wavenovel Chapter 1260 You're Here
Chapter 1260 You're Here
Chapter 1260 You're Here
"how do you feel?"
After meeting with Choi Ran and seeing her out of the coffee shop, Park Jae-hyun, who had been waiting nearby, walked over at the right moment, glanced at Choi Ran's departing figure, and asked with concern.
Because it was a private meeting, and Choi Ran was alone, Ji Kyung-won didn't bring Park Jae-hyun along; the man had been waiting nearby.
"not bad."
Thinking of the scene where the two of them had just chatted in harmony, Chi Jingyuan nodded in satisfaction and replied, "As far as this script is concerned, many of Writer Cui's ideas coincide with mine. Our views are also very similar on some of the script settings and plot arrangements. She herself has many very good ideas, and I am very interested in some of what she said. Although she has not written many works, I can feel that she has a lot of talent in this kind of thrilling and dark story."
Talented and passionate, what impressed Ji Jingyuan most about Choi Ran during their meeting, besides their discussion of the script, was the obvious increase in Choi's interest when talking about the more bloody and dark stories; her eyes even seemed to light up.
Chi Jingyuan shook his head and sighed, "Just looking at her appearance, it's really hard to imagine that she would like such dark and violent works."
He paused slightly, then added, "And I guess she's communicated with Netflix. She understands our rights in this collaboration and hasn't shown any dissatisfaction. On the contrary, while maintaining her own ideas, she values my suggestions. It's really hard to find a writer who doesn't have strong personal demands..."
"That's because Netflix must have treated her very well, and it's also because of her collaboration with you."
Park Jae-hyun smiled slightly, revealing the subtlety in the conversation. However, after hearing Ji Kyung-won's evaluation, he nodded as well. The two turned and walked towards the parking lot. After taking a few steps, he casually asked, "What's she like as a person?"
"Humans? Heh."
Chi Jingyuan laughed upon hearing this: "I only realized after we met that this writer, Cui, is one of my fans."
"what?"
At this moment, Park Jae-hyun showed surprise, and after a few seconds of digestion, he shook his head with a strange expression: "So you're Kyung-won's fan... I see, that makes sense now."
He certainly trusted Chi Jingyuan's judgment. If he said the other person was his fan, then he must be a real fan, not just someone who was just making empty boasts.
Since she's a fan, it's understandable that Cui Lan's attitude changed drastically after hearing Ji Jingyuan's name, going from arrogant to obsequious. She clearly had work on her hands but didn't care at all, and it's also understandable that they could meet in the afternoon after communicating in the morning.
Kim Eun-sook is so fond of Ji Kyung-won and wants to collaborate with him every time a script comes out because after getting to know him, she has become a half-fan of Ji Kyung-won.
Although she is a writer, she is still a human being, and it is normal for her to have her own favorite idols... It's just unexpected that Choi Ran, who is such a fan, happens to be Ji Kyung-won.
It's understandable that Chi Jingyuan had a good impression of her... Although it was their first meeting, the fact that they were fans and idols instantly brought them closer.
"So it's definitely hers? We don't need Netflix to look for other authors anymore?"
Back in the car, Park Jae-hyun asked for confirmation one last time.
"Well, let's have Writer Cui do it first, and let her write a script."
Chi Jingyuan nodded: "She promised me that she would write the first draft of the script within half a month. We'll see how the script is then."
"Isn't the time a bit rushed?"
Park Jae-hyun asked, "I've inquired. Writer Choi's 'Grim Reaper' is a new drama on OCN, scheduled to premiere on October 14th. The production team has already been assembled and will be starting filming soon. Isn't the schedule a bit too rushed?"
"Yes, there is some need, but I don't think it's necessary to rush it... It can be done in a month, and she only needs to write the scripts for the first four episodes of 'Mouse'."
After considering it for a moment, Chi Jingyuan nodded in agreement.
Although his collaboration with Netflix has been finalized and the contract is about to be signed, the highly anticipated TV series is still in its early stages, mainly because the most important part, the script, has not yet been completed.
If everything goes smoothly, Cui Lan will produce the script next month. After discussion and approval, the main creators and crew will be confirmed, and preliminary work such as location scouting and casting will begin. The earliest that filming will officially start is the end of this year, around November or December.
However, this also fits into Ji Jingyuan's schedule. He will be going to Ami with his group at the beginning of next month and will be busy for at least a month. There will be no time for filming. By the time he finishes working there, he will not be able to return to the peninsula until at least October.
During his time with Ami, Chi Jingyuan was able to refine the script and set up the production crew. He returned just as the preliminary work was completed.
This schedule has been discussed with Netflix beforehand, and everything was agreed upon in advance.
"Um……"
Park Jae-hyun clicked his tongue and said jokingly, "My main concern is that writing two dramas at once might cause my thinking to get confused. I sometimes get confused when I read two novels at the same time... Also, the passion and energy I have for writing two dramas at the same time will be different. I can't possibly give equal attention to both dramas, can I?"
"This is true."
After hearing what he said, Chi Jingyuan also felt that it made sense.
"but……"
He recalled Cui Lan's enthusiasm and bursts of inspiration during their script discussion and murmured, "I think she might be a little more enthusiastic about our side..."
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While Ji Kyung-won has been busy with his collaboration with Netflix and script matters these past few days, the ongoing feud between Girls' Generation and Wanna One in the music industry has also come to an end.
Since Girls' Generation released their 8th anniversary special album on August 7th, and Wanna One officially debuted, the collision between this senior group and the super rookie has attracted everyone's attention.
Most people originally thought that Girls' Generation had become obsolete, and that Wanna One would undoubtedly surpass them and establish themselves as a top boy group.
Unexpectedly, after their comeback, Girls' Generation, relying on the nostalgia of their fans, the hype of their disbandment, the positive perception of the general public, and the high quality of their album and excellent title track, actually suppressed Wanna One in the first two weeks after their comeback. Especially on the digital music charts, "Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter" was outstanding in both its initial burst and its staying power, completely overshadowing Wanna One's title track.
To date, Wanna One's title track "Energetic" has been declining on the music charts, while Girls' Generation's "Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter" still firmly holds the number one spot, having unsurprisingly held the top spot for two weeks, demonstrating its dominance.
In terms of music shows, Girls' Generation defeated Wanna One on the 17th's "M! Countdown" to win their first number one spot, and then they were very fortunate to defeat Wanna One again on the day after tomorrow's "Inkigayo" to win number one spot once more.
Although they only won two number one awards, the impact, popularity, and even the discussions they generated far exceeded those of many groups and songs that won seven, eight, or even ten number one awards in the past. The internet was full of posts about Girls' Generation surpassing Wanna One, and fans, haters, and even casual viewers all had something to enjoy.
Just as Wanna One fans... who now have an official name, Wannable, were filled with anger and resentment, preparing to work even harder next week to avenge their oppas, Girls' Generation suddenly decided to call it quits and announced the end of their final performances, ceasing their participation in music shows.
Upon hearing this news, the already indignant Wannables instantly flew into a rage, launching a furious online attack and engaging in a heated online spat with the cheerful SONEs.
"Are 8G the lowest-rated girl group in K-pop history?"
"Now it's Girls' Generation, from now on it's Girls' Generation, and forever it's Girls' Generation!"
"It's hilarious. They only promoted for a week and then left. Did they know they were already washed up and rely on the gimmick of disbanding to get some attention on the show by getting so close to each other that they almost cried in each other's arms? It's really laughable."
"Thank you for your support, please pay more attention to Girls' Generation!"
"Have you forgotten your past relationships? You're almost thirty and still acting like a slut. Don't you guys find it awkward?"
"When Girls' Generation was written into textbooks, your oppa was still just a dream."
"Aren't those 'senior fans' turning in their graves? Did they win the music show award based on data or family lineage? Apart from the first song that sold out of nostalgia and had good audio, they were completely outmatched in sales, trending topics, and voting. And it's 2017, and they're still competing with newcomers for the top spot? I'll buy you coffins for winning those two songs."
"Just tell me if you managed to get it or not."
"Ya shi ba..."
The online debate is raging, but compared to the hysterical Wannables, Girls' Generation's fans, SONEs, seem very calm. No matter how much they are insulted or how harsh the insults are, they remain very Zen-like.
They are really satisfied with Girls' Generation's comeback.
On August 22, half a month after Girls' Generation's comeback, SM Entertainment officially announced that Girls' Generation's promotional activities had ended.
Although it was only said that the music show promotions had ended, many people actually knew in their hearts that this also meant the end of this journey for Girls' Generation.
Although many people are reluctant to say goodbye, this comeback, with its explosive digital music chart performance, consecutive weekly number one rankings, sales of 400,000 copies, high level of buzz, and each member's obviously excellent condition, has given many people who experienced it all the same feeling as seeing Girls' Generation at their peak again.
Saying goodbye to all the fans with such a good face, it shouldn't be a regret for either of them.
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In the corridor of the JYP building, the members of Twice, who had just finished eating, were walking towards the practice room.
Not long after EXO returned to Peninsula, Twice also returned to Seoul. Like EXO, they were shuttling between the two countries. Although they were very busy and popular in Japan, they couldn't neglect their work in Peninsula, especially since they had to prepare two new albums in a row, and their schedules were very full.
Nayeon and Jeongyeon walked ahead, taking their time as they looked at their phones. Tzuyu and Sana followed behind, also unhurried, whispering to each other. The atmosphere was quiet against the backdrop of their footsteps.
"...EXO's Yuan, Sehun, and Sulli were spotted at Red Velvet's first concert supporting their labelmates, causing a stir among the fans and cheering. Yuan and the other two, along with Red Velvet's Seulgi and Wendy, are friends from the same age..."
As Lim Nayeon walked, she looked down and read a news article she had just come across... She clicked on it immediately after seeing the name in the headline.
The news also included several photos taken secretly by fans in the vicinity after spotting Ji Kyung-won and his group. However, because they were in the VIP section where the members' parents and family members were seated, the angles of the photos were not very good, but Ji Kyung-won and the others were still recognizable.
Especially Ji Kyung-won, his temperament and face shape are just too obvious.
"Kyungwon oppa and the others went to the concert too."
After staring at the photo for a few moments, Lim Nayeon clicked her tongue... Upon hearing this name, Chou Tzuyu and Minatozaki Sana, who were whispering to each other behind her, both paused and looked up at Lim Nayeon.
"...What a pity, I really wanted to go too, Seulgi unnie even invited us,"
Speaking of this, Lim Nayeon pouted and complained, "I happened to have a schedule that day, how annoying."
"I've always loved Red Velvet's songs... Baekhyun, my godmother~"
She expressed her dissatisfaction, and then, seemingly to prove herself, Lim Nayeon sang a line a cappella, covering her mouth with her right hand and performing a signature dance part from Red Velvet's recent hit song "Red Flavor".
"..."
Yu Dingyan, who was standing next to her, was speechless at the sight of her entertaining herself.
It's just a concert. Seulgi unnie and I are such good friends, I wouldn't feel so regretful or miss it if I couldn't go due to my schedule.
Are you going to a concert?
I'm not afraid to criticize you.
However, Lim Nayeon's comment was just a thought after seeing the news, which made her imagine what it would be like to sit with Ji Kyung-won and the others at the concert. She only mentioned it briefly before scrolling through the news and didn't pay much attention to it.
As they approached the practice room, Lim Nayeon saw another interesting piece of news: "Big Bang member G-Dragon (GD) donated 81.8 million won to the UNHCR on his birthday, earning praise from fans as 'a true top star! Kind, generous, and doesn't engage in hype or marketing!' It's reported that GD has always been passionate about charity, and this time it was on his birthday, August 18th..."
"8180 million...tsk tsk."
Upon seeing the number, Lim Nayeon read it aloud, smacking her lips as if somewhat envious: "So that's all the donations have been made?"
Although Twice had already divided the profits among its members a long time ago, they have only been in the industry for less than two years. Compared to idols who have been famous for many years, Twice is still far from being considered wealthy.
Compared to the other members, Lim Nayeon is probably more sensitive to money.
She has a rather sentimental personality and often wants to donate money or do charity work... but unfortunately, she currently has too much savings.
"Of course GD is rich. He should be one of the highest-paid idols in the industry, right?"
Compared to Lim Nayeon's slight envy, Yoo Jeongyeon didn't seem to mind, stating matter-of-factly, "Most of our country's top artists engage in charity work; it's a well-established practice, and..."
Just as the two were talking and preparing to push open the door to the practice room, they heard hurried footsteps from the side. Looking up, they saw their manager, Kim Sang-min, walking quickly towards them from a distance.
"Oh? Tzuyu? It's perfect that you're here. I was just looking for you."
Kim Sang-min clearly had something to discuss with Chou Tzu-yu; his voice carried over from several steps away. Chou Tzu-yu looked at her manager with a puzzled expression, while Minatozaki Sana, who was standing next to her, also stopped.
Even Lim Nayeon and the other two, who had already taken two steps inside, turned around and curiously peeked over.
Kim Sang-min quickly walked up to Chou Tzu-yu, looked at her, and handed her a stack of documents or something similar, his expression somewhat subtle and complex.
"This is a thank-you letter that the company just received for you..."