Peninsula: I'm the Top Streamer

Chapter 532 Big Feedback

The night wind ruffled the stray hairs at Kim Jisoo's temples, and Kwon Heonhyuk caught a whiff of perfume mixed with the scent of alcohol. The streetlights flickered in the distance, casting their shadows across the damp asphalt.

"Me?" Kim Jisoo's fingertips unconsciously rubbed the chain of her handbag, the cool metal seeping into her palm.
The last syllable of her "I'm thinking" was crushed by the roar of a passing motorcycle. She suddenly took a half step forward, the tip of her shoe almost touching his shiny Oxford shoes.

"You treated me so badly before, what do you think I was thinking?"

Kim Jisoo crossed her arms, letting the cold wind blow her long hair around her temples, and looked up at him intently, but her brain felt increasingly dizzy under the cold wind.

"I thought"

Since the atmosphere was right and the conversation had already reached this point, Kwon Heonhyuk felt it was necessary to clarify things with Kim Jisoo.

“You didn’t mention it at the time, so I thought you just wanted to maintain a proper relationship.”

Although the words were phrased euphemistically, the actual meaning was quite straightforward.

I thought you didn't want to talk about it either, and just wanted to maintain a tacit and friendly relationship, but who would have thought you really wanted to define the relationship?

"Does something have to be said aloud by me?"

Kim Jisoo was somewhat speechless with anger, and at this moment she suddenly became quite angry.

"I always respect women's opinions, and I won't bring it up unless it's explicitly stated."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk spoke the truth; he has always been very honest in this regard.

"what"

Kim Jisoo was speechless for a moment, looking at his somewhat clenched teeth, "Do you know that what you said is very infuriating?"

“I know, but this is what I really think.”

Quan Xuanhe nodded, still maintaining his stance.

"How did Miyeon treat you?"

We got together on my birthday.

Quan Xuanhe's words were concise and to the point.

"She confessed her feelings to you?"

Kim Jisoo pressed for more information.

Quan Xuanhe remained noncommittal; that was how he looked in her eyes, making her grit her teeth in annoyance. Then, she asked him again, her face flushed with rage.

"Will you end up with whoever confesses their feelings to you?"

"If that's the case, then it's definitely not true."

That's definitely not right.

Quan Xuanhe is indeed very popular, but those who confess their feelings right away are all worthless and have no emotional foundation. He is not so picky as to not be picky.

"cut."

Kim Ji-soo felt somewhat powerless; these questions were simply unanswerable to her, and asking them would only cause her unnecessary suffering.

He's just a complete scumbag.

The more she looked at him, the angrier she became. Kim Jisoo turned her back, biting her soft lips, her eyes filled with hatred, unable to contain her anger.

"Don't be angry, don't be angry over a man."

Seeing the conflicted and annoyed expression on the delicate and gentle face so close to his, Quan Xuanhe spoke up to offer his advice.

"Did you ever consider that you are a man when you said that?"

Kim Jisoo was slightly taken aback and looked at him with a puzzled expression.

"I know, but the principle is correct."

Quan Xuanhe is very self-aware and understands the situation in male-female relationships, especially women who are head over heels in love with men. A woman's heart is not meant to be hurt.

Kim Jisoo's attitude softened slightly.

"Let's go, it's getting late, let's go back and get some rest."

That was about enough of a conversation. Kwon Hyun-hyuk reached out and patted her shoulder, urging her to go back.

Kim Jisoo pouted, looked up at him one last time, and said, "Okay."

She turned and got into the van, waving to Kwon Seonhyuk who was still standing there, "You should go back too."

"Goodbye."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk didn't get back into his car until he watched her close the car door and the taillights of the van gradually disappeared into the distance.

A lot happened today.

My own five trophies…

Liu Zhimin's candor...

The issue with Kim Ji-soo is resolved...

Life is getting better and better.

....
[A rising star who swept five awards...]

[The future belongs to Kwon Hyun-hyuk, the 25-year-old grand prize winner!]

[The Kwon Seon-hyuk effect: all his works since his debut have been hits, making him the next representative of Chungmuro ​​(the Korean film and television industry).]

[A leading figure in his twenties, Kwon Heon-hyuk's golden age, ranked 0th in casting for Korean male actors!]

In short, he's a sensation! Kwon Hyun-hyuk is experiencing his peak popularity through his starring role in a drama.

The hype surrounding Kwon Heonhyuk has been relentless since his role in "Dr. Romantic 2," and his recent Grand Prize win has attracted even more attention. YG Entertainment's efforts in buying hype are unmatched by any other company, especially in the realm of K-pop, greatly expanding his fame as an actor to a level comparable to some top idols.

According to the Korean calculation method, he is 25, but he is actually 24. The power of winning the Grand Prize at this age is too great.

This seems to be the youngest record to win the Grand Prize, and the news media are keen on creating idols, while the public is used to being attracted to such news.

In contrast, the news of Kwon Heonhyuk and Kim Jisoo winning the Couple Award did not receive as much public attention. Only the persistent CP fans discussed it frantically online and boosted the numbers, and the resulting popularity and traffic still attracted a lot of attention.

How long will it take for these CP (couple) fans to keep eating this?
At the same time, the company announced that he had secured two film projects.

[Sharing a meal with veteran supporting actor Yoo Hae-jin! Kwon Seon-hyuk officially embarks on his first leading role in a film!]

[Kwon Hyun-hyuk's first leading role in a film!!!]

[The first official film work of a leading figure of the next generation in Chungmuro, aiming for Best Actor?]

It's obvious that the company's promotional focus is on the movie "Night Owl," and anyone with a discerning eye can see that this is his main work.

Therefore, naturally, the romance film "20th Century Girl" did not receive as much attention within the industry.

However, most people who have heard about it are more interested in him and Kim Yoo-jung making a movie. Outsiders don't care about the ins and outs; they just look at the cast and the hype. Girls who follow K-pop don't necessarily prefer serious themes.

News media reports were one aspect, but the general public, eager to see what would happen, started discussing it in online forums.

To be honest, Kim Yoo-jung has really hit the jackpot. Being able to work with Kwon Heon-hyuk, who's so highly regarded, must be making other actresses incredibly jealous.

[Regardless, it's best to play it safe. Kwon Heonhyuk hasn't had a single failed attempt yet; he's practically undefeated. I'm optimistic about his chances.]

[The news is already spreading like wildfire even before it's aired, is it really that amazing?] [Kim Yoo-jung is pretty good, isn't she? "Red Secret" was quite popular, so getting this role isn't too bad.]

[What are you talking about? Kim Yoo-jung is definitely marrying above her station. Working with Ahn Hyo-seop in "Red Secret" was clearly a downgrade for her, especially since it was a historical drama, which doesn't get many roles to begin with.]

There are various discussions from the outside world, but the only thing that hasn't been questioned is the meteoric rise in Quan Xuanhe's status and influence.

With a grand slam of newcomer awards and 40 million Instagram followers, he's practically flawless.

It seems that only time is left to stop Quan Xuanhe.

...

After finishing his work here, Kwon Hyun-hyuk took a plane back to the film set to continue filming, but at the same time he heard some new news.

"Is this a new project he's interested in?"

Looking at the script Park Jung-jung handed him, Kwon Seon-hyuk looked up and asked.

The information entered his mind the moment he came into contact with it, giving him an understanding of all aspects of the news.

This is a good notebook, but it doesn't offer much benefit to me right now; it's better than nothing.

"Yes, I've learned about the project he's in contact with."

“Stop it, I have other uses for the project.”

After a moment of contemplation, Quan Xuanhe made up his mind.

He still clearly remembers the incident at the airport where he was surrounded; now it's his turn to take action.

Ahn Hyo-seop gained a lot of attention with this drama, making it his most popular and representative work in the Korean Wave. He subsequently landed top-tier roles thanks to his popularity in the Korean Wave.

Quan Xuanhe, who had previously tripped him up, is now directly cutting off his path.

There were several large, prominent characters on the script in front of me.

Company-based matchmaking

Although this project was adapted from a manga before it aired, it wasn't actually well-received by many people because the subject matter wasn't particularly original and the investment wasn't high.

Otherwise, how could Kim Se-jeong have gotten the lead role? She was almost flopped, but by chance, an internal matchmaking show gave her a huge boost, and she made a comeback.

Kwon Heonhyuk's decision to take on this kind of role now wouldn't have much of a positive effect; it would only be seen as maintaining stability. But if that's the goal, he has many other options. A low-budget, low-grossing melodrama is no longer an option for him.

It's really hard to attract him if it's not a top-tier S-level project in the industry.

After thinking it over for a while, Quan Xuanhe called Li Dao.

"Hey, is this Xuanhe?"

Lee Do-hyun is still on set. "Melancholia" is currently filming its final episodes, but the show has not been well received, and the atmosphere on set is actually not as good as it was before filming began.

"Well, so, have you considered the next project?"

"Next project? The filming isn't finished yet, and I don't feel like I can get any good projects. I'm going to go to some auditions to try and get a better project."

Lee Do-hyun's voice sounded somewhat bitter at this point. The show "Melancholia" didn't make much of a splash after it aired, and the only positive reviews he received were for his acting, but to be honest, the effect wasn't significant.

If I want to get any good scripts in the future, I'll really have to put in a lot of effort to compete for them, and I'll be competing with countless other actors for a living.

Not everyone has the exceptional vision and abundant resources of Kwon Heonhyuk.

"Here's a script I've got my eye on, but I don't have the availability to act in it. I think it's a great project and it would be a shame to miss out, so I wanted to introduce it to you. Would that be okay with you?"

"qinjia?"

Hearing Quan Xuanhe's relaxed tone on the other end of the phone, Li Daoxian was excited. He immediately perked up, and his previous slight slackness vanished, replaced by boundless energy.

He came from Yuehua Entertainment, and the company couldn't really help him much with his career development as an actor. Nine-tenths of his success is due to his own hard work. He carefully considered and competed for good resources and scripts.

This time, I misjudged the situation a bit with "Melancholia," and stumbled, experiencing a slight setback on my upward trajectory.

The news that Quan Xuanhe told him was incredibly good news. He was just worried about how to find new projects, and Quan Xuanhe came to his rescue.

Everyone in the industry knows that Kwon Heonhyuk is a master strategist, and one who has never made a mistake. Once he sets his sights on a project, the industry will mention it again and again.

The few notable achievements to date are that "DP" recouped more than half of its costs through sponsorships before it even aired, as well as a large additional investment from Netflix. When the news came out, the industry was in an uproar, expressing great surprise at Kwon Heon-hyuk's current commercial value and audience reputation.

Projects selected by such a discerning eye are almost guaranteed to be successful.

"It's a manga adaptation, the investment isn't huge, but I actually have high hopes for it, it's a Melo drama."

"The drama 'Intra-Company Blind Date' is scheduled to be produced by SBS. Although the director and the screenwriter who adapted it are not that famous, I have read the script and I think it is pretty good."

Originally, this drama was scheduled to air next February, but perhaps due to the butterfly effect, the project developed by Kakao Page Production Company has been delayed until now, largely because they are waiting for Kwon Hyun-hyuk.

Among the previous series of scripts, "Intra-Company Blind Date" was one of the scripts he selected. Now that he heard that Ahn Hyo-seop was interested, he was determined to make a move.

"If you're interested, I can recommend you for the male lead."

High-quality resources should not be wasted. It's better to leverage them to benefit the 'Xuanhemen' that is gradually coming together. Through resource exchange and mutual assistance, their small circle will become even closer and more united.

"Let me take a look at the script. If there are no problems, then I'll listen to what Xuanhe says."

Lee Do-hyeon was only holding onto the last bit of consideration; he was almost ready to agree without even looking at the proposal. However, to avoid being too hasty, he still needed to think about it a little more.

"Okay, I'll send you the script later. If you're interested, I'll put in a good word for you, and if it's on track, we can finalize it."

Quan Xuanhe gave his final instructions and then hung up the phone.

After hanging up the phone, Lee Do-hyun took a deep breath, his mind replaying Kwon Hyun-hyuk's words, and his expression subtly became more excited.

TV dramas on the three major channels…

Watching TV series...

He still trusted Quan Xuanhe. After all, Quan had no reason to harm him, and they had a good relationship. The fact that Quan was actively recommending projects to him showed that their relationship had gradually improved, and the benefits were becoming apparent.

Lee Do-hyun stood up, and his gaze suddenly fell on Jo Mi-yeon.

She was chatting with the crew right now, and they were having a great time. The atmosphere was really nice, and she was very lively and cheerful. She was a complete happy little dog, with not a trace of gloom on her face.

Why are you smiling so happily?

The one who asked the question wasn't Lee Do-hyun, but Jo Mi-yeon, who had also seen him making the call. They stared at each other, their faces beaming with bright, energetic smiles.

"Um... is this something I can tell you?"

Li Daoxian hesitated for a moment, looked her up and down, and politely asked in return.

Zhao Meiyan has a lively and outgoing personality with a touch of eccentricity, and she quickly became familiar with the crew, including him.

"Mo, is there anything I can't hear?"

Zhao Meiyan opened her eyes wide, blinked her delicate eyebrows, and narrowed her eyes slightly to express a threat.

“Uh… Xuanhe introduced me to a new project.”

Lee Do-hyun hesitated for a moment, but finally spoke up. Seeing her possible reaction, he took a small step back.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Meiyan's expression froze, her lips stiffened, and she glared at him with a hint of gritted teeth.

Are you being presumptuous?

(End of this chapter)