Peninsula: The Best Actor Begins with a Breakup

Chapter 266 New Script.

Mingyan looked at the script draft in his hand.

The script is quite novel because the entire story is presented through the lens of an AR game.

However, Jung Won-ryong's next words cleared up his doubts: "The screenwriter of this drama, Song Jae-jung, is the screenwriter of 'W - Two Worlds'."

Mingyan nodded in sudden realization.

He was deeply impressed by "W - Two Worlds," a drama that carried MBC at the time. Although it wasn't as exaggerated as "Descendants of the Sun" that same year, it was definitely an excellent work.

Every screenwriter has a distinct style. W-Two Worlds is fantastical and romantic, so it's not surprising that they would write a script that uses AR as a starting point.

Not everyone can handle new themes; if you can't grasp them, the whole thing will fall apart.

Korean dramas are filmed and broadcast simultaneously. If an unknown new screenwriter were to tackle such a bold subject, the actors would also have reservations.

"Ah, I've seen that drama. Senior actress Han Hyo-joo acted very well."

Kim Ji-soo's thinking was much simpler; she only remembered the actors and wasn't very interested in the behind-the-scenes information.

This is also what Mingyan wanted to remind her of.

"Waaah." Mingyan picked up the script and gently tapped her friend on the head.

"What? Senior Han Hyo-joo is really amazing." Kim Ji-soo rubbed her head, looking aggrieved. "I know, I need to learn how to read scripts."

Mingyan had told his friends many times that actors need to learn to read scripts, even if they don't have a choice, so that they don't fail to understand their characters when filming starts.

Don't say you won't need it; of course, the longer you practice the basics, the better.

"I think this show is very interesting, and even the final result is not the most important thing."

Zheng Yuanlong and Mingyan shared their opinions.

As an agent, he naturally has his own ideas when selecting partners, and these require patient and meticulous communication with the artist.

Mingyan frowned, wondering what this guy meant.

Kim Jisoo was still flipping through the script. Before her debut, the girl had worked as an extra, with only a few lines. The script she received at the time was just a thin sheet of paper.

"First of all, the producer of this drama, Kim Sang-heon, is from CJ." Jung Won-ryong directly pointed out the background.

Kim Eun-sook's company is a subsidiary of Studio Dragon, a production company that CJ acquired creators of. In other words, it was the production company behind "Memories of the Alhambra".

Mingyan nodded, signaling Zheng Yuanlong to continue.

Kim Jisoo listened with wide, curious eyes, clearly quite interested in these intricate relationships.

The agent cleared his throat and continued, "Building a good relationship with CJ will definitely benefit your future development. They have influence on the international stage."

South Korea has a long-standing tradition of having a reputation abroad but a reputation at home.

If Mingyan can make a splash internationally, even by gaining a Hollywood-level actor status, it would benefit his career.

The traditional markets for Korean Wave were China, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia. However, starting in late 2016, the situation changed dramatically, and the industry as a whole turned its attention to Europe and the United States.

CJ is a large and powerful company with a large number of actors under its umbrella. It is said that having the opportunity to connect with the group's senior management would be beneficial.

Moreover, the script for this drama is of good quality. Song Jae-jung and Kim Eun-sook are friends born in the same year, 1973. One graduated from Seoul Arts University, and the other graduated from Ewha Womans University.

Her skill level is still trustworthy.

Ming Yan wants to go further on his acting career, so he has to consider many things.

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu"

"anything else?"

Kim Ji-soo continues to faithfully fulfill her responsibilities as a translator.

"According to my information, this drama has received support from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism," Zheng Yuanlong continued. "It has also reached cooperation agreements with local governments in Spain."

The subject matter also falls within areas of policy support and interest.

Capitalist countries also value trends; they hype up any hot concept. Whether an individual can benefit from a trend depends on their own abilities.

It's fair to say that the off-screen factors for "Memories of the Alhambra" are almost fully utilized; the rest depends on the quality of the script and the actors' performances.

"It sounds really impressive." Kim Jisoo listened for a while, her ears filled with things she didn't quite understand. Mingyan thought for a moment, then whimpered, "Waaah!"

Did they say who the actors they're working with are?

Kim Jisoo's brow twitched.

She almost overlooked this. Surely she wouldn't let this guy work with Kim Ji-won again, or Lim Na-yeon would be furious.

"They're in contact with Park Shin-hye over there." Jung Won-ryong's reply relieved the girl.

Mingyan and Park Shin-hye are old friends. They met when they were filming "The Heirs". She is a very good actress, but her appearance does not quite fit his aesthetic.

Jung Won-ryong joked, "Xiao Yan, you don't mean you won't work with any actors who aren't Ji-won, do you?"

The person next to him is Kim Jisoo, so this kid won't care.

"Cough cough."

Mingyan coughed a few times forcefully. Why did this guy have to bring up the very thing he didn't want to talk about?

Jisoo didn't care if she heard it, but if it got back to Nayeon, it could cause a huge disaster.

"Alright, do you want me to get you a glass of water?" Kim Jisoo patted Mingyan's back with a half-smile. Even his manager knew about his relationship with Kim Jiwon.

Mingyan waved his hand and pointed to the oranges he had bought earlier, indicating that he wanted to eat one.

He looked at Zheng Yuanlong again, waved the script in his hand, meaning that he should go back and think about it carefully, and that he also needed more detailed information.

Zheng Yuanlong gave an OK sign: "Xiaoyan, you have to listen to Zhixiu when you get back, otherwise you won't be able to participate in the activities in Singapore."

"Yuanlong oppa, don't worry, leave it to me."

Kim Jisoo answered while peeling an orange.

With that, the business was considered finished, and Mingyan and Kim Jisoo were sent home by Jung Won-ryong.

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu"

"I won't be staying here tonight."

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu"

"I'll watch you take your medicine before I leave. Yue Xiong can't stay home alone for too long."

Park Chae-young: Translate this, what does it mean when "Moon Bear is home alone"?

Am I even human? Am I even human?
When Kim Minjung returned, she asked the same question as Jung Wonyong: "Jisoo unnie, can you really understand what my uncle is saying?"

This is amazing.

“Minjung, you could do that if you were with someone for almost twenty years.” Mingyan and Kim Jisoo have known each other since they were six years old, which is seventeen years.

How many seventeen-year periods does one have in a lifetime?

Whether they cried or laughed, they spent the best years of their lives together.

Kim Minjung tilted her head and thought about it. It seemed to be true. She could completely guess what her mother wanted to say based on some simple actions, such as being scolded if she was called by her full name, or pretending to study when she heard heavier footsteps.

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu"

"Okay, once you're better, I won't say anything and will ask you to translate."

Kim Jisoo sighed helplessly. This girl was just like a child, always wanting to compare everything.

Mingyan nodded in satisfaction, lest Kim Minjun think he was heartless.

He rolled up his sleeves and went into the kitchen to wash the fruit. His niece had worked hard after her practice, so he should treat her well.

"Jisu-unnie."

"Ok?"

"Didn't you and my uncle ever like each other?"

(End of this chapter)