Peninsula: The Best Actor Begins with a Breakup

Chapter 249 I've found you a good teacher.

Yoo Ji-min noticed that Kim Min-jung was especially happy.

"Minjung, is there something good happening today?"

The puppy's cheerful appearance makes everyone feel better.

"Jimin unnie, have you ever had that moment... when you realize you're important to someone else?" Kim Minjung carefully chose her words before expressing her feelings.

Although she and Mingyan had long since become very close, the little one still couldn't help but be happy when she heard those words.

When parents tell their children "I love you," the children will be happy too.

When Kim Minjung first arrived in Seoul, she was afraid that she would become a burden to Mingyan, since no one would want an extra person to suddenly appear in their home.

As it turns out, her uncle did not adapt very well at first, but their relationship now goes beyond that of uncle and niece in the literal sense.

Uncle sounds very authoritative, but younger uncle is more like a friend.

Liu Zhimin's heart skipped a beat: "Minzheng, have you found a boyfriend?"

That's a rather ambiguous statement, and it could easily lead to misunderstandings.

As the eldest sister and Mingyan's good friend, she had to be constantly vigilant about Kim Minjung's situation, lest her own precious daughter be snatched away by some unknown scoundrel.

"Jimin unnie, what are you saying!" Kim Minjung's face flushed red instantly: "I was talking about my uncle."

"Excuse me, what's wrong, Mingyan oppa?"

Liu Zhimin stuck out her tongue, realizing how impulsive she had been.

“My uncle said that if I move out after my debut, he will miss me.” Kim Minjung repeated Mingyan’s words from that morning with a smile.

Mingyue once said something similar: her uncle was indeed much like her mother.

Well... my cooking skills are just a bit lacking.

Liu Zhimin laughed and said, "Mingyan oppa is your uncle. It would be different if he were an older brother."

The girl wasn't surprised by Kim Minjung's statement. They had all seen how Mingyan treated her niece. Mingyan deserves a lot of credit for how quickly this girl from Liangshan was able to adapt to life in Seoul.

Kim Minjung always says the famous saying at the company.

"My uncle said..."

"My uncle..."

"Uncle again..."

Anyway, they have new stories to hear every day, and Liu Zhimin can even tell them a few of Mingyan's little habits in life, such as liking to pinch his hands when he talks.

Ning Yizhuo: How come I don't remember anything?
"What's wrong with brother?" Kim Minjung, an only child (author's modified version), didn't quite understand this mentality.

"The relationship between siblings is not very harmonious. I can't wait for my sister to move out, or for me to move out myself."

Liu Zhimin and her older sister have been fighting since they were little. The two sisters were particularly troublesome when they were young, and now her older sister also likes to tease her younger sister.

For example, when it comes to explicit statements, she would often say that she wanted that oppa to be her brother-in-law, but fortunately, no one involved ever heard it.

"Jimin unnie, I think you have a pretty good chance of debuting."

"We'll live together then."

……

He made it clear that he didn't just stay at home doing nothing during the holidays.

One day in early February, he came to the company to see what kind of acting teacher Zheng Yuanlong had found for him.

In fact, it's the same with everything. The higher you go, the more you discover your shortcomings and deficiencies, and the more you need to study and improve. Otherwise, you'll inevitably suffer a major setback sooner or later.

Mingyan isn't formally trained; he's relied entirely on his talent and Kim Eun-sook's guidance over the past few years. If he has higher aspirations, then systematic training is essential.

"Xiao Yan, you look great."

Zheng Yuanlong said with a smile.

"Brother Yuanlong, I finally finished filming, so of course I need to take a good rest." Mingyan spends his days between his niece and his good friend, and occasionally enjoys Kim Ji-won's tenderness. He lives a carefree life.

If he doesn't come to the company soon, he might even forget what he does for a living.

Zheng Yuanlong complained, "Yeah, you can rest, but I can't."

The agent has a lot to do, and he also has other part-time jobs at the company, so it's not just about handling Mingyan's daily affairs.

"Brother Yuanlong, after you finish work, I'll treat you to barbecue, and we'll have a good drink together."

Ming Yan understands this guy's efforts. Behind every popular artist is an excellent team, and the manager is the absolute core. They will continuously accumulate experience and connections in the process of working.

This is not something that can be replaced by just hiring someone.

Many actors in the industry eventually choose to leave with their long-time agents and start their own companies.

However, Mingyan had no such idea. Although his mother-in-law was still above him in his company, she rarely interfered in the internal management. The rest was up to Kim Eun-sook.

So far, his collaboration with his teacher has been pleasant, with a high degree of freedom and a fairly good profit-sharing arrangement compared to others in the industry. Otherwise, one could only negotiate a more favorable contract after achieving results, like Kim Ji-won.

If it weren't for the potential impact, Mingyan would have liked to bring Kim Ji-won to the company. If everyone were eating together, everything would be easier to discuss.

"Then I'll remember that."

"Write this down, I mean what I say."

Mingyan and Zheng Yuanlong chatted casually for a few minutes before getting down to business.

Jung Won-ryong did indeed contact a big shot in the industry, Ahn Hyuk-mo, who was a professor in the Department of Theater and Film at Dongguk University, had more than 15 years of experience in stage performance, and had also published a book called "Twelve Keys to Unlocking Dreams".

He is a well-known acting coach in the industry and has worked with many famous actors for a long time, such as Jun Ji-hyun, Park Min-young, and Jang Hyuk.

“This person… I feel like I’ve heard of him somewhere before.” Mingyan looked at the information Zheng Yuanlong showed him.

"He taught Song Joong-ki his lines."

"Ah, I remembered."

Mingyan suddenly realized why the name sounded familiar; he had heard it before when he was exchanging filming experiences with Song Joong-ki.

Zheng Yuanlong continued, "Teacher An Hemo is not someone you can just ask out. I went to great lengths to get him to agree after he had seen your performances."

"Could this be a scarcity marketing tactic?" Mingyan was a little suspicious; it wasn't like he wasn't paying for the classes.

"Of course not. Ahn Hye-mo is still leading an acting training class and doesn't easily provide one-on-one instruction anymore."

Jung Won-ryong sent Ming-yan's personal information in advance, including some audition video materials. It is said that Ahn Hyuk-mo's side has already started to make plans to address someone's performance issues.

You get what you pay for. Anhemo is very dedicated to the students he approves of, and will even engage in long-term cooperation and guidance.

That's why he doesn't easily accept students; if he wanted to make money, he would open a class and charge more tuition.

Mingyan shivered for no reason: "Brother Yuanlong, now that you mention it, it seems like I've gotten myself into a lot of trouble."

"Just study hard," Zheng Yuanlong said with a smile. "As for the expenses, the company will cover half, and you'll pay the other half yourself. This was specially approved by the president."

If you switch to another company, it's definitely their personal matter for the artists to pursue further education; the company won't pay for it.

Therefore, having more teachers is not a bad thing.

(End of this chapter)