Peninsula: I'm the Top Streamer

Chapter 701 Another year of awards ceremonies, live broadcast!
No sooner had Dior's people left than Kim Yoo-jung arrived.

Kim Yoo-jung still had a slightly lazy look on her face, with a few strands of hair playfully sticking to her cheeks.

She went straight to Quan Xuanhe's side, her curiosity undisguised, her eyes following the direction Liu Hongzhen and her group left, and muttered to herself.

"Isn't that Liu Hongzhen, the representative of Dior?"

Kim Yoo-jung knew Yoo Hong-jin; she had met him at his celebration party, and later, through Kwon Hyun-hyuk's introduction, she gradually began to get in touch with Dior.

Because of the film's huge success, she is very likely to receive an ambassadorial title.

In China, there is the term "brand ambassador," but abroad, the term is "ambassador."

The word "ambassador" translates to "ambassador".

In official tweets posted abroad, the highest title is simply "ambassador" in English.

Kim Jisoo's Global Ambassador is a prime example; can you say she's not a top-tier endorser?

The translation is "Global Ambassador," which is the highest title. Doesn't it sound more impressive than "Global Brand Ambassador"?

But in reality, it is the highest-level spokesperson, which is a difference due to long-standing translation habits.

In China, many people believe that a spokesperson is a higher-level figure than an ambassador.

One aspect of this may be a result of the media environment in China.

From a cultural perspective, domestic consumers may be more inclined to believe that spokespeople have higher commercial value and status, while the concept of an ambassador is relatively vague.

In other countries, the Global Ambassador is a more comprehensive role, encompassing multiple responsibilities such as endorsement and image promotion.

Therefore, brands may use these two titles in different markets based on local culture and consumer perceptions, resulting in different actual meanings.

So stop saying that Kwon Heonhyuk is still just an ambassador and can't even get a brand ambassadorship. He's already Dior's dual-line global ambassador, and he's getting the best treatment he can get.

Translated into Chinese, there's no difference between being a global ambassador or a global brand spokesperson.

Moreover, most luxury brands only give the title of "ambassador," but whether the title is genuine or not depends on the specific treatment given.

Since 2022, the trend of high-end luxury goods being wholesaled in South Korea has intensified, and anyone can try to claim the aura of Ambassador. But when the tide recedes, the true gold will be revealed.

Closer to home.

Kim Yoo-jung tilted her head to look at Kwon Seon-hyuk, her big eyes blinking with a hint of excitement as she explored the mystery.

Why would he personally come to the film set to find you?

Upon hearing this, Kwon Hyun-hyuk turned his head to the side. Kim Yoo-jung was very close, and the faint scent of his hotel shower gel still lingered on her body.

Quan Xuanhe's tone was calm, as if he were talking about something perfectly ordinary, "The contract has expired, let's renew it."

He paused, then added, "Once the terms were agreed upon, we signed the contract."

"Contract renewal?" Kim Yoo-jung's eyes widened instantly, revealing undisguised surprise.

"The contract has expired?"

"Representative Liu personally came to the set to sign the papers? Wow... that's incredibly sincere!"

She was well aware of Quan Xuanhe's current importance, and even more so of the value recognition and importance represented by his personal gesture of delivering the contract to her door.

She couldn't help but gently poke Quan Xuanhe's strong arm.

"Tell me quickly, aren't the conditions super good?" she drawled, her tone slightly coquettish, her words also a test.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk found Kim Yoo-jung's curious expression amusing and shook his head with a smile, "Don't you understand trade secrets?"

She pouted, with a hint of coquettishness: "I can guess even without you saying it. The conditions must be incredibly good to get Representative Liu to make a personal trip."

She remembered that Kwon Heonhyuk had previously been a global ambassador for Dior Beauty.

This is a major upgrade, isn't it?

Quan Xuanhe nodded, which was taken as tacit agreement.

However, after officially signing the contract, he still had a lot to do, including shooting commercials and attending various events.

But these are all happy troubles, so it doesn't matter.

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It's awards season again, and the nominations for the 2022 AAA Awards have been announced.

Kwon Heon-hyuk was so popular in 2022 that he won the Best Actor award. The AAA organizers, who have always had a good relationship with him, naturally did not hesitate to give him a big reward!

This is an even more prestigious award than the Best Actor award I received last year.

The AAA awards ceremony has only a few truly prestigious awards, and the awards themselves often explicitly state "Grand Prize."

Kwon Heon-hyuk was nominated for the Best Actor of the Year award.

The fact that an AAA nomination guarantees an award, with virtually no competition and simply attending the ceremony to receive the prize, naturally sparked widespread discussion.

The AAA is an annual awards ceremony with official backing, so it's not one to be ignored every year. It certainly has prestige, and the grand prize undoubtedly attracts a lot of attention.

Kwon Heon-hyuk was nominated for the 2022 AAA Actor of the Year award thanks to the global phenomenal popularity of "20th Century Girl" and his Best Actor win at the Baeksang Arts Awards. Mainstream entertainment media such as Dispatch and OSEN reported on it, with headlines such as "From Best Actor to Grand Prize, all in one pot."

The report emphasized two points, mainly referring to Kwon Heon-hyuk's recently released and popular movie.

With 18 million hours of viewing on Netflix, topping the charts in dozens of countries, and ranking in the top ten in 70 countries, "20th Century Girl" is considered a new benchmark for South Korean cultural export.

Kwon Heonhyuk's fans started trending the hashtag "#KwonActorAwardsPre-Order" on social media.

Fans joked, "No need to guess this year's AAA red carpet, Hyunhyuk oppa will be on the awards stage."

"It's another year of routine restocking."

The memory of Kwon Heon-hyuk winning five awards last year is still fresh in our minds; he was unprecedented and will likely never be seen again.

Although Dior has not officially announced a new contract, the award has certainly generated a lot of buzz for its upcoming announcement of a global dual-brand ambassadorship.

Of course, there will be controversy and doubts no matter what.

Some traditional film critics and conservative viewers question whether the Netflix data results can be considered on par with theatrical blockbusters in the competition for the highest acting award.

Anyway, there was a lot of discussion, and he had almost become immune to it by now. In short, he had a lot of success this year, and this award was just the icing on the cake.

That night.

Park Jung-jung scrolled through the data report on his tablet, the screen's glow reflecting on his slightly serious face.

Quan Xuanhe had just finished a night shoot and was tilting his head back to drink water, his face showing some fatigue.

"Look at this." Park Jung-jung turned the tablet towards Kwon Seon-hyuk, tapping the screen with her fingertip.

"The data has been very good recently. Since the movie was released, it has not fallen from the number one spot on Netflix's global non-English language chart. The discussion is still rising. The AAA Award nominations have also been officially announced. The internet is very lively right now."

Quan Xuanhe responded with a sound of agreement. He was aware of the hype, but filming was more tiring at the moment, and he didn't have much energy.

Park Jung-jung shifted his gaze from the data to Kwon Seon-hyuk's face. "Let's do a live stream. It's been so long since we've done one."

Park Jung-jung offered a suggestion directly: "It won't be long. Take advantage of the movie's popularity to chat with your fans who have always supported you, keep in touch, and give them a little treat."

"Live stream? That's a bit sudden."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk was taken aback, not expecting the topic to jump so abruptly.

Park Jung-jung clearly anticipated his reaction and said calmly, "It's not sudden. Just say something to thank everyone for supporting the movie, talk about the hardships of filming 'The Tomb Raider,' and share about the AAA nomination. Answer whatever the fans ask, and skip the ones you don't want to answer. The fans are all very considerate; they're all warm-hearted men and women, and they won't cause any trouble. Just relax."

“These are all a piece of cake for you, what are you afraid of?” He paused, then added, “Your appearance and a few words are more effective than a hundred press releases from us.”

That statement is absolutely correct.

"Okay." Quan Xuanhe agreed quite readily.

Park Jung-jung immediately began making arrangements.

"It'll be in your hotel room, just make sure the background is clean. I'll have someone notify the fan site immediately, the live stream will start in half an hour! Assistant, go prepare the equipment and network."

"Alright, I trust my uncle to handle things," Quan Xuanhe nodded and stopped asking questions.

Half an hour later.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk changed into a comfortable dark gray sweatshirt. His hair, which had just been washed and was slightly damp, was casually draped over his forehead. Compared to his usual sophisticated look, he appeared more relaxed and authentic, like someone at home.

He sat on the sofa in the hotel room, with a simple beige wall and a warm-toned floor lamp behind him. Park Jung-jung and his assistant stood guard not far off-camera.

All ready, let's begin the live stream.

The moment the live stream started, the screen was instantly flooded with a torrent of comments and gift effects.

[Ahhhhhh, I can't believe it! Oppa's going live!]

[Hyunhyuk oppa!!! 20th Century Girl is amazing!!!]

Congratulations on your AAA Award nomination! Well deserved!

[Waaaa, did you just finish a night shoot? You look a bit tired, I feel so sorry for you...]

[Oppa, look here! I've watched this movie three times!]

[Husband, husband, husband!!! (voice cracks)]

Quan Xuanhe looked at the rapidly scrolling comments and was momentarily dizzy. He leaned closer to the screen, subconsciously squinted, and then gave a hearty smile and waved at the camera.

"Annyeonghaseyo, good evening everyone. Hmm... can you see me? Can you hear me?"

[You can hear it! It's super clear!]

[Oppa is so handsome! He looks amazing even without makeup!]

[I saw it!!! The voice is so nice!]

"That's good."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk adjusted his posture, trying to appear natural.

"Thank you all for coming to see me so late. Um... mainly because my manager just told me that everyone has been very supportive of '20th Century Girl' recently, and it's doing very well online. I'm really grateful to everyone who has watched and liked this movie." He nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

You're welcome! The movie was just too good!

[Baek Hyun-jin is my eternal white moonlight! I'm crying so much!]

[Oppa's acting is amazing! Kim Yoo-jung unnie is also superb!]

"I also received a lot of well wishes for my AAA nomination. Thank you everyone."

Kwon Heonhyuk said sincerely, "Being nominated is a great affirmation in itself."

The grand prize is definitely yours!

[AAA, let's go!]

[Actor Kwon is winning awards left and right!]

The chat started flooded with questions:
[Was filming "The Lost Tomb" tough for Oppa?]

When can we see the new movie?

[Is Hyunhyuk oppa getting enough rest lately?]

There are also many meaningless spam comments that I won't include here.

The number of viewers in the live stream is increasing rapidly, already exceeding 10,000, and in the blink of an eye, it has exceeded 10,000 again.

The number of viewers for these K-pop stars' live streams is usually in the tens of thousands, fluctuating no more than 50,000, and almost never exceeds 100,000.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk answered selectively, speaking slowly.

"The Tomb Raider... well, it was quite tough, with a lot of night scenes and a rather heavy subject matter. It's a completely different feeling from The 20th Century Girl. As for when it will be released, it depends on the production schedule and the company's arrangements. I'm waiting for news."

Liu Zhimin had just returned to her dormitory after finishing a trip, with a makeup remover wipe still pressed against the corner of her eye.

Her phone screen lit up with a message notification from Kwon Heonhyuk's Instagram account, which she followed on her alternate account.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk did a live stream?

Liu Zhimin paused, and almost subconsciously clicked on the link.

The screen switched to a new image, showing Kwon Seonhyuk wearing a dark gray hoodie, with slightly damp hair, a tired yet still well-defined face.

The background features the hotel room's simple beige walls and warm yellow floor lamps, creating a private and homey feel.

The screen was filled with a barrage of comments: "Oppa," "Husband," "The movie was amazing," "The AAA award was well-deserved"...

Liu Zhimin stared blankly, her fingers unconsciously sliding, filtering out those overly fervent declarations of love.

This was the first time she had ever seen Kwon Heonhyuk's live stream; it was quite a rare sight.

She saw him smile broadly and wave at the camera, and heard his deep, gentle voice coming through the phone's speaker.

"Annyeonghaseyo, good evening everyone... Hmm, can you see me? Can you hear me?"

Liu Zhimin's lips unconsciously curved slightly as he squinted and leaned closer to the screen, then tightened again.

He looked a bit tired; filming these past few days must have been tough.

Liu Zhimin's gaze fell on Quan Xuanhe's slightly bobbing Adam's apple as he spoke, and she felt a subtle emotion as she listened to him thank his fans.

The comments section was still flooded with questions about "Breaking the Tomb," and Kwon Hyun-hyuk answered selectively, speaking at a calm pace.

"The Tomb Raider... well, it was definitely a bit tough. There were a lot of night scenes, and the subject matter was quite heavy. It's a completely different feeling from The 20th Century Girl..."

Listening to Quan Xuanhe speaking on the screen, Liu Zhimin swiped her finger across the phone screen. The live stream was in standby mode in the background. She opened the pinned chat box with Quan Xuanhe.

She quickly typed a message and sent it directly, indicating that she had been keeping a close eye on the situation.

The subtext is that she has always cared about him a lot!

"Oppa, I saw the live stream. Night shoots are tough, please take care of yourself and don't stay up too late... (heart emoji) (tears emoji)"

After posting it, Liu Zhimin swiped the screen back and joined the other online fans in watching the live stream with great interest.

She was even scrolling through comments with a perverse sense of humor.

"Please act cute a little!!!"

"Please, please act cute!!!"

"I want to see her act cute!!!"

"The baby is so cute!!!"

Liu Zhimin couldn't help but smile when she saw this, and she even made herself laugh, looking at the screen with a silly grin.

At this moment, Quan Xuanhe looked at the rapidly scrolling comments, and among the many comments that flashed by, he saw a girl acting cute, and couldn't help but twitch his lips.

Why are you acting cute?

(End of this chapter)