yo-gu in the broadcasting circle is worth paying attention to.

After a while of grumbling, Park Jong-min asked Ki Yo-gu, "What do you think the ratings for the new show will be like?"

This question really stumped Qi Yaojiu.

"Strong Heart" is a very good program, an indoor talk show, but the invited performers in each episode can bring very hot and explosive topics, and many secrets that fans don't know will also be revealed in the program.

"Youth Without Wins" is relatively bland. The highlights are the interaction between the female idols and the farmers, their self-sufficient life in the countryside, and the interesting interactions between the female idols.

If we just talk about ratings, "Strong Heart" should be higher.

Qi Yaojiu was also telling the truth, and Park Jongmin frowned immediately after hearing it.

After a while, he asked Qi Yaojiu: "Is there no better way?"

Qi Yaojiu said slowly, "The ratings of 'Bounce Earth Arcade' should be higher than 'Strong Heart'. It's just that the production cycle is different. The first season was in the summer, and I plan to start the second season tomorrow spring."

Park Jong-min immediately interjected, "Can the second season start this winter?"

"This winter?"

"What? What's the problem?"

Qi Yaojiu muttered, "Those companies shouldn't need any special publicity at the end of the year. Regarding production funding..."

Park Jong-min blurted out, "How much money can we have? The broadcasting station will allocate the budget."

Qi Yaojiu looked up at Park Jongmin and said, "Director-nim, is this okay?"

Park Jong-min was about to say something when he suddenly realized that Ki Yo-gu was no longer a PD at the K Broadcasting Station's Entertainment Center. He smiled awkwardly and said, "If the advertising revenue after the first season is good, I can apply to them."

Originally, Qi Yaojiu didn't have much hope. The purpose of his visit today was for the program "Youth Never Dies". Maybe the ratings were not high, but there would still be advertising revenue, at least it would not make K Broadcasting Station operate at a loss.

When I was about to leave, Director Kim Hye-joo heard the news from somewhere and rushed into the director's office of the Entertainment Center.

With his back against the office door, he looked at Ki Yo-gu and Lee Eun-young as they stood up to leave and said with a smile, "PD Ki, are you leaving?"

Li Enying greeted Director Jin Huizhu, and Qi Yaojiu spread his hands and said, "I have a filming to prepare for tomorrow. I came here today to discuss work with Director Nim."

"five minutes?"

"Director Nim, is there something wrong?"

Jin Huizhu nodded and said, "Writer Li, can you please go out and wait for a moment?"

Li Enying immediately walked towards the office door.

After Li Enying left the office, Jin Huizhu walked straight to the sofa and sat in the seat where Li Enying had just sat.

Although the smile was warm, Ki Yo-gu sensed that his presence was hostile. "PD Ki, you can't focus too much on entertainment, right?"

As soon as he opened his mouth, without waiting for Ki Yo-gu to say anything, Director Park Jong-min immediately stopped him and said, "Here we go again, Director Kim Hye-joo, aren't you going too far? This is the entertainment center."

Kim Hye-joo replied disapprovingly, "Director Park Jong-min, this is the K Broadcasting Station headquarters."

His tone softened, and he put on a smile again as he said to Qi Yaojiu, "I'm saying, if you have time at the end of the year and want to plan a new TV series, shouldn't you meet with me first?"

Ji Yaojiu didn't understand what Jin Huizhu wanted to express. They had agreed before that the new variety show or TV series would definitely give priority to cooperation with K Broadcasting Station. After all, K Broadcasting Station gave Ji Yaojiu a stage to display his talents.

The two directors of the Arts Center and the TV Drama Production Center have always supported Qi Yaojiu unconditionally. Qi Yaojiu always remembers the principle of repaying a drop of kindness with a spring of water.

Later, I heard from Kim Hye-joo that TVN was making some moves, saying that they planned to spend a huge amount of money to let Ki Yo-jiu plan and produce the TVN broadcasting station's first TV series of the year next year, so as to make the cable TV station famous in the broadcasting industry.

Qi Yaojiu didn't say anything.

If TVN wants to invest a huge amount of money in cooperation, Qi Yaojiu will definitely not refuse.

TVN has been producing phenomenal TV dramas every year. If huge amounts of money are spent to entrust Ki Yo-gu to be in charge, the "Reply" series, "Misaeng", "Signal", "My Wit" series, etc. can all be put on the screen.

Jin Huizhu waved her hands and shouted, "PD Qi, you haven't agreed to the cooperation invitation from TVN, right?"

Coming back to his senses, Qi Yaojiu shook his head and said, "No, Director-nim, don't misunderstand me. I was just thinking about whether I should take time out to prepare for the TV series this year."

As soon as she finished speaking, Kim Hye-joo said quickly, "Yes, absolutely. PD Qi, you will definitely be in charge of K Broadcasting Station's first-year original drama next year. Just ask for any support you need."

"Director-nim, this isn't good. The broadcasting station has so many excellent production teams, and I've already left..."

"Whatever I say is what it is. Anyway, I'm waiting for your script at the end of the year."

When Ki Yo-gu left the office, Park Jong-min and Kim Hye-joo were still arguing fiercely.

Basically, Park Jong-min is blaming Kim Hye-joo for distracting Ki Yo-gu at this time, and that the Entertainment Center is facing the challenge of new programs from S Broadcasting Station this year and needs Ki Yo-gu's program to compete.

After calling Li Enying, Qi Yaojiu took the elevator and left the broadcasting station without looking back.

In the taxi, Li Enying kept silent and didn't ask.

After returning to the company, Qi Yaojiu went straight into his personal office.

Kim Ji-hwan came to gossip but didn't find anything. Lee Eun-young also reminded Kim Ji-hwan to quickly prepare the things he would need for going abroad tomorrow, so as not to make any mistakes and get a reprimand from Ki-young.

In my personal office.

Qi Yaojiu, sitting in the office chair, thought for a while and then started typing on the computer keyboard.

As long as TVN Broadcasting Station shows enough sincerity in the invitation, Ki Yo-gu feels that the "Reply" series can start filming, starting with 97. The heroine was originally Jung Eun-ji, but she hasn't debuted yet and it's not known whether she has joined Apink's company. If she can't find someone else, it's not impossible to use someone else.

As for K Broadcasting Station's opening TV series next year, "Secret Garden" is the one that left the most impression on me in 10. I just don't know if writer Kim Eun-sook has started writing the script. If it is broadcast at the beginning of the year, even if there is any plagiarism, it is Kim Eun-sook plagiarizing Ki Yo-gu. Never mind, just do it.

Until dark, Qi Yaojiu sat in front of the computer without moving.

Except for a phone call with Director Jin Huizhu in the middle, the sound of typing on the keyboard seemed to have never stopped.

As night falls, the lights are on.

Li Enying, the last one to get off work, reminded Qi Yaojiu that he would go abroad for filming tomorrow morning. Qi Yaojiu then stretched out his arms, packed his things and turned off the computer.

He was originally planning to have dinner with Lee Eun-young, but Lee Eun-young said she had to go home to pack her luggage. In the end, Ki Yo-jiu took a taxi back to the soup restaurant in Sangam-dong.

As soon as the soup and rice were served, a figure quietly sat down opposite Qi Yaojiu.

Qi Yaojiu frowned and slowly looked up. He was a little unhappy at first, but after seeing clearly who was sitting opposite him, his unhappy mood gradually turned into confusion.

Slowly opening his mouth, Qi Yaojiu asked, "Why are you here?"

The president of the Tang Restaurant walked over quickly and said, "I'm sorry, this guest is also alone, so we'll have to share a table. If PDnim minds..."

Across from Qi Yaojiu, a sweet voice asked doubtfully, "Do we know each other? PDnim?"

Qi Yaojiu reacted and looked at the president and said, "It's okay, I can share the table."

The president thanked me and went to prepare.

Qi Yaojiu then looked at the person sitting opposite him and said, "Sorry, I recognized the wrong person."

Obviously, this explanation is a bit far-fetched.

But the person sitting opposite seemed to accept Qi Yaojiu's explanation.

He just stole a glance at Qi Yaojiu, then lowered his head, took out his cell phone, and started typing on the keyboard to search for something on the Internet.

At this time, Qi Yaojiu was also lost in thought. If he recognized correctly, the girl sitting opposite him was the actress Liu Inna.

Did you just shoot a TV drama here in Sangam-dong?
In 09, was it the M Broadcasting Station's "High Kick Through the Roof"?
That doesn't make sense. Why is she alone? Where's her manager? Could she have sneaked out like IU, so they're the closest relatives? So this is another system thing? There's no hint.

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