The number one playboy on the Peninsula!

Chapter 265 Two Contracts of "Parasite"
Hey, Kim Jisoo, you didn't even say hello to me?

Inside the venue, the colors of TWICE's lightsticks lit up one after another. Gong Cheng had an inside ticket, as did the other artists who came to watch tonight's concert...

He raised his eyelids and followed the figure wearing a baseball cap and mask who had just walked past him, calling out to him.

Standing behind her and in front of her were Kim Jenny, Park Chaeyoung, and a few others.

Gong Cheng muttered to himself, "Rude..."

Unexpectedly, Kim Jisoo immediately turned around and walked over, politely looking at Kim Daewoo, "Daewoo oppa, can we switch seats?"

Kim Daewoo couldn't be happier with this! He'd just noticed that Gong Cheng seemed to have a lot of female admirers this year. In the past, it was mostly just rumors, but this year, it's been Bae Joo-hyun and Kim Ji-soo...

Is this like an iron tree blooming? So many female celebrities are trying to steal their own cabbages!
In the two years since his debut in 16 and 17, countless people in the industry have slipped notes to this kid. Most of them would tear them up in front of him or throw them in the trash can, which made him frown and wonder why he would ruin his face.
However, compared to Jisoo and Joo-hyun, he personally favors Joo-hyun more...

"You're the rude one. How can you have time to come to TWICE's concert when you're so busy?" Kim Jisoo took off her baseball cap and glanced at ONCE, who was exclaiming in surprise. She felt that this rumor was hard to clear up, so she might as well just sit with him openly.

Gong Cheng chuckled and crossed his legs, "Would you believe me if I said I came to support Lim Nayeon?"

"Come on, your eyes are practically pointing to the sky. You actually have a favorite female celebrity?" Kim Jisoo took off her mask, her cheeks feeling a little stuffy.

In the dim light, Gong Cheng glanced at her. She had delicate eyebrows and eyes, and her makeup was quite elaborate. She used a light and moisturizing foundation or cushion to create a "no-makeup" look. The ivory white shade made her skin look very clear and radiant.

Many female celebrities in the industry choose this kind of makeup in their daily lives, and then when they accidentally run into fans, they send them a couple of unedited photos. Okay, once the fans start praising it, it's considered an amazing bare face. In reality, Peninsula's cosmetics and facial surgery technology are truly leading the world.

"Hey, really, look at the light stick~" He picked up the light stick in his hand and waved it, looking just like a fan of Once.

Jisoo glanced at him with her pretty eyes beneath her soft, natural brows, then chuckled dismissively, "If you said you were cheering for someone else, like Jeongyeon or Sana, I might believe you. Nayeon? Don't overestimate yourself..."

She knew very well that when Gong Cheng first joined JYP, her friend Nayeon had complained a lot about him, saying things like, "How can someone like this debut?" She remembered it vividly, but she also unusually said a few good words for Gong Cheng...

"How's the preparation for your comeback going?" Gong Cheng smiled, changing the subject. "Don't embarrass me, okay..."

Kim Ji-soo quickly distanced herself from the situation. She knew all too well how this kind of person conducted themselves. First, they had a naturally good-looking face, then they took a liking to you, and then they started shamelessly blurring the lines between you and them. "What relationship do I have with you? I'd never embarrass you, no matter how obscure I am."

"How can it not be related? I'm your producer. If I don't do a good job, my reputation will be affected... Oh my god, in Europe and America, Taylor Swift, Gaga, Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber, all want me to collaborate on producing their albums. Do you think I have anything to do with you?"

Gong Cheng smugly acted like a little shrew, showing off quite a bit, and then playfully bumped her shoulder, "Besides, we're the perfect trio, have you forgotten?"

"Stop bringing up the past. Your so-called 'iron triangle' is just you and Miyeon hugging and I being a third wheel?" Kim Jisoo said in a low voice with an unpleasant expression, as if she was very self-aware, but she looked unhappy with her lips pursed.

"I never said you were a third wheel; those three words are a bit hurtful..."

“You’ve thought about it…” Kim Jisoo turned her head to look at him, her eyes filled with complicated emotions, “Am I not the third wheel? I understand.”

Gong Cheng had nothing to say about her stubbornness. He casually pointed to a seat not far away, where Kang Daniel, who had come to greet him earlier, was sitting. "Hey, that's the one who's covered up like a mummy, Kang Daniel."

"With Park Jihyo?" Kim Jisoo asked in surprise, her eyes filled with curiosity. Then she lowered her voice and whispered, "I have a feeling that the two of them won't go far?"

"Why?" Gong Cheng looked at her with a puzzled expression. The row of earrings around her ears, combined with Kim Jisoo's hip-hop style outfit, made her look both cool and aloof. In fact, among BLACKPINK members, she had the most flamboyant personal style, looking quite rebellious and Japanese. "Don't give me that. You didn't approve of me and that Pabo back then either..."

Not far away, Kang Daniel, fully armed, was sitting in his seat, holding his phone and chatting intimately with a member of a popular girl group. They were very affectionate, showing concern for each other, and he thoughtfully told her where his seat was and even shared that he had met a senior member named "Tarot".

Completely unaware, on the other side, two people were passionately clapping at him...

"Ugh! You wouldn't understand even if I told you. I know him fairly well; he's no good." Kim Jisoo completely ignored Gong Cheng's second half of his sentence. It was really strange that Gong Cheng and that Pabo had gotten to where they were today, but she knew very well what "Kang Daniel" was saying.

After all, his friend had asked him for advice in the first place. Aren't those descriptions of "Kang Daniel" exactly what a scumbag and coward he is?

Gong Cheng's expression turned somewhat unnatural upon hearing this. "Damn it, Jiang Daniel, what are you trying to do?!" he thought. "You know him well? Have you dated him? Or did he pursue you...?"

"What are you thinking?! I don't know him. I heard about him from a friend. Anyway, he's not a good person." Kim Jisoo quickly clarified. She couldn't say such things carelessly. Apart from having many scandals with this guy next to her since her debut, she was still very virtuous.

But then she looked away from Kang Daniel and turned to stare at Gong Cheng with a surprised and amused expression. "Aigoo, really... you still get jealous because of me?"

"I think so." Gong Cheng smiled, noticing her suddenly evasive gaze. "Never mind, let's go to the concert."

……

TWICE's concert opened with several hit songs.

Gong Cheng and Kim Ji-soo had great chemistry; their eyes would frequently dart towards Park Ji-hyo on stage and Kang Daniel in the front row, as if they were watching a good show. They seemed to have quite a bit of interaction offstage...

"Going on a date with friends, shy shy shy~~"

Sana Minatozaki, dressed in a light blue stage outfit with white numbers graffiti on the chest and a white pleated skirt, winked at her boyfriend as she swayed her hips. On the big screen, her face, which had gradually lost some of its plumpness, became even more radiant and captivating. Her dance moves and the curves of her figure exuded an aura of a mature, sophisticated woman.
After singing her part, the puppy touched the Möbius strip hanging on her collarbone. This little habit of hers when she goes on stage is just like how Gong Cheng always touches the diamond earring on her earlobe during concerts. It is evidence of their love.

"Ahhhh! Sana-chan!"

"Mama!"

"Slap me!"

"..."

"..." Gong Cheng listened to the cheers around him, dumbfounded. Were these ONCEs really that weird? What were they thinking? He wanted to punch them. But he still smiled and watched the Shiba Inu girl's declaration of love. He picked up his phone and took a picture of the confident and composed Minatozaki Sana on stage. His technique was excellent!
"Are you a hater of Sana? You took these pictures..." Kim Jisoo glanced at him curiously. The two were close, and Gong Cheng's every move was under her watchful eye. "Wait, why are you taking pictures of Sana for no reason?" For a moment, her expression turned somewhat unfriendly.

Gong Cheng ignored her and glanced at the photos he had just taken. "I think they look pretty good. Besides, what's with that expression? These are the members of TWICE. They asked me to take some photos for them and send them to them afterwards. It's just part of the job..."

As he spoke, he gestured to the photos he had just taken of Nayeon, Mina, Momo, Chaeyoung, Tzuyu… spreading the favor evenly.

Immediately afterward, Gong Cheng picked up his phone, turned the camera around, and moved closer to Kim Jisoo, saying, "Come on, Jisoo! We haven't taken a photo together in a long time, let's take one~"

"Click~"

Before Kim Jisoo could react, Gong Cheng pressed the shutter, the lens capturing their faces in the dim light—Kim Jisoo's beautiful face was still turned to the side, gazing at Gong Cheng, who was holding up his phone with a broad smile...

"Are you sick? Can you at least let me know in advance next time?" Kim Jisoo clenched her fists, feeling ambushed again.

Gong Cheng pursed his lips, "Forget it, I'm telling you, you won't agree."

"Who said that..." Kim Jisoo glanced at him sullenly. It seemed to be true; the two rarely took photos together, and the few that did were at Zhao Meiyan's urging. In the past, the photos taken were mostly unflattering pictures of her.

She felt that if her reputation ever collapsed, it would definitely be because Gong Cheng released those ugly photos. "Is it possible for me to make a peace sign?" she said weakly. This guy's photography skills were really not flattering...

"You're so outdated, still making the peace sign in this day and age..."

"Hey, isn't it you who likes to make the peace sign the most? It's not me..."

"So you want to imitate the trend?" Gong Cheng shamelessly picked up his phone and took another picture of his little sister. Cute and pretty!
Jisoo opened her mouth, a mixture of helplessness and delight on her face, "Hehe, so you mean you're the trendsetter? How narcissistic..."

……

TWICE's performances continue, featuring upbeat and energetic songs...

"Tzuyu~ Saranghae!"

"innayeon !yo囧样！momo酱！sana酱！pajiyou！mina酱！jindayang！sunsample！chousiwi！one in a millionsesanehei！hanhanabuyi！tu！wai！yi！si！

The heart-wrenching cheers were deafening, and many TWICE fans waved Barbie pink support signs.

"Aren't you going to cheer for your friend?" Gong Cheng chuckled as he listened to the cheers around him, then asked Kim Jisoo, "You keep saying you're cheering for Nayeon, but I think you've been chatting with me the whole time..."

Kim Jisoo thought about it and realized that her friends on stage were quite petty. Since they were already there, if they didn't cheer for her, they would definitely start criticizing her, and they wouldn't stop. So she picked up her light stick and shouted, "IM NAYEON~!"

Meanwhile, Lim Nayeon, who was on stage, quickly pulled Yoo Jeongyeon over to cook.

The big star grinned, put her hands on her hips, winked, and then beckoned to her boyfriend, immediately eliciting screams from the audience. The fans sitting behind Gong Cheng screamed and chanted Lim Nayeon's name. This is just like a fan!

Kim Jisoo clapped her hands, beaming, "My dear friend, our relationship is still so good!"
If you didn't come all this way to thank me, then it's only right that I show you my support. Go ahead and give food to the other fans over there!
Gong Cheng sat obediently in his seat, receiving winks from the big star. On the other hand, Yu Jung-yeon next to him waved her fist at him, and then the two of them moved away. He then heard Kim Ji-soo's cheerful voice, "Didn't you say you were close to TWICE? Aren't you going to give them a shout-out?"

She had never seen this person cheer for others before; it must be hilarious to think about.

"Really cheering?" Gong Cheng looked at her in surprise, only to see Jisoo nod. He glanced around at the ONCEs who were screaming, "Jeongyeon-ah, saranghae ah~"

Then, he tilted his head back and shouted, "Mina-chan, saranghae~!!!!"

His voice was loud, but it was insignificant amidst the roar of the numerous fans in the audience. However, many fans in the front row still heard it and turned their horrified gazes toward Gong Cheng... This guy's name and reputation were legendary in ONCE...

Once had a love-hate relationship with him. They loved that, to be fair, he was indeed the top K-pop artist ever, and they had heard TWICE speak highly of Tarot on their own live streams and variety shows, praising him as a great junior, someone they grew and improved with...

In addition, as a producer, Gong Cheng is responsible for TWICE's hit song "TT," as well as their collaboration earlier this year, which gave TWICE a small boost in popularity in Europe and America. He's both handsome and talented...

But this guy is a total bastard, with scandals all over the world... causing trouble everywhere, is even TWICE, the only pure land in K-pop, going to be ruined?

"Are you crazy?" Kim Jisoo, not knowing what Gong Cheng was thinking, quickly grabbed his wrist and tightened her grip...

Upon hearing this on stage, Mina froze, even losing her rhythm while dancing.
"Sana-chan, saranghae~"

"Tzuyu, saranghae~"

"Kim Da-hyun, saranghae~"

"Lim Nayeon, saranghae~"

"Hirai Momo saranghae~"

"Son Chaeyoung, Saranghae~"

"..."

Gong Cheng called out the names of all the members in a fair and even manner. These cheering words were very common, and he had heard them dozens of times tonight. Moreover, he shouted them louder and louder, which dispelled the doubts of many fans and made them excited!
What a strong bond between senior and junior students! This is true family ties!

Jisoo and the rest of TWICE on stage breathed a sigh of relief. "Aigoo, that scared me..."

"Isn't that how it is when you're cheering?" Gong Cheng turned to look at her with a smile, then looked down at Kim Jisoo, who was still holding his wrist, and teased, "Jisoo, have you taken advantage of me enough?"

Kim Jisoo then realized she'd been holding the man's wrist for a while, but it was clearly out of concern! How did this bastard make it seem like she was taking advantage of him? "Get lost!"

After a brief silence, she asked nervously, "Even if it's for support, this is a bit too much... You're probably going to be trending again tonight, something about 'Tarot's high-profile declaration of love for TWICE'."

That's how the media is; they love to make unfounded accusations.

Moreover, Gong Cheng's popularity and influence mean that his every move will be the focus of attention.

"Relax, it's okay. There's no concrete evidence, it's just support. Besides, if you come with me to Gangnam tonight and get some photos taken by the reporters, I guarantee the rumors about you and me will definitely outshine TWICE..." Gong Cheng waved his hand dismissively, regarding the relationship between TWICE and Tarot...

JYP's two "T"s (referring to two different celebrities), he'll probably only have two scandals at most, that's all. After all, the hottest topic and focus right now is still his complicated love triangle with Girls' Generation.

Immediately afterwards, Gong Cheng took a selfie with his phone, opened Instagram, uploaded the picture, and captioned it: "Coming to TWICE's concert, seeing the fans cheering loudly reminded me of the time when I was performing on stage and the Akana cheered for me..."

"That was a very happy moment, so I wanted to experience what it feels like to give support to others. I tried to shout a few supportive phrases like the fans did, and my throat really hurt. It felt so hard and difficult, which made me realize even more how tough it is for the fans. Thank you all for your love..."

After clicking send, Gong Cheng turned off his phone screen. Once this Instagram post was published, the rumors about him and TWICE would cease.

Kim Ji-soo watched his actions, then quickly opened her Instagram, clicked on her following list, and looked at the latest post from the person she followed, 【TTTTTTTTarot】. Just one minute ago, when Gong Cheng was editing the caption, she hadn't seen the content clearly.

After carefully reading what he posted, I opened my mouth, unsure of what to say...

Kim Jisoo scrolled through the comments section, which had already gone viral the moment the post was published.

"Oppa~ I cried, but it's okay if my throat hurts, we're going to cheer for you loudly (roaring)!!!"

"It started with your looks, we stayed because of your character, and fell for your talent—nowadays, you're the only singer who truly puts himself in the fans' shoes! We will support you!"

"Oppa, why are you cheering for TWICE? What if you ruin your voice? You're a singer! The best singer in the world!"

Kim Jisoo scratched her head, patted Gong Cheng's arm with some suspicion, and pointed to the text on the screen, "You...you...you really think so? You want to try out what it's like to support fans?"

"Well, besides, wasn't it you who suggested it?" Gong Cheng shrugged and nodded.

Kim Jisoo was at a loss for words, but then a comment in the comments section caught her eye.

"I was at the TWICE concert, and as an ONCE, I can vouch for it! Tarot was really trying to cheer, super loud! He cheered for every member's name. We ONCEs want to thank Tarot for supporting TWICE! We hope the 'Double T' will get better and better, and walk the flower path together!"

"I was there too, and Tarot is super handsome! He has a very unique charm! And Tarot and TWICE have a really good relationship, they cheered him on so hard! But why is Jisoo sitting next to Tarot?"

"..."

Kim Jisoo was stunned. How did this get to her? She quickly checked Gong Cheng's post, looked at the trending topics, and scrolled down.

#Tarot's love for his fans#
#Top-notch artists, superstar qualities—Tarot#
#ONCE thanks Tarot for supporting TWICE#
#Jisoo and Tarot appear hand-in-hand at TWICE concert# [Breaking News]

#……#
Kim Jisoo had no doubt that within an hour, her scandal with this bastard next to her would be trending on the front page of every entertainment section again... Damn it, what kind of scandal god is this guy!
I was just going to a concert for no reason, and now I'm being blamed again?

"..."

……

During the rest of the concert, Gong Cheng and Kim Jisoo quietly watched TWICE's performance. As it neared the end, Gong Cheng glanced at his constantly vibrating phone. The caller was Bong Joon-ho. He patted the girl next to him on the shoulder, thought for a moment, and whispered in her ear, "I'll take the call. The concert is almost over, so I might have to go now."

"You and Caiying should go back to the dorm and rest early too..."

"Is it something important?" Kim Jisoo asked, but the close breath on her ear made her face feel hot.

Gong Cheng shook his head and smiled. "Ani, it's a personal matter." He waved to leave, but then added, "Let's get together the three of us when I get back from Japan in a few days. That Pabo is really busy lately, even busier than me..."

"I understand..." Upon hearing this, Kim Jisoo's burning face instantly cooled down considerably. She nodded indifferently, glancing at Gong Cheng's figure out of the corner of her eye as she strode away. Kim Daewoo and Cha Qianhao quickly got up from their seats and followed him to the waiting area.

……

Gong Cheng arrived at the backstage of the TWICE concert with his phone in hand. After greeting many busy company staff, he casually opened a door to a dressing room and went inside. The noise and dance music outside were then somewhat dispelled.

He called Bong Joon-ho back, wondering why his senior wanted to see him. "Hey, senior, what's up?"

"When are you going to Tokyo?" Bong Joon-ho asked directly. The environment on the other end of the line sounded a bit noisy, with many people chatting. Gong Cheng recognized a few of the voices. He sat on the sofa and said, "Tickets for the day after tomorrow."

"Aigoo, are you in Seocho-gu right now? At TWICE's concert?" Bong Joon-ho teased with a laugh, answering his own question, "Don't ask me how I know, the trending topics are all about you and Jisoo being all lovey-dovey."

“These media outlets, it’s just a rumor,” Gong Cheng explained. “What happened, senior?” “What could have happened? It’s just that after you rejected me that day, I haven’t been sleeping well these past two days. I’ve been tossing and turning, thinking about it a lot. Kang Hao, Cheng Xun, and I had a meeting all day yesterday. The script for ‘Parasite’ still has to be written by you.” Feng Junhao’s words carried a hint of hesitation and difficulty, but since he had already said it, he decided to go all the way and continue, “This film is very important to you, senior…”

"Aiming for the prize?" Gong Cheng sighed and asked.

“Oscars, Cannes.” Bong Joon-ho. “I know you’re busy, but I won’t let you down. Just make time for it.”

“We’ll film other people’s scenes first. The plan is to release it next year, but it can be postponed as long as it’s not too long. I’ve spoken with the investors today, and they also hope you’ll come. I’ve also talked to the teachers. If you come, next year’s local awards, such as the Blue Dragon Film Awards, Baeksang Arts Awards, and Grand Bell Awards, will submit your film and Kang Ho’s film together. You don’t need to worry about the quality of the film. As long as our acting is solid, we’ll have a tie next year!”

Gong Cheng listened to Bong Joon-ho's words and rubbed his temples. This senior's film style was a model of balancing commerce and art. In Chungmuro, besides the saying of the three driving forces, there was another saying among directors: in the Korean Peninsula's film industry, there is Lee Chang-dong for literature and Bong Joon-ho for action...

Both of them are directors among the "Five Tigers of Chungmuro," belonging to some of the top film masters in the Korean Peninsula's film industry. In addition to these two, there are Hong Sang-soo, Kim Ki-duk, and Park Chan-wook. In recent years, almost all the Best Actor and Actress winners in Chungmuro ​​have been promoted by these individuals.

Since his debut in 2000, Bong Joon-ho has won numerous awards at both domestic and international A-list film festivals.

However, in 09, he filmed the thriller "Mother," which represented the Peninsula Film Academy in the competition for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 81st Academy Awards, but he was not selected.

In 14, he served as the producer of the thriller "Sea Fog," which represented Peninsula in the competition for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 87th Academy Awards, but was not selected.

In 17, he directed the film "Okja," which was nominated for the main competition at the 70th Cannes Film Festival...

So this senior has been vying for an Oscar in recent years...

On the other end of the phone, Bong Joon-ho said again, "How about this, since your senior brothers are all here, after your concert, I'll send you a location in Itaewon. Kang Ho is right next to me, and your senior brothers are going to support Kim Tae-ri. Let's all get together, and we'll talk when we meet."

"Brother Xing, I'll head over later. It shouldn't take long." Gong Cheng glanced at the sky outside the window. It was already past nine o'clock. TWICE's concert was coming to an end with an interactive segment. He had originally planned to have dinner with the members tonight, but it seemed he would have to miss it.

Just as he was about to hang up, Bong Joon-ho suddenly seemed to remember something and added, "Oh right, why don't you call Im Yoon-ah along?"

"Why are you calling her?" Gong Cheng asked in surprise.

"Haha, just saying. Didn't you want to promote someone? Bring them along. A few of my fellow apprentices are currently working on a new movie with a script. They came to take a look and see if there are any suitable roles. Isn't Kim Tae-ri here too? You younger folks should exchange ideas..."

Gong Cheng chuckled and asked, "Senior brother, if I really bring Lin Yoona over, will you give her a role?"

"Hey! What good would it do if you actually came to 'Parasite' and gave her a role?" Bong Joon-ho said in a cheerful voice. "But she can only be in commercial films, not award-winning ones. The film might win awards, but she might not. You understand that, right?"

"Come on, senior brother, I think you're scared to death. Don't worry, it's not her. I'll go over later." Gong Cheng replied with a smile, then hung up the phone. A moment later, Feng Junhao sent him the coordinates in the chat box.

"..."

Half an hour later, the TWICE members returned backstage after their concert, and the dressing room immediately became noisy as they chattered about where to have dinner that evening.

Yoo Jeongyeon patted her chest, "Aigoo, oppa, please don't do those random cheering things anymore, it scared us to death."

"It's alright, it's alright." Gong Cheng took a sip of water, stood up, put on a light black shirt, and greeted everyone. "You guys go ahead with the dinner party tonight. Something came up, I have to go out." As he spoke, he looked at Lieutenant Jin.
"By the way, can I borrow someone from you guys? Dahyun probably can't make it either... Hurry up and change your clothes, Dahyun, casual clothes are fine."

"Huh? What do you want? I'm starving, oppa." Kim Dahyun's fair face was a little confused. She looked at the members and then at Gong Cheng.

The members also became curious.

"It's work-related." Gong Cheng smiled faintly, then glanced at the time. "Kuai Keli, Duoxian! Let's get moving!"

Kim Da-hyun glanced at her manager, the short-haired manager Noona, and said with a smile, "Go quickly, Da-hyun. Sung has already spoken to the company. Don't keep Director Bong Joon-ho and the others waiting too long..."

"Bong Jun-ho?"

"Oh mo!"

"Are you kidding me?"

"..."

As soon as the manager finished speaking, gasps and disbelief erupted in TWICE's dressing room.

Kim Da-hyun herself was quite shocked, swallowed hard, and stared blankly at the Great General...

The decision to pursue an acting career felt like it had just happened. She only remembered that Gong Cheng asked her if she wanted to pursue acting in the future, and she said yes. Then the general told her, "I understand. Leave it to him..."

Then, as if he had just opened his eyes, the Great General brought Director Bong Joon-ho with him!
This is too much... General Marshal is so mighty!

As a native of Taiwan, Kim Da-hyun naturally understood what this director, Bong Joon-ho, represented. Especially in the local entertainment industry, idols generally had a low status; even variety show personalities were considered more popular than idols. Only top-tier idols had a higher status, not to mention the award-winning actors, actresses, and directors from Chungmuro...

"Really Mo?"

She asked, speechless, her eyes still wide with disbelief.

Gong Cheng urged speechlessly, "Hurry up, it's just a meal together." With that, Kim Da-hyun rushed into the dressing room to change, muttering to himself, "Is it really necessary? Chungmuro..."

"Look at you all, so pathetic..." Gong Cheng looked around at the shocked members with a hint of disappointment. "Please, in front of you is the Emperor of Pop, the Billboard chart king, the hit singles machine, a top-five producer in the world, a three-time Grammy winner, one of the new top five male singers, a fashion icon, the youngest Baeksang Arts Awards Best Actor, and a global fanbase..."

"Oppa, stop talking, there's no room for so many people here," Yoo Jeongyeon teased.

This guy is definitely a much bigger star than the one from Chungmuro, but since I see him all the time, it's not that surprising...

……

An hour later, Kim Dae-woo drove to a private club in Itaewon.

Gong Cheng sat in the back seat of the Maybach, having already made up his mind about the film "Parasite." Bong Joon-ho had already put it so clearly, so he might as well act in it; with double roles and extras, his sincerity was undeniable.

In addition, the reason he refused earlier was due to his schedule. Since he can cooperate with my schedule, it's easy to talk about it. There is still a bond between our sects.

After getting off the car, Gong Cheng led Kim Da-hyun, who was wearing a white dress and a black baseball cap and looked innocent and naive, into the club.

"Oppa, what should I do if I'm nervous?" Kim Dahyun looked up at Gong Cheng, who was walking lazily in front of her, his shirt open and his trousers straight, looking very nonchalant.

"There's nothing to be nervous about. Tonight doesn't really concern you much. It's just that my senior wants me to be in a movie."

Gong Cheng spoke casually, then found the private room and pushed open the door—the room was large, with more than a dozen people gathered inside. Sitting in the main seat was Bong Joon-ho, with Song Kang-ho, Kim Sung-hoon, Kim Tae-ri, and some senior colleagues beside him. There were three directors, two screenwriters, and a cinematographer…

But in the fields of screenwriting, directing, and cinematography, the differences are quite subtle. Many directors have worked as screenwriters and have screenwriting abilities, while some screenwriters have the ability to direct films. The difference lies in whether or not they have a debut film.

The script for "Parasite" was co-written by Bong Joon-ho and another screenwriter.

"Hey seniors, long time no see." Gong Cheng smiled casually, took Jin Duoxian's wrist, and took a few steps forward, introducing her as "Jin Duoxian."

"TWICE?"

"That member of the popular girl group?"

"..."

Kim Sung-hoon and the others curiously looked up at the little girl next to their junior. She looked very familiar. TWICE was quite well-known on the Korean Peninsula. After all, they were a national girl group. In a country where entertainment is paramount, people still paid a lot of attention to girl groups and actors.

"Annyeonghaseyo, directors, I'm Kim Dahyun from TWICE..." Kim Dahyun looked nervously at the group of directors, screenwriters, and actors who were well-known in Chungmuro. Song Kang-ho! Her father really liked Song Kang-ho's acting!

In Gong Cheng's eyes, Doufu's usual practiced business smile seemed a bit stiff and unnatural at this moment. He chuckled and pulled her wrist to sit on the sofa next to him, saying, "It's fine here. What's there to be nervous about?"

"I...I wasn't nervous..." Kim Da-hyun said stiffly, her fair face slightly flushed.

Please stop talking, General! The more you talk, the more nervous I get, okay?
With so many directors around, how can you say I'm nervous?

"Kangho hyung..." Gong Cheng greeted Song Kangho with a big smile, then turned around and hugged Kim Tae-ri next to him. "Noona, how have you been lately?"

"..."

After some polite greetings, Kim Da-hyun relaxed considerably under Kim Tae-ri's care, chatting idly with her while holding her juice.

Gong Cheng sat down next to Song Kang-ho and Bong Joon-ho, took a sip of wine, and listened to his senior Bong Joon-ho's thoughts. On the coffee table covered with wine, there was the script of "Parasite" and the storyboard of the movie, all drawn by Bong Joon-ho himself.

"The Oscars are about to undergo reforms, and since the investors for this film are from the US, there aren't many restrictions. Once the film is released, as long as the public relations are effective, we might actually be able to take advantage of the reforms and win an award," Bong Joon-ho said, picking up the script and explaining his thoughts.

He then opened the script again and pointed to the role of "Kim Ki-woo" in the main cast. "This character is the core character. The story begins with him and ends with him. After we talked last time, I knew you were busy. I originally wanted to sleep with someone else, but if I slept with someone else, my senior brother couldn't sleep."

"Whether 'Parasite' can take advantage of the Oscar reforms depends on you, junior. As long as you're in it, we'll have everything: buzz, marketing, public relations—everything's perfect! The box office won't be bad either. Of course, awards aren't so absolute..."

“But I’ve talked to my teacher and Kang Hao. As long as our acting is good, we can submit our applications for the Blue Dragon, Grand Bell and Baeksang Arts Awards next year. You and Kang Hao can submit our applications together. It’s not impossible for us to get a tie.”

Song Kang-ho chimed in from the side, "That's right, Cheng, the Cannes Best Actor award has been awarded to 5 people, and the Best Actress award to 6 people. It's worth a shot." His smiling expression clearly showed that he didn't care much about submitting for the same award. He already had quite a few local awards like the Blue Dragon, Grand Bell, and Baeksang Arts Awards.

For "Parasite," he also wanted to make the film a contender for an Oscar, which is why he kept trying to get Gong Sung to play the role of "Kim Ki-woo." As Bong Joon-ho said, this role is a central character, and the entire story revolves around the family of Kim Ki-woo, Kim Ki-taek, and Kim Ki-jung, with their screen time being very evenly distributed.

Each character is portrayed quite vividly...

The two men, cigarettes dangling from their lips, earnestly analyzed the situation for Gong Cheng.

"..." Gong Cheng felt a headache coming on. He had read the script. How should I put it? It was a framework film. You could tell from the script alone that it was made to win awards, but it also had commercial elements.

Song Kang-ho and Bong Joon-ho were still going on and on...

Kim Da-hyun, watching from the side, was startled. All she could hear were announcements about the Oscars, Cannes, and Best Actor awards!
Then look at that oppa's worried face...

"Alright, Brother Kang Hao, Senior Brother, I'll act it out. Two hours ago, when you called me, I had already made up my mind..." Gong Cheng picked up his wine glass and took a sip, really not wanting to hear their grand plans anymore.

Bong Joon-ho looked at him in surprise, "Damn it! Why didn't you say so sooner? I wasted all my breath..."

"You didn't even ask. The moment I walked in, neither of you gave me a chance to speak, you were just talking about the future..." Gong Cheng pursed his lips speechlessly, and the other senior brothers in the private room immediately burst into laughter...

"You're really acting, don't try to fool me?"

"play!"

Should I find someone to draft the contract now?

"Tomorrow, senior, let's just send it to JYP. I'll get it signed tomorrow, and then head to Tokyo the day after. The main thing is the schedule; we'll need to coordinate then," Gong Cheng said thoughtfully.

Bong Joon-ho nodded, "Okay, anyway, as long as you act well in this play, I guarantee you'll be good next year..."

Kim Da-hyun's pupils contracted upon hearing this...

"Also, let's drink, senior. Anyway, the contract's already signed, so let's not make any more promises." Gong Cheng chuckled, then heard Jin Chenghun say with a laugh, "Cheng, I heard from Junho that Lin Yoona asked you to do something?"

"Inside."

They had only been chatting for a short while when Bong Joon-ho adjusted his glasses and asked, "Are you going to push her?"

"Aigoo, I don't have that ability, senior brother. I just saw that you guys have roles and I'm helping you out." Gong Cheng took a sip of wine, followed his gaze to Jin Daxian and smiled. Lieutenant Jin immediately became uncomfortable, his hands clenched and unsure of where to put them.

Upon hearing Gong Cheng's words, the other senior brothers who had prepared their own scripts also turned their attention to Jin Duoxian.

"You know what, I actually have a role that would suit her." Bong Joon-ho took a sip of his drink, flicked off his cigarette ash, and carefully examined Kim Da-hyun's face. She wasn't very old to begin with, and with her petite stature, she looked like a high school student—no, she really was a high school student.

"What role?" Gong Cheng glanced at him in surprise. He had originally planned to bring Lieutenant Jin to show his face and then start his career as a third lead. After all, if he were to suddenly become the female lead, he would get resources and fame, but if he didn't act well, he would attract negative attention.

Bong Joon-ho opened the script for "Parasite," pointed to one of the character settings, and looked at his junior brother beside him. "It's a small role, not even a third lead, but it should be enough for you to debut as an actor with this film, right?" As he spoke, he smiled and looked at Gong Cheng.

Gong Cheng picked up the script and glanced at the character he was pointing to, [Park Da-hye]. In the story, she is the daughter of President Park's family. She doesn't have many scenes, but she belongs to a romantic storyline involving [Kim Ki-woo]. Kim Ki-woo becomes Park Da-hye's English tutor by chance, enters President Park's family, and begins a parasitic life in high society.

Park Da-hye and Kim Ki-woo also had a brief romantic storyline...

He thought about it and realized that it was indeed quite suitable for Da-hyun. The character's age was also appropriate. In addition, Park Da-hye's scenes were not many, and she usually appeared on screen with Kim Ki-woo, whom he was going to play. So, it would be convenient for him to take care of Lieutenant Kim during filming.

It won't affect TWICE's busy schedule, since their roles aren't many and they won't be part of the core cast. But the character is still very meaningful and well-developed, and if played well, it will be outstanding.

As Bong Joon-ho said, it was already quite an achievement for him to debut as an actor with "Parasite," a film that was aiming for an Oscar.

"What do you think?" Bong Joon-ho asked with a smile, then chatted with another lead actor, "Kang Ho, what do you think? Is it suitable?"

Then, he adjusted his glasses, smiled at Kim Da-hyun who was sitting nervously to the side, and said, "Da-hyun, right? Could you please stand up for a moment?"

Kim Da-hyun turned her gaze to Gong Cheng.

The general nodded to her. Kim Da-hyun, wearing a white dress, stood up. The simple round neckline perfectly accentuated her slender and petite figure, exuding innocence and youthful charm...

She nervously clutched the hem of her clothes, a polite but awkward smile on her face.

"OK~" Gong Cheng smiled at her and gave her an OK sign!
Bong Joon-ho picked up his glass and clinked it with Gong Sung and Song Kang-ho's, then smiled and said, "I'll be sending two contracts to JYP tomorrow."

"Thank you for your help, senior brother, Kang Hao."

"Stop with the pleasantries, let's make this show a success and work together! Let's make it big next year!" Bong Joon-ho patted him on the shoulder, determined to use this show and its cast and crew to reach even greater heights.

Gong Cheng took a sip of his drink, nodded, and then continued to look through the script. The scripts he had sent to JYP before were all about the characters' storylines and didn't involve the core content. But the script and storyboards he had now were the entire storyline.

But the more he looked, the more something seemed off...

Holy crap? There's even a kissing scene!
It was his first on-screen kiss...

Okay, I misremembered. My first kiss was with Lee Sung-kyung, and my second kiss was with the girl who accidentally kissed me...

……

An hour later, Kim Da-hyun followed Gong Cheng in a daze. She never expected that she would come out with the Great Marshal to meet several directors and movie stars.

I got the opportunity to star in a film directed by Bong Joon-ho!

Oh my!
I can't believe it...

"Anyway, that's pretty much it. As for 'Parasite,' whether it wins awards or not, it's guaranteed to be a box office hit. This movie is perfect for your debut, isn't it?" Gong Cheng teased with a smile, then saw the grateful and loyal look in Lieutenant Jin's eyes!

"Oppa, thank you..."

……

#Tarot with Bong Joon-ho, Kim Sung-hoon, Song Kang-ho, and Kim Tae-ri in Itaewon...#
#Tarot suspected of expanding into Chungmuro#
(End of this chapter)