Peninsula: I'm the Top Streamer

Chapter 677 Solo? "Breaking the Tomb"!
The van drove smoothly away from the residential area, with a faint smell of alcohol lingering inside.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk leaned back in his chair, his eyes slightly closed, feeling the dizziness and warmth brought on by the strong liquor, as well as the fatigue after the mental excitement brought on by the recording of the program.

"How are you? Are you alright?" Park Jung-jung handed over a bottle of ice water, his voice tinged with a helpless smile.

He knew exactly what had happened at the recording site, and just imagining the miserable state of Li Yongzhi after his "heavy drinking" made him both laugh and cry.

Quan Xuanhe took the water and drank a few mouthfuls; the cool liquid slightly suppressed the lingering burning sensation in his throat.

He smirked, "I didn't expect him to be so reckless with his drinking..."

He paused, his eyes regaining some clarity, and looked at Park Jung-jung. "However, the show should be quite good. Young-ji is very good at creating a lively atmosphere."

“She was genuinely excited, and with that gift from you, she was completely overwhelmed.” Park Jung-jung shook his head.

"However, she transitioned smoothly into the solo part."

Quan Xuanhe nodded slightly, his fingers tapping the armrest unconsciously.

His voice was exceptionally clear in the quiet carriage, carrying a hint of deepness and certainty unique to alcohol: "Yeah, I know. It's written in the script, to send out the signal. Yongzhi asked just the right question, and it also gave me an excuse to bring up 'seriously considering' again in front of the camera."

He turned his head, his gaze drifting through the car window to the dazzling night view of Seoul. "Uncle, about Solo..." Kwon Hyun-hyuk's tone became serious.

"Thinking back on what I said during the last fan support event, I realize I can't keep putting it off. The fans' expectations are real, and," he paused.

"From my current position, I am actually more confident in doing this than when I was simply an idol, and I am more able to do it the way I want."

Park Jung-jung sat up straight, knowing his nephew was about to get down to business.

He knew Kwon Hyun-hyuk well; once he made up his mind, he was extremely decisive.

"What do you want to do? Timing, style, level of commitment? You need to know that your main identity right now is as an actor. A solo performance is icing on the cake, but if not handled well, it could be distracting and even attract some unnecessary criticism, especially if the quality is... you know."

He cautioned that, after all, there was the precedent set by Cha Eun-woo.

"The quality absolutely cannot be poor," Quan Xuanhe said firmly.

"Either we don't do it at all, or we don't ruin our reputation. We don't pursue a certain number of number one spots, but the music itself must be up to par, and the stage presentation must be creative."

"Time... it's probably too late this year, it depends on the gaps between projects."

"Dark Glory will be promoted and launched in the second half of this year, and Night Owl may also start its pre-launch promotion and advertising materials... We should be able to squeeze out a relatively complete time slot in the first half of next year."

He leaned forward slightly, looking at Park Jung-jung, a thoughtful glint in his eyes.
"So, for this part of production, I'd like to find a suitable partner. Doing everything myself is too tiring and not very professional. I have an idea..."

"Hmm?" Park Jung-jung raised an eyebrow, signaling him to continue.

“Let’s discuss it with YG,” Kwon Heonhyuk said casually. “Let’s hand over the production of this album to YG’s music team.”

Park Jung-jung was taken aback for a moment after hearing this, but he wasn't surprised.

After all, Kwon Heonhyuk has always collaborated with YG, so this idea is naturally quite appropriate.

“BH’s core business is film and television resources, and music production is not our strength. Outsourcing to a top music label like YG is more efficient and reliable than assembling a team on the fly or collaborating with other companies. We can focus on artist positioning, promotional strategies, and overall control, while leaving the professional aspects of music production to them.”

Park Jung-jung has also fully understood Kwon Hyun-hyuk's line of thinking.

"Everyone has their own expertise. YG certainly has the ability to support your solo project. Their production system is mature, and their distribution channels are strong, especially overseas."

“That’s right.” Kwon Hyun-hyuk leaned back in his chair, relaxing.

"Of course, we must have the final say. The style, the final decision on music selection, and the direction of the visual concept—these core things must be decided by me. YG provides top-notch production services and resource integration capabilities. We can sign a deep project-based cooperation agreement with them."

Park Jung-jung pondered for a moment, then tapped his fingers lightly on his knee.

"The idea is feasible and very practical."

Park Jung-jung finally came to a conclusion, his eyes gleaming with the shrewdness of a professional manager: "YG should be very interested in this proposal. They're not making much money right now...."

YG is currently only having BP to maintain its image; other groups are either in military or have disbanded, resulting in very slow overall artist output. This is not a healthy business situation.

However, being a large and deeply rooted tree, it can still withstand the pressure.

"Then it's up to you, Uncle." Kwon Heon-hyuk had complete trust in Park Jung-jung's abilities.
"You can make initial contact, focusing on expressing our willingness to cooperate, but we will take the lead in the core creative concept. Once I'm done with this period and the film's promotion is on track, we can finalize a strategy and then officially move forward."

“No problem.” Park Jung-jung nodded, already mentally selecting YG executives to prioritize contacting.

It's highly likely that it's still Ha Seok-gun. He's been the main person in charge of this project all along, so it's naturally better to have him drive it forward.

And although it sounds simple, YG is actually a big company, and it's not like just anyone can spend money to make an album.

"I'll handle this. You should get some rest. You have a schedule tomorrow, and it seems like the Solo thing is really going to have to be done this time. Get some sleep, I'll wake you up when we get there."

Quan Xuanhe hummed in agreement and closed his eyes again.

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As dawn broke through the window, the conference room of a high-end office building in Seoul was already filled with the aroma of coffee and the distinctive smell of paper.

Quan Xuanhe pushed open the door and entered, carrying a trace of the brief weariness he felt after finishing work last night.

Last night's recording involved drinking soju, fruit wine, and baijiu, which inevitably affected my performance the next day.

Fortunately, it's still within acceptable limits.

I rushed to the event venue early in the morning, and there were already quite a few people sitting around the large long table.

Director Jang Jae-hyun, wearing his signature glasses, was talking quietly with the screenwriter, with a thick stack of scripts spread out in front of him.

Producer Luo Changmin was the first to see him, and stood up to greet him with a broad smile:
"Xuanhe-xi! You've worked hard, you came straight here after finishing filming 'Dark Glory'."

That's right, right after the script reading session for "Breaking the Tomb" was held.

This project is about to officially launch.

"Representative Luo, Director Zhang, good morning everyone."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk bowed slightly, his smile polite, and his gaze quickly swept across the entire room.

His gaze almost instantly locked onto a figure to the side of the main seat.

Choi Min-sik.

This titan of the Korean film industry, dressed in a simple dark jacket, is intently looking at the script in front of him. Beneath his gray hair is a weathered yet still powerful face. Just sitting there quietly, he exudes a heavy aura.

How to say it,
Quan Xuanhe stepped forward and bowed respectfully.

"Senior, hello, I'm Kwon Hyun-hyuk. It's a great honor to have the opportunity to work with you. Please take good care of me." His tone was humble, and his posture was unassuming—this was the proper attitude towards one of the three pillars of Chungmuro, a legend in the industry.

Choi Min-sik raised his head and his gaze fell on Kwon Heon-hyuk.

The two had met at an awards ceremony before, so they weren't exactly strangers.

His face remained expressionless as he slowly nodded, revealing a kind smile. His voice was deep and steady: "Yes, it's been a long time. You've been on a roll lately, winning the Baeksang Arts Awards for Best Actor. Congratulations."

He even made jokes, and seemed to have no airs at all.

After all, he was the one who once said he wanted to be Girls' Generation's driver.

He pointed to the empty seat next to him and said with a smile, "Sit down. Have you read the script?"

Kwon Hyun-hyuk sat down next to Choi Min-sik. "We've read the script many times, and the lines are almost ready."

Jang Jae-hyun chimed in at the opportune moment, a satisfied smile on his face.

“Xuanhexi has a deep understanding of the character. He gave us a lot of inspiration during our last discussion. He proposed the contrast between ‘internalized sense of collapse’ and ‘painful growth’, and we felt that the effect was very good after we made adjustments.”

At that moment, the conference room door was pushed open again, and Kim Go-eun walked in with light steps.

Upon seeing everyone, she first greeted them all. Then, when she spotted Quan Xuanhe, a bright smile immediately appeared on her face as she quickly approached him.

"Xuanhe, it's been a long time."

She smiled and spoke, naturally sitting down on the other side of Kwon Hyun-hyuk.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk smiled, his tone relaxed and familiar, "Nuna seems to be in good shape lately."

Several other important supporting actors also arrived one after another, including veteran actress Oh Jung-se, who plays the feng shui master's partner "Hualin," as well as several other experienced actors.

As everyone exchanged pleasantries, the atmosphere gradually warmed up, but everyone's gaze, intentionally or unintentionally, eventually converged on the head of the long table.

One represents the profound heritage of the Korean film industry, while the other represents the unstoppable "New Wave" sweeping the globe.

Their collision and fusion will be the key to the success of this film.

Luo Changmin cleared his throat, ready to begin: "Everyone is here, so let's officially start our script reading for 'Breaking the Tomb'. How about we start with the scene where 'Kim Sang-deok' (Choi Min-sik) and 'Bong-gil' (Kwon Hyun-hyuk) first meet? Let's get a feel for their presence."

The meeting room fell silent instantly, with only the soft rustling of papers turning. All eyes were on Choi Min-sik and Kwon Heon-hyuk.

Choi Min-sik picked up the script, and his deep, distinctively textured voice slowly began to resonate...

Kwon Hyun-hyuk took a deep breath, adjusted his posture, and when he uttered the first line of "Bong-gil," his eyes instantly became deep and sensitive, with the sharpness unique to young people and an unusual intuition about supernatural things. His voice was steady and powerful, clearly catching the "ball" passed to him by Choi Min-sik.

As the reading session continued, other actors, such as Oh Jung-se, joined in one after another, and the voices and emotions of different characters gradually intertwined in the meeting room.

Director Jang Jae-hyun would frequently stop the game to discuss with the screenwriters and actors whether the emphasis on a particular line or the emotional turning point of a scene was clear enough.

Representative Luo Changmin listened attentively, a satisfied smile on his face as the project took shape.

Although Quan Xuanhe was in relatively good condition, after a long period of focused concentration, the faint headache from the hangover made him occasionally press his temples imperceptibly. But once it was his turn to speak, his professionalism and dedication immediately made him energetic again.

When Representative Luo Changmin announced that the morning's reading session was over and everyone should have lunch and rest, the tense atmosphere in the meeting room seemed to instantly dissipate.

The rustling of papers closing, the sound of chairs shifting, and the sound of relaxed breaths mingled together.

The staff quickly brought in the nicely prepared bento boxes, coffee, and tea.

The aroma of food immediately filled the air, dispelling the originally serious atmosphere of the discussion.

"Ah... I can finally catch my breath." Kim Go-eun was the first to relax, stretching slightly, and turned to Kwon Heon-hyuk with a mischievous smile in her eyes.

"Xuanhe, judging from your condition, the recording last night must have been quite intense? Is Lee Youngji really that good at drinking?"

She had clearly been following the news or heard about the interesting things that happened during the recording.

Quan Xuanhe smiled helplessly and rubbed his slightly throbbing temples: "The atmosphere is right, there's no stopping it, but thankfully, the show should turn out well."

He unscrewed a bottle of mineral water and took a big gulp.

At this moment, Choi Min-sik, who had been eating quietly, also looked up. He wiped his mouth with a tissue and looked at Kwon Heon-hyuk.

“This is really amazing now, it’s the young people’s stage.”

"Xuanhe needs to lead this project forward."

Choi Min-sik laughed and joked, seemingly without any airs, and aware of the aura surrounding Kwon Heon-hyuk.

It is indeed quite important for his current business.

Having weathered decades of storms, he sometimes finds himself believing in these things even more.

Some people, when their luck turns, everything goes smoothly for them.

Choi Min-sik's words elicited a chorus of chuckles from those around him.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk immediately smiled and waved his hand.

"Brother, that's too much."

Director Jang Jae-hyun joined in with his coffee, smiling at Choi Min-sik and Kwon Seon-hyuk: "You two had such a wonderful clash this morning! It was exactly how I imagined 'Kim Sang-deok' and 'Bong-gil' should be. Especially the way you two tested each other after your first encounter—the script didn't go into that much detail, but you brought it out perfectly! It was excellent!"

He turned to Kwon Hyun-hyuk and said.

"Xuanhe also performed very naturally, it seems he worked hard on his lines."

Wu Zhengshi and several other actors also gathered around. While eating, they naturally exchanged their thoughts on the morning's reading, occasionally bursting into light laughter.

The conversation wasn't limited to the script; it also briefly extended to recent film and television developments and interesting anecdotes from filming.

Although Quan Xuanhe was tired, he relaxed a lot in the warm and lively atmosphere, listened attentively to his seniors' conversation, and occasionally responded with a few words.

He has now completely penetrated Chungmuro, and is surrounded by Chungmuro ​​actors.

Senior Choi Min-sik sat in the center. Although he didn't say much, his calm demeanor and occasional humorous or insightful comments always attracted everyone's attention, making this short lunch break exchange a harmonious and respectful atmosphere.

The short break flew by in relaxed conversation, and everyone was recharging for the more in-depth script reading in the afternoon.

In the conference room, the aroma of coffee mingled with the smell of food, lingering among the open scripts and the actors' faces, some deep in thought, others smiling gently.

The project was launched smoothly, and after joining the crew, "20th Century Girl" was released.

My career remains busy.

(End of this chapter)