Chapter 49: First foray into film

In the months after filming the TV series, Zhang Chengyuan has been living a relatively easy life, his workload has dropped by more than half, but his income has increased by two or three times, and he can earn about five or six million a month, of which advertising revenue accounts for more than half, followed by shopping mall catwalks, pictorial shooting, magazine photos, etc., and variety shows again.

Because Zhang Chengyuan is not good at rhetoric and funny, he rarely participates in popular witty and funny variety shows, and occasionally participates in talk shows.

But as long as you participate in one or two talk shows, you basically have nothing to say, and the audience doesn't want to face the same face every week, even if this face is better than Pan An, but every time it is almost the same expression, you will get tired of watching it for a long time. Therefore, it is really difficult for Zhang Chengyuan to become a regular guest of an entertainment program. It is precisely because of this that Zhang Chengyuan's income in this area is much lower than that of other types of work.

It is worth mentioning that Zhang Chengyuan ran again in a movie almost for free. This movie is called "Drunken Painting Fairy", and its director is Lim Kwon-taek, a veteran director who ranks first in South Korea in terms of the number of films, and many people call him the godfather of Korean films. His most recent film, Chunhyang, in 2000, was the first Korean film to be shortlisted for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. And many of the male and female protagonists in his movies have become famous superstars in the film industry.

This is also the reason why Park Byungyeol arranged for Jang Sung-won to participate in this movie. Although it is only a small role this time, with Jang Sung-won's handsome face and outstanding temperament, it is very likely to leave a deep impression on the director, so maybe he will be able to get the support of the godfather of the film next time.

Although this time it was just a trick, it left a deep impression on Zhang Chengyuan. This impression is mixed. The good thing is that Lin Quanze's directorial skills are indeed different, and his work is extremely serious. In order to make this film, which reflects the ups and downs of the painter Wu Yuan and his persistent pursuit of art during the last Joseon Dynasty of the Lee family, he even spent a few months learning Chinese Chinese painting and the etiquette of the Joseon Dynasty with the relevant actors and actresses.

The evil thing is that the main creators of this film and the experts invited to this film do not understand Chinese painting in a halfway, and they only know what it is on the surface but do not know what it is, but they are far-fetched and self-justifying, and they do not understand the essence of Chinese painting at all. Although Zhang Chengyuan's previous life, Xiao Yuan, was a cultivator in the early Song Dynasty, he also had a little dabbling in traditional Chinese culture. Therefore, he politely reminded the director and others several times.

However, every reminder he reminded was ignored, and even reprimanded as a child, which made him very dissatisfied, and he no longer paid attention to these people.

After filming his own scene, Zhang Chengyuan kept saying goodbye and leaving, and the specious atmosphere of ink painting in the shooting venue made him very uncomfortable and even a little disgusting, and he didn't want to stay anymore. As for whether he can make friends with his predecessors in the film industry and whether he will be promoted in the future, Zhang Chengyuan didn't bother to pay attention to it, he was not interested in this kind of thing in the first place. Park Byungyeol had some regrets, but he respected Jang Sung-won's choice and did not blame Jang Sung-won.

Until the end of October, Zhang Chengyuan, who had not officially participated in film and television dramas for several months, finally had a slightly weighty job. This time, he wants to play a playboy-like role in the film "Color is Empty", which is being prepared and produced by cutting-edge director Ijijun. Although he is only a villain and does not have many scenes, he cherishes this opportunity very much.

is not only because through this role, he can officially enter the film industry that is high in the entertainment industry, and then he may become a high-income and popular movie star; It is also because this rare opportunity was recommended by Ha Ji Won to the director.

In addition, playing the villain role can also enhance his acting experience and improve his acting skills, and can also change the inherent impression left by the audience of the role he played in "A Wonderful Life", so as to broaden his acting path, so that it will be much easier to take on some other types of roles in the future.

With one stone in stone, there was no reason for him to refuse Ha Ji Won's hospitality.

From the perspective of the crew, Zhang Chengyuan's appearance, acting skills and popularity are indeed much better than their original pre-selected actors, although the price is also higher, but it is worth the money, they are naturally very satisfied, and they can also sell a favor to the popular actress Ha Ji Won, who is rising very quickly, and there may be unexpected gains in the future.

It's just that Jang Sung-won's agent Park Byung-yeol asked not to shoot too explicit scenes on the grounds that Jang Sung-won was still underage, which made the crew feel a little embarrassed. You must know that this movie is a youth sex comedy, there are usually some dew point shots, and Zhang Chengyuan plays another son-in-law who likes to hook up with beautiful girls, how can there be no hand-to-hand combat scenes with actresses. In the original script, there was indeed such a scene description.

After careful consideration, the crew left Zhang Chengyuan in the end, and promised to revise the script, after all, only a few details to be changed, which will not affect the plot, and when it is really time to show the flesh, you can also use a stand-in to replace Zhang Chengyuan.

After getting a confirmed reply from the crew, Jang Sung-won called Ha Ji Won to thank her for her help. On the phone, he said gratefully: "Sister Zhiyuan, thanks to the strong recommendation, I was able to get this role." ”

Ha Ji Won said softly: "For such a small thing, you don't have to say anything grateful, if you say it again, I will treat you as no friend." You've called me so much sister these months, I have to do something for your brother, don't I? Besides, it's better to take advantage of you than to let some actor I don't know take advantage of me. Anyway, the last time we were filming, I was used to hugging and hugging you, and this time I just regarded it as an upgraded version. ”

In this movie, the female number one played by Ha Ji Won wants to have two or three passion scenes with the playboy played by Jang Sung Won, and after reading the script, she immediately hopes that Jang Sung Won can work with her again, so she contacted Jang Sung Won and recommended him to the director.

Although it is a negative character that contrasts with the male number one, in addition to being irresponsible, it is not so vicious, so after the movie is released in the future, he is not afraid of destroying Zhang Chengyuan's original healthy image. Actors, there are many negative roles, and I don't see a few who will be spurned in reality for this reason.

Based on this consideration, Ha Ji Won will recommend Jang Sung-won. Of course, there is inevitably some reason to help friends, but Ha Ji Won will definitely not resort to this point, she is not the kind of person who wants to repay her kindness.

After listening to Ha Zhiyuan's words, Zhang Chengyuan said happily: "Sister Zhiyuan, it's the first time I've filmed that kind of scene, please guide me more when filming." ”

Ha Ji Won said angrily: "You stupid! This kind of play, how can I guide you, you boys should take the initiative first. Besides, it's the first time I've filmed this kind of scene, and I have no experience. If you don't know how to act, go online and learn hard. Well, I won't tell you! After saying that, he hung up the phone.

Zhang Chengyuan said puzzled: "This kind of acting skills can also be taught on the Internet?" It's strange enough! If you have time another day, you must study online. ”