The number one playboy on the Peninsula!

Chapter 266 Lim Yoona: It's burning up!
The next day, Seoul was soaked by the rainy season, and the air was filled with the damp scent of grass and trees. But the sudden rain was quickly evaporated by the midday sun.

Gong Cheng sat in Park Jin-young's office and glanced at the two contracts placed in front of his desk... His senior, Bong Joon-ho, acted quickly, having someone deliver the contracts this morning. Once signed, the main cast and lineup would be officially finalized.

The original shooting dates for "Parasite" were scheduled for the end of this month, with an estimated shooting period of about 80 days. However, the addition of Gong Cheng will allow the shooting schedule to continue. Bong Joon-ho stated that the film will have its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival a year from now.

There is plenty of time...

The filming locations, as instructed by Bong Joon-ho, included Mapo-gu and Dongjak-gu in Seoul, as well as Goyang City in the mid-western part of Gyeonggi Province and Jeonju.

Overall, it's a low-budget film with a relatively small production investment, but the cast is exceptionally strong...

"Tsk tsk, I didn't expect that after all the twists and turns, the drama 'Parasite' would still end up in your hands." Park Jin-young looked at the contract and couldn't help but sigh. When Bong Joon-ho first sent the script, the company hoped that Gong Cheng could participate in the filming of this movie.

But given his schedule and his own opinion, I thought the matter would just be over...

Unexpectedly, Gong Cheng has now accepted the role, and there's another contract on the table regarding TWICE's Kim Dahyun... Her debut film salary isn't high; it's just a token gesture...

But after much deliberation, Park Jin-young realized that none of the actors in the company had a higher starting point than Kim Da-hyun's debut work...

SM, YG, and JYP are known as the three major entertainment agencies, but in the past, it was difficult enough for each company's actor department to fill its drama department with actors, let alone Chungmuro.

"That's quite a generous offer, just to invite you to participate in the film."

“Oh, it’s just that the role is suitable, and it’s a good opportunity to do someone a favor.” Gong Cheng knew he was referring to Kim Da-hyun, and smiled nonchalantly. “Jin-young, take a look at Da-hyun’s contract. If it’s okay, we’ll sign it. Actually, being an actor is pretty good.”

As he spoke, he thought about the individual development focus of the other TWICE members. If we're talking about solo careers, not every member will go solo. Besides, in groups, most individual development is not as good as the group's development. Those who do well are just top in popularity.

When a group makes a comeback, resources are shifted, from dividing parts and makeup to various aspects. For example, the Japanese line, let the three of them have solo performances on the Peninsula? To be honest, there will be sales, but the sales may only break even with the production costs. They won't make a profit and won't gain popularity or reach a higher level through solo performances.

That would be a waste of time... So at the end of last year, he proposed a plan for "Neon Line" to form a sub-team to focus on the Japanese market.

Green card holders are not popular solo artists in this country and are even prone to boycotts. This was also the case for Gong Cheng in the early stages of his career, but he was an exception. His subsequent huge success made him an Asian icon...

Other talent agencies, defying the trend, attempted to launch numerous solo artists with "green card" citizenship in the past two years, but all of them were boycotted, and then GG (Golden Age).

Park Jin-young nodded and smiled. "Sign it. Call Da-hyun over later."

"But why is there a kissing scene?"

He smiled and stroked his chin, pointing to a scene in the script, and noting that the kissing scene happened more than once...

“Well, I talked to my senior, but he said he’d sacrifice himself for art…” Gong Cheng said with a wry smile. The characters Park Da-hye, played by Da-hyun, and Kim Ki-woo, played by him, have a brief romantic storyline and two simple kissing scenes…

He spoke with Bong Joon-ho last night, but the response he received was, "What's wrong with sacrificing for art? It's just a kiss. You're not Da-hyun. She hasn't even said anything, and you're already acting all dramatic?" But actually, Da-hyun hasn't even read the script yet...

Later, Bong Joon-ho analyzed it again from the perspective of the storyline. The romantic relationship between Park Da-hye and Kim Ki-woo was relatively short-lived. In addition, Park Da-hye, played by Kim Da-hyun, came from a wealthy family and was more lacking in love compared to her younger brother. The two kissing scenes could solidify the short-lived romantic relationship, enrich their characters, and leave a more lasting impression on the audience.

So, in short, it can't be changed!

No matter how strong the bond between the master and disciple is, Bong Joon-ho will not arbitrarily change the plot, and Gong Sung will not interfere with the professional work of directing and screenwriting. His doubts about this are only because of Dahyun's side, after all, it's TWICE...

My idol...

"That's Dahyun's first kiss, you lucky bastard." Park Jin-young knows the TWICE members well. Dahyun is an obedient child, and this kiss scene is not only her first on-screen kiss, but also her first kiss in real life.

Gong Cheng pursed his lips, picked up the orange juice on the table, took a sip, and said, "Aren't I the same person?"

"Damn it, where do you think your rumors with Lee Sung-kyung and IU came from? It's just from kissing in dramas, isn't it?" Park Jin-young laughed and scolded, then made a decision.

"Kissing scenes are fine. After all, it's Bong Joon-ho's movie, and you're the one he's acting opposite. Since we've decided to release Twice's personal information, a little shock is nothing."

"Besides, what actor doesn't film kissing scenes? We can't push our luck..."

"If Dahyun can really portray this role well, it will be a good thing for TWICE as a group. Besides, with your current reputation, it's hard not to suspect that if there really is a kissing scene, Dahyun will become another artist that the nation's women envy, following in the footsteps of Lee Sung-kyung and IU..."

……

"Aigoo, Dahyun, are you really going to film Bong Joon-ho's new movie?"

"Act well, Dahyun, stay strong!"

"That means if anything happens on set, or if someone bullies you, just go to Gong Cheng. He'll take care of you!"

"Oh my! Dahyun, you went into Chungmuro ​​looking so fresh and radiant?"

"..."

Half an hour later, TWICE's practice room was filled with noise as everyone exclaimed and discussed the contract Kim Dahyun had just signed, their eyes gleaming with surprise and envy...

Gong Cheng sat on the sofa, casually playing with his phone. Then he looked up at Jin Daxian, who was grinning foolishly, and said, "Duoxian, come with me to Jiangnan later. The main cast needs to attend a press conference. Filming starts at the end of the month. I'll also get you a copy of the script and some character biographies."

"I'm not a supporting actor, oppa, and I'm not even a lead actor..." Kim Da-hyun scratched her head, somewhat surprised. She knew nothing about acting. Although she was able to act in director Bong Joon-ho's movie, she had no idea about the conversations she overheard in the private room last night.

Oscars, Cannes, Blue Dragon Film Awards, Baeksang Arts Awards, Grand Bell Awards—they decided on a Best Actor award in just a few words. Although it had nothing to do with her, it still put a lot of pressure on her.

Such an important movie, and she's going to star in it herself? She has absolutely no experience with it; her only acting experience is shooting commercials and music videos with a group…

Gong Cheng raised his eyelids and glanced at the curious members, then smiled, "Because you are TWICE..."

Besides his own participation, the addition of TWICE members is also a major selling point, after all, they are the current national girl group. For a movie aiming for awards, there can never be too many selling points, so they market, publicize, and create hype one by one.

"There's a script reading session in two days, you should attend it too. Although the role is small, it's quite important in the play. Plus, you don't have much filming experience, so go and learn from the seniors in Chungmuro. I'll put in a good word for you. If you don't understand anything, just ask them."

He was talking about his plans for Kim Da-hyun, saying that to succeed as an actress, she needs to work harder. He mentioned that being a member of TWICE would add some buzz to the production, but that's just a buzz. Girls' Generation was once a top group, even the "Queen," but Yoona, compared to other actresses in Chungmuro ​​(the Korean film industry), still... didn't fare very well...

Since Lieutenant Kim wants to pursue an acting career, he needs to be ambitious. How could he just show up for filming, finish filming, and leave? That would be acting like a diva. He needs to deliver the tofu to a bunch of Chungmuro ​​directors and award-winning actors. If he's ambitious and handles interpersonal relationships well, with Gong Cheng backing him up, his acting opportunities will broaden, and resources will naturally follow.

The difference between Lim Yoona and Kim Da-hyun lies here: Lim Yoona is undoubtedly skilled in interpersonal relationships, but her acting is lacking...

As for tofu, it's still too early to say...

All I can say is that I'm looking forward to it; I hope it's the most promising one...

"..."

Gong Cheng teased May in Ziyu's arms. The puppy was quite clingy. He got up as if to leave, and the puppy immediately jumped out of his little sister's arms, chasing after Gong Cheng and bouncing around, "Aww, woof..."

"Brother, why are we the ones taking care of May? Why is she so close to you?" Zhou Ziyu asked curiously, squatting down and picking up her phone to take a couple of heartwarming pictures of the adorable dog and her brother...

Mina smiled sweetly and said softly, "Because we are the same kind..."

But she didn't say it loudly. She lowered her voice even more, which was already soft, for fear of upsetting Cheng-chan. Recently, Cheng-chan's illness had kept her tossing and turning at night, so she felt quite empathetic towards him and felt very sorry for him...

I don't know how to help him, you're sick, Makoto...

"Puppies tend to like good-looking people." Gong Cheng smiled and squatted down, scratching the puppy's chin. These puppies usually grow very fast, and he figured if he came back from Japan, May would grow even taller...

It's a large dog by nature, so it grows very quickly.

Suddenly, I realize I'm going to Japan tomorrow, and seeing this little thing bobbing its head in front of me, I feel a little reluctant to leave...

"Really? May likes good-looking people?" Hirai Momo patted May's bottom, her wise eyes flashing. No wonder May likes to snuggle into her arms.

Lin Na-yeon, Minato Saki, and the others twitched their lips. One dared to say it, and the other dared to believe it...

Zhou Ziyu picked up May from the floor, held its paw, sniffed it in front of herself, and then put it in front of Gong Cheng. "Brother, smell it quickly, the puppy's paws smell so good..."

"I don't smell it, it's weird." Gong Cheng leaned back in resistance and plopped down on the floor.

He wouldn't even sniff Sana-chan's feet, let alone a dog's! Humph!

Just a quick pat on the back is enough! Smelling it is just too weird!

"It smells so good, brother! You don't believe me? Try it..." Zhou Ziyu smiled, holding the puppy and stretching it out in front of Gong Cheng. She looked very lively. Hirai Momo curiously took the puppy's paw and sniffed it, then nodded in great shock, "What?! It really does smell amazing..."

"You stepped in dog poop, what are you going to do? Still want to smell it?" Gong Cheng said disgustedly, and then Lin Nayan and Minatozaki Sana each slapped him from behind.

"Stop spouting nonsense!"

"How disgusting! What are you saying?"

As the group gradually recovered from their shock at Kim Da-hyun's impending role in "Parasite," they started playing May on the floor.

Only Kim Da-hyun ran to the table with a determined look, fed May with goat milk powder, tested the water temperature, and then put the prepared milk powder on the floor, waiting for May to get hungry and eat. She then busied herself picking up her phone and looking at puppy clothes online!
General!
Go boldly to Japan!
I will take good care of myself in May!

"Come to Mommy's in May~"

"Come here! I'm your mom!"

"Ani, it's me~"

"..."

The TWICE members formed a circle on the floor, watching the dog inside, which kept shaking its head and swaying, sometimes snuggling into Nayeon's arms, sometimes into Sana Minatozaki's, and sometimes into Chaeyoung's. The members were exasperated, thinking, "What kind of dog is this?!"
Only Yoo Jeongyeon called out, "May, come to me~ *sucks*"

May remained silent and ignored them, turning her head away and wiggling her bottom as she snuggled into Mina's arms, curling up peacefully. This delighted the little penguin, whose eyebrows still arched upwards. "Good baby~ sweetie~"

Gong Cheng and Zhou Ziyu stood shoulder to shoulder, looking down at the photos their good friend had just taken. "Great photos, Ziyu~"

"It's mainly because my brother is handsome, and May is cute too~" Chou Tzuyu smiled sweetly, flipping through a few photos before sending them to Gong Cheng. She reminded him, "Brother, I'll send you the photos. You can post them on Instagram. You need to be active on social media. Your fans will be happy to know you have such an adorable dog~"

Gong Cheng nodded, picked up his phone, and discovered that dozens of photos had been uploaded to TWICE's group chat. However, these photos weren't taken by Tzuyu alone; they were also taken by her "rabbit girlfriend," "shiba dog girlfriend," her beloved student, and "little penguin"...

But when he saw the photos sent by the little penguin, he was basking in the sunlight with his hands on the floor, while in front of him, Tzuyu was holding May, stretching out its paws and bringing it closer to him. It looked so loving and heartwarming...

Gong Cheng glanced at Mina, then looked away, only to glance again at the little penguin, who was also secretly watching him...

The angle of the photo clearly shows that Haki was secretly taking pictures of herself!

Lately, he's been feeling that Haki is too gentle, and he's not quite used to it...

After saving all the photos, Gong Cheng uploaded about twenty pictures to Instagram in one go, captioning them: "May (doge emoji)".

【Photo】

【Photo】

【…】

After playing for a while, May, with her white and gray fur all over her body, seemed to be tired from running around. She curled up in the crook of Lim Nayeon's legs and lay down. Kim Dahyun quickly ran over with some goat milk powder and other things to take care of her...

I almost said to myself, "Sister-in-law, let me do it!"

Gong Cheng glanced at Zhou Ziyu, who was engrossed in scrolling through the comments section of his newly posted Instagram post.

"Is that Oppa's puppy? It's so cute!"

"Oppa, your soldiers are here!"

"Is this in TWICE's practice room? One person, one dog, one TWICE, family bond!"

"Aigoo! Did nobody notice Oppa and Tzuyu's photo together? The puppy is in the middle! [Honey Fish Ice Cheng] Go go go!"

"Why does Mina radiate such maternal warmth when she's holding the puppy?"

"To the person upstairs: TWICE has mentioned more than once in their live streams that they really love animals~"

"When will Oppa go live?"

Chou Tzu-yu glanced at her brother who was no longer following her, then switched to her alternate account and went on a liking spree on comments related to 【Honey Fish Ice Cheng】!

Well done!

……

In the afternoon, Gong Cheng took Kim Da-hyun out for a barbecue, and then drove his Aston Martin to the press conference for the "Parasite" film crew in Gangnam. It was a simple press conference, and although there were many reporters and media gathered in front of the building, the two of them dressed relatively simply.

Since it wasn't a red carpet event, Gong Cheng wore a custom-made white knit sweater from the brand, featuring classic tailoring and exquisite texture, paired with brown cargo pants that blended academic style with a nostalgic aesthetic. After studying his preferences, the LV designer removed all the flashy logos from his previous items, resulting in a clean and refreshing look that better reflected his temperament.

The brand's logo is a fusion of another clothing brand under the LVMH Group, with the logo designed inside the garment. Initially, the designers were somewhat worried about sales when the logo was moved from the outside to the inside.

After all, most people buy Louis Vuitton's red and blue lineage brands because of the logo. However, after the release of several items based on this design style, sales increased rather than decreased. Anything associated with "Tarot" saw a surge in sales.

In physical stores around the world, the most common request from customers is to get the same style as "Tarot," or to compare it with pictures of Gong Cheng wearing the same item to choose the style.

According to the brand's customer survey, many potential high-end luxury customers did not previously choose Louis Vuitton, but preferred some less conspicuous high-end luxury brands because they did not have too many flashy logos. However, after the launch of the "Tarot" series, they have become loyal customers of this series.

The same is true for Armani and Burberry, with new designers taking the helm. For example, Armani's suit tailoring is known for its simplicity, refinement, and classic style, emphasizing the perfect combination of lines and proportions, and pursuing a simple and noble aesthetic. However, after Gong Cheng signed a contract with Aston Martin, the British gentleman of the sports car world, the trend changed.

The bespoke suits they sent to Gong Cheng were designed to accentuate his personal elegance and sophistication. As a result, Aston Martin and Armani, sports cars and suits alike, are now linked in a collaborative fashion. The launch of Tang suit collections has further expanded their customer base in the Chinese market.

A strong brand return on investment allows...

"..."

Gong Cheng and Kim Da-hyun arrived at the press conference backstage and greeted Bong Joon-ho. The main cast included Gong Cheng, Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Park So-dam, Kim Da-hyun, and another important supporting actress, Jo Yeo-jeong.

Kim Da-hyun gained attention because of TWICE, while Jo Yeo-jeong is a Chungmuro ​​actress who received Best Supporting Actress nominations at three major awards in 14 for her role as Lee Soo-jin in the romance film "Obsessed." Even though she didn't win any awards, her acting skills were still recognized.

However, she remains quite controversial. In 10, she played Chun-hyang, a woman entangled in romantic relationships with two men, in the erotic film "The Servant," and her explicit sex scenes earned her the title of "Peninsula's First Erotic Star." Similarly, in "Parasite," her character "Mrs. Park" shares a sexually explicit scene with Lee Sun-kyun's character "President Park" on a sofa.

After some preparation, Bong Joon-ho, seeing that most of the reporters and media had arrived, began the press conference for the "Parasite" production team.

"..."

"Tarot, may I ask about the role you played in the show...?"

"Director Bong Joon-ho, is it appropriate to boldly cast idol artist Kim Da-hyun...?"

"Song Kang-ho, there are rumors that you're playing a supporting role to Tarot in this filming of 'Parasite'..."

"Tarot, are you aiming for the Blue Dragon Grand Bell Award for Best Actor next year?"

"..."

Reporters bombarded the audience with a variety of questions. The cast and crew of the lead actors and directors sitting on the stage and sofa were undeniably impressive—the world-class superstar "Tarot" joined the cast, which might seem like a crossover to outsiders, but he is also the youngest Baeksang Arts Awards Best Actor in the history of the Korean Peninsula Film Festival.

In the Korean Peninsula's film and television industry, the leading figure among the new generation of television dramas is undoubtedly the boy on stage, holding the microphone and smiling as he answers media questions. He has only starred in two television dramas since his debut. Although his first drama, "Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo," had only average ratings in Korea, it became a huge hit in China.

The second installment, "The Lonely and Great God," won the highest honor in the television drama category, the Baeksang Arts Awards for Best Actor.

Song Kang-ho, a multiple Blue Dragon and Baeksang Arts Awards Best Actor winner, and his co-star Bong Joon-ho, are undoubtedly iconic figures in the Korean film and television industry.

Lee Sun-kyun, in 14, starred in the action film "A Hard Day," for which he won the Baeksang Arts Awards Best Actor; Park So-dam, a rising star actress from Chungmuro ​​born in the 90s, bears a striking resemblance to Kim Go-eun and will play Gong Sung's sister in "Parasite," winning Best Supporting Actress at the 37th Blue Dragon Film Awards...

Zhao Ruzhen, the number one sex symbol of the peninsula.

Kim Da-hyun is a member of a popular national girl group.

"I am very grateful to Director Bong Joon-ho for giving me this opportunity. I will work hard and not let my fans and supporters down..." Kim Da-hyun, wearing a black short-sleeved T-shirt and trousers, held a microphone and gave a business-like smile to the media, making some very official answers.

As members of TWICE, participating in such a star-studded movie is bound to be a major focus for ONCEs, who will undoubtedly promote it extensively. Therefore, it's important to answer media questions appropriately to create a high point of excitement and a "G-spot" for the fans.

That's how fans are; the more amazing their idol is, the more they praise them.

Song Kang-ho chuckled and patted Gong Cheng on the shoulder beside him, his face full of admiration for his junior. "Since last year, I've really wanted to work with Tarot. This time, the role of [Kim Ki-woo] was something the director and I strongly advocated for..."

"..."

A barrage of flashes went off one after another, flashing incessantly...

“I am really looking forward to working with Kang Ho. I also believe that I can learn a lot of valuable experience from Kang Ho, Sun Kyun, Ru Zhen Nu Na, and Su Dan Nu Na during this collaboration, which will help me go further and further on my film career path in the future.”

Gong Cheng answered with a smile, exchanging compliments with Song Kanghao and the others beside him. It's a press conference! Let's not worry about what the final film will be like. Let's just hype it up first. Even if we don't win any awards, the box office must at least go up.

On the stage, there was a harmonious and joyful atmosphere.

The cast and crew of "Parasite" were almost entirely from the same family, so there wasn't any serious issue of fighting over billing order. Many things were agreed upon before the production team was even assembled, and everyone was doing their own thing, working towards their respective goals...

Song Kang-ho wants to win an Oscar with the film crew. Although it's not an Oscar for Best Actor or Best Actor, if "Parasite" can win the Oscar for Best Picture, it would be a unique achievement.

Besides getting Kim Da-hyun into the cast, Gong Cheng was also aiming for the Blue Dragon and Baeksang Arts Awards next year. It would be a lie to say he wasn't tempted by the opportunity. Since he decided to act, he was aiming for Best Actor, not like Yoona's noona...

When he feels lazy, he often recalls Yoona's debut career to motivate himself...

His achievements today, including the Baeksang Arts Awards Best Actor, owe a debt to Yoona...

"..."

After the press conference for "Parasite" ended, backstage, Gong Cheng greeted Bong Joon-ho and the others, "Senior brother, Kang Ho-hyung, I'm going to Tokyo tomorrow. Da Hyun, please come to the script reading sessions these days. After all, you're not from a formal acting background, and this is your first time acting. Watch more and learn more."

"Don't worry, just looking at her face, she's definitely suited for the big screen. I'll take good care of her, and Su Dan and Ru Zhen will also give her some advice." Bong Joon-ho glanced at Kim Da-hyun, who was still standing awkwardly to the side, and smiled as he assured his junior brother.

"Thank you, Director-nim, Sudan unnie, Ruzhen unnie." Kim Da-hyun nervously greeted each of her seniors, feeling incredibly grateful to the Great General, and secretly vowing to work hard!

She knew in her heart that this was an opportunity not everyone had. Even Yoona had never been part of such a strong team. And from the few words Gong Cheng had revealed to her in the past two days, she roughly knew what to do: she had to do her best!
She promised General Dashao that she would do better than Yoona! But General Dashao told her, 'Then you're ruined. Who told you to compare yourself to her?'

Gong Cheng nodded, then took the character biography and complete script from the assistant director and handed them to Xiao Xiao Guai Doufu. "You'd better work hard, Dahyun. Everyone has high hopes for you. Good luck!"

He smiled and glanced at Doufu's fair face. Well, Doufu's face does have a bit of a big-screen feel to it. She has single eyelids and fair, smooth skin. Doufu's skin is really good. Overall, if you appreciate Doufu's looks, you'll find her beautiful.

However, those who don't appreciate her style might find her less stunning compared to the uniquely sweet, cute, and poised beauties like Lim Nayeon, Sana, and Tzuyu...

But the more they are like this, the more versatile they are on the big screen. Just like Kim Go-eun and Kim Tae-ri, neither of them are stunning beauties at first glance, but their performances in movies are very expressive and versatile.

"Oh, right, just wanted to let you know in advance, Xiao Cheng, you'll need to change your hairstyle later." Feng Junhao suddenly remembered this and said with a smile. However, he wasn't worried. This kid was handsome in a tough way and didn't care much about hairstyles.

Gong Cheng responded, "Alaso, when I come back to join the crew in a few days, let the stylist Nuna do it, just do it according to the character." The character he played in "Parasite" had short hair, but it wasn't a buzz cut. Instead, it was a messy buzz cut with hair growing out, but it didn't look like it had been styled.

The characters in the storyline are like that, and the actors' job is to fit the characters.

……

An hour later, Gong Cheng led Kim Da-hyun on a stroll around Gyeonggi Province. The recording of PRODUCE 48 was still ongoing. He went in and made a few calls to the schedule. Kim Da-hyun did not appear on camera; she was just passing by to take a look.

In the line of sight and on camera, General DaShuai was instructing the trainees in front of him on dance and vocal techniques, but there was a strange feeling that a few trainees were looking at General DaShuai with odd eyes...

But she didn't think too much about it. She had finally managed to get out and about with oppa, and she was there to be as carefree as him, so why should she think about those things?
Living in the practice room every day, treading on thin ice, is terrifying enough...

……

#TWICE member Kim Dahyun to star in "Parasite"#
#Pop superstar Tarot teams up with Chungmuro ​​Five Tigers' Bong Joon-ho to conquer the big screen: After last year's "Goblin," Tarot chose to temporarily retire from acting to devote themselves to music. Just when fans were grieving the loss of a shining star in the film and television industry, actor Gong Cheng—has officially returned!#
#Chungmuro, your emperor is back!#
#Why was Kim Da-hyun able to star in "Parasite"? The most resourceful star in JYP's history#
#Tarot has changed his mind, suspected of breaking up with Im Yoona, all his resources have been withdrawn, and he's been sidelined!#
#Rumor has it that Tarot, along with renowned directors and screenwriters such as Bong Joon-ho, Kim Sung-hoon, and Lee Jae-joon, are all students of Professor Yonsei; the landscape of Chungmuro's new generation may be about to change, and Ryu Jun-yeol was filmed yelling "Why!" in the middle of the night.#
#Resource Cleanup: Veteran, middle-aged, and new generation male and female actors from Chungmuro ​​(a film production company) posted messages expressing their anticipation for the release of "Parasite," seemingly taking sides.#
"Holy crap! Oppa, you finally got a new role, and it's a movie! Great job! We drama fans can finally chime in! Oppa, do you know how I've been this past year? I can recite the lines from 'Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo' and 'Goblin' by heart!"

"As a fellow drama fan, I haven't had any of Oppa's TV shows to watch this year, so I've only been able to watch that idiotic 'Daily Gossip' column, which is full of Oppa's scandals. But it's kind of funny. I searched and found out that what 'Daily Gossip' says might be true. If Oppa really has a close relationship with director Bong Joon-ho and the others, then the movie 'Confidential Assignment' that Lim Yoona starred in last year was a resource that Oppa helped her get. But she was so disappointing! What a piece of garbage she acted in! Do you guys think what I'm saying makes sense? After all, the director and screenwriter of 'Confidential Assignment,' Kim Sung-hoon, are all very close to Oppa..."

"Oh my god, Lim Yoona! Sister! Your analysis seems to be quite accurate..."

"Jessica was ostracized from Girls' Generation by Kim Tae-yeon and Im Yoon-ah because of Oppa. Did Im Yoon-ah seduce Oppa for acting opportunities? Then in 16, through Oppa's introduction, she met director Kim Sung-hoon and starred in this movie, but now, because of her breakup with Oppa, her opportunities have been taken back..."

"Right, right! Didn't someone reveal a few days ago that Yoona wanted to use Gong Cheng's connections to get the lead role in director Kim Sung-hoon's new drama 'Kingdom'? But I heard it was rejected, and the two should have broken up completely. Goodness, now is Kim Tae-yeon going to..."

"Holy crap! So the 'Daily Gossip' trend was real after all!"

"Can you please stop rubbing against me? Old Woman Era? You've practically rubbed my skin raw! Actor Miyako—you're the best!!!"

……

In a barbecue restaurant, Kim Tae-yeon and Lee Soon-kyu glanced at the trending comments on social media, unable to suppress their laughter as they stole a glance at Im Yoon-ah, who was sitting opposite them with a livid face.

"Aigoo hahaha!"

"Yoona, did 'Confidential Assignment' really get that guy on it, haha?! Oh my god, hh, these netizens are really something else!" Kim Tae-yeon had no idol image to maintain, laughing so hard she could barely breathe. These fans were truly amazing; she'd never seen anything like it in all her years in the industry. Fans from both sides were frantically trying to matchmake their respective idols...

Gong Cheng's fans are still analyzing the reasons for the breakup, while Lin Yoona's fans are constantly defending her, saying things like, "Our Yoona is such a good person, why did she have to break up?" and so on...

And she spoke with such conviction that if she hadn't known that during the "Confidential Assignment" period, the maknae and that guy barely knew each other, she would have believed it.

Lee Soon-kyu took a sip of water. "Yoona, you know what, that kid has so many resources. If you could really get close to their faction, I think you'd be a shoo-in for the Blue Dragon Film Award in less than three years!" She chuckled and patted her thigh...

Compared to Lim Yoon-a and Kim Tae-yeon, she knew more. She had heard her uncle Lee Soo-man talk about Bong Joon-ho and his group of great directors. In the Korean Peninsula film and television industry, the past decade had been their most glorious period...

"Is it that exaggerated?" Kim Tae-yeon was stunned for a moment, then turned her head and asked.

Lee Soon-kyu pursed her lips and took a sip of soju. "Exaggerated? You should ask Yoona..."

“In the industry, veteran and middle-aged actors like Ha Jung-woo have collaborated more. Among the new generation, there is only Kim Tae-ri. I heard Director Sung-hoon mention that the initial plan to promote the new generation was Gong Cheng and Kim Tae-ri, to have them work together to take over. But that guy, it wouldn’t be surprising if he went to Hollywood to act now…” Im Yoon-ah sighed and explained to Kim Tae-yeon.

Immediately afterwards, she picked up her phone and dialed Gong Cheng's number, biting her lower lip...

After the call connected, she heard a lazy voice, "What's wrong, Yoona?"

"You went to act in 'Parasite'?" Yoona asked with a smile, despite her less-than-pleasant expression.

"Well, I couldn't refuse their kind invitation! I had no choice!"

Yoona shifted slightly, a little embarrassed to meet the smiling gazes of the two unnies as they scrutinized her. She avoided their eyes and said, "Did Kim Da-hyun get the role in 'Parasite' through your connections?"

"Pretty much. The main thing is that Dahyun is very suitable for the role. My senior brother picked her out at first glance. The role itself isn't very big, so I thought I'd give it a try." Gong Cheng chuckled.

"Dahyun probably doesn't have any filming experience, right?" Im Yoona asked anxiously. She'd even talked to him about this a couple of days ago, offering to get someone into the production crew, why didn't he think of Noona?
Gong Cheng still smiled and said, "Sometimes, having no experience is the best thing. You're like a blank sheet of paper, highly malleable, and you can play any role. Once you're typecast, it's hard to change, and you'll be stuck on one path."

"How...how could it be..." Yoona's voice became sweet and coquettish, her face flushed as she stomped her foot. The two unnies opposite her were watching the show with great delight. She raised her hand to cover the microphone and half of her cheek, which was turned to the side. "Why don't you consider noona?"

"Noona, you also really want to act..."

"Aigoo, speak normally, Yoona noona, are you choking on phlegm?" Gong Cheng's teasing voice seemed a little uncomfortable with Yoona's way of speaking, and he directly stopped her!

Im Yoona glared angrily, "You did that on purpose, didn't you! You little devil!"
Kim Tae-yeon and Lee Soon-kyu covered their mouths, trying to suppress their laughter, and after a while, they managed to mouth, "Let's get down to business~"

"For director Bong Joon-ho's movies, I wouldn't mind playing a supporting role..." These words made Lim Yoona blush. She knew in her heart that it wasn't a matter of supporting roles; she had indeed had bad luck these past two years, and perhaps the director wouldn't even consider her as a first choice for supporting roles...

“Ani, it’s not about whether you’re a supporting actor or not, or whether I should help you or not. You can’t play Dahyun’s role…”

Hearing Gong Cheng's words, Lim Yoona's chest heaved with anger. "You said I couldn't act in 'Kingdom,' how come I can't even do a supporting role? Little brother..." When she was begging for help, she adopted a very humble posture, and her soft-spoken "little brother" was even spoken in Chinese, which made Lee Soon-kyu roll her eyes and get goosebumps...

"Character background: 18-year-old high school student. Noona, do you think you're suitable?" Miyako replied with a smile, followed by the whooshing sound of wind coming through the receiver, mixed with his carefree laughter, "Alright, Noona, I'm being suggestive..."

"I'll say it again: we have such a good relationship, I don't mind helping you out if there's a suitable role, but don't rush, take some time to mature, okay? You can use your connections to get roles in your seniors' movies and TV series, but no one will ruin their own reputation. Nuna really needs to mature a bit in the next two years."

"What do you mean?" Gong Cheng's words calmed Lin Yoona down a lot, but she still asked curiously.

Do you want to hear the truth?

"you say……"

"There have been too many bad movies from Noona in the last two years. Audiences don't trust them, and neither do the senior actors. Directors need reputation more than actors. If the box office or ratings are bad, it's very difficult to assemble a team, invest, and produce again next time." Gong Cheng explained with a smile, but his tone wasn't sarcastic or mocking. He was just telling the truth to remind Lin Yoona...

What terrible movies they make! "The King in Love" and "God of War Zhao Yun"—the titles alone don't sound like good films. The weirdest one is "God of War Zhao Yun," where this woman actually plays two roles...

This includes some dramas with decent but low viewership ratings; they're all just melodramatic soap operas.

Hearing the silence on the other end of the line from Lim Yoona, he chuckled again, "Don't worry, Noona, I'll help you with a suitable role. Who knows, maybe one day a senior who wants to prove himself will want to make you a Blue Dragon Film Award winner, then you'll truly be a legend in Chungmuro..."

After he finished speaking, the whooshing sound of the wind dissipated, and the other end of the phone hung up...

Kim Tae-yeon clicked her tongue in amazement. "Really? Can Yoona really be made a Blue Dragon Film Award winner?" She knew her maknae's acting skills; to be honest, they were only slightly better than hers...

"Oh my god, are you saying Yoona's acting is bad?" Lee Soon-kyu said, stirring things up, and then added, "Best Actress is hard to say, but getting a nomination and getting rid of the Popularity Award is definitely no problem."

Yoona raised her eyelids, glanced at the two unnies, and said quietly, "Unnies, have you laughed enough?"

"Let's get our nails done later, I want to change the color..."

"Didn't we just get them done together yesterday?" Kim Tae-yeon spread her hands in surprise, waving her sparkly manicured nails...

The embarrassment on Lim Yoona's face faded, and she chuckled softly, saying, "As a foot fetishist, I don't think white looks very good; it does look a bit tacky..." Then, she lowered her eyelids and took a sip of soju...

The taste and texture of the shochu were like water diluted with alcohol. It had a watery sweetness at first sip, followed by a strong alcoholic flavor. The liquor itself wasn't strong, but as it went down her throat, it burned...

……

The following day, the news that Gong Cheng and Kim Da-hyun would star in "Parasite" caused an instant sensation across Asia.

Meanwhile, Makoto Miyamoto, along with the members of Bombardment Meteor, boarded a flight to Tokyo for the first stop of their tour.

#popするemperorのbitがTokyoに林む! #
#Tokyoが陥流しようとしている! #
The entertainment sections of Japan are flashing news of the arrival of "Tarot" and "Bombardment Meteor" everywhere. The LEDs in the bustling districts are immersed in the world of "Tarot". Meanwhile, the "stargazers" and "Akana" have already arrived in Tokyo a few days ago.

Waiting for the opening of Neon Station...

JYP and Bombardment Meteor's official accounts arrogantly released two posters.

In the first poster—the seven members of Bombardment Meteor, carrying shoulder bags, are seen heading to the airport, their backs straight and somewhat frivolous…

The second poster has an anime style. The center of the poster features graffiti of the largest stadium in Japan—Nissan Stadium. On the stage stand the members of Shichido in their anime costumes. Around them, tiny figures scatter like a dark tide, resembling an impending tsunami...

Caption: "The neon lights are about to fall..."

……

After getting off the plane, Bombardment Meteor returned to the top floor of the hotel, which overlooks Tokyo. Oh Sehun and Park Chanyeol seemed to be in better and better condition. No wonder they say that being popular makes you feel better.

Their tour's first stop in Japan will begin the day after tomorrow, and they're checking out the venues tomorrow, so they're thinking about where to go for drinks tonight. After all, it's been a while since all seven of them have gotten together; Jackson Wang and Lay Zhang flew directly from China to Tokyo...

Gong Cheng lay on the sofa, looking at his phone. Lieutenant Jin was reporting that he was taking good care of "May" and had even sent some pictures and such...

He glanced at the message sent by the woman from Daegu.

"A woman five years older than her husband is a golden brick": "I'm going to Tokyo tomorrow..."

【A woman five years older than her husband is like holding a gold brick】: "Your Bombardment Meteor is really flashy, saying Japan is about to fall. And the Japanese media, really, saying Tokyo is about to fall, haha... You're really something else..."

"See you tomorrow," Gong Cheng typed with a smile and sent.

(End of this chapter)