Peninsula: The Best Actor Begins with a Breakup

Chapter 302 The road to winning awards has always been like this.

Ming said that after returning from Singapore, he did not go home first.

He received a call from Jo In-sung before leaving the country, and the two arranged to meet at Jo In-sung's house, since Kim Min-jung was home alone anyway.

"Brother Yincheng, I brought two bottles of wine with me."

It was explicitly stated that this bottle of wine was purchased at the duty-free shop at Singapore Airport, since it's impolite to visit someone empty-handed.

Jo In-sung provided the venue, and he brought the alcohol; it was a fair deal.

"Maknae, you've been really busy lately. I haven't seen you since filming wrapped up." Jo In-sung, dressed in casual clothes, greeted them. His unshaven face might have made him look like an older man to someone who didn't know him.

Of course, it has to be a handsome older man; some men just get more charming with age.

Mingyan took off his shoes and said, "Brother Yincheng, I just rested for a few days, and I also had a cold recently, so I couldn't even speak."

He casually lay down on the sofa without needing the host to greet him.

If this were to happen at Lee Kwang-soo's house, Ming-yan would say he wouldn't even need to wear clothes; once he gets into a good drink, he'd just start bragging and joking around.

"Yeah, how's your cold?"

"It's ready."

The brothers are now paying great attention to their health, after all, Kim Woo-bin's case has shocked everyone, showing that cancer is not so far away from us.

According to Mingyan, both Bae Sung-woo and Kim Ki-duk have scheduled medical checkups.

People in their thirties and forties are often not as physically fit as young people.

On the contrary, Cheng Dongyi was particularly open-minded. He continued to smoke and drink, believing that one's fate was predetermined and that no amount of health preservation would help when one's time was up.

"That's good. You're not on your own now. Minjung still needs to be taken care of." Jo In-sung knew how much Myung-yeon loved his niece. The child was three years away from the legal age of adulthood in South Korea, and she needed a guardian's signature for everything she did.

Mingyan laughed: "Brother Yincheng, shall we still drink today?"

"Drink it, let me see how your wine is."

"I just bought it randomly at the airport."

"Enough."

Men often don't care about the brand of alcohol; as long as they're in the right mood, they'll drink whatever they want, and they might even enjoy the taste of cheap liquor more easily.

The snacks to accompany the drinks were ordered by Jo In-sung through takeout. Even if a single man is good at cooking, he is too lazy to cook often. It's too much trouble to do things himself when it can be done with a few clicks and a little money.

"Brother Yincheng, have you finished filming on your end too?" Although Mingyan was resting, he was keeping track of the crew's progress, after all, he was also a part of it.

Jo In-sung nodded: "Yeah, what time is it now?"

The release date for "The King" is the end of May, and all preparations were completed according to this schedule.

"In-sung hyung, do you think this movie has the potential to win an award?"

Mingyan's statement wasn't entirely unfounded. The subject matter was sound, the cast was strong, with Jo In-sung, Jung Woo-sung, and Kim Ah-joong all being highly skilled actors. Coupled with Han Jae-rim's fame and connections, their goals certainly included more than just box office success.

"That's what I came to talk to you about today." Zhao Yincheng picked up a piece of food with his chopsticks and put it in his mouth. "I'll have a lot of social engagements during this period, so come with me."

"Social?"

"Xiao Yan, winning an award isn't such a simple thing."

Zhao Yincheng has been in this industry for over ten years and has long since mastered the rules, both on and off the front lines.

While acting skills and script are undoubtedly the most important criteria for judging a film, they are also closely related to one's relationships with various film critics, one's public image, and the overall trends of the industry.

The battle may seem to begin when the nomination list is announced, but the actual competition has already started long before.

“Brother Yincheng, I know all of this.” Mingyan nodded.

For example, taking TV dramas as an example, a TV drama can achieve high ratings, but that doesn't mean it can win awards. The depth and significance of the subject matter, as well as the breakthrough of the characters themselves, are the key factors.

For example, "Fight for My Way" might win some awards from TVB, but it wouldn't be good enough for the Baeksang Arts Awards. Ming-yan has already prepared himself to be a nominee at the Baeksang Arts Awards in May.

Breakthroughs require progress, but there are many ways to make progress; we must grasp both aspects firmly.

"Director Han Jae-rim admires you a lot, and you can't let this relationship end." Jo In-sung continued, "Xiao Yan, let me tell you, once you're in the industry, if someone is willing to protect you, it won't matter even if you make a mistake."

Chungmuro ​​is a place that values ​​seniority and connections. Every actor aspiring to a career in film cannot escape it. Once you enter the industry, you will have a constant stream of resources, even if you make a mistake.

In the entertainment industry, someone like Mingyan, who only has a somewhat chaotic private life, is already considered pure and innocent. Compared to those predecessors who were involved in drug use and drunk driving, he is far superior.

Even if some people are exposed, they can apologize, lay low for a while, and be ready to make a comeback at any time.

"Brother Yincheng, I'm protected by you, aren't I?"

Mingyan smiled and clinked glasses with the guy.

He has encountered many benefactors since his debut. The first is definitely Kim Eun-sook, and the second is Jo In-sung. This guy helps his younger brothers without any selfish motives, otherwise there wouldn't be a brotherhood.

“You call me ‘brother,’ so of course I can’t just call you that for nothing.” Zhao Yincheng chuckled. “Socializing is just about meeting with the media or professors and stuff. You’re not familiar with them normally, but they actually have a lot of influence.”

Xiaoyan, if you want to transition into a movie actress, you have to get used to this system.

"King of Glory" serves as his introduction; the rest depends on Mingyan's own efforts.

Mingyan was genuinely touched: "Brother Yincheng, thank you."

"Don't be so polite. It's because you have enough talent that you can't be promoted."

The entertainment industry is a very mysterious place. It is said that a small success depends on promotion, a big success depends on fate, and forced promotion will lead to ruin. After all, no matter how powerful the capital is, it cannot completely control the audience's thoughts.

No matter how many roles you play, it's all for nothing if your acting skills aren't recognized by the public. Any underhanded dealings will only earn you a reputation for being a fraud.

Mingyan is a very approachable person, kind, humble, hardworking and low-key, otherwise Zhao Yincheng wouldn't have bothered with him.

Friendships are reciprocal.

As for the mistakes that all men make... that's no big deal.

Mingyan and Zhao Yincheng drank for several hours, and in the end, he didn't want to bother going home. Anyway, this guy's house has guest rooms, which are basically occupied by his gang members.

"Hey, Minjung."

Before he lost consciousness, he remembered to call his niece to let her know he was safe, so the little one wouldn't worry.

"Uncle, you've been drinking." Kim Minjung could roughly guess Mingyan's condition as soon as he heard it, and his tongue was slurred as he spoke.

Mingyan let out a long sigh of relief: "I drank a little at Yincheng's place and can't drive, so I'll take a nap before going back."

He still had to have a long talk with Jo In-sung by candlelight.

As a newcomer to the film industry, Mingyan said he had many questions to ask, as they concerned his future development.

"That's fine then." Kim Minjung thought for a moment, "Uncle, do you need me to pick you up tomorrow?"

"No need, you can't drive anyway."

"Okay, then be careful, watch out for stomach aches."

Kim Minjung was told by Kim Jisoo and Lim Nayeon that someone has a bad stomach and should drink less alcohol unless there is absolutely no other way.

"Brother Yincheng, what were you going to say just now?" Mingyan asked, rubbing his head after hanging up the phone.

"Director Han Jae-rim admires you, and the production team might try to get you the Best Newcomer award."

"It seems like I've won a lot of newcomer awards."

"Can that be the same?"

(End of this chapter)