"Anihasay..."

Entering the box, Chi Jingyuan took a quick glance inside the box and then saluted and said hello to Kim Won-seok, the director of the "Misborn" crew who was already seated.

When he returned to Peninsula, Chi Jingyuan expressed his interest in the drama "Misheng" to the company and hoped to meet and chat with the creative team. The company actually has a very good eye for Chi Jingyuan's drama selection.

I believed it, so I immediately contacted the crew of "Misborn" through official channels. Director Jin Yuanxi expressed that he was also very interested in it, and he immediately agreed and made an appointment that evening.

It's just that it seems that Jin Yuanxi's style is still a bit old-school. He didn't make an appointment to meet in a coffee shop, which is more popular for talking about things nowadays, but directly made an appointment in a barbecue restaurant, and the appointment time was still over lunch, so they met directly.

Bring a meal and finish it together.

If today was not the first time they met, but they had known each other before, Chi Jingyuan estimated that the other party might take him to the next one-stop show after dinner.

"Jingyuanxi is here, sit down, sit down."

Seeing Chi Jingyuan come in and salute, Jin Yuanxi also smiled and waved to him to sit down. At the same time, he who was sitting there enthusiastically pretended to stand up to greet him.

Although he didn't really stand up, his attitude was definitely shown.

Chi Jingyuan smiled and saluted and sat across from him. Although it was the first time they met, he was not too restrained. It was natural to sit there generously. Jin Yuanxi, who had been watching him carefully, made a comment in his heart.

.

After sitting down close to each other, Chi Jingyuan also took a look at the director whom he might work with for some time in the future.

Kim Won-seok was born in 1977 and is almost 40 years old this year. He is slightly chubby and wears black-rimmed glasses. He looks ordinary but looks a little blessed. However, his skin is not very good and there are obvious pits on both sides of his cheeks.

In this profession, he definitely doesn’t pay as much attention to maintenance as an artist.

His appearance should be quite stern when he has a serious face, but when he smiles now, his eyes that are originally not big are half-squinted, and he seems to have a peaceful and friendly feeling.

Chi Jingyuan had read information about Kim Won-seok before coming here. He has been in the industry for a long time and has worked in many film crews before. However, he has only been officially working as a director and PD for a few years. He only started directing his first film in 2010.

Except for last year's "Monster" which performed somewhat mediocrely, the ratings of the other two TV dramas filmed were pretty good, especially "Sungkyunkwan Scandal" filmed in 2010, which did very well.

Through reading the information and his own analysis, Chi Jingyuan discovered that Kim Won-seok has a distinct personal style as a director, mature shooting and production capabilities, and is good at rendering atmosphere and paying attention to details. He also has very good connections in the industry.

He is a director who is outstanding in the field of TV dramas and has a bright future.

"Are you not used to not having an appointment at the coffee shop?" Jin Yuanxi took the initiative to speak after sizing up Chi Jingyuan. At the same time, he picked up the opened bottle of soju next to him and poured it into a small glass: "I see

You should be an adult, right? Drink some?"

"Of course not, coffee shops and barbecue shops each have their own advantages..."

Chi Jingyuan took the initiative to take the bottle, poured the wine, and replied with a smile: "It will feel more comfortable here, and I can eat a little full before going back... You know, the company manages our profession very well.

I am strict and I usually don’t have enough to eat. I would also like to thank you for giving me this opportunity today.”

Jin Yuanxi heard some things about Ji Jingyuan from his friends, including some inside stories about the temporary replacement of the male lead in "The Heirs". At this time, the other party's casual and natural but polite gesture made him nod secretly.

, and at the same time, the other party’s pun made him laugh. He looked at Chi Jingyuan and shook his head:

"Ah Jinjia, I have heard friends mention you many times before, and it has been rumored in the circle from time to time. After meeting today, I realized that the rumors are a bit conservative. It turns out that you are impeccable both in appearance and inwardness. This is exactly it..."

As he said that, Jin Yuanxi gave a thumbs up.

"Ah Ni, that's too much praise. How can I have the nerve to eat more later when you say that?" Chi Jingyuan smiled, looking a little embarrassed by the praise, showing the youthful look of a young man.

"Hahaha." He laughed boldly again. Jin Yuanxi called the waiter to serve the food. At the same time, he casually chatted with Chi Jingyuan and asked him some interesting things about his idol career.

, and his personal opinions on acting.

After chatting for a few words and getting to know each other better, and after the charcoal stove and dishes were served, the two began to talk about business.

"Jingyuan should have read the script, right?"

"Yes, it's an excellent script." Chi Jingyuan praised with a smile and his tone was very sincere.

"We have adapted a lot of comics for this drama. We want to present a slightly cold and realistic story in the world or the chessboard of the company, and use the perspective of Zhang Keli, a newcomer in the workplace, to show people in the workplace.

The face of…”

Jin Yuanxi took two sips of wine and started talking. As he was talking, he specifically asked: "By the way, Jingyuan, can you play Go?"

"I know it, but I'm not proficient in it." He nodded without boasting.

He studied it for a period of time when he was a child, but because he didn't have much interest, he stopped contacting it later. Generally speaking, he can only be regarded as understanding the rules and being able to play, but he is far from being good at playing.

He even didn't know what the title "Wei Sheng" meant when he saw it at the time, but he didn't know it until he looked it up later.

"Not born in the peninsula" is a Go term, which refers to the last move in the dead end of Go, but there is a chance of resurrection. It refers to the chess pieces that cannot survive at present, but they are not dead chess pieces, but chess pieces that still have room for survival.

"Whether it will have a big impact is not big, but it would be better if it does, and it will help to understand the character." Jin Yuanxi also nodded, and then said: "The male protagonist Zhang Keli has been fond of Go since he was a child, and dreams of becoming

A child who is a professional Go player but failed due to the drag of his family. Due to family changes, his life is very difficult. A person has to work multiple divisions. When he enters the workplace with a high school degree and no experience, he will have that kind of intense confusion and frustration.

feel……"

Jin Yuanxi was very chatty. While he started barbecuing and drinking, he and Chi Jingyuan talked at length about the role positioning of the male protagonist Zhang Keli in the script and his own understanding of it. From time to time, he also analyzed the plot and the settings of the script.

Clever reason.

Under Chi Jingyuan's appropriate compliments, he talked enthusiastically for a long time, and finally took a sip of wine and sighed: "Last year, "Wei Sheng" filmed a short film, do you know?"

"Nai, I've seen this short film and it was very good."

"Actually, we were originally looking for the star of the short film, Im Si-wan, to play the role. He is also an idol actor like you. You should know him..."

"Yes, senior Im Siwan and I have met several times."

Saying that, Jin Yuanxi spread his hands: "This is the original plan, but after all, this is a special project for the eighth anniversary of tvN, and the headquarters also attaches great importance to it. During the previous few production meetings, some people felt that Im Si was completely

Performance in all aspects is still a little bit worse.”

"We all know that the role of Zhang Keli requires many conditions. For example, the appearance must be very good, the age must not be old, but the acting skills must be excellent, and it is best for the actor to have high popularity and popularity."

"Because our drama is not the model of previous idol dramas, the male protagonist will encounter a lot of setbacks in the first few episodes, which may make some viewers resentful. Therefore, before the subsequent plot develops and deepens, it needs high enough audience stickiness and

Enough discussion.”

"In addition, there are too many restrictions on acting skills. Although our drama highlights the male protagonist, it is also a bit focused on group dramas. Several of the main supporting roles are selected from very experienced senior actors with excellent acting skills. If Zhang

If the actor who plays Clay does not have enough aura and acting skills, he will be easily overpowered, and the charm of the character will not be expressed at all."

"Excellent appearance, outstanding acting skills, high popularity, and youth. When we held the production meeting, these key points were highlighted. Many people, including me, immediately thought of you, Jingyuan..."

Jin Yuanxi smiled and tapped Chi Jingyuan a few times with his fingers, and sighed, "The role you played as Jin Tan last year was really great. The feeling of naturalness and entanglement seems to have been separated from the idol drama."

It’s a certain category.”

"Kang Sang Mida." Chi Jingyuan was a little embarrassed to be praised like this, so he quickly thanked him.

"Anyway, Jingyuan, you are our first choice. Shi Wan is still far behind you in these aspects... But originally, if SM didn't give a reply during this period, we were going to let Shi Wan go.

Let’s give it a try. After all, he was the original choice, and I heard that you haven’t accepted a TV series for a long time.” Almost at the end, Jin Yuanxi also started to speak frankly.

After this personal meeting and conversation, his first impression of Chi Jingyuan was indeed very good. He felt that the compliments and rumors he had heard about Chi Jingyuan in the industry were indeed true. Several directors and screenwriters who had worked with him

They are all very complimentary.

And all in all, Chi Kyung-won is indeed one of the most suitable candidates for the male lead in their drama, and he is much better than the original choice of Im Si-wan in every aspect.

If the other party takes over this time, it will be Ji Jingyuan's first filming after a year after the popularity of "The Heirs". Coupled with his own popularity in Asia and the popularity of EXO, this drama can achieve a high level of success out of thin air.

attention and gimmicks.

The few actors they have selected for this drama are all talented in acting and may lack popularity, and they need to make up for it in other aspects.

"Hmm..." Chi Jingyuan pondered for a moment: "When should the official shooting start?"

"The formation of the crew has already started before, and the casting is just a little short of the last step. If you are sure and everything goes well, all preparations will be completed within half a month. A script seminar will be held in late August, and then we will

Filming will officially start." Kim Won-seok had obviously made preparations, and made the time plan clear without thinking: "The broadcast schedule has been confirmed, the Jintu drama will premiere on October 17."

"I understand. I will discuss it with the company as soon as possible and confirm it."

Chi Jingyuan nodded, then bowed lightly and repeated the opening words: "I would also like to thank the director for giving me this opportunity."

"Hahaha..." Jin Yuanxi looked at him and laughed as before, and this time he reached out and patted his shoulder hard.

…

After sending Jin Yuanxi away, Chi Jingyuan got into the nanny car that Park Jaehyun drove from the parking lot.

Park Jae-hyun had been waiting in the parking lot while he was talking to Kim Won-seok. After the conversation, he received a call two minutes later.

Sitting in the back seat of the nanny's car, Chi Jingyuan took his mobile phone and looked up some information about the drama "Misheng".

Just now, Jin Yuanxi revealed some relatively secret news to him. For example, the drama "Misheng" has been in preparation for more than a year. The original author of the manga, Yoon Taeho, also participated. The script has been revised and improved many times, and the actors

They are also carefully selected talented actors.

This drama will also go to Jordan for filming when filming the first episode. It is the first TV drama in Peninsula history to go to Jordan for filming.

For example, this drama was actually coveted by several major wireless TV stations and CJEM when it was being prepared last year. It can be regarded as a big fish that is coveted in the TV drama market. However, in the end, after many considerations and negotiations, we finally chose to be in the drama.

tvN broadcast.

Before coming, Chi Jingyuan was still considering between "Misborn" and "Pinocchio", and he was a little hesitant about which one should be chosen, but to be honest, he was more inclined to the former.

At this time, he hesitated slightly while holding the phone, but Chi Jingyuan still didn't call Park Shin Hye.

The heroine of "Pinocchio" has been selected as Park Shin Hye. He was originally planning to call and ask about the situation of the drama, but now he felt that it was no longer necessary.

After some communication with Jin Yuanxi and his own thinking, he had almost made a choice.

Compared to filming an idol drama, he is more interested in workplace dramas that he has never been exposed to and have more demanding acting requirements.

After making the decision, Chi Jingyuan relaxed a lot. He leaned on the back of his chair and browsed a few news items. He felt a little bored and clicked on the "Happiness" MV page.

SM released the MV for the new girl group red velvet's debut song "Happiness" today. Ji Kyung-won had already watched it during lunch.

After reading it, he felt a little strange.

The song is pretty good, the melody is upbeat and catchy, the title and lyrics have a great meaning of 'happiness', and it's a bit addictive. You can basically sing along after listening to the chorus part once.
To be continued...