Peninsula: I'm the Top Streamer

Chapter 644 Different Thoughts, New Movie Promotion.

As soon as she hung up the phone, Park Jihyo picked up her phone and sent a Kakao message to Minatozaki Sana.

"Xuanhe just called me about the party this weekend, are you going?"

Soon, Sana Minato replied to my message: "Alt, I agreed! He just called me too."

It seems that Kwon Hyun-hyuk is contacting the people who made the invitations in a specific order.

"Did they look for you too?"

"Yes, they just called me."

"He should have told all the members, he can ask them who is going."

"He said he could tell the other members to send out invitations, and that they could come if they were free."

Kwon Heonhyuk contacted Park Jihyo because they were acquaintances and because she was the team leader, and he also contacted the other members along the way.

"I see, Arasso!"

Park Jihyo put down her phone and looked at the concise conversation with Minatozaki Sana on the screen, thinking that Kwon Heonhyuk was really efficient.

She switched to the TWICE members' group chat and tapped her fingers on the screen.

Jihyo: "Kids~ Hyunhyuk is throwing a private party this weekend and invited those of us who are free to come. I'll confirm the location and time later and send them out. A lot of his seniors and friends who have worked with him will be there. Is it convenient for everyone according to your schedule?"

Once the message was sent, the number of people who marked it as "read" increased rapidly.

Park Jihyo placed her phone on the vanity table and continued tidying up her things, waiting to see everyone's reaction.

She knew the members wouldn't all reply immediately.

Less than two minutes later, Lim Nayeon's profile picture popped up.

Nayeon: "I should be free if nothing unexpected happens, can I join?"

Park Jihyo smiled at Nayeon's slightly teasing words and replied, "Okay, I'll send it to you as soon as I receive it."

Immediately afterwards, news of Yoo Jeong-yeon also arrived:

Jeongyeon: "I have an appointment with the coach this weekend, so I probably won't be able to go."

Hirai Momo's message was followed by a thinking emoji, and then the sentence:
Momo: A party? What should we wear? Formal or casual? Who's coming?

Before Park Jihyo could reply, Lim Nayeon beat her to it with her message.

Lim Nayeon: "Come on, come on, why does Momo have so many questions right now?"

Then, news of Son Chae-young appeared, and her reply was very concise.

Chaeyoung: "Aniyo, unnies, have fun! I think I made plans with a friend the other day. (Waves emoji)"

Park Jihyo replied understandingly, "Okay, next time~"

Chou Tzu-yu replied a while later:

Chou Tzu-yu: "I'm fine."

Seeing her reply to the message, Park Jihyo felt a little strange. Shouldn't Kwon Heonhyuk have told Tzuyu first?
They were, after all, a harmonious relationship as ex-lovers.

She replied, "Okay, Tzuyu. Don't worry."

Finally, Park Ji-hyo looked at the location of Myong Min.

She knew Mina had just returned from a hair treatment and was sitting quietly next to her looking at her phone; she must have received the group message notification.

Park Ji-hyo put down her phone and turned slightly to face Mina.

Mina raised her eyes, her gaze gentle and calm; she had clearly already seen the messages in the group chat.

She tilted her head slightly, then gave a faint smile, tinged with a hint of reserve and uncertainty.

"It might work?"

Upon hearing this, Park Ji-hyo nodded.

As for Minatozaki Sana?

Park Jihyo glanced at the group chat and saw that Sana's profile picture showed the message had been read, but she did not reply in the group.

Seeing the replies fading on her phone screen, Park Jihyo had a plan in mind. She sent the confirmed attendees to Kwon Heonhyuk so he could arrange the party supplies based on the number of people.

In fact, Chou Tzu-yu had already received Kwon Heon-hyuk's invitation, and her reply in the chat room was to cooperate with leader Park Ji-hyo's work.

Chou Tzu-yu asked Kwon Hyun-hyuk and Cho Mi-yeon directly if they would be going.

The answer is yes.

Chou Tzu-yu remained silent at that moment.
In the end, he simply agreed.

She couldn't help but feel a little emotional, but then she thought that she was here to win back Quan Xuanhe, and she needed to endure the process. These were just minor difficulties.

When there is only one goalkeeper, but he is facing a player who could break through at any moment, the goalkeeper should be the one under high tension.

After all, missing an opportunity allows you to create another chance to attack, but if you concede a goal, that's a fact that can't be changed.

Chou Tzu-yu has grown up; she is no longer the innocent little flower she once was.

The call ended, and a busy tone came from the receiver.

Zhao Meiyan gently moved the phone away from her ear; the screen was still lit, reflecting the bright smile on her face.

A short, satisfied gasp escaped from his lips, tinged with joy.

She leaned back slightly into the soft cushions, her bright eyes sparkling, making her appear exceptionally lively.

"Unnie? What's the good news?"

Minnie, who had been sitting next to her listening to music with her headphones on, keenly noticed the change in her mood. She paused the music, curiously leaned over, and her eyes swept across Minnie's face.

Zhao Meiyan turned her head to the side, smiled, and nodded at Minnie.

"Hmm! Xuanhe... said he's throwing a private party this weekend to celebrate and invited us."

"Wow, really? A celebration party?" Minnie's voice suddenly rose, filled with excitement.

"A party, this is great!"

Minnie actually enjoys making friends, and she's naturally very willing to attend parties.

"right."

"Xuanhe asked me to ask you, are you going?"

Zhao Meiyan turned to look at Song Yuqi and Tian Xiaojuan, then glanced around before quickly lowering her voice: "Except for Shu Hua."

Quan Xuanhe said not to invite Ye Shuhua, and that he did not welcome her over.

Are we free this weekend?

Tian Xiaojuan thought about the itinerary.

They recently announced their world tour, which will start on June 18 and continue until October of this year.

"Why don't you ask your agent?"

Song Yuqi, who was standing to the side, added a comment.

Zhao Meiyan's mind had already wandered during the conversation; she was thinking about something else.
Remarkably similar to Chou Tzu-yu, Chao Mi-yeon also asked Chou Tzu-yu over the phone if she would also be attending.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk told the truth.

When Zhao Meiyan heard this, she felt very complicated. A subtle, almost weightless feeling of palpitation quietly swept over her again.

But after thinking about it, I realized that in the current situation, I would definitely face many potential competitors.

She can't let herself be defeated like this; the fact that Chou Tzu-yu is her ex-girlfriend does feel awkward.

But she also adjusted her mindset.

Do not be afraid!

"Yes!" She seemed to have made up her mind to herself, and a bright and determined look returned to her face.

The political thriller "The Hunt," which brings together a top-tier cast from Chungmuro, has finally begun its intensive promotional campaign after a long production period.

As Lee Jung-jae's directorial debut, and with heavyweight actors such as Jung Woo-sung, Jeon Hye-jin, Joo Ji-hoon, Park Sung-woong, and Hwang Jung-min making either appearances or cameos, it has already whetted the audience's appetite.

The special appearance of Kwon Hyun-hyuk, who recently won the Baeksang Arts Awards for Best Actor, further increases the anticipation for the film.

South Korea has a knack for making political thrillers; some people have even laid out the timeline.

"The Ministers of Namsan" tells the story of the complex political struggles among the heads of the Central Intelligence Agency in the 40 days leading up to the assassination of South Korean President Park Chung-hee in 1979.

"Seoul Spring" tells the true story of Chun Doo-hwan's military rebellion and coup d'état in 1979, which led to his rise to power in South Korea.

The story of "The Hunt" immediately follows with the plot of Chun Doo-hwan's visit to the United States, during which he is ambushed.

Following closely behind were "A Magnificent Holiday", "Taxi Driver", "The Advocate", and "1987, The Day Before Dawn".

If you read through it in this order, you can gain a relatively complete and clear understanding of the political changes in South Korea during the 1980s.

However, this also gives us a glimpse into how South Koreans genuinely use this subject matter for commercial filming.

After all, which qualified citizen wouldn't be interested in this kind of thing? As long as the filming is passable, the probability of box office success will greatly increase.

The first official trailer for "The Hunt" has been released amidst much anticipation.

The trailer opens with a somber, oppressive color palette and tense, urgent background music.

Power struggles, intrigues, car chases, and explosions are all depicted in the film's fast-paced editing, showcasing its cold and ruthless tone and large-scale production.

Familiar top-tier faces flashed by one after another.

Lee Jung-jae's eyes were tired but held a hidden sharpness, while Jung Woo-sung's expression was solemn and fraught with danger.

The impressive cast, even just a glimpse in the trailer, was enough to leave viewers speechless and spark heated discussions online.

This cast list practically represents half of Chungmuro's talent pool.

Director Lee Jung-jae really has a lot of influence!

[This lineup is absolutely gorgeous!]

In the clash of these acting powerhouses, a particularly impactful moment in the middle of the trailer firmly captured everyone's attention.

It's none other than the recently crowned TV King, Kwon Shin-hyuk!
A close-up shot advances.

Inside the abandoned, dimly lit, dilapidated factory, an atmosphere of danger and bloodshed permeated the air.

Quan Xuanhe completely overturned people's previous impressions of him as sunny and handsome, affectionate, or melancholic and determined.

In the image, he has extremely short hair, all combed into a side part. His face is deliberately made up, and his skin appears dark and rough, bearing obvious signs of hardship. His eyes are colder and fiercer than ever before, carrying a cruelty that is almost indifferent to life. He is wearing a dirty, simple coat and trousers that exude the atmosphere of the late 20th century.

The next shot only showed a portion of the scene at a very fast pace, showing him expressionless, stomping his foot hard on the ground.

It was actually Lee Jung-jae's face, but it was cut out of the trailer.

[Oh my god! That's Kwon Hyun-hyuk?!]

[I can't recognize her at all! This look is so radical!]

"That look...it's terrifying! Kwon Heon-hyuk's portrayal of a villain is surprisingly powerful!"

[My god! This character is ruthless!]

[His presence was so strong in those few seconds!]

[Kwon Ji-yong is truly a master of transformation! This role is such a huge sacrifice, but it's so captivating!]

After the trailer was released, Kwon Heonhyuk made a cameo appearance, but the cold and cruel character who was eventually promoted to a supporting role became the focus of heated discussion.

His image transformation, the powerful aura he exuded in just a few shots, and his ability to hold his own against top veteran actors have attracted the attention of many viewers.

Many fans repeatedly dragged the progress bar, just to get a few more glimpses of Kwon Hyun-hyuk, a character different from his previous roles.

While fans felt sorry for him "ruining his handsome face," they were also incredibly proud and excited by his courage and ability to break through and master complex villainous roles.

However, the audience's attention has shifted again, and now they've started making posts listing his major works.

[Kwon Hyun-hyuk's meteoric rise began with "Squid Game"!]

The post details how none of Kwon Heon-hyuk's works since "Squid Game" have been "soft"—all of them have had incredibly strong production teams, and his resources are excessively good.

"DP" is entirely produced by Chungmuro ​​Productions, and "Our Blues" goes without saying, with Lee Byung-hun leading the cast and the entire lineup of talented actors.

And then there's "The Decision to Break Up," which was just released not long ago. There's no need to elaborate on that; it's a top-tier resource, and there's no better top-tier resource available.

And then there's "The Hunt," which will be released in two months. This resource is just too incredible.

For traffic stars, acting in a movie is a career transition, let alone starring in a blockbuster film. They can only dream of it when they can finally break free from being traffic stars and transition into serious drama actors.

Lee Jung-jae had high hopes for the film "The Hunt," and recently he even took his good friend Jung Woo-sung to Cannes, where they held a press conference and premiere at the Midnight Screenings section.

As someone who has been promoted to a minor supporting role, Kwon Heon-hyuk naturally won't be going around doing promotions. He didn't even participate in "The Decision to Break Up," so he definitely won't be involved in this movie.

Party preparations are in full swing, and discussions sparked by the trailer for "The Hunt" are beginning to ferment.

However, amidst Kwon Hyun-hyuk's mountain of tasks, a small matter concerning Kim Yoo-jung was quietly put on his agenda.

"20th Century Girl" will be released in October, and the pre-release publicity and promotion should start at least two or three months in advance.

but.

However, this is not a theatrical film that will be shown in theaters, but a film that will be released directly on Netflix, so the pre-release promotion and marketing campaign does not need to be as long.

Netflix's performance in the film sector is clearly not as good as its TV series. After all, Netflix's performance is based on viewing time, while a movie is at most two and a half hours long, and it is difficult to watch it a second time.

However, a TV series usually consists of about ten episodes, with each episode lasting about forty-five minutes. The total length is much longer than that of a movie, sometimes even several times longer.

From the perspective of capital profitability and user viewing habits, TV series will indeed be Netflix's main focus.

Therefore, it is indeed difficult for "20th Century Girl" to achieve better results on paper than the TV series, or to have better data.

Even in the minds of users, movies streamed directly from Netflix are hard to compare with movies shown in a movie theater.

Netflix has planned to premiere "20th Century Girl" at the Busan International Film Festival in October, aiming to generate buzz and build positive word-of-mouth before releasing it directly to the public.

With Kwon Heonhyuk's involvement, the publicity and distribution resources naturally reached a new level, and the finished product was of even higher quality than before.

Otherwise, given Netflix's usual marketing practices, especially for a relatively low-budget teen film, resource allocation is usually limited and pragmatic.

The proposed publicity and distribution plan has been submitted to Quan Xuanhe for review through BH Entertainment.

The focus is on online digital marketing, supplemented by some variety show appearances. The only print media resource allocated to Kim Yoo-jung is an interior page of an upcoming issue of "Marie Claire Korea"—a regular, not top-tier, exposure spot.

Film and television promotions typically involve shooting for a magazine or journal, usually an inside page rather than a cover.

Kwon Heonhyuk had previously appeared in Vogue's pages with Kim Jisoo because of "True Beauty".

Idols have very desirable resources, and it's standard practice for distributors to arrange these resources for actors.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk's long, slender fingers tapped lightly on his knee a few times unconsciously.

He remembered clearly that once a promise was made to Kim Yoo-jung, it had to be kept.

“The inside pages of ‘Marie Claire’…” Quan Xuanhe muttered to himself.

"That's almost true."

With his current status as a Baeksang Arts Awards Best Actor winner, holding several top luxury brand endorsements, and being the number one business figure in the Korean entertainment industry.

In his eyes, this kind of treatment of the inner pages seemed too perfunctory to his own people.

With his fingertips swiping through his contacts, Kwon Heonhyuk dialed Park Jung-jung's number directly.

"Uncle, please help me contact ELLE KOREA to schedule a cover date for their October issue."

Park Jung-jung on the other end of the phone paused for a moment.

"ELLE? For whom?" He didn't immediately realize which project or person this sudden arrangement was for.

"It's for the movie's promotion."

Netflix originally only allocated pages from the Marie Claire magazine to promote Twentieth Century Girl, which wasn't enough space.

"I want the cover of the October issue of ELLE. Contact the editor-in-chief of that magazine, and then ask Netflix to put in some effort as well."

"This is my first online movie, isn't this treatment a bit too much?"

It's understandable that Kwon Heonhyuk expressed his dissatisfaction. He hasn't done any magazine spreads since "True Beauty," and now he's doing this for publicity, which is just lowering his status.

This won't work, and I don't agree with doing it this way.

He considers himself easygoing, but the fashion and business world is always fiercely competitive. It's all about who's on which magazine cover, who has more and whose work is more prestigious, and how high-end CEOs personally invite people to compete in all sorts of things.

This really needs to be considered carefully.

Isn't it expected that celebrities will criticize these things, and that it aligns with public perception?

Sometimes, if too many smokescreens are thrown at the audience, they will be led by the nose.

It's like how Zhao Lusi's status has always been higher than Yu Shuxin's, but due to press releases from one side, the public thought the two were at the same level.

Park Jung-jung immediately understood.

With Quan Xuanhe's current prestige and the resources he controls, Dior, LV, and Chaumet could all be used as bargaining chips in negotiations with top fashion publications like ELLE.

"I appeared on the cover with Kim Yoo-jung."

"Understood." Park Jung-jung didn't question it at all and efficiently got into work mode.

Regarding his nephew's love life, Park Jung-jung had only very simple requirements: no coercion, no illness, and no death.

My nephew is so successful, what's wrong with him having some fun? If he's really detached from worldly desires, he's still young!

“I will personally negotiate. It just so happens that we haven’t finalized the media for Dior Beauty’s promotion next quarter. ELLE is a good choice and there shouldn’t be any problems.”

"Okay, you can handle it." Kwon Hyun-hyuk was very confident in Park Jung-jung's abilities; the arrangement was perfect.

Park Jung-jung agreed.

“Xuanhe,” Park Jung-jung changed the subject, her voice sounding energetic.

"The party arrangements are basically finalized. Let me tell you about the plans."

"The location was chosen near Itaewon-ro in Yongsan-gu, a detached villa with a large rooftop terrace, offering excellent privacy and a superb view."

"This venue was recommended by a professional party company. They are responsible for the overall setup, catering, and services. BH will send someone to assist with the coordination and ensure a smooth process."

"I'll send you the specific photos."

Quan Xuanhe received a document and opened it.

The scene features a stylish modern minimalist design; the villa is spacious with a swimming pool and lawn.

"It's a buffet style, with a French cuisine team and a Korean cuisine team. The head chef will lead a team to make signature snacks on site."

"We have prepared champagne towers, whiskey, craft beer, and a dedicated bartender for cocktails. Considering that some of our customers might be younger, we also have plenty of non-alcoholic drinks available."

Quan Xuanhe responded.

"Shall we set the time for 7 PM this Saturday?"

"What about security?" This was what Kwon Hyun-hyuk was most concerned about.

Security is crucial. We need to keep out paparazzi, as well as potential stalkers and, in the very rare event, unfamiliar faces sneaking in.

"Many of the people invited are senior figures, so we can't afford to compromise on privacy."

"Don't worry, they are very experienced in this area."

"A reputable security company is responsible for perimeter security, vehicle guidance, and order inside the villa. The service personnel have also undergone rigorous screening and background checks. Everyone signs a confidentiality agreement."

“There will be reliable people watching the entire route from the entrance to the parking lot to ensure that no paparazzi or other unauthorized personnel can sneak in. The party company staff will only stay in the kitchen and service areas and will not enter the core social areas, so the privacy of our guests will be absolutely guaranteed.”

This is a well-worn topic, and as a professional party organization company, we naturally take all aspects into consideration.

The article "How Chaotic Are Celebrity Parties in Europe and America Behind the Scenes?" reveals just the tip of the iceberg.

But this is East Asia, and Kwon Hyun-hyuk, as the organizer, didn't have any of those messy ideas; it was just a normal party.

"By the way, try to simplify the process as much as possible," Park Jung-jung continued.

"There are no fixed ceremonies. Just let everyone chat freely, have a drink, listen to music, and relax."

"However, as the host, you should still say a few words at the beginning, raise your glass and clink it with everyone, or do you have any ideas?"

"Okay, that's settled then. Thank you for your trouble, Uncle."

Quan Xuanhe sincerely thanked his uncle, whose arrangements were as meticulous and thoughtful as ever, freeing him from tedious chores.

"There's one more little detail," Park Jung-jung said, remembering something.

"We could prepare some small gifts to express our personal gratitude. Your endorsement could produce gift boxes for us to distribute to the guests. It would be a thoughtful gesture. What do you think?"

Quan Xuanhe nodded.

This party is a private affair, not for public viewing, but we'll do everything we can to make the guests feel good. It's a rare occasion to throw a party, so we want to show that we put thought into it and don't just go through the motions.

(End of this chapter)