Peninsula: I'm the Top Streamer

Chapter 712 after party
The AAA Awards ceremony has come to an end, but it's not actually over yet.

The organizers also held an after-party at the hotel where the guests stayed.

It's been two years since the party was last held, since it was temporarily canceled due to the flu. Now that things have reopened, it's natural that the party has resumed.

Kwon Heonhyuk changed into a more casual suit and arrived at the party, where he also met Park Myung-goo.

If it weren't mentioned, many people would forget that this was a mid-level manager at Starnews, and of course, three years later, he has now become a senior manager.

At the time, Kwon Heonhyuk caught a suspect taking photos backstage at AAA, which led to a good relationship with Park Myung-goo. Since then, they have maintained a friendly relationship as media outlets with Star News.

Kwon Heon-hyuk and Park Myung-goo were already quite familiar with each other, and they had helped each other a lot.

Park Myung-goo's rise to a high position was aided by Star News, and Kwon Heon-hyuk's public image was also boosted by Star News.

Putting aside everything else, the fact that the AAA has awarded him so many prizes is one of them.

Park Myung-gu patted him on the shoulder and congratulated him again with a big smile: "Hyunhyuk, you're a rising star! You deserve the Best Actor of the Year award! '20th Century Girl' also received very high praise from the judges."

"This wouldn't have been possible without the support of our representative," Kwon Hyun-hyuk said with a familiar smile.

Park Myung-goo laughed heartily and clinked glasses with him while holding a glass of champagne.

As the two were talking, the halo effect of Kwon Hyun-hyuk's award quickly became apparent in the heart of this fame-driven backstage area.

Quan Xuanhe hadn't seen these faces before, but they were probably not ordinary people who could come here; they all represented significant forces in the industry.

They could be executives at a production company, platform managers, representatives from advertising agencies, and so on.

Park Myung-gu naturally noticed this as well; as a seasoned professional, he knew very well how to advance and retreat.

He smiled and nodded to Quan Xuanhe, lowering his voice: "It seems the main character tonight is destined to be busy. You take care of everyone first, and we can talk in detail another day."

He took a half step back, making room for him.

Almost the instant Park Myung-gu finished speaking, a middle-aged man with a refined demeanor and wearing gold-rimmed glasses stepped forward naturally, smiling as he handed over his business card.

"Kwon Hyun-hyuk, congratulations on winning the Actor of the Year Award! I'm Kenichi Sato from Kadokawa Pictures. We've been following your success in Japan with 'True Beauty' and '20th Century Girl' and look forward to future collaborations."

His Japanese was fluent, with a professional translator beside him; his demeanor was neither humble nor arrogant, displaying the composure characteristic of a large company.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk accepted the business card and replied fluently, "Thank you very much for your and Kadokawa Pictures' attention. Your company is a benchmark in the Japanese film industry, and it would be my honor to have the opportunity to cooperate with you."

He handed the business card to Park Jung-jung beside him. Park Jung-jung immediately understood and took Kwon Seon-hyuk's business card from his briefcase and handed it back to Sato Kenichi.

Immediately afterwards, a smiling, slightly wealthy-looking man approached and said, "Xuanhe-xi, congratulations! I am Park Jae-hoon, the chief account director of JWT Advertising."

"Your current image and influence make you the kind of spokesperson top brands dream of. We have several projects with leading international brands that seem to perfectly match your temperament and image. We hope to have the opportunity to discuss them in more detail."

His words were direct and his goal was clear; as he handed over his business card, his eyes were full of eager business invitation.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk was already used to these direct business invitations.

"Thank you for your company's interest. For specific details of the cooperation, please contact my agent, Park Jung-jung, who will be responsible for handling the arrangements."

Several other senior executives also came forward one after another, offering brief congratulations or handing over their business cards to express their intention to cooperate.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk was used to these kinds of situations and handled them quite naturally, always maintaining a proper demeanor. He listened to everyone, gave brief responses, thanked them for their attention and congratulations, and naturally guided the specific business negotiations to Park Jung-jung.

Park Jung-jung acted as a middleman, receiving business cards, exchanging information, and recording requests to ensure that Kwon Seon-hyuk did not get bogged down in lengthy real-time negotiations.

Occasionally, he would whisper quick hints in Quan Xuanhe's ear about the identity or background of one or two key figures.

Quan Xuanhe no longer resists these social occasions; he shakes hands and exchanges ideas, hoping to obtain the information he desires.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk had just finished exchanging pleasantries with a streaming platform executive when a distinctive voice sounded from his side.

"Congratulations on winning the Actor of the Year award."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk turned around at the sound and saw Han So-hee standing not far away, a warm smile on her lips.

She changed out of her formal gown from the ceremony into a sharply tailored black velvet pantsuit with a silk camisole underneath, which retained the noble aura of an actress while exuding a touch of casual laziness through the soft material and exposed skin.

In short, it's both sensual and fiery.

She also held a glass of champagne in her hand, her gaze fixed on Quan Xuanhe's face. She appeared calm, but deep down, it seemed as if a small flame was burning within her.

“Su Xi,” she nodded slightly in greeting.

"Kamsangmidha. I didn't have a chance to properly congratulate you at the ceremony."

He was referring to Han So-hee, who also received an award.

"Likewise." Han Suxi took a step closer, closing the distance to the edge of intimacy permitted by social etiquette, and the faint scent of her perfume wafted over.

"I saw you were surrounded by a huge crowd just now, your popularity is really... enviable."

Her tone was slightly teasing, but her eyes were fixed intently on him.

Quan Xuanhe chuckled and raised his glass to lightly clink against hers.

"It's all work, but Suhee-ssi is dazzling tonight too."

His praise was brief and to the point; his gaze lingered on her politely for a moment before moving away, yet it carried a sufficient sense of appreciation.

Han Suxi took a sip of wine, leaving a very faint mark on the rim of the glass with her moist lips.

She seemed to hesitate for a moment before speaking casually: "I've watched your movies. They're very different in style, but they're all very charming."

She paused, seemingly considering her words, her eyes shining with sincerity.

“Xuanhe-xi, actually…” She paused, seemingly finding it difficult to say, but her eyes shone even brighter.

"I'm currently reading a script, and the role seems a bit challenging. I'm not sure about the style, so I was wondering if you have some free time lately..."

She didn't finish her sentence; she just looked at him with her beautiful eyes, which clearly conveyed unspoken words!

I hope to hear your insights and have more opportunities for exchange.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk immediately understood her intention.

He gave an understanding and slightly encouraging smile: "Your schedule is very full lately, but if you want to talk, you can contact me after you get back to Korea."

He offered a way out.

A glint of triumph flashed in Han Suxi's eyes. She maintained her elegant posture, but her movements were anything but slow.

He took his phone out of his bag, but tapped the screen a few times with his fingertips, bringing up the contact information interface.

"That's great." She held up her phone screen with a reserved yet clear intention.

Her voice carried a barely perceptible lightness, a mixture of anticipation and nervousness: "If it's convenient? Can we add each other on Kakao?"

Quan Xuanhe nodded and gave her his phone number.

"When you have time, we can schedule a time to have a brief chat about the role? Or maybe just exchange acting tips."

Han Su-hee added her reasons, trying to make her intention to exchange contact information less obvious, but what she meant was already revealed in her slightly forward-leaning body and her eyes that were fixed on Kwon Hyun-hyuk's reaction.

If you can get close to Kwon Hyun-hyuk, you'll have everything!

This is the first thought most female stars have when they have the opportunity to work with Kwon Heon-hyuk.

“Well then,” she raised her glass, her eyes bright, “I look forward to our next conversation, Xuanhe-xi.”

Near the buffet table not far away, members of NMixx gathered in twos and threes, holding juice or snack plates in their hands.

Wu Haiyuan forked a small piece of cake, her gaze naturally sweeping over the most eye-catching inner circle, landing on Quan Xuanhe, who was surrounded by several businessmen in suits and the radiant actress Han Suxi. She tilted her head slightly, her voice carrying a hint of a newcomer's appreciation for a senior, and whispered to Xueyun and Lily beside her.

"Look over there... Kwon Seonhyuk senior is really something, he's the center of attention wherever he goes."

His tone was one of pure exclamation.

Xueyun followed her gaze.

Quan Xuanhe was listening to a middle-aged man in front of him, while everyone else around him was looking at him, as if he were the center of attention.

When Xueyun saw Han Suxi take out her phone, it seemed that the two had exchanged contact information, and Han Suxi's smile deepened noticeably.

"After all, he won the Actor of the Year award..."

Lily took a sip of her juice and gave an objective evaluation, her tone revealing agreement.

"That's just how my senior would act in this kind of situation."

She was referring to this state of being surrounded by people from all sides and becoming the focus of attention.

Xueyun softly echoed her sentiment and looked away.

His abilities are so remarkable that it's easy to imagine them.

Just then, Quan Xuanhe seemed to sense some gaze, turned his head and looked over, and their eyes met.

He smiled and raised his glass in a gesture of greeting, but did not come over.

This caused the girls to react somewhat flustered, and they bowed slightly in response from a distance.

They hadn't experienced many such occasions, so their youthful beauty was hard to hide, which was actually quite endearing.

"Would you like to go over and say hello?"

Pei Zhenlu muttered something to himself.

"go?"

Lily asked curiously.

“Go…Ani.”

Just as Oh Hae-won was about to make a decision, she saw Kwon Hyun-hyuk's reaction and immediately changed her mind.

Quan Xuanhe smiled and shook his head, then turned his gaze away.

"Let's just stay put."

Oh Hae-won turned her head to look at the members, then looked away.

Let's go find the others too!

There were also quite a few fellow idols present, so it wasn't entirely restrained. Besides, it was a party, so everyone was supposed to relax.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk's gaze shifted, and he spotted another corner of the party.

Zhang Yuanying is also quite outstanding.

She has a slender and tall figure, with hips and buttocks, and a pair of long, thin legs.

She's just too young.

Quan Xuanhe raised an eyebrow, only glancing at him briefly before paying little attention.

Zhang Yuanying seemed to notice some gazes and turned her head not far away, where she saw Quan Xuanhe being surrounded by a crowd of people.

She pursed her lips, her gaze swept over him once, and then she subtly and imperceptibly looked away.

She and Quan Xuanhe didn't have much interaction, and besides, it was unlikely that Quan Xuanhe and she would have any interaction.

How could Kwon Hyun-hyuk's affair with a female idol be kept completely secret?

He and Yoo Ji-min…

Thinking of Liu Zhimin, who was on par with her in public opinion, Zhang Yuanying quickly withdrew her gaze.

The party ended peacefully and without any major incidents, except for the unexpectedly enthusiastic response to Kwon Hyuk's arrival in Japan.

Nowadays, very few actors can become popular in Japan, or rather, very few actors have widespread international influence.

While the Korean wave is one aspect, it's just a passing fad and can't last long; it only makes a small splash within a niche audience.

Kwon Heon-hyuk returned from AAA with honors still lingering in his mind. Upon landing in South Korea, he immediately returned to the set of "DP" Season 2 and "The Tomb Raider" to immerse himself in the intense filming.

The public reacted enthusiastically to his award, with mainstream South Korean media praising him lavishly, saying he "solidified his status as an actor" and "represented a new height of the Korean Wave," and related topics continued to gain traction on social media.

The fans' celebrations and discussions were overwhelming, and his popularity as a "top Asian actor" reached a new peak in South Korea.

After all, this award was practically a guaranteed win when it was announced, and without any competitors, it's hard to generate such a huge buzz.

However, it sounds quite astonishing that a grand prize is awarded to someone who is twenty-five years old.

Regardless of anything else, the words "grand prize" alone are enough to impress.

Nearly ten trending posts on Korean online forums have emerged discussing his winning the Grand Prize, with all sorts of opinions, but very few people are pessimistic about it.

He's only been in the industry for three years, and he could easily stay in the business for another ten or twenty years, especially now that he's broken into Chungmuro, his career will only be longer.

Just as this craze was beginning to subside, the fashion industry dropped a bombshell.

Dior, a top global luxury brand, has officially announced Kwon Hyun-hyuk as its global brand ambassador and signed a new contract.

The official statement praised Kwon Heonhyuk for his "outstanding artistic achievements, unique personal charm, and unparalleled global influence," emphasizing that this collaboration represents the brand's deep commitment to the Asian market and the next generation of global idols.

The news immediately sparked a public outcry.

The fashion industry, the entertainment industry, and even the general public were shaken. This embodies the soaring status and commercial influence of Kwon Hyun-hyuk after winning the AAA award.

Fans and netizens alike are enthusiastically discussing the "well-deserved" status, "top luxury certification," and "global influence that is clearly visible."

Media analysis points out that this top-tier contract not only signifies huge commercial returns, but also symbolizes that Kwon Hyuk has joined the ranks of the world's most recognized fashion icons and brand darlings, laying a more solid fashion and commercial foundation for his potential globalization path.

The media was even more envious than him of breaking out of South Korea and going global.

Moreover, his contract renewal is quite painful for other celebrities as well. Top-tier resources are limited; if you take more, I'll take less.

However, from another perspective, others would have to be qualified to receive the same level of treatment as Kwon Hyun-hyuk.

When Kwon So-hyuk returned to the set, he received heartfelt congratulations from his colleagues. Kwon So-hyuk remained humble, gave a brief thank you, and quickly focused his attention back on the character and the scene in front of him.

At the same time, people around him sent their congratulations one by one, and Quan Xuanhe usually replied to everyone at the same time.

After all, there were just too many people congratulating him. Although everyone could earn a good reputation by responding earnestly, the key point is that a good reputation is not limited to just one channel.

Besides, the entertainment industry is a place where people are treated differently depending on their status.

So IU just collaborates with whoever is popular, shoots a music video or sings a song, and no one says IU is just riding on their coattails. Instead, they call it a powerful collaboration.

Ultimately, it all comes down to celebrity status and popularity.

Winning awards is just a side effect; filming right now is keeping me really busy.

However, amidst his busy schedule, the production of the songs for Kwon Heonhyuk's new album is progressing steadily, and there are some updates about the songs.

(End of this chapter)