Peninsula: The Best Actor Begins with a Breakup

Chapter 630 Keep Your Distance Away (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
Here are the red carpet photos from the 13th Asian Film Awards.

[Ming Yan made a dashing appearance in Hong Kong and won the Best New Actor award.]

[Yoo Ah-in and Ming-yan chatted amicably inside the venue; two of South Korea's top stars gathered together.]

"No, who released that last press release?"

He pointed absurdly at the news that appeared on his phone.

Putting aside whether comparing him to Yoo Ah-in is reasonable, the senior's achievements are something Yoo Ah-in can't even dream of matching right now. You could have talked about career prospects, but instead you focused on the friendly conversation.

Who was friendly with him?

Everyone in the circle knows that guy likes men, but I don't have that kind of interest.

Besides, Lim Na-yeon and Kim Ji-won wouldn't agree to it either.

“This is a good thing for you,” Zheng Yuanlong laughed. “It’s like indirectly linking you and Liu Yaren together. He’s a film and television king, a rising star in Chungmuro.”

A common marketing tactic in the entertainment industry is to create a concept and tie certain people together to indirectly elevate their status.

Once the concept is marketed and the public talks about it a lot, it naturally becomes the truth.

As for whether these individuals are truly opponents of the same level, it's difficult to determine without careful analysis.

"Forget it, I'd rather not take advantage of this."

Rumors surrounding Yoo Ah-in in the entertainment industry go beyond just his preference for men; there are other issues involved as well.

He openly expressed his deep hatred for certain things.

He only takes pictures, he doesn't touch them.

“Those people on Chungmuro ​​all have a few quirks, so we have to be careful,” Zheng Yuanlong nodded and sighed.

It's fine to mingle in circles, but you can't let everything fall into your lap.

In the world of fame and fortune, even the slightest misconduct can lead to utter ruin, so one must be extremely cautious.

“Brother Yuanlong, it’s hard to say what will happen in the future.” Mingyan analyzed with Zheng Yuanlong: “I think Netflix might be the most worthwhile place to develop in the next few years.”

Actors also need a platform to showcase their talents.

There is no doubt that Netflix's global streaming platform has a significant advantage over local television stations.

Platforms that control distribution channels are willing to spend money, investing more in production teams and paying actors' salaries than local capital, creating a very obvious siphon effect.

Moreover, South Korea has a long tradition of achieving great success abroad while remaining popular at home. As long as they achieve good results overseas, especially in Western countries, it is basically equivalent to gaining both fame and fortune.

Zheng Yuanlong seemed to understand: "You mean..."

"I think that after finishing filming 'When the Camellia Blooms,' we can try to reach out to Netflix regarding television series."

Mingyan had gotten to know a few people before, in order to help Kim Ji-won.

However, those relationships need to be maintained; at the very least, you need to make sure people remember you when they're filming.

He openly stated that he wouldn't mind being called a "Netflix favorite," as having acting opportunities and making money is the most important thing for him personally.

The rules in South Korea are different from those in a certain major Eastern country. It's actually very difficult for an individual to build up capital. He openly stated that he has no intention of getting involved in those things; he just wants to maintain a detached status.

“Okay, I understand.” Zheng Yuanlong nodded decisively.

He understood what Mingyan meant.

Netflix is ​​already showing signs of gaining traction in South Korea, and for platforms with American backing like this, development is virtually unimpeded.

This is indeed a good opportunity.

"Also, can't this press release really be taken down?"

"Alright, you didn't go to the party afterward anyway."

"I dare not go to Lan Kwai Fong, why don't you go?"

"roll!"

……

[Oppa won another award! Who's even stanning such a talented actor?] [Waaah, oppa, since you won an award, hurry up and update your Instagram! Did you forget your password?]

[Could you two collaborate again in your next drama? The CP (couple) fandom can't do without you two!]

Fans left numerous comments under the news of Ming Yan's award win.

The biggest downside to liking actors is that you often don't see them when they're not on set, and actors who like to appear on variety shows are always a minority.

Lee Kwang-soo: Shiba, who are you implying?
"Your fans are all urging you to post on Instagram."

Lim Nayeon curled up on a chair in the waiting room, casually wrapped in a blanket, and happily sent a message to Mingyan.

She spent all her free time today browsing news about Mingyan online, and even saved several red carpet photos from last night.

I don't know what the point of saving it is, but the boyfriend in the reporter's lens has a unique charm.

"I almost forgot I even have an Instagram account. I'll pick out a few photos to post later." Mingyan doesn't care much about that account, so when she gets busy, she forgets about it.

Who took your picture?

"I have a stylist now, as long as I'm in the public eye, someone will take care of me."

Protecting their image means protecting their commercial value, and the stylist team is also doing this to be responsible to Mingyan.

Lim Nayeon typed furiously on her keyboard: "Update quickly, I'm a fan too~"

"You followed me with a secondary account?" Mingyan asked, somewhat surprised. "That's too dangerous. Just ask me directly if you want to see something."

Celebrities usually have a few anonymous accounts when they're in the entertainment industry. Otherwise, what if they're caught using their main account to surf the internet? Even a simple like could cause a huge uproar.

However, using a secondary account cannot guarantee 100% safety, so never underestimate the ability of fans to open boxes.

The safest way to use a secondary account is to suppress the urge to share your life online; with a blank account, there's nowhere to search for information.

Many idol couples like to subtly show their affection by posting pictures of travel, matching items, or similar captions on their main and secondary accounts, which eventually gets discovered by fans.

It can't be a coincidence that a lone man and a lone woman appear in the same place at the same time, can it?
Mingyan repeatedly warned Kim Ji-won and Lim Na-yeon that taking photos was okay, but they couldn't post them online, not even on their alternate accounts.

Jisoo is very mature; she's too lazy to post anything. She just posts whatever her company tells her to on Instagram, since it's just work.

"Don't wrong me. 'Fans' is just a descriptive term; it doesn't mean I actually follow them."

Lim Na-yeon quickly offered an explanation.

She knew that Mingyan's actions were all for her own good.

Otherwise, it's not a big deal for actors to be in relationships, but it would have a much bigger impact on female idols.

"That's good. That account is mainly operated by Brother Yuanlong, so I don't manage it."

"Ugh, this relationship is so frustrating... we can't meet up, and we can't show it off." Lim Nayeon grumbled.

Mingyan replied, "I don't think so. At least right now, the cutest Nayeon in the world is my girlfriend."

"Such a sweet tongue~"

"I just had a very famous milk tea in Hong Kong, it was sweet."

Mingyan then turned around and instructed Zheng Yuanlong to post on Instagram, saying that the fans' reasonable requests should still be met.

“We’re heading back to Korea this afternoon. Is there anything else you want to buy?” Jung Won-ryong edited the photos, making sure there weren’t any inappropriate elements.

One of his job responsibilities is to ensure that artists do not cause controversy.

It's so convenient to work with handsome celebrities; these photos don't need much editing, they look like magazine spreads no matter what you post.

"No need." Mingyan remembered a crucial question: "We're not going back on the same flight as Yoo Ah-in, are we?"

He really didn't want to have too much contact with that senior colleague anymore, with all the cigarettes and parties.

Putting aside the fact that he doesn't smoke, even if he did, he wouldn't dare accept it. Who knows if there are any prohibited substances in it? The last celebrity to say he accidentally inhaled it was G-Dragon.

"Don't worry, it's just you and me."

(End of this chapter)