The Uncrowned King of the Peninsula

Chapter 154: A lot of help
KBS Building, Conference Room
"Xiangyan, sorry for keeping me waiting." Pei Yongjun looked at Guo Xiangyan who was talking to a man with glasses in the conference room.

"Ah, no, no, we just got here too," Guo Xiangyan, the host of "Live Report," stood up and introduced several people. "This is Yongjun, senior, currently working at Hangang Sports."

"This is Choi Sullixi, this is..." He looked at the man with glasses beside him, "PD Kim Xiangtai, he's in charge of the new program. You can discuss the details with him."

"Editor-in-Chief Pei, I've heard a lot about you." Jin Xiangtai was quite enthusiastic and walked up to shake hands with Pei Yongjun.

"Hello, PDnim." Choi Sulli followed behind Bae Yongjun and bowed politely to him. "This is my manager, Kim Hye-soo."

They exchanged a few pleasantries and sat down again.

"PD Kim, have we met before?" Bae Yong-jun felt that Kim Xiangtai looked familiar.

"Of course. I graduated in 15 and came to the News Bureau. I worked there for a few months before moving to the Entertainment Bureau." Jin Xiangtai nodded. "I happened to be helping out at the Dong-A Times at the time, and Sung-soo took me with him to help move boxes."

"'Dong-A Times'?" Choi Sulli asked curiously, "Is it Editor-in-Chief Nim's old show?"

"It was a program I used to host on KBS." Bae Yong-jun looked into her curious eyes and explained, "But it's been discontinued now."

"Ah?" Choi Sulli opened her eyes wide, "It's off the air?"

She was just about to take a look, but she didn't expect to get such an answer.

"Ah, 'East Asia Times,'" Guo Xiangyan took over the conversation. "The ratings were climbing steadily at the time, and it looked like it was about to surpass 'Evening News' and become the most popular news program. Unfortunately..."

He shook his head and said nothing more.

"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore." Pei Yongjun waved his hand, "Let's get down to business."

Choi Sulli pricked up her ears curiously and secretly stuck out her tongue.

She still wanted to continue listening to Pei Yongjun's past.

"Well, this time the Entertainment Bureau is planning a brand new reality show called 'Entertainer Store'."

Jin Xiangtai began to introduce.

"It's a variety show where celebrities open their own stores. It's a real business, a genuine business, and all the customers are real. I want the public to see the real side of the celebrities."

"If they don't believe it, they can just come and watch it live. With the online and offline interaction, the ratings should be guaranteed."

"So what do you think of our Sullixi's positioning in the variety show?" Kim Hye-soo asked.

If the variety show focuses on reality, she is a little worried about encountering extreme events, such as anti-protests on the set, which would cause further damage to Choi Sulli's image.

"I think Sullixi is very suitable for this variety show. The public may still have some misunderstandings about her."

"It reveals her true side. This is a variety show that allows everyone to understand her and allows the public to find healing through understanding and tolerance."

"I think that people who are willing to help Haraxi regardless of danger will definitely be liked by the public."

"But," Jin Xiangtai raised his voice a little, "it has to be true!"

"You have to let the public see the real you," he said, looking at Choi Sulli. "That's the life of this variety show."

Choi Sulli didn't say anything.

Pei Yongjun looked at her, but found that there was a hint of uneasiness in her eyes.

"The real me? Will everyone like it?" She and Pei Yongjun stared at each other for a few seconds, and as if she had gained some courage, she continued, "Is it really okay?"

"Well," Jin Xiangtai looked at Pei Yongjun, "Senior Yongjun is here, so I'll tell you the truth."

"Even if people don't like it, as long as it can spark discussion, it's fine with us. But for you, there's always some risk."

“But it’s also an opportunity.”

Kim's words were genuine and honest. If this variety show succeeds, it might actually reverse Choi Sulli's negative public perception and reputation. However, if things go wrong, it will only backfire. There are risks, but also huge opportunities.

The atmosphere was a little heavy for a while.

Guo Xiangyan coughed and said, "Yongjun, it's okay. If it's not suitable, we can discuss it again."

Bae Yong-jun looked at Choi Sulli, but found that she was looking at him.

"Editor-in-chief nim..." she said softly, as if unable to make a decision quickly and decisively.

"PD Kim, let's continue our discussion. We can decide whether to accept or not later." Bae Yong-jun temporarily skipped the question of acceptance or rejection.

"Okay, then I'll explain in detail." Jin Xiangtai patted the materials on the table in front of him. "We've got some preliminary ideas for the first few episodes. We can discuss them."

Kim Hye-soo took the materials and discussed them seriously with him.

"Yongjun, Director Li asked if it's convenient for you right now?" Guo Xiangyan looked at his phone, leaned over to him and said, "I'll call Director Li first."

He got up and walked out.

"It's convenient. I'll be there right away." Pei Yongjun nodded.

Choi Sulli, who had been sitting there blankly, suddenly turned around and looked at him eagerly.

"Okay, I'll be back soon." Pei Yongjun rubbed her head.

"Oh, editor-in-chief..." Choi Sulli covered her head shyly and quickly looked at Kim Hye-soo and the other person on the other end of the table.

The two of them were discussing the variety show material intently, as if no one was noticing.

She finally breathed a sigh of relief and turned around, but Pei Yongjun was gone.

Choi Sulli pouted a little disappointedly.

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"Have you ever considered returning to KBS?" Bae Yong-jun was slightly stunned by Li Dongxun's words.

I heard this from Cao Guo just a few days ago, but I didn't expect Li Dongxun to say the same thing.

"Why, didn't you expect that?" Li Dongxun laughed.

He looked to be in his fifties, with his hair neatly combed and a well-tailored suit on, looking like a man in his prime.
"Indeed." Pei Yongjun nodded.

"Are you surprised?" Li Dongxun took a puff of his cigarette and continued, "Hanjiang Sports is just a tabloid after all. It's still not enough to show off its strength."

"I know Lim Byung-hun. He's not without ability, but he's already 64 years old." Li Dongxun coughed, stubbed his cigarette in the ashtray, and nodded at Bae Yong-jun. "Humanity has its limits."

Pei Yongjun smiled but didn't answer. Instead, he asked another question that had been bothering him for a long time, "Director-nim, can someone like me who was fired still return to KBS?"

"Of course, isn't Fengzhu back?"

He was talking about Zhao Fengzhu, the female editor who left Hangang Sports and returned to KBS.

Concubine Kwon was meant to take her place.

"As long as you have this idea, I will definitely help you with all my strength." Li Dongxun looked at Pei Yongjun with a serious expression, "Your recent news is very good. There are big news, previous qualifications, and I am also a part of it."

"It won't be a problem."

Pei Yongjun's heart moved, and he suddenly remembered Cao Guo's meaningful words.

As long as you keep working hard for the truth, more and more people will help you.

(End of this chapter)