Peninsula: I created the golden age of girl groups

The surprise lasted only a moment before Jiang Yuhe forcibly suppressed it.

There is no free lunch.

He understood this principle better than anyone else.

As a semi-regular guest on X-Man, he has witnessed too much of the harsh reality and coldness of this industry.

Although he has gained some recognition on the show thanks to his good sense of humor, most people's attitude towards him remains superficially polite.

But the contempt ingrained in his bones, like the February night wind in Seoul, seeps into everything.

So... let's go back to the question we started with.

Why would a screenwriter with a major project suddenly become interested in someone as insignificant as me?

He subconsciously glanced at Yoo Jae-suk, after all, Yoo Jae-suk had invited him to this gathering, but Yoo Jae-suk was also looking at him with a surprised expression, shaking his head and smiling wryly.

So, it wasn't Yoo Jae-suk?

That leaves only Yoon Eun-hye!

Jiang Yuhe's gaze then turned to Yoon Eunhye, who was now looking down, sipping her tea, her face revealing nothing.

do not care!

Jiang Yuhe took a deep breath and suppressed the distracting thoughts in his mind.

Whether this was just a whim of Li Zheng'e or had a deeper meaning, it was an opportunity he absolutely could not miss!

He knew all too well the strict hierarchy of contempt in the South Korean entertainment industry:

Chungmuro ​​actors stand at the top of the pyramid, looking down on everyone else, followed by television actors, then singers and musical actors, and then these gagmen who make a living with their mouths and reactions...

And...the largest number of idols.

This also explains why countless idols are willing to do anything to break into the film and television industry, even if they can only play a supporting role with few lines.

The goal is to shed the idol label, achieve a leap in social status, and gain mainstream recognition.

Of course, there are always exceptions.

Those top idols, or variety show giants like Yoo Jae-suk, naturally have a superior status.

Now, such an opportunity is presented to him.

He must seize this opportunity!

Jiang Yuhe raised his head, meeting Li Zheng'e's gaze directly, and said with a serious expression:

"Of course I've thought about it, but the problem is, someone like me... can only speculate in private and explore little by little..."

He gave a wry smile, his tone becoming increasingly sincere, "However, I believe that whether it's the reaction in variety shows or the expression in acting, the core lies in understanding 'people' and becoming 'that person.' I really long for such an opportunity to learn and try."

His answer was neither humble nor arrogant.

He frankly acknowledged his own shortcomings while clearly expressing his understanding and wishes.

Li Zheng'e's face remained calm as she nodded slightly. "I'm currently preparing for a new drama."

"Most of the main roles have been cast, but there's one supporting role that I've tried out for several people and they all seem a bit off. I haven't been able to find someone who perfectly matches the image in my mind."

Her gaze swept across Jiang Yuhe's face again.

"A few days ago, when I was discussing the script with Eunhye, she casually mentioned you, saying that your appearance and temperament seemed to fit the character quite well, so I thought it might be possible to meet you. And what a coincidence..."

It was indeed because of Yoon Eun-hye.

Kang Woo-hyuk immediately turned to Yoon Eun-hye and bowed to express his gratitude: "Thank you, Eun-hye senior."

"You're welcome, Yuhe Xi."

Yoon Eun-hye put down her teacup and smiled gently, "I just suddenly thought of you while we were discussing the role. Your appearance might fit your vision, but whether it's suitable in the end is up to you to decide."

Li Zheng'e nodded and continued, "Yes, judging from appearance and temperament alone, you are indeed closer to my initial idea than the other candidates I met before."

"But... filming is not like shooting a magazine. In the end, it's all about acting skills. It's about whether you can give the character flesh and blood and make him truly come alive."

"so……"

Li Zheng'e leaned forward abruptly, getting straight to the point.

"Let's do a short rehearsal. I'll give you a scenario, and you don't need to prepare much. Just act out the scene based on your first instinct."

The private room immediately fell silent.

All eyes turned to Jiang Yuhe.

Jiang Yuhe's heart began to pound uncontrollably again, but his mind remained unusually calm.

Now that it's confirmed to be "Coffee Prince," and considering his physical resemblance to the character...

The supporting character that Li Zheng'e mentioned is most likely Chen Xialin, the coffee shop employee!

Although the character doesn't have many scenes, he is still one of the main characters who appears throughout the entire series.

Thinking of this, he quickly searched his mind, recalling Chen Xialin's demeanor, mannerisms, and acting style in the original drama.

A moment later, he looked up at Lee Jung-ah with a confident expression: "Screenwriter, I'm ready."

Li Zheng'e nodded slightly, and then presented the scenario:

"You're in a bar, and you overhear people talking about your best friend in a disdainful tone. You need to act from nonchalant to being offended..."

This is a performance that requires distinct emotional levels, which is quite challenging for newcomers.

Jiang Yuhe closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

When he opened his eyes again, his entire aura changed instantly!

He casually leaned back, as if resting on a bar stool, his fingers tapping the table unconsciously, his gaze lazily sweeping over the non-existent chatterers.

His face showed an indifference, as if it were none of his business.

Suddenly, his fingers, which were tapping the table, stopped abruptly, and the smile on his face slowly faded.

But instead of immediately erupting, he picked up the wine glass in front of him, slowly swirled it, and then, in a mocking tone, spontaneously delivered a line defending his friend.

After saying that, he downed the wine in his glass in one gulp, the smile on his face fading until it turned into emptiness.

After the performance, Jiang Yuhe instantly snapped out of his reverie, straightened up, and resumed his previous humility and respect. "Scriptwriter, I'm done performing."

The private room was immediately filled with a strange atmosphere.

Lee Jung-ah's eyes behind her glasses suddenly lit up. Almost instinctively, she turned her head and asked Yoon Eun-hye in a very low voice, "Eun-hye...you...let him have some fresh air with you earlier?"

Yoon Eun-hye was also shocked, and quickly shook her head vigorously, lowering her voice even further, "Unnie, how could this be! I had no idea you would suddenly audition on the spot, and we hadn't discussed this situation in detail beforehand."

Li Zheng'e frowned and turned her gaze back to Jiang Yuhe.

indeed.

Even if Yoon Eun-hye had given the material beforehand, it would have been impossible for a newcomer with no acting experience to prepare and perform to this level in such a short time.

This is no longer just a simple resemblance!

Rather, it almost captured the essence and spirit of the character.

She didn't believe such a genius existed, especially someone who came from a variety show background.

After a moment's hesitation, Li Zheng'e made her decision.

She decided to try again.

"very good."

Lee Jung-ah looked at Kang Woo-hyuk and nodded approvingly, "Then let's do another one. This time, the scenario is that your character has had a crush on someone for a long time, but the other person has always only seen him as a good friend. One day..."

Everyone present looked on with great interest.

Only Yoo Jae-suk, seeing this completely unexpected turn of events, raised his hand to rub his temples and gave a wry smile.

What exactly is going on here?

I brought him here today to pave the way for... that matter, how did it turn into a live casting call for the screenwriter in the blink of an eye?