Chapter 696 Eating

"Why is Kim Taeyeon back again?"

In a video store near Cheongdam High School in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, two girls in high school uniforms stood in front of the album shelves, looking at the new products on them, and the Kim Taeyeon poster that had just been posted next to them, listening to The sound source of the title song "WHY" was playing next to it, and I couldn't help but curl my lips and complain.

Obviously, they don't have a good impression of this Girls' Generation captain.

""Why"..." One of the long-haired girls picked up the album and looked at the album cover photo carefully. The fat girl next to her looked at her actions and asked curiously: "Do you want to buy Taeyeon's album?"

"I won't buy it..." The long-haired girl put the album back directly.

"It wasn't last time..."

"It's different from last time. Jingyuan Oppa was the producer of the album "I" and he wrote the title song. Although we don't like that woman Kim Taeyeon, of course we have to support Oppa's career."

She hummed softly and said plausibly: "Oppa Jingyuan didn't participate this time, so it has nothing to do with us, Aili. Who is willing to buy that old woman's album of hers... Why haven't you cut the song yet?"

"But didn't Oppa post on Instagram early in the morning to promote "Why"?" The fat girl looked at the album with some interest. She thought the cover was very beautiful, and she also liked Kim Taeyeon quite a lot. of...a little bit.

"These are all arranged by the company..." Changfa looked like he knew the inside story very well, and waved his hand casually: "It's normal for artists of this kind to return and let artists from the same company help promote it. We in Europe Ba has the highest popularity and traffic, and the most fans on Instagram. There is no way..."

Just as he finished speaking, a small reminder came from the side: "But doesn't it mean that EXO's Oppas, especially Jingyuan Oppa's SNS, are all operated by themselves?"

"Um..." She paused for a moment after saying this, and after a second, she immediately waved her hand: "That's right... That's because Oppa Jingyuan is loyal enough. Some seniors from the company have returned and helped promote it, but after saying that, I I hate that old woman Kim Taeyeon even more. She just keeps messing with Oppa because of her good temper... Why hasn’t Girls’ Generation disbanded yet?”

As she spoke, she took down an EXO album that was also placed in the most conspicuous place on the shelf: "I'll buy another third album... I've never opened Jingyuan Oppa's small card before. I really like that little card..."

She thought about it for a long time before she realized that her companion had not replied. She turned around and saw that the other party had taken out his phone and started scrolling.

"What are you looking at?"

"Hey, look at the news. It was just announced that Oppa will star in a new drama!"

Not long after the announcement from the production company Hwa & Dam Pictures was released, it quickly became a hot search topic in the entertainment section. The fiery red color of the entry showed the degree of attention this news received.

The name Ji Kyung-won itself represents popularity and traffic, and the production company is particularly famous for the fact that "Goblin" is a new drama co-written by writer Kim Eun-sook and director Lee Eung-bok. When combined, it became a hit.

As long as there are old viewers who are familiar with the Korean drama circle, there is almost no one who does not know Kim Eun-sook. Especially not long ago, "Descendants of the Sun" had just hit the entire peninsula and Asia. As a writer, she had to watch the screen countless times. Many people were staring at her new work, but she didn't expect it to suddenly come out today.

And he actually cooperated with Chi Jingyuan!

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! I was thinking Chi Kyung-yuan not filming this year, but I didn't expect there was a surprise, and it's Kim Eun-sook's new drama, a strong alliance! Book the drama king of the year and stick to the broadcast!"

"Kim Eun-sook's drama should be the top one in the industry, right? It would be great to be able to receive such resources from drama Ji Kyung-won... But his popularity and acting skills are here, and he has been nominated for TV drama twice. If If a male idol actor can get this kind of drama, he is the one.”

"As expected of the royal family! SM Xiba is too disgusting. Give him all the good resources. Is Ji Kyung Won Lee Soo Man's dad? Can you stop being so partial and give wuli Yoona/yuri/Seo Hyun/ Sehun/Xiujing/Minho... any good resources?”

"Actually, they are not considered a royal family anymore. Everyone in EXO has very good resources now, and they are filming various movies. Even if they back out a few members who are very popular in the group, the group's fame is there... it's just Chi Jingyuan’s performance is particularly good, but given his popularity and acting skills, it’s normal.”

"A pure passerby. Anyway, if I were his teammate, I wouldn't be able to bear it. This kind of royal family really ruins the atmosphere in the team. Even though EXO seems to be harmonious and friendly now, I don't know how big the conflict is in private. I watched a few slices , it is obvious that many teammates are angry but dare not speak.”

"I heard from an internal gossip that Kim Eun-sook and Ji Kyung-won have a very good personal relationship since "The Heirs". They originally wanted to cast him in "Descendants of the Sun". It is said that the character and image of the protagonist in the script are They were all written with reference to Chi Jingyuan... I don’t know if it’s true or not... Later, due to some things, it didn’t work out, and now we’re working together on a new drama. Wow, how much love it is.”

"Thinking about it, Ji Kyung-won's appearance actually suits Yoo Si-jin... But forget it. Although I like him very much, if he plays Yoo Si-jin, my favorite two Songs will not be able to meet together. Oh...and he and Song Hye Kyo have no sense of co-operation at all!"

Hwa & Dam Pictures didn't expect that it only issued a casting announcement, mentioning the leading actor and the title of the TV series, and it had already caused such a huge response without even announcing the specific content and theme.

The company's just-opened official SNS account for "Goblin" was opened by enthusiastic and crazy fans in less than five minutes. They kept pouring in to leave messages below asking for various news about the show. The number of fans and likes was at The skyrocketing price in a short period of time left the publicity staff at Hwa & Dam Pictures in a hurry.

Now we have slowly transformed into the era of Internet and streaming media. The quality of TV series is important, but popularity and traffic are actually also critical.

Even the company's producer, who has been responsible for several popular dramas, was a little surprised by this. This was the first time that he felt that publicity work was so easy... It can only be said that although there are some disadvantages to using idol actors, there are also big benefits in some places. Benefits, and Chi Jingyuan is one of the best, which can not only ensure the popularity, but also improve the quality of the TV series.

Although "Goblin" only has one name now, the momentum of becoming popular before it is broadcast is already obvious.

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While the news about Chi Kyung-won's new drama was being discussed enthusiastically on the Internet, he didn't have time to see what fans were saying about him, because just after noon, he came to a studio in Mapo District to shoot for a fashion magazine. cover.

"Look here, okay, don't move!"

"Get another change of clothes."

"The expression should be colder, with the kind of "nothing matters" look... It's very good. The color of this dress is really suitable. This is it..."

"OK, let's take a short break first..."

Chi Jingyuan, who had been posing for a long time, immediately felt his body relax when he heard the on-site director's instructions. He stood up from the stool and walked down while saluting the PD and staff and saying "Thank you" several times. From the background stage After walking down the stairs, I exchanged a few words with the PD, and after being enthusiastically praised a few times by the other party, the filming came to an end.

After leaving the director, Park Jae-hyun and his assistant Cui Zhichang came over quickly. One handed Chi Jingyuan the prepared ice drink and wiped the sweat on his forehead with a hand towel, while the other directly helped him take off his coat. Lost.

What I was shooting today was the magazine cover for the next season, which is autumn. The clothes were all thicker jackets. The air-conditioning in this venue was a little low, so it was quite painful to wear thicker jackets.

"PDJ Jiang is right, the color of this dress is really suitable for you." Park Jae-hyun helped take off Chi Jingyuan's colorful jacket, stood up and looked at it, and looked at the 'GUCCI' logo on the chest. Chengqi: "The colors of GUCCI's clothes in the past two years are really eye-catching. Director Alexandre's intention to rejuvenate the brand is indeed very obvious."

Seeing Chi Jingyuan drinking the drink, he first reminded him out of habit, "It's too cold, drink slowly." Seeing that Chi Jingyuan ignored it and didn't care, his eyes returned to the brand logo of the jacket. After taking a look at it, he handed the clothes to the assistant next to him: "But GUCCI really values ​​you. Although you haven't signed a contract yet and don't have any official title, you usually take the initiative when posting clothing photos on Instagram." Claim... We are also willing to provide the latest seasonal clothing for photoshoots and events.

"As far as I know, these big European luxury brands are very cold towards our artists. Not to mention taking the initiative to provide clothing sponsorship, sometimes they can't borrow even if they lick their faces... Where is Xia Mainland? Only individual artists will be treated better, and as far as I know, you are the only one on the peninsula."

"Well……"

Chi Jingyuan drank half of a bottle of orange juice in one gulp. He felt the cold breath refreshing and burped with satisfaction.

Hearing Park Jae-hyun's words, he licked his lips, turned around and asked, "That's what I said... but the brand hasn't talked about it yet, okay? It's been two or three years, and the attention period is a bit too long. …”

According to his understanding, GUCCI seems to have noticed him since 2013, and has had formal contact with him and SM since 2015. More than three years have passed since the back and forth, and there is still no formal agreement. .

"This is the most high-end blue blood brand of luxury goods. The artists who choose to cooperate are all like this. The higher the high-end title, the more difficult it is. Friends ambassadors are relatively simple, but spokespersons will definitely require a long period of investigation."

Several people walked towards the rest area next to it. Park Jae-hyun said very familiarly as he walked: "They have been paying attention to us for so long and are so proactive. They must be at least the spokesperson's title... As for Asia, especially Peninsula idols. There is no precedent in this regard, so it is understandable to be cautious.”

As he spoke, he added: "But I heard from SM some time ago that GUCCI has become more enthusiastic after the summer, and the communication has been progressing very quickly. If a formal cooperation can be reached this year, it will definitely be in September." before fashion week.”

"whatever."

Chi Jingyuan sat on the leisure chair, responded casually, took out his phone and started scrolling.

He still attaches great importance to the cooperation with GUCCI. After all, the artists in the entire Peninsula entertainment industry have always been poor in terms of fashion resources. This kind of top luxury endorsement title is something that most idols and even actors would never think of. Once he can get it, it will be a great recognition of his popularity and various aspects, especially in the fashion field. It can be said that he has directly ascended.

However, after dragging it on for so long, he is now somewhat calm.

Several people also sat down and chatted during the break. Chi Jingyuan was browsing his mobile phone while communicating with his agent about the shooting situation just now. After a while, Chi Jingyuan suddenly saw a piece of news and turned around with interest and asked: "Is the sexual assault lawsuit against Park Yoochun progressing so quickly? "The woman surnamed Li withdrew the lawsuit and said that she was voluntary"... The case was withdrawn so quickly, so he is innocent? ”

I haven’t paid attention to it for a few days. The sexual assault case of ‘Park Yoochun’ that was making a lot of noise a few days ago has progressed so quickly.

“It’s not just the woman surnamed Li who reported the case at the beginning. You didn’t pay attention to it later. Three more women came out a few days later saying that they were sexually assaulted by Park Yoochun. Then more and more people came out, and the situation became bigger and bigger…” Park Jae-hyun laughed disdainfully and shook his head: “He must be not clean to get into such a big mess, and withdrawing the case does not mean innocence. Who can say for sure about such things? Now the people involved have been restricted from traveling, and there will be more investigations in the future.”

As he said, he moved closer to Chi Jingyuan’s ear and lowered his voice to reveal a bombshell: “I heard that several official personnel who handled the case had a party and dinner together in Park Yoochun’s villa a few days ago…”

After that, he smiled: “But no matter how much they eat, no matter whether the case is true or not, his reputation has been bad, and it will be difficult for him to develop in the circle in the future.”

“Tsk tsk, it’s really blatant. "

Chi Jingyuan couldn't help but shook his head and sighed when he heard this. Looking at the news on his phone, he sighed helplessly: "There are really enough such things this year. ”

This year, there are more scandals in the entertainment industry than expected. News of drunk driving accidents by artists such as Yoon Sung-mo, SJ Kang-in, Lee Chang-myeong, and Yoon Je-moon has been exposed one after another. Some of them are repeat offenders. Recently, Liu Xiangwu, Park Yoo-chun, Lee Min-ki, and Lee Jun-hyuk have all been sued for sexual assault. Since the beginning of the year, the drunk driving team and the sexual assault team have been going back and forth almost without interruption.

Compared with this, the "mistress's affair" of the famous actress Kim Min-hee that caused an uproar in the past two months is simply a small matter compared to this...

Although it has nothing to do with him, Chi Jingyuan, who is just watching the fun, feels that he has been affected, because these people have brought down the reputation of the entire circle of practitioners.

"It's not that simple..." Park Jae-hyun shook his head, as if he knew some deep inside stories, but he glanced at the side and did not elaborate due to the surrounding environment. He just shrugged: "Anyway, this kind of thing is common in many places, but it has nothing to do with us. If they don't have the eyes to provoke Jingyuan, we will just watch the fun. "

His smile was full of disdain and confidence, and he obviously didn't take these things too seriously.

Chi Jingyuan glanced at him and chuckled.

While they were chatting, Chi Jingyuan's phone suddenly vibrated and a call came in.

After a look, it was Park Jinying who called.

"Hey, what's wrong, brother?"

Chi Jingyuan answered the call directly and said hello.

Just as he started, Park Jae-hyun next to him seemed to have received a call, and he stood up with his phone and walked away a little.

"In the evening? There is no schedule tonight...dinner? Tonight...is it necessary? ”

After the call was connected, Park Jin-young briefly exchanged a few pleasantries and then explained his purpose, asking him if he had time in the evening, saying that they would have dinner together in the evening.

With Park Jin-young and the eight members of Twice.

When Ji Jingyuan heard this, he hesitated.

Although it seemed that they had made an appointment before, so much time had passed, and they were both so busy with work that Ji Jingyuan had actually forgotten about it.

Although he was a little hesitant, Park Jin-young seemed very enthusiastic, saying that the popularity of "page two" and "cheer up" had helped Twice a lot, and the transformation was also very successful, and the children were very grateful to you... and he and Ji Jingyuan hadn't seen each other for a long time, so it was just right to have a meal and chat.

Ji Jingyuan heard that Park Jin-young had some intention of keeping in touch, but the Twice members thanked him... there should be this factor as well.

If it's just a meal, can't I and Twice eat alone? Why are you following? If you, as their immediate superior, follow along, how can they dare to talk freely?

Forget it...

"Okay, I get it. "

After all, I mentioned it before, and I happened to be free in the evening. It was just a meal. Chi Jingyuan thought about it and agreed.

After agreeing, he said goodbye and hung up. Chi Jingyuan exhaled, picked up the orange juice and drank it. After drinking for a while, he realized that there seemed to be one less person around.

After waiting for several minutes, Park Jae-hyun trotted over from a distance, his face was ruddy, and he looked a little excited.

He walked to Chi Jingyuan and said in a suppressed excited tone:

"Done!"

"What?" Chi Jingyuan looked at him puzzledly.

"It's the one we just talked about...GUCCI endorsement, it's done!"