pertwk Isn't Chapter 1531 beautiful?
Isn't Chapter 1531 beautiful?
Isn't Chapter 1531 beautiful?
"You actually ran into them talking about this?"
Upon hearing this, Yoo Jeongyeon looked at Park Jihyo with curiosity.
“I happened to run into him in the elevator yesterday. Junho oppa is transitioning into acting now, so I'm paying more attention to him.”
Park Jihyo nodded and gave a brief account of what happened. Then, she revealed with great interest, "He said that Netflix is very successful in other countries, but our country has developed relatively slowly and has not been able to fully open up the market. I heard that this drama starring Kyungwon oppa is very famous in the industry as Netflix's first original drama."
"..."
Yu Dingyan's lips trembled slightly, but the words stuck in her throat, and she swallowed them back without uttering a word in rebuttal.
"Things have changed a bit since 'The Spy' became a hit these past few days."
“I heard that Netflix already offers very good treatment. Junho oppa said that there’s a lot of talk in the industry about how Netflix actors’ salaries are ridiculously high.”
Park Jihyo continued, "From what he said, it seems like he really wants to collaborate with Netflix."
"Is Netflix different from others? Does it pay a lot of money to its actors?"
Upon hearing this, Kim Da-hyun looked up and asked curiously.
"I don't know the specifics, but it seems like the rumors are all saying it's extremely high."
"Kyungwon oppa is the male lead, so he should be the tallest in the whole drama, right?"
Sana Minatozaki asked with great interest, "How many do you think there are?"
"I don't know then, one hundred million?"
Park Ji-hyo hesitated for a moment, then tentatively gave a number that she felt was already quite high.
"One hundred million per episode?"
Lim Nayeon's eyes widened instantly, and her mouth opened slightly, revealing her front teeth.
"if not?"
Park Jihyo shrugged.
She's not an actress, and Twice doesn't have any actors either, so she doesn't really know much about the inside story.
"I don't think Jingyuan oppa cares much about his salary, right?"
Son Chaeyoung, leaning back on the sofa, casually interjected, "Isn't he always at the top of the celebrity income list? Although that list isn't very accurate... I feel like he earns way more than those on the list, right, Tzuyu?"
"I don't know either."
When Chou Tzu-yu was mentioned, she smiled slightly.
"Not caring about the pay doesn't mean it's unimportant."
Park Ji-hyo, looking very knowledgeable, corrected her: "Payment represents one's status in the production crew and the production company; it's a direct reflection of one's ranking in the industry."
You talk like you've acted in a play.
Son Chae-young secretly pursed her lips.
"Jeongyeon, I remember Oppa said before that you were suited to be an actress."
Suddenly, Lim Nayeon had a flash of inspiration. She nudged Yoo Jeongyeon beside her with her elbow and teased her with a grin, "If you go and film a Netflix series, will you be able to get a 100 million won paycheck?"
"Hahaha~"
The sudden teasing made Yoo Jeongyeon burst into laughter. She quickly waved her hand, a hint of embarrassment hidden in her eyes: "Oppa was just kidding."
Her older sister, Kong Shengyan, is an actress. I've heard a lot about the film and television industry from her sister, so I roughly know what a 100 million yuan salary means.
“I think Oppa was quite serious about what he said.”
Upon hearing this, Lim Nayeon shook her head and turned to look at Kim Dahyun: "Back then, we said Dahyun would be suitable too, right, Dahyun?"
"Hehehe."
Kim Da-hyun chuckled, seemingly not taking it seriously.
But after the boisterous laughter subsided, the atmosphere quietly cooled down a bit.
Both Kim Da-hyun and Yoo Jeong-yeon quieted down, lowering their eyes and their pupils revealing a certain emotion.
The topic quickly shifted to other things. Yesterday was Son Chae-young's birthday, and her fans donated 200 million won to the Korea Leukemia Children's Foundation to celebrate their idol's 20th birthday.
"..."
Sana Minatozaki, sitting in front, leaned close to Momo Hirai's ear and whispered, "Momo-chan, did you notice?"
"what?"
Hirai Momo looked puzzled and leaned closer in, whispering in unison.
“Look at Jeongyeon and Dahyun.”
Sana Minatozaki, with her sharp eyes, glanced discreetly at the two people not far away: "After what Nayeon unnie said, I'm actually a little tempted."
"..."
Hirai Momo secretly observed the two of them, blinked, and nodded quietly: "It seems so."
After a moment of silence, she suddenly nudged Sana Minatozaki again, and when Sana was within eye contact, she straightened her back, raised her head, and showed her best side.
After a two-second pause, she suddenly shrank back, leaned close to Sana Minatozaki, and asked in a low voice with some anticipation, "Do you think I'm suitable to be an actress?"
"..."
Sana Minatozaki paused for a moment, then her eyes crinkled into a smile, and she burst into laughter, collapsing onto her.
"It's perfect for you!"
…………
On the other side, Apink's dormitory.
Apink recently released a commemorative song, and with group schedules, they've been staying at the dorms for the past few nights.
It must be her!
"It can't be him!"
It must be her!
"It can't be him!"
Oh Ha-young and Yoon Bo-mi are having a heated argument about whether Jung Ba-rin in "The Spy" is the perverted killer.
Wu Xiarong disagreed, while Yin Bomei agreed. Everyone stuck to their own opinions and refused to give in, while Jin Nanzhu kept egging them on.
The drama "The Spy" has become incredibly popular these past few days, but the members of Apink started watching it from the very first day it aired, making them among the earliest viewers. Jung Eunji is a big fan and supporter of Ji Kyung-won, and Oh Ha-young is also a half-fan and movie buff of Ji Kyung-won. Inspired by them, the whole group started watching it early on.
"Hey! Stop arguing! Are you never going to stop?!"
Jung Eun-ji, who was fiddling with her phone nearby, got annoyed by the noise and yelled, "Fine, I'm talking to you..."
She immediately started spoiling the plot; she knew that Ji Jingyuan's character was a psychopath, so of course she knew who the murderer was.
"Don't say it!"
Before she could finish speaking, Oh Ha-young and Yoon Bo-mi loudly stopped her. The two who had just been arguing instantly united against Jung Eun-ji, who looked on with a wary expression.
...Not everyone wanted to spoil the plot like Lim Nayeon; they just enjoyed the fun of discussing and bickering.
Seeing this, Jung Eun-ji rolled her eyes helplessly and simply shut up and said no more.
The group was making a ruckus, while Son Na-eun sat in a corner of the sofa, not participating.
Over the years, the personalities of the Apink members have become fixed. After working together for so many years, it is inevitable that there will be misunderstandings and frictions between them. Her relationship with Kim Namjoo is not very good, so she is too lazy to participate.
"By the way, unnie?"
After arguing for a while, Wu Xiaorong seemed to have thought of something and asked Jung Eunji curiously, "I heard Sunmin oppa talking about Jingyuan oppa today... saying that Ji Jingyuan is in the 'Spying' crew and has a high status within Netflix?"
"..."
Upon hearing this, Jung Eun-ji curled her lip: "High? He organized the entire 'Spying' team."
"Ah, qingija?"
"Didn't he also choose the actors?"
"Tsk tsk~"
Her words caused an uproar among the crowd, who all sat up straight, their eyes filled with shock.
Clearly, although they are both idols, Ji Kyung-won's position has long since changed.
"And I heard that his salary on Netflix is much higher than elsewhere."
Wu Xiaorong's eyes lit up: "Unnie, do you know how much Kyungwon oppa's salary is?"
"……have no idea"
Facing the curious gazes around her, Jung Eun-ji's lips twitched, and she shook her head without hesitation: "Why would he tell me something like this?"
Actually, she knew; Chi Jingyuan had mentioned it without any hesitation when they were drinking and bragging.
2.5 million per episode… Jung Eun-ji’s eyes welled up with tears just hearing that.
Twenty episodes would be worth five billion!
This does not include other income and revenue sharing.
Several people were discussing with great interest Ji Kyung-won's salary and his status on Netflix. Park Cho-rong, who was standing next to him, looked at Son Na-eun, who was not saying anything but listening intently, and jokingly asked, "What? You're listening so attentively, are you tempted too?"
Having her thoughts exposed, Son Naeun didn't flinch. After a moment's hesitation, she stood up and walked over to Jung Eunji, lowering her voice to quietly inquire about the details of the collaboration with Netflix and film and television resources.
To be honest, Son Na-eun was actually quite tempted; every idol and actor desperately wants film and television resources.
Jung Eun-ji, on the other hand, was very tactful and selectively said some things.
Kim Nam-joo, who was not far away, took in the whole scene, silently curled her lip, her heart filled with disdain.
My ex-girlfriend is from hundreds of years ago. We dated for only two days before she dumped me, and now she's trying to take advantage of me?
…………
After finishing filming the variety show, Ji Kyung-won returned to Seoul and made plans to have dinner with Bae Suzy that evening.
After not seeing each other for a few days, this time Bae Suzy wasn't asked to go back to the apartment to cook. Instead, they met at a restaurant in Gangnam.
The two sat facing each other at a window seat in the restaurant.
The Seoul Tower outside the window glowed with a warm white light in the night, and the Han River flowed quietly in the distance. Each table was spaced far apart, and the seats were semi-enclosed booths with high backs on the dark gray velvet sofas, so you could hardly see the people at the next table once you sat down.
Bae Suzy wore a white shirt with high-waisted jeans today, with a few buttons undone down to her collarbone.
Her hair was a bit longer than when we last met, with long, dark brown waves falling over her shoulders. The hair on the right side was pulled inward, revealing a pearl earring on her earlobe. Her makeup was very light, or rather, it looked very light. Her base makeup was luminous, and she only wore inner eyeliner. Her lip color was a watery red, like the color of someone who had just eaten strawberries.
There were no unnecessary decorations, but she exuded a fresh and slightly sexy vibe.
During the meal, Bae Suzy chatted about her recent schedule. Lately, she has focused her work on the fashion industry, taking on a lot of related jobs. She had just returned from Europe a few days ago.
As the conversation progressed, the topic naturally turned to the currently trending film "The Spy".
You saw it too?
Chi Jingyuan looked up at her.
"Of course."
Bae Suzy looked up, her eyes sparkling with laughter, and playfully gave him a charming wink: "How could I not watch the work that Kyungwon oppa has prepared so carefully?"
Of course, curiosity about Ji Kyung-won's dramas is one aspect, but there's another important reason that everyone knows.
Bae Suzy hasn't filmed any new projects for a year since the huge success of "Goblin".
Her initial plan was to switch to the film industry and enter Chungmuro, but even though she had already reached a certain level of star power and popularity, she still hadn't found a suitable script.
Later, after learning that Chi Jingyuan had reached a deep cooperation with Netflix and knowing some of Netflix's conditions and benefits, he was influenced by him and changed his original plan.
She has always highly regarded Ji Kyung-won's vision and professional abilities. In addition, the production resources and treatment offered by Netflix also convinced her agent and team to decide to cooperate with Netflix.
At the time, the popularity of the "Goblin" couple had not yet faded, and she was considered one of the most successful actresses of the younger generation thanks to this drama. Netflix was also very enthusiastic in contacting her.
However, after the cooperation agreement was finalized, the project was temporarily halted.
On the one hand, they have not been able to find a satisfactory high-quality script for a long time. On the other hand, Netflix has devoted all its focus and top-level resources to Ji Kyung-won's "The Spy," concentrating its efforts on creating a benchmark work.
Bae Suzy, on the other hand, remained inactive, quietly observing the development of the drama.
Now that "Spying" is about to become a huge hit, she is naturally very happy. This not only proves that Ji Kyung-won's vision was correct, meaning that her initial choice was right, but also allows her collaboration with Netflix to continue.
How did you feel after watching the whole thing?
Chi Jingyuan picked up his water glass and took a small sip.
"The production quality is really good, the editing is also good, and director Ahn Gil-ho's shots are still very good..."
Bae Suzy thought for a moment, then gave a few serious comments, but when it came to the plot, she shrugged: "But I've read the script, so..."
As she spoke, she laughed, her eyes darting back and forth across Chi Jingyuan's face: "If I hadn't read the script, I would have really thought you were playing a good guy!"
"...I feel your acting skills have really improved."
Ji Kyung-won suddenly realized that Bae Suzy had read the script and knew that he was the psychopathic killer.
Once the plot of a TV series is spoiled, and the biggest suspense is gone, it becomes less interesting to watch.
"If you can improve, how could I not?" He smiled gently and continued eating.
Bae Suzy really put in a lot of effort while filming "Goblin," and her acting skills have indeed improved a lot.
"Looks like my acting skills have finally been recognized by TV King Chi~"
Bae Suzy's eyes crinkled into crescents as she smiled happily.
"But then again..."
She suppressed her smile and chatted about the latest developments in the industry: "It seems like a lot of people have their eyes on Netflix these past few days."
"There's been a lot of news about your crew. Everyone says that Netflix doesn't interfere with the creative process, gives the production team full control, and is willing to invest heavily, with salaries that are ridiculously high."
"And as you know, local production crews have a lot of work to do, and the pay is low."
"Many people were watching and waiting before, because they were not sure if Netflix's model could succeed on the Peninsula, so no one took action. But now that 'Spying' is about to become a huge hit, many people can't sit still anymore."
"It's the same on our side. We were initially hesitant about collaborating with Netflix, but now they're even more eager than I am, and can't wait to finalize the follow-up projects."
She curled her lips into a smile, which was quite amusing: "I was thinking of pushing some other people over there too."
"They're all smart people."
Chi Jingyuan wasn't surprised and shrugged.
Although it has only just begun, those in the industry are not fools. They have already figured out the path and naturally want to seize the initiative as soon as possible.
However, Chi Jingyuan had already squandered the biggest benefits and the most crucial first-mover advantage of this trend.
He and Netflix not only signed a direct contract for two TV series, but also many supplementary clauses.
Now that the series is a huge hit, all hidden resources, priority treatment, and cooperation rights have been activated.
Moreover, Netflix clearly values him highly; he doesn't even need to say anything, resources will flow to him continuously.
"I think we'll be revisiting negotiations for my drama series in the next few days. I've been looking at a few scripts lately, could you take a look at them for me tonight?"
Bae Suzy took the opportunity to bring it up as a matter of course.
Although the collaboration hasn't progressed, Bae Suzy hasn't been idle. Even though she's focused on the fashion industry, she's still screening scripts and has her eye on several, but hasn't been able to finalize anything.
She was a little unsure... so she could only ask Mingdeng for help.
But unlike the negative one, Chi Jingyuan is a standard positive guiding light in her heart.
'Okay'
Chi Jingyuan didn't even consider nodding in agreement.
The two chatted over their meal, discussing everything from the industry landscape to scriptwriting, from actors' career transitions to resource allocation, and finally some gossip... They seemed to have a very pleasant conversation.
Slightly tipsy from the drinks, the meal came to an end.
Bae Suzy suddenly fell silent, her laughter fading as she looked up and stared intently at the person opposite her, a hint of amusement in her eyes.
"By the way... Kim Ji-won, isn't she pretty?"