I took the time to review some information about the three companies with Scott and the whole team, and also gave the most basic understanding of the Korean entertainment industry.

On the second day of his arrival in Seoul, Ronan met with the heads of the three companies under the introduction of Alex.

Compared to the first meeting with Takuya Matsubara, the atmosphere of this meeting was quite harmonious.

"Mr. Anderson, I heard that your Pacific Foundation has successfully raised funds in the island nation?"

After greeting each other and learning about the situation, Kim Young-min, president of SM Entertainment, went straight to the point: "I don't know if you still need investment?"

As soon as this question came out, B2M's Kim Myung-ha and UP Film and Television Entertainment's Park Chang-gil also looked at Ronan's side.

Ronan did not feel contempt or pride because the other party took the initiative, and said calmly: "The Pacific Film Foundation welcomes every investor. ”

Kim Myung-ha said with a smile: "B2M has always been interested in investing in Hollywood, and I hope we will cooperate organically. ”

Without waiting for Ronan to speak, Park Changji said: "Hollywood is the world's film center, and there are many advanced experiences worth learning from. ”

The three companies work together regularly and have long agreed to invest in the Pacific Film Foundation, which they have valued even more since the news came from the island nation that the long-term credit bank had invested hundreds of millions of dollars in the Pacific Film Foundation.

Although they don't like the islanders, they know very well that after the economic crisis of the late eighties and early nineties, the investment institutions of the island countries have become cautious iron roosters, and if it were not for the high credibility of the financiers and the ability to obtain stable returns, the long-term credit bank would never have reached an investment agreement with the Pacific Film Foundation.

Ronan doesn't mind accepting more investment, and the three companies opposite have a strong desire to invest in Hollywood, and the talks between the two sides are going very well.

After introducing the basic situation, Ronan took out some of the words he said to Takuya Matsubara, whether it was a stable film investment channel or a third-party guarantee from Allianz Group, which made the Korean side more and more interested in cooperation.

In just over an hour, the negotiation between the two parties has entered the stage of substantial financing amount.

Kim Young-min said tentatively: "We are an entertainment company, and we can't compare to an investment institution like a long-term credit bank. He was a little worried that Ronan would not be able to value the funds in their hands after the successful financing: "We will not invest too much. ”

At this point, Ronan simply asked, "How much can you invest?"

Kim Young-min roughly said: "There are tens of millions of dollars. ”

Ronan looked at the other two again, and Kim Myung-ha and Park Chang-gil said one after another, "Our situation is similar. ”

"It doesn't matter. Ronan said very sincerely: "The Pacific Film Foundation and Relativity Entertainment Group welcome every partner. ”

Kim Yingmin said with a smile: "We also hope to establish a stable cooperation channel with you. ”

Ronan responded with a smile, and it can be seen that this temporary investment alliance should be headed by Kim Young-min.

The two sides quickly reached a cooperation intention, which is enough for the level of the person in charge of the company, and the remaining issues such as the investment amount and investment income will naturally be handed over to the people below to be responsible.

The conversation went so smoothly, and it was a bit unexpected by Ronan.

But considering Hollywood's position in the entertainment industry around the world, the well-prepared for this financing trip, and the precedent of settling financing with a long-term credit bank, it seems normal.

After all, Hollywood's influence in South Korea is much greater than that of the island nation.

"Mr. Anderson, about this cooperation......" Kim Young-min looked at Kim Myung-ha and Park Chang-gil, and suddenly said, "We still have a few small requests on our side. ”

This was said very politely, but it aroused Ronan's vigilance, and he sighed secretly in his heart, financing is really not so easy.

"Speak. Ronan said calmly.

If the ROK side makes any non-specific demands, I am afraid that this financing will have many twists and turns.

Kim Young-min said tentatively: "Mr. Anderson has an excellent film company like Shahai Entertainment, and he will shoot many film and television works in the next few years, I wonder if there is a need for Asian actors?"

Hearing this, Ronan roughly guessed their intentions and said: "Hollywood is becoming more and more international, and so are Shahai Entertainment's films, and in this day and age, if a film wants to achieve a global market strategy, it needs to cooperate with outstanding film talents from all over the world. ”

Kim Young-min understood the meaning of these words, and deliberately confirmed: "If you need Korean actors, you can contact us at any time." ”

Ronan nodded: "No problem." Actually, some of my projects require a lot of Asian actors. ”

This is nothing at all, and for those ordinary supporting Asian characters, what kind of actor they choose does not have much impact.

Kim Myung-ha and Park Chang-gil glanced at each other and saw the smiles on each other's faces.

The Korean entertainment industry is different from the island country, if the star actors can go to Hollywood to gild, their value will inevitably rise, and the biggest beneficiaries are their brokerage companies.

Ronan is also looking for some more stable partners in some of Hollywood's most important film markets through appropriate means.

In some businesses, the head snake can play a big role.

Hollywood is indeed the world's leading commercial filmmaker, but it is far from being able to ignore its counterparts in other countries.

The two sides reached a consensus on the general direction, and after the initial negotiations came to an end, Kim Young-min, Kim Myung-ha, and Park Chang-gil sent a lunch invitation to Ronan, and after receiving Ronan's affirmative reply, they temporarily left the hotel reception room.

Coming to the temporary lounge, Park Changji breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I didn't expect it to go so smoothly." ”

"It's not a big problem to invest, after all, it's a win-win. Kim Myung-ha was still a little worried: "On the actor side, Ronan Anderson agreed, but this kind of thing can only be promised, and it can't be implemented in the contract at all, will he really cooperate with us?"

Kim Yingmin said unhurriedly: "I entrusted friends from the United States and island countries to inquire about Ronan Anderson and some of the situation when he was in the island country, Ronan Anderson is a person with excellent credibility in the United States, and his credit rating in the bank is the highest level, and it is said that he will not make promises to people easily, and once he makes promises, he will fulfill them." ”

Park Changji nodded slightly: "I think the credibility is very high, this is not difficult for him." ”

Jin Minghe was still not at ease: "Don't forget, this matter is not good for Ronan Anderson and his company, and what is not good can be done positively?"

Kim Young-min suddenly laughed: "Who said there is no benefit? This thing seems to be unprofitable, can't we create something good for Ronan Anderson?"

"That makes sense. Park Chang-gil said.

Kim Myung-ha understood what he meant and asked, "Are you sure Ronan Anderson will like it?" ”

Kim Young-min is very confident: "My friend in Hollywood, who is also a small producer, told me that Ronan Anderson has a lot of relationships with some supermodels and female stars. This time I went to the island country to raise money, and it is said that the colleague Inoue Kazuo in the island country provided Ronan Anderson with a beautiful female star who had just become popular. ”

Park Changji slapped his palm: "Since he is good at this, it is too simple." ”

This kind of public relations, they are familiar with it.

Jin Minghe was relatively cautious and said, "When we invite him to dinner at noon, let's test it first." And we also have to know the type of his preference, otherwise ......"

Kim Young-min answered: "Okay, that's it." ”

Back in the presidential suite, Ronan told Scott about the general situation, and Scott was naturally responsible for the specific negotiations later.

He then opened his laptop and processed his work email in his mailbox.

Seeing that the time was about the same, Ronan came to a luxurious restaurant on the second floor of the hotel as agreed.

Continuing the atmosphere of the previous discussion, the meal was also quite harmonious, and several people talked about some interesting things in the American and Korean entertainment circles, and because they can speak more fluent English, the communication is quite smooth.

The conversation gradually turned to the excellent film and television works of the United States and South Korea.

Kim Myung-ha asked tentatively: "Mr. Anderson, the Korean film and television industry has developed rapidly in recent years, and some of them have been released to North America, I don't know if you have paid attention to it?"

Ronan replied casually: "I've seen some." ”

"Oh, I didn't expect Mr. Anderson to like Korean work as well. Kim Young-min answered at the right time: "Do you have a favorite work or actor?"

As soon as these words came out, Ronan realized that something was wrong, what did the other party want to do with this singing and harmony?

To be honest, he is really not very familiar with Korean film and television works, at best, he only knows the most famous.

But Ronan quickly thought of his experience in the island country, and then thought of the messy things in the Korean entertainment industry exposed in his previous life, and he instantly had a guess in his heart.

Ronan said seemingly casually: "There are indeed a few works that I like very much." For example, "Blue Life and Death Love" and this year's "My Sassy Girlfriend", in which the performances of the two heroines are impressive. ”

Park Changji frowned unconsciously, this is not an ordinary little actor......

"That's right. Kim Young-min smiled: "These two are indeed rare high-quality stars in South Korea in recent years." ”

Ronan nodded: "If the North American copyright of these two works is still there, I want to introduce them to the North American market." ”

The lunch ended in a friendly and harmonious atmosphere, and Ronan took his leave, and the other three sat down at the table to discuss what to do next.

"Did he understand what we meant?" asked Kim Myung-ha.

Kim Young-min didn't answer, but said directly: "Jun Ji-hyun's side, I'll take care of it." ”

Kim Myung-ha shook his head and said, "Song Hye Kyo handed it over to me." ”

Kim Young-min looked at Park Chang-gil: "You are also partners and beneficiaries, you can't just watch and don't do it, right? ”

Park Changji did not hesitate at all, and said directly: "Don't worry, we will also come up with excellent candidates." ”