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Chapter 599 Is another fight about to break out? (5.6k views)

"This is the revised script, take a look."

Park Jung-jung arrived at the film set and handed a stack of bound documents to Kwon Seon-hyuk: "This is the revised script. Take a look."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk took the script, which was thicker than the one he had received at the presentation. He flipped through it casually and could see that some new content had been added.

It has been almost two months since the last promotional event. Since the two sides started contacting each other, they have discussed a series of matters.

How much was the pay?

What are the treatment based on billing order?

When was the filming taken?

Release date?

Park Jung-jung sat down on the sofa next to him and got straight to the point: "We've been working with director Na Chang-min and director Jang Jae-hyun's team for almost two months. We've tried our best to get everything we could, and this is the result at this stage."

"Your role, 'Bong Gil,' has been officially promoted in billing order. You are now second only to Choi Min-sik, and your official position is second billing."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk nodded; this result was expected. Given his current status and box office appeal, playing fourth lead was indeed inappropriate, even if he was paired with Choi Min-sik. Being promoted to second male lead was a necessary guarantee.

As for the potential impact on the final product, to be honest, a blockbuster movie is outstanding because of its own merits, not because of the actors themselves.

“It’s not just a change in title,” Park Jung-jung added, a shrewd glint in his eyes. “The script underwent crucial revisions, giving Bong-gil more screen time and depth. Director Jang Jae-hyun listened to your assessment of the script’s future, and… you know, given the current state of the Korean film industry, coupled with your ‘golden touch,’ they were very cooperative.”

Quan Xuanhe understood immediately. The "premonition" in his mind—the spectacular scene of breaking ten million viewers—was the strongest source of confidence for this negotiation.

He turned to the newly added key scene in the script.

"Major surgeries were performed in two main areas," Park Jung-jung explained in detail, and Kwon Seon-hyuk also started reading the script.

It's not just about simply explaining the setting.

A key flashback scene has been added, showing how Bong-gil, as a baseball player, was afflicted by that strange 'disease' and how it destroyed his career.

This not only makes the character's background more complete and believable, but also provides a direct motivation for his later sensitivity to supernatural forces and the sense of power he feels when performing exorcisms.

Furthermore, his role is significantly amplified during the grand 'tomb-breaking' exorcism ritual at the climax of the film.

Originally, he was only supposed to assist Hua Lin in chanting sutras, but now he has become one of the core executors of the ritual.

Several new scenes have been added, showing him actively discovering key evil points, using his unique physique to forcibly stabilize the situation, and even risking his life to guide the evil energy, creating crucial breakthroughs for the feng shui master 'Kim Sang-deok' played by Choi Min-sik.

These scenes are highlights in terms of visual presentation and plot development, and they have a very high screen presence.

Park Jung-jung pointed to several pages: "Especially the final, important ceremony scene. According to the revision, your character, Bong-gil, will be required to take on several highly impactful close-up shots. Director Zhang promised to use editing and cinematic language to ensure that your character's presence and power are absolutely not inferior."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk quickly scanned the newly added paragraphs and couldn't help but nod.

This change is pretty good. They are no longer just followers, but a young force that demonstrates unique courage and plays a vital role in the fight against unknown evil.

The character's growth arc and spirit of sacrifice are more obvious, and his role is more "outstanding".

“Not bad,” Kwon Hyun-hyuk closed the script and looked at Park Jung-jung. “Director Jang and the writing team really put their heart into it. They elevated Bong-gil from a functional character to one of the true pillars of the organization. This change is very solid.”

This is not just about raising the character's ranking, but also about enhancing the character's core value within the story.

Park Jung-jung picked up his water glass, took a sip, and then spoke.

"Luo Changmin can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Now that you've agreed to join, their cash flow is secure. For our newly established company, this is an excellent start."

The movie "Breaking the Tomb" was originally invested in and distributed by Showbox. It started very early, but it has been in the early stages of preparation and has not yet been able to gather the full cast to start filming.

After all, with the outbreak of the pandemic, most projects either came to a standstill or were canceled outright, not to mention that "Breaking the Tomb" is a niche subject with a low ceiling.

After Kwon Hyun-hyuk joins the company, Showbox will almost certainly make additional investments. The difficulty lies in the fact that if Showbox makes additional investments, Kwon Hyun-hyuk will not be included.

So, this nearly two-month-long tug-of-war has been about this point: Kwon Heon-hyuk can join the group, but he has to invest a share.

In the past, such things would have been considered wishful thinking and delusional, but with the arrival of the pandemic, they have all become possible.

Park Jung-jung didn't spell it out, but both he and Kwon Seon-hyuk were well aware of the "predictable" future.

“However,” Park Jung-jung put down his cup, his expression turning serious.

"The script has become thicker, and the filming period is expected to be extended accordingly. Director Zhang emphasized that this part of the scenes requires more time and effort to polish the effect."

"Now the schedule has become a big problem. Filming for '20th Century Girl' will wrap up no later than early April, but the high-intensity ritual scenes required for 'Breaking the Tomb' are very time-consuming, and writer Kim Eun-sook has been waiting for you for 'Dark Glory'..."

The current negotiations stipulate that "Breaking the Tomb" will begin production in mid-to-late 2022, with a release date planned for 2023.

In that case, everything will be piled up for this year, and he's practically working himself to death.

"The scheduling is definitely a trap."

Quan Xuanhe's gaze fell on the two words "Breaking the Tomb" on the script cover, and he seemed to feel again the frenzy of millions of moviegoers that flashed through his mind when he first touched the script.

"No matter how difficult the task, we have to tackle it. We need to thoroughly understand the script first. We can always find the time if we squeeze it out. We can't let a cooked duck fly away."

Looking at the familiar determination and ambition in Kwon Hyun-hyuk's eyes, Park Jung-jung agreed. "Okay, I'll coordinate the schedule."

After the agreement was reached, Kim Yoo-jung moved closer to him, standing very close, with subtle physical contact.

"What is oppa saying?"

"The projects that follow."

"Is it being answered now?"

Kim Yoo-jung was slightly surprised.

The main reason was that Quan Xuanhe had a lot of projects piled up, and then he took on a new project. This workaholic spirit surprised her a bit.

"Of course, you can't miss out on good projects. What about you?"

Quan Xuanhe nodded.

"I"

Kim Yoo-jung thought for a moment, then said, "I haven't decided yet."

After this project ends, she will most likely take a break. She experienced stress shock while on a previous trip, which means that too much mental stress caused physical problems.

Artists often experience a busy schedule, lack of sleep, and are mentally stressed and exhausted.

"Then taking a break for a while is fine too."

Quan Xuanhe nodded.

The film set returned to a flurry of activity.

Inside the Cube Entertainment conference room, the air conditioner emitted a soft hum.

Her manager, looking at the schedule, tapped the table with the tip of her pen: "...So, Miyeon, the details of your solo single and stage performance are basically finalized. Any other questions?"

Zhao Meiyan took a deep breath, her fingers unconsciously twisting together again, her knuckles turning slightly white. Her voice carried a deliberately calm tone, yet it betrayed a hint of barely perceptible tension: "Unnie, about the solo stage... I have a suggestion."

The agent looked up, with a questioning look in his eyes.

"Regarding the stage effects..." Zhao Meiyan paused, her eyes thoughtful and serious.

"Could we invite other celebrities over?"

The agent didn't immediately refute, but merely raised an eyebrow, as if waiting for her to say the expected name: "Oh? Who do you want to invite?"

"Quan Xuanhe."

Zhao Meiyan finally pronounced the name clearly.

“He is currently very popular and generates a lot of buzz, and we had a great working relationship as MCs on Mcountdown. He is well-received by the public and we have an existing CP (couple) foundation.”

She listed out Quan Xuanhe's popularity and their past "golden reputation" one by one, which seemed professional and reasonable.

The agent fell silent, her fingers unconsciously twirling the pen. She
Of course, he is well aware of Kwon Heon-hyuk's current status—he's a "golden man" in terms of box office, viewership, and media attention.

But she also knew that inviting him was tantamount to deliberately detonating a huge, unpredictable scandal bomb.

Let Kwon Heonhyuk stand on Cho Miyeon's solo stage? What's the difference between that and handing ammunition to gossip tabloids and online forums?
Not to mention the potential backlash from fans.

“Miyeon,” the manager said carefully, her tone carrying obvious concern and a subtle rejection, “Your idea of ​​creating buzz is fine, but… it’s too risky.” The manager’s meaning was clear.

"The company needs to consider the overall risks, and stage arrangement and scheduling coordination are major issues."

The agent listed a bunch of practical problems, covering up the "too high risk" issue within the context of operational difficulties.

Zhao Meiyan's heart sank little by little.

She had almost perfectly deciphered the agent's expression—it was a mix of "Don't be ridiculous" and "You're so naive."

Her lips trembled slightly, then she changed her mind, "Should we talk to Mcountdown? Maybe they'll come up with a new approach."

The agent's gaze lingered on her face for a moment before gently but completely extinguishing her hopes with a single sentence, thus temporarily ending the conversation.

"Let's focus on the group's comeback for now. Don't put too much pressure on yourself, Miyeon."

After the meeting ended, Zhao Meiyan remained alone in the conference room for a while.

Her phone screen lit up, and she opened the chat box with Quan Xuanhe. Her finger hovered over it for a long time, but in the end, she didn't type a single word.

She simply looked at the pinned name and sighed softly.

Although I was a little disappointed, I had actually expected it, since this kind of thing was indeed a bit too audacious and naive.

Let's ask the production team again! See if they have any new ideas. Composing herself, Zhao Meiyan took a deep breath and began to think again.

Zhao Meiyan bit her finger and slowly walked towards the practice room, her eyes thoughtful, then tilted her head and walked back.

Back in the practice room, all the members were there, chatting and joking around, as always.

"Focus on your comeback first..." She repeated her manager's words to herself, then put these things to heart, took a deep breath, and composed herself.

I took out my phone and sat on the sofa, listlessly opening social media. My fingertips idly scrolled through the feed, my eyes unfocused.

Her homepage was filled with all sorts of entertainment news and updates about her idols that she was familiar with.

Promotional hype for the group's upcoming comeback, clips from other groups' variety shows, fan-taken photos... until a somewhat familiar group name and a familiar name jumped into her field of vision.

TWICE, Chou Tzu-yu.

The related keywords are: [#concert #fanssing #angelTzuyu#]

A recent trending video caught her attention; it appeared to be a clip captured by fans of Tzuyu interacting with fans during a recent performance on her North American tour.

Curiosity and her interest in her rival led her to subconsciously click on the video.

The image is shaky but clear. On stage, Tzuyu is wearing a bright stage outfit and has a bright smile. She is walking towards the extended platform near the audience seats at the edge of the stage, preparing for a fan appreciation segment where she can interact with fans up close.

The scene was bustling with noise, and the screams of fans surged like waves.

In the video, Chou Tzu-yu picks up the microphone and looks gently at the camera and the audience, with TT's remix playing in the background.

Just then, Zhao Meiyan frowned slightly—she saw Chou Tzuyu make a slightly unusual move, which was also the clip that fans cheered over and circulated.

During the music, Chou Tzu-yu's movements had a noticeable pause, as if it were a deliberate design. Her gaze didn't sweep evenly across the audience as usual, but instead seemed to pierce through the noisy crowd and flashing light boards, fixing on a certain virtual point.

Or rather, it's a location behind the camera lens.

Then, an extremely bright smile, with a hint of pride and playfulness, suddenly bloomed on her face like a newly blossoming flower bud. Her eyebrows and eyes curved, full of lively radiance, completely different from her usual reserved and dignified self.

She made a big heart shape with her hands in front of her chest, her arms outstretched, displaying the heart completely in front of her.

After making a heart shape with her hands, she lightly touched her full lips with her finger.

She even nodded playfully in that imagined direction, her eyes sparkling with delight, as if to say, "See? That's it!"

The screams of the fans at the scene reached their peak at that moment in the video, almost drowning out the music, clearly melted by this sudden sweet surprise.

"Tzuyu, ahhh, her smile is like a goddess descending!"

"The angel's heart gesture is so sweet!"

"That smile of my wife's is for me!"

"It's Tzuyu's special love!"

The reason for such a huge response and even trending on social media is simple: it's because Chou Tzu-yu's expression was so charming, playful, and sweet.

It was so rare that I'd never seen her smile so brightly, playfully, and with such spirit before.

The concert backdrop and the realism created by the difference between mobile phone cameras and professional cameras have fueled its popularity.

They're laughing so happily.

Zhao Meiyan looked at Zhou Ziyu smiling so beautifully in the camera and muttered to herself before quickly crossing it off.

Isn't all that looking at these things just making her feel upset?

Kwon Hyun-hyuk saw Chou Tzu-yu's smile.

During a short break on set, Kwon Heon-hyuk was leaning back in his chair, resting with his eyes closed, while Kim Yoo-jung was chattering away beside him.

The phone vibrated, and Kwon Hyun-hyuk opened his eyes and took out his phone.

"See that?! (shyly) (winks)"

what did you see?
The next second, Kwon Hyun-hyuk realized what was happening, opened Twitter, and immediately saw Tzuyu trending on the top of the list.

Open it naturally.

Kim Yoo-jung, who was standing nearby, curiously peeked over.

“It’s so beautiful.”

Kim Yoo-jung looked at the overflowing charisma of Chou Tzu-yu on the screen, said something casually, and then shifted her gaze to Kwon Hyun-hyuk's face.

Quan Xuanhe's gaze lingered on the phone screen. Zhou Ziyu's heart-shaped gesture was frozen in time on the noisy stage, her smile so bright it seemed to pierce through the lens—he certainly knew who that "imagined direction" was pointing to.

Isn't this a meal song specially made for myself?

She's really bolder now than before; she dares to engage in subtle, private interactions between the two of them in front of the camera.

"It is very beautiful." Kwon Heonhyuk put away his phone and smiled at Kim Yoo-jung.

Kim Yoo-jung was unaware of the relationship between Kwon Hyun-hyuk and Chou Tzu-yu, but the scene before her made her start to speculate.

Could it be that Kwon Hyun-hyuk has a relationship with Chou Tzu-yu?
Counting Zhou Ziyu, how many are there now?
No, Sana Minatozaki and Tzuyu are in the same group, right?

Although Kim Yoo-jung was already easily frightened and prone to overthinking, once she actually started to make those connections, she suddenly realized that he was practically surrounded by a hundred flowers.

really
Such sought-after individuals cannot possibly have a lull in their careers.

Rough words are not rough.

What's the relationship between oppa and her?

Out of curiosity, Kim Yoo-jung couldn't help but ask.

"EM's ex-girlfriend?"

Well, just as I expected.

Kim Yoo-jung wasn't too surprised. She had a very strong mental fortitude in the face of such things and a clear understanding of the bottom line in the entertainment industry. Of course, the main reason was that she knew Kwon Heon-hyuk was a very sought-after man.

"Go play somewhere else for a bit, I'll chat with her for a while."

Kim Yoo-jung's "As expected" and her helpless eye roll were still lingering in the air when she tactfully turned her back, walked a few steps away, leaned against the box containing the equipment, and pretended to be playing with her phone out of boredom, but her eyes would occasionally glance in this direction.

She's still too sensible.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk ignored her little actions and tapped rapidly on the screen with his fingertips.

[I saw it! (laughs) Your movements were so generous and enthusiastic! I've never seen you this lively before. Looks like the atmosphere at the North American show was really high? The audience must have been completely mesmerized!]

Chou Tzu-yu's eyes widened slightly, her cheeks flushing as her little scheme of "showing this specifically to him" was exposed. Then, she pursed her lips and edited her reply with sparkling eyes.

[Did you see the trending topic? Everyone's saying it's because he feels more relaxed and in good spirits in North America.]

[Oppa thinks...it's really like you said, that this makes people more energetic and happy? (Curious cat emoji)]

Smile like that more often, and even the ants passing by will want to cheer you on.

Chou Tzu-yu covered her mouth and laughed happily.

[The ants won't cheer! (Little sun) But... as long as oppa likes it, that's fine.]

She chatted enthusiastically with Kwon Seonhyuk, and everyone could see the smile she couldn't suppress and the noticeably different aura she exuded.

Sana Minatozaki caught a glimpse of Tzuyu's reddened ear tips and slightly upturned lips as she looked down at her phone, and her heart skipped a beat.

She subtly took a half-step closer, her gaze sweeping over the fleeting chat interface on Zhou Ziyu's screen—though she couldn't see the specific content, the familiar profile picture frame already gave her the answer.

"Is she chatting with him again?" Minatozaki Sana muttered to herself.

She slightly pursed her lips, not with much heavy emotion, but more with a subtle sense of "okay, I understand".

What could she do about Quan Xuanhe? She had been dragged onto his pirate ship by him and was completely devoted to him.

The little grumble in my heart was like ripples on the water, gently spreading out and then returning to calm.

She didn't feel a strong sense of threat or insecurity; rather, she had the thought, "This womanizer is attracting attention again. I'll have to complain a little next time we meet."

She watched as Chou Tzu-yu put away her phone, stood up and casually fixed her hair, and her little grumbling disappeared.

but
Sana Minatozaki felt that with Tzuyu and Kwon Hyunhyuk's relationship gradually heating up, who knows what might happen next.

The image of Zhao Meiyan appeared in her mind.

I couldn't help but swallow.

I hope it doesn't tear things apart again someday. She doesn't want to see that scene again; who wouldn't want to experience it so closely again?

"Really... we can't relax for even a moment." Minatozaki Sana muttered softly.

Kwon Heon-hyuk is already embroiled in a complicated love triangle, and Chou Tzu-yu's renewed efforts will only make the situation more chaotic.

Chou Tzu-yu is now a "go-for-all" type of athlete.

"I need to keep a close eye on her..." Sana Minatozaki said to herself.

Chou Tzu-yu's figure flashed past her, bringing her back to her senses. She then stood up and stretched.

However, no matter what, it shouldn't happen right now, as they are still on an overseas tour.

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(End of this chapter)