Peninsula: The Great Producer

The sun is shining brightly, but the late autumn wind still makes people feel a little chilly.

Qi Yaojiu was wearing a gray round-neck sweater with a white striped shirt underneath, blue jeans, and a pair of white A-brand sneakers today. No matter from which angle he looked at him, he exuded the youthful aura of a college student.

Sangam-dong, TVN Broadcasting Bureau headquarters.

Qi Yaojiu didn't want to look either, but it was hard not to take a look at those of the opposite sex who were still wearing particularly cool clothes in late autumn.

"Qi PD"

In the lobby of the broadcasting station, Director Kim Jae-in of the TVN Broadcasting Station Drama Production Center called out to Ki Yo-gu who was walking in front.

Looking back, Qi Yaojiu looked at the dusty Jin Zairen and greeted him, "Good morning, Director Nim."

Looking at the watch on his wrist, Director Jin Zairen said with a smile: "There was a bit of traffic today and I almost got late."

Qi Yaojiu took out his cell phone to check the time. The production meeting was scheduled for 9 a.m., but it was only 8:52 now, so there was no need to rush.

Qi Yaojiu had reasons to think there was no need to rush.

The two people didn't even need to wait in line for the elevator. After seeing Director Kim Jae-in, the staff of the Broadcasting Bureau's security office took the elevator card and went to prepare an elevator that was not in use.

It was only 8:54 when we arrived at the TV drama production center office.

"Good morning, Director Nim"

The staff greeted Kim Jae-in one after another.

Kim Jae-in smiled and nodded in response while talking to Ki Yo-gu, "Today we are mainly discussing the plot adaptation and confirming the cast, and we want to hear Ki PD's opinion first."

Qi Yaojiu slowly responded, "Director-nim, you're joking. For TVN's TV series, it's of course Director-nim and other directors and screenwriters who decide the cast and plot. My opinion doesn't matter."

Kim Jae-in put on a serious expression and emphasized, "Although this drama is adapted from a novel, it was also PD Ki who led the production planning. Since PD Ki recommended the novel adaptation, there must have been a preliminary plan, such as the selection of actors. PD Ki must have had suitable candidates in mind."

He said it with great certainty, and Qi Yaojiu did not deny that he had the names of actors in his mind. However, to be precise, it was not that he had a sharp eye for discovering potential stars, but that he had the impression that the characters in TV dramas should be played by those actors to achieve that kind of plot effect.

For some names, Qi Yaojiu can remember them and can decide directly by calling out their names. For some names, Qi Yaojiu cannot remember them and can only decide through public auditions and interviews.

Just like "Shining Legacy" and "Secret Garden" which is about to start production, the protagonist Ki Yo-gu was directly decided, and other roles still require open auditions. This actually makes Ki Yo-gu's casting ability even more magical.

Especially the use of newcomers, who would have thought that "Shining Legacy" would be Lee Seung Gi's first TV series, and he reached the peak as soon as he appeared on the screen.

Although the male and female protagonists of "Secret Garden" are not newcomers, many newcomers have signed contracts for other roles, such as IU and Liu Inna.

The spacious production conference room was already full of people when Kim Jae-in pushed open the door.

The oppressive feeling of the workplace hit Qi Yaojiu in the face. It had been a long time since he had experienced the scene where all participants had to be present and prepared for the department meeting ten minutes before the leader arrived.

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Everyone stood up immediately to welcome Director Jin Zairen.

It’s no exaggeration to say that even Ki Yo-gu and Director Kim Jae-in felt the respect from the staff. Kim Jae-in seemed to have changed his demeanor and said in a very cold tone, “Please sit down.”

The main seat belongs to Kim Jae-in, and the first seat on the left is reserved for Ki Yo-jiu.

Without any nonsense, Kim Jae-in asked Chen Xiuwan, the screenwriter of TVN Broadcasting Station who was responsible for adapting the TV series, to preside over today's meeting.

The main plot has not been changed at all. Like the novel, it still revolves around the tragic love story between King Lee Hwon of Joseon and the witch Moon, without any conspiracy plot to increase the tension of the plot.

Qi Yaojiu listened attentively to the nearly twenty-minute narration.

Unlike other participants, Qi Yaojiu had already filtered the filmed plot in his mind.

He is standing from a God's perspective, but these people are not, especially screenwriter Chen Xiuwan, who is also a person with screenwriting skills. If Qi Yaojiu did not stand from a God's perspective, he would definitely be shocked by the adaptation ability of screenwriter Chen Xiuwan.

They applauded generously. After Qi Yaojiu applauded, the others exchanged glances and followed suit.

Director Jin Zairen showed a satisfied smile on his face, as if getting Qi Yaojiu's recognition and affirmation was already half of his success.

Chen Xiuwan has more experience and age than the young man Qi Yaojiu, but at this moment, after receiving Qi Yaojiu's applause, he actually felt a little inexplicably excited in his heart.

When the applause died down, Director Jin Zairen immediately asked Qi Yaojiu, "Is there anything else that can be improved in the plot?"

Qi Yaojiu waved his hands repeatedly, looking at the screenwriter Chen Xiuwan sitting across from him with a smile and said, "The screenwriter nim has already organized the content very perfectly. Now we just need to communicate with the director on how to realize the plot and scenes."

Director Kim Jae-in immediately mentioned two names, one was Kim Do-hoon and the other was Lee Sung-jun. These two directors were the executive directors responsible for the adaptation of "The Sun Embracing the Moon".

The two directors also immediately stated that they have been discussing the structure of the plot with screenwriter Chen Xiuwan.

Kim Jae-in looked at Ki Yo-gu again and asked, "Now let's discuss the actors for the roles."

Not only Jin Jae-in looked at Qi Yaojiu, but everyone else also locked their eyes on Qi Yaojiu.

There were some photos of actors posted on the whiteboard in the production meeting room. The production team must have discussed it before the meeting. Qi Yaojiu saw that the photos included rookie actor Ji Chang Wook, Lee Joon Ki, Jung Il Woo, and Lee Jin Ki.

Actresses also include Kim So-yeon, Han Hyo-joo, Park Min-young, Han Ga-in, and Lee Se-young.

There are definitely people who can play the male and female protagonists, such as Lee Joon-gi, Han Ga-in, Han Hyo-joo, and Lee Jun-ki.

However, among the actors in the photo on Ki Yo-gu's list, only Han Ga-in is suitable for this drama.

Everyone was waiting for Qi Yaojiu to speak. Qi Yaojiu used the photos of the actors on the whiteboard to say, "The actors you discussed are all excellent and suitable for costume dramas, but in my opinion, Han Ga-in is the most suitable actress for the female lead."

Everyone nodded. Han Ga-in is a beautiful actress with good acting skills. She has already proved herself through TV series and movies such as "Yellow Handkerchief", "Rookie", and "Witch Yoo Hee".

Han Ga-in is the expected choice for the female lead, but what about the male lead? Is it Lee Joon-gi, who would be a good match for Han Ga-in? Jung Il-woo is also a good choice, and as for newcomer Ji Chang-wook...

However, Qi Yaojiu said something shocking.

For the male lead, he recommended a newcomer named Kim Soo Hyun, who had appeared in a sitcom before. I can't remember the details, so you can look for this person's information first. (End of this chapter)