Chapter 2 The script not to be missed
After a while of fighting, So Ji-sup and Kim Jong-kwon finally arrived at the coffee shop they had made an appointment and met the new director who had been on the phone.
"I'm disturbing when I first met, Director Jang Hoon, this is my younger brother, Kim Jong Kwon."
"I am, I took the liberty to disturb you, please sit down." After a simple greeting, the topic finally began.
"This is a script that I have been thinking about for a long time. You can read it first. Let's talk about it after reading it." Director Zhang Xun handed the script that had been prepared long ago to So Ji-seok, and his words were full of confidence in the script.
So Ji-sup nodded. Yesterday he asked someone to inquire and knew that the director in front of him was a capable favorite of director Kim Ki-dou. He has participated in the production of movies such as "Empty House" and "Bow" and "The Bow" and have good experience.
He took the script and read it carefully. The script is called "Movie Is Movie".
The main thing is that Jiang Pei, who is dreaming of an actor and living in cruel blood, has a promising future in the club, but he is "absent-minded" in the mainland to get rid of such dark days;
Action star Suda plays a role in society in a new film, tired of fictional plots and wants to become a truly powerful person. He faces the crisis of filming interruption due to his opponent in the film, and his reputation is damaged. One day, two people who were unwilling to live their own lives met. Suda asked Jiang Pei to star in the film, and the latter happily agreed, but the premise was that there was a chance to play a real fight in the film.
Two people from different worlds are slowly assimilated by each other. Jiang Pei is increasingly enjoying the taste of being an actor. Suda, who witnessed his outstanding performance in filming, has a new idea because of his boredom with the actor's life...
In summary, it is a battle between the gangsters who want to become movie action stars VS a movie action star who plays gangsters!
Kim Jong Kwon sat next to So Ji-sup, looking at the script for a moment of excitement. Just as he was looking at the script, many scenes flashed through his mind involuntarily.
There are scenes of So Ji-seok fighting with another person in the mud, scenes of So Ji-seok blew someone else's head, and scenes of So Ji-seok sitting in the car and hitting the car window with his head violently. These scenes flashed quickly, but they were so clearly imprinted in his mind.
This made him lose his mind. But the only thing he was sure of was that this must be a good movie, because the scenes that had flashed by his "inspiration" became facts unless he deliberately changed them.
Just as Kim Jong-kwon was thinking about it, So Ji-sup also finished reading the script. His expression was very complicated. He felt from the bottom of his heart that this was a very outstanding story, provided that the director had the ability to tell it and express it. Can this person who directed a movie for the first time in front of him do it?
This was his first big move after he was discharged from the army. If it was not ideal, it would cause him to lose a lot of popularity and suffer a greater blow, so he couldn't help but think about it.
"Director Zhang Xun, I've finished reading the script. I personally think this is a very good story. Who do you want me to play?"
"I decided that Jiang Pei's role is very suitable for you. His image and temperament are very consistent with the script's settings, and he is considered a true performance. Of course, if you are sure to participate, I will appropriately increase Suda's role so that the two protagonists will not have any imbalance."
When he designed the script, he wrote it completely according to the role of highlighting Jiang Pei, but if it was filmed as an opponent, the other protagonist's role should not be too weak.
"Well, if this happens, I have no objection. I don't know who will play Suda's role?" So Ji-seok decided to take on the film, but he was curious about who to play against.
"Well, this is not confirmed yet. I need to finalize a starring actor first to better find another protagonist. After all, this drama tests the tacit understanding and chemical reaction between the two protagonists. I need a feeling that can spark."
So Ji-seok felt it made sense and nodded to express his understanding, so he was ready to shake hands and leave.
"Hey, wait...So Jisubxi, cough. Because no one invested in this movie, I have taken out all my savings over the years to make this story, so I may not be able to give a satisfactory price in terms of remuneration, so I wonder if we can work together in a different way, such as investing in the movie with remuneration and then getting a share of the money."
When Director Zhang Xun saw that So Ji-seok was about to leave after talking, he quickly told the truth. In order to make this movie and fulfill his dream, he could already say that he was selling his life. The biggest reason why he was optimistic about So Ji-seok was that he just retired from the army and urgently needed a work to prove himself.
Moreover, as a top Korean pop star, he still has a lot of appeal. Others also meet the requirements, but he thinks that So Ji-seok is the most likely to be convinced by him and is also the most suitable one.
"..." So Ji-seok just stared at him blankly, as if you were joking.
"Uh, I need to think about it carefully and I will give you a reply in a few days." Although I think this story is good, it is not enough to make him do anything. And now he thinks this director is a bit unreliable......
"Okay, please be sure to think about it." Zhang Xun knew that his request was unreasonable, but he still expressed some hope. After all, he didn't say anything to death.
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"Brother, aren't you going to take on this movie? I read it and the script is still good. Not to mention it's popular, it's also a fine product." Kim Jong-kwon looked at the script that So Ji-seok got back and decided to persuade this brother.
Because in the pictures and messages that Kim Jong-kwon flashed, although this movie is not the kind of work that can sweep the entire film and television industry, as a work that has opened the door to the film industry for two new actors and one new director, it is undoubtedly a masterpiece. Even in terms of investment, not only big profits, but small profits are still fine.
"I'm also very hesitant now. As for the script, I think it's very topical and there are many places to play. However, movies are not just about reading scripts, and there are many good scripts that end up being a mess. And this director gives me a very unreliable feeling."
"Is it because of the lack of investment? Well, this is indeed a big problem. If the funds are not in place, many of the images to be expressed may not be expressed or even cut off. Brother, let's do this. I read the script and there are basically no big scenes, and I guess the gap will not be big. If you can convince the director to let me play the role of Jiang Pei, I will make up for the difference. In addition, we two invest with a payroll. There is absolutely no problem!"
Kim Jong-kwon decided to believe his "inspiration flash". Success or failure is here. He will be 23 after March this year. The career of star is not much time left for him. After all, no one wants to wait until he is 50 to experience the feeling of becoming famous. Maybe at that stage you are not pursuing these superficial things.
"You're so optimistic about this movie? Although your parents left you a lot of money, it was exchanged for life. No, I don't agree. Have you ever thought about it if it fails? Can grandma still bear the stimulation!"
So Ji-seok is very puzzled about Kim Jong-kwon's confidence. He has been working hard in the film and television industry for so many years, but he cannot guarantee that any drama will succeed, let alone investment, because once he fails, he will lose all his money.
Moreover, he knew very well about Kim Jong-kwon's family environment. Although Kim Jong-kwon's grandmother had given all the compensation left by his parents to Kim Jong-kwon, he had never used a penny in recent years.
"Brother, don't worry, this is my inspiration. My intuition tells me that this movie will succeed."
So Ji-seok was in a daze. His younger brother would write some songs from time to time in the past two years. Every time he asked him, he said that he couldn't stop the inspiration when he came, and he was so stinking to show off his face.
Judging from his amateur singer's perspective, they are all very good songs. I can't guarantee whether they will be popular, but he feels that they are much better than what he wrote and published. He has never understood how Kim Jong-kwon, who has such talent, can be so miserable in IDOL.
Even if Iodol looks very good at faces, Kim Jong-kwon is still pretty attractive. He is not the popular beauty but the hard-skinned face. When he doesn't smile, he gives people a very cold feeling. In addition, his eyes are not big, and once he smiles and squints, he will melt his cold face, giving people a very sunny and intimate feeling. It is very contradictory! He has a unique temperament, otherwise he would not have made his debut shortly after training.
But unfortunately, he is not popular in the entertainment industry nowadays, and he has no resources to gain exposure, so people can't see him, so how could he have the opportunity to become famous?
Although I know that his younger brother has a certain talent in music. But please... this is a movie, you say it can do it. It will succeed? Don't tease it...
"Brother, please help me. Really, just this time, believe me this time. If I am not sure, I will throw my wife into it. If we don't take it down, we will regret it. I also want my grandma to see how glorious I look, and I will prove that my choice is not wrong! Brother, please." Kim Jong-kwon begged.
Because he knew that even if he took the money to find Director Zhang Xun now, it would be useless. The first person didn't know you at all, and even if he met, it was for Su Ji-seok's face.
Second, you, an unknown person, told me if you want to act in a movie or the protagonist, are you crazy or I crazy? So if you want to participate in this movie, you can only convince So Ji-seok to use his help. After all, the director now wants him.
It is enough to get an audition opportunity and let the director be slightly biased towards him. After all, So Ji-sup doesn't have such a big face. As a debut work, the director will definitely strive to be the best in limited resources.
If Kim Jong-kwon cannot prove that he has the strength and is confident of playing this role well, then the director will not use So Ji-seok, and if he doesn't want this investment, he will definitely not use him. Everyone knows this.
"Oh, okay, I'll accompany you to crazy this time, but if the director doesn't watch you, I can't care. I will try my best to fight for you. Who made this your first time begging me? Haha, the brother has to do his best to do his best."
Chapter completed!