Peninsula: I'm the Top Streamer

Chapter 521 Rekindled Romance at School

The sky is clear and the air is fresh.

Although the cold wind was a bit biting, the clear weather still lifted my spirits.

After meeting at night, Quan Xuanhe returned home and rested for a while. He had only been asleep for a few hours when his assistant woke him up again. After a quick wash, he rushed to his next destination.

Superpowered Race

It was supposed to be a cameo role, and since the crew was filming in Seoul, they just happened to be passing by and filmed their cameo scenes.

The initial estimated investment for "Superpowered Clan" was as high as 50 billion Korean won, and about 10 billion won was added during post-production, bringing the total cost to 65 billion Korean won. It can be said to be the most expensive project in the history of Korean dramas, which is a manifestation of the influx of capital into Korean dramas.

This record was soon broken by the later "The Monster of the Capital", but when the news of the scale of "Superpowers" was reported, it really caused a stir.

This cost expenditure is beyond what traditional Korean drama productions can recoup. This investment scale is not small even on a global scale, amounting to more than 300 million.

Even South Korean domestic films don't have such a large scale.

The most expensive film in South Korean film history is "Moon," released in 2023, with a production cost of 286 billion won, approximately 1.5 million yuan. It was directed by Kim Yong-hwa, director of the "Along with the Gods" series, and starred Sol Kyung-gu and Do Kyung-soo.

However, the movie was poorly made, and the media described it as "the most expensive joke in Korean film history."

This actually reveals a change in the South Korean film and television industry: the investment in television dramas is higher than that in movies, and sometimes even far higher.

From a capital perspective, South Korean films represent South Korea's traditional capital, while the ever-increasing investment figures in South Korean dramas represent the intrusion of foreign capital.

Korean films don't generate as much revenue as television dramas, so they naturally don't attract much attention from overseas investors.

With such a high investment in "Superpowered Race," every main actor involved was actually put on the radar and carefully observed by industry insiders beforehand, just to see if any of them would become big breakout stars later on.

Among them, Go Yoon-jung was placed at the top and received special attention.

Under Kwon Hyun-hyuk's influence, Go Yoon-jin's rise to power did not follow the original trajectory.

Instead of starring in "The Resurrection" as before, she appeared in Kwon Heon-hyuk's "True Beauty," and with her beautiful appearance, she is quite popular overseas.

First, it needs to be confirmed that Go Yoon-jung is beautiful and has a distinctive appearance. Her company's marketing efforts have never stopped, and she first gained attention in Asia by being called the "most beautiful plastic surgery template."

Later, thanks to her appearance in "True Beauty," some people even felt that she was no less attractive than Kim Ji-soo, gaining a group of fans who admired her looks.

After acting in the movie "The Hunt", she joined the cast of "Superpowers".

Judging from this trajectory, her resource level is by no means weak, and in the eyes of industry insiders, she has long been listed as a "rising star".

Her momentum is no less than that of Kim Ji-soo.

Kim Jisoo hasn't taken on a single new drama role yet; she's busy preparing for her group's comeback.

The upcoming year 2022 is sure to be a fantastic year for K-pop.

Quan Xuanhe arrived at the film set location and got out of the van. The cold wind blowing outside immediately messed up his hair, and a lot of cold air rushed into his nostrils.

He stood on the school's playground, looked up at the South Korean high school building, and then walked inside.

"Ani Asaiyo."

Knowing he was coming, the production crew specially sent professional staff with cameras to take behind-the-scenes photos of him for posterity.

"Hello, both directors."

After coming down, Kwon Hyun-hyuk greeted the two directors, Park In-jae and Mo Wan-il, noting that the drama had two directors.

He then greeted several executive producers on set, including Ham Jin and Park Kyung-seo.

"Superpowered" is a joint production of Studio & NEW and Mr. Romance.

Both are very strong film production companies. The former is the famous NEW, and the latter is known for undertaking location shooting for Hollywood blockbusters in South Korea, such as Avengers: Age of Ultron, Black Panther, and Sense8.

After greeting the cast and crew, Kwon Hyun-hyuk saw Go Yoon-jin, who was wearing a long down jacket over a short school uniform skirt, standing in front of him with a warm smile on her face.

"haven't seen you for a long time."

They haven't seen each other since Quan Xuanhe hinted at cutting ties and severing all ties. Of course, the reason he was able to cut ties so easily was because he was already in a relationship with Zhao Meiyan. Having a main wife, he no longer needed anyone else.

Now, it seems that Kwon Heonhyuk has briefly returned to being single.

He had no idea what would happen next.

"It has indeed been quite a while since we last met. I think the last time we met was back in the summer."

"That's right, they were filming a movie at the time."

Gao Yunzhen remembered clearly that Quan Xuanhe had completely abandoned all pretense of ruthlessness and treated their relationship as purely based on self-interest, which left her feeling disappointed. She never expected that she would ultimately fail to win over Quan Xuanhe.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk glanced at the beaming Go Yoon-jung, then turned to the camera and said with a smile, "Yes."

"There was a small TMI, which was told to me by Xuanhe about 'Superpowered Tribe'. I came to audition and worked hard to get the role."

At this moment, Go Yoon-jin also turned her gaze to the camera, smiling as she spoke to the camera, her smile carrying a hint of reserve.

Ok…

Kwon Hyun-hyuk noticed that Go Yoon-jung's words were a little different, but since this was in front of the camera, there was nothing wrong with her saying things like that to get closer to him.

"Yoonjin performed well on her own."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk smiled and praised him back.

The two were talking in front of the camera when, without anyone noticing, another beautiful figure approached them.

Then the figure became clearer; it was none other than Han Hyo-joo, the female lead of "Superpowered Tribe".

"What are you talking about?"

Han Hyo-joo noticed the commotion and glanced at it from afar. She found the tall figure somewhat familiar, and upon closer inspection, she realized it was Kwon Heon-hyuk.

With a hint of surprise on his face, he walked directly in front of me, looked up at Quan Xuanhe with a smile, narrowed his eyes slightly, and revealed a dangerous aura in them.

What do you mean? You came here without telling me beforehand, and you didn't even know to report it?

"Nuna."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk turned his head and saw Han Hyo-joo, who was dressed in light makeup and had a gentle and elegant demeanor that was refreshing.

"When did you come here?"

"I just arrived not long ago, and I only just greeted them."

"Why didn't you tell me you were coming? It felt so sudden."

Han Hyo-joo tilted her head, her expression mocking, and her tone somewhat unfriendly.

"It's not that I forgot, I was just a little busy, so my memory is a bit bad."

Quan Xuanhe said with a smile, his tone familiar.

He's already caused trouble with his bad memory before, so there's nothing to criticize about it; it's just the truth.

The two's close and natural way of interacting was captured on camera and naturally caught the attention of other members of the crew, further confirming what was said on the internet, including by other entertainment industry insiders with whom they had worked.

The two seem to have a genuinely good relationship; it's not a lie.

"That won't be allowed next time."

Han Hyo-joo smiled and said something casually, not taking it too seriously.

"This is my younger brother."

She noticed the camera again, raised her hand, and introduced herself to him.

“This is my Nuna.”

Seeing this, Quan Xuanhe smiled and replied.

"What brings Xuanhe here today?" "I'm here for a cameo role, a mysterious one."

Kwon Heon-hyuk's cameo role is only for a short scene, and he doesn't even plan to show his face if it weren't for him.

The reason is that this character is actually very important later in the manga, even the main character. It's just that the story is being foreshadowed in the drama to give manga fans a little surprise.
And if the response is good, we can start the second part directly.

Therefore, even though Kwon Heonhyuk is only making a cameo appearance, his role is actually quite significant. If there is a second season in the future, his brief appearance could very well determine whether he becomes the main character in the second season.

In the original comics of the Superpowered, the first and second seasons are two separate stories, not the same story and cast.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Quan Xuanhe walked into the changing room under the gaze of the two women and changed into a school uniform.

They look youthful and natural, and standing next to Go Yoon-jung is the best advertisement for school uniforms.

"Hello, senior."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk looked at Kim Hee-won, who was acting opposite him, and took the initiative to extend his hand to greet him.

Kim Hee-won is a veteran actor, born in the 1970s. He is a familiar face to people who frequently watch Korean dramas and movies, but they may not know his name.

Originally just a veteran actor, he later transitioned into directing, directing the famous IP "Lighting Shop" and then "Polaris" in 2025.

This is quite rare in the South Korean entertainment industry; there are countless examples of actors transitioning to directing, especially television drama directors.

If nothing goes wrong and Kwon Heonhyuk is able to secure the script for "Night Owl," then he will be paired with Kim Hee-won.

Therefore, Kwon Heonhyuk maintained a very polite and approachable attitude towards veteran actors and potential collaborators in the future.

Kim Hee-won looked at Kwon Hyun-hyuk, gave him a warm smile, nodded, and exchanged a few pleasantries with him.

The script only had one simple scene, but Kwon Hyun-hyuk memorized it after just one glance and knew exactly how to act it.

Under the director's guidance, the two found their seats and prepared to start filming.

"Prepare…"

"2, 3, action!"

With a slap of the board, the two got into the zone. Kim Hee-won, the teacher, put down his pen, clasped his hands together, and asked him with a puzzled look.

"Yingzhuo, are you transferring schools?"

Several cameras were pointed at Kwon Heon-hyuk from various angles, focusing on his hands, face, and panoramic view.

"Inside."

"Oh dear, senior year of high school is the time when you need to be most focused. If you transfer schools now..."

Kwon Heonhyuk snapped his fingers as the camera focused on his hand.

Time seemed to freeze, and the clock on the wall stopped ticking, losing all sense of time in that instant.

Of course, this is artificially created. After careful planning and calculation, it was found that using special effects to depict time stopping would be too costly. Therefore, providing some clearly defined shots would suffice.

With another snap of his fingers, time resumed its flow, and Kim Hee-won finished saying what he hadn't said before: "No."

"Yes, teacher, I'll be going now."

The camera pans to his face, focusing on his eyes.

Quan Xuanhe paused for a few seconds, then got up and walked out.

The camera cuts from his face to his back, then follows him out of the room.

carry out.

Just this short segment, a cameo appearance.

After his cameo appearance, Kwon Heonhyuk bowed deeply to thank the staff and left the filming set after expressing his gratitude.

The film crew had money and rented the entire campus for filming. The whole campus building belonged to the film crew, and some floors were not used and were empty.

After walking a few steps, Kwon Soonhyuk saw Go Yoonjin standing there chatting with Lee Jungha, who was his on-screen partner in the drama. Go Yoonjin was an actress born in 1998 and had debuted two years earlier than Kwon Soonhyuk.

It wasn't until after this drama that he officially started his career. This pace is the normal trajectory for male actors born in the mid-1990s, neither too early nor too late. Those who start too early and too fast, like Kwon Heon-hyuk, are in the abnormal category.

"Hello, senior."

Although Li Zhengxia debuted earlier than him, he was not as old and not as popular. So when they met, he naturally addressed him as "senior" without any hesitation.

"Hello."

"This is Zheng Xia, who plays my boyfriend in the drama."

When Go Yoon-jin saw him coming, she took the initiative to speak up, her gaze fixed on him, her eyes sparkling.

"I know this."

Quan Xuanhe nodded with a smile, while Li Zhengxia beside him showed a simple and honest smile.

When the script for "Superpowered Race" first came into his hands, he considered whether or not to take on the role.

But by then, Kwon Hyun-hyuk's status had already risen, and the male lead role didn't fit the bill. A small role would be beneath him, so he simply stopped acting. Now he doesn't need this ensemble drama to boost his status anymore.

"I'll go first, you two chat first."

Li Zhengxia did have some sense; after seeing him, he said something and then hurriedly left, leaving the two of them alone.

Go Yoon-jin watched Lee Jung-ha leave, then looked around and said, "Shall we go upstairs and find a quieter place to chat for a while?"

The teaching building is so big, but the film crew didn't use most of it. Many places were empty, with only unused tables and chairs.

Quan Xuanhe nodded, and the two of them climbed the stairs one step at a time until their figures disappeared between the steps.

Are they still negotiating?

Go Yoon-jin smoothed her hair, turned her face slightly, and looked very concerned. Her light makeup, which resembled a bare face, made her look pure and innocent, and her every move exuded the charm of a schoolgirl.

"That's it."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk's ambiguous words made Go Yoon-jin realize something immediately. She stopped in her tracks, stood at the door of a classroom, and looked up at him slightly.

Is something wrong?

The sunlight streaming in through the window made the ground gleam, and a pair of fair, slender legs seemed to glow as well, soft and smooth.

The vast sky outside the window further enhanced the beauty of Go Yoon-jung standing there, creating a filter-like effect.

The filter of youth.

"We are currently in a cooling-off period."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk glanced at her and said briefly.

"That's it."

Go Yoon-jin nodded slightly, then pushed open the classroom door, casually wiped the dust off the desks and chairs, and sat down while smoothing her skirt.

Quan Xuanhe nodded and then sat down.

"Then what are you going to do?"

Go Yoon-jin looked up at him and asked.

"Let's think things through calmly and deal with the rest later."

Upon hearing this, Gao Yunzhen nodded as if she understood, then bit her lip, glanced at the corridor outside the window, and her eyes flickered slightly.

Then he turned his attention to Quan Xuanhe in front of him.

She pursed her lips, took a deep breath, and moistened her slightly dry lips.

(End of this chapter)