Chapter 603: Press Conference (3)
The press conference officially began after a group of reporters were disturbed for a while, and the reporters were all in a stomach, and they had a feeling of not vomiting and unhappy. But the main creator who sat on the stage seemed to ignore this and still sat calmly. According to the process of the press conference, the relevant details of the new drama were first introduced, and the producer, director, screenwriter and starring personnel were introduced.
When the host of the press conference ceremoniously introduced Zi-hee, Kim Hyun-joon, the male number one of KBS's new drama [IRIS] with an investment of 20 billion won, the reporters below could no longer sit still. A reporter had already stood up, and no matter what other people thought, let alone the time to ask questions, he hurriedly asked: "Zi Xi, why did you appear in this new drama of KBS?" What is the reason why you returned to the Korean entertainment industry this time and starred as the male lead in a TV series? Will that affect your career in Hollywood? This is probably the first question that all the reporters on the scene want to ask.
"This reporter's big brother wait a minute, it's not time to ask questions yet." Zixi smiled and nodded to the anxious reporter, "Wait a while, when it's time to ask questions, I will give you a satisfactory answer." ”
The MC of the press conference also immediately replied: "Journalists, don't be impatient, the time to ask questions will definitely be for everyone, but for now, please wait for me to introduce all the cast and crew." ”
Although the reporter was a little reluctant, Zixi said that he would answer questions, and his actions just now were indeed a bit too rude, so he had to sit down stupidly.
At the press conference held by KBS, although all the main creators of [IRIS] were not all present, the reporters just listened to the introduction, and they could see that KBS has also made a heavy investment this time. not only invited Zixi, a star in the world who returned to Korean TV dramas after four years, but also invited Kim Tae-hee, the first beauty in South Korea and the queen of CF, who has not filmed a TV series for more than four years, and Kim So-yeon, Kim Seung-woo, Jung Jun-ho, Kim Yong-chul, Yoon Jae-moon and Yoon Jo-sang, and other old, middle-aged and young powerful actors to join the crew, and also in the Korean song industry, with a divine comedy that has maintained the ranking on major music websites for 48 consecutive days --- "lie", Choi Seung-hyun, a member of Bigbang, one of the men's troupes, joined, making this drama a fusion of various elements from the entire Korean entertainment industry.
After introducing all the main creative staff, the two directors also focused on the entire production details of this TV series directed and written by Kim Kyu-tae, including the use of helicopters, missiles, explosions, shootouts, flying cars and fights and other props and large-scale scenes.
For director Kim Kyu-tae's ambition, it's really amazing. But it's not accidental to think about it, from director Kim Kyu-tae finding Zi-hee to play the male lead, it proves that he has enough confidence in this TV series, otherwise he wouldn't have made such a big move. Since the cost is so huge, the investment is even much higher than making a medium-budget movie, and director Kim Kyu-tae is taking this opportunity to make this TV series a classic. Although it is not said that there will be no one who will come later, it will definitely be unprecedented.
The long-awaited question time finally arrived, and as soon as the moderator announced that it was question time, some impatient reporters raised their hands. The host, as an MC of KBS, of course has to take care of his own TV station people, pointing to a reporter wearing a KBS horse coat.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I am a reporter from KBS TV, and I would like to ask Zixi, when did you first get involved with this drama? What was the main reason that led you to star in this TV series? In your opinion, does this return to Korean TV dramas have any impact on your work in Hollywood? ”
The question asked by this KBS reporter was actually similar to the question asked by the previous reporter, and everyone was expecting Zixi to give them a satisfactory answer.
"How to say it! There are many reasons for this question, and since this reporter asked, many of you journalists may also have questions about it, so I will tell you here today and let you stop making unnecessary guesses. The reporters nodded cooperatively.
Zixi sorted out his words and continued: "First of all, I was attracted by this script, this is not to fool everyone or the official rhetoric. Everyone should know that the last time I went back to Korea, I had dinner with director Kang Di-gyu and director Kim Kyu-tae at the 63 Building. That's right, it was the two directors who officially invited me to show me the outline of the TV series [IRIS] and part of the script. The first time I saw the script, I was full of confidence in the TV series, and I was also attracted by the tight storyline, the ups and downs of the plot, and the wonderful scenes described in the script. However, due to the fact that the TV series was in the pipeline at the time, and I still had a job and shooting schedule in Hollywood, I couldn't agree. However, this time, Kim Hyun-joon, the male number one I promised to play [IRIS], has already discussed with director Kim Kyu-tae, and the shooting schedule has been arranged, so it will not affect each other. ”
As soon as Zixi's words fell, another reporter stood up, and without waiting for the host, asked, "Hello everyone! I'm a reporter from JoongAng Daily, and I want to ask Zixi xi, since you starred in this TV series and the script attracted you to be one of them, how much is the salary? Compared to the salary you get in Hollywood, it's definitely not as good as that. So can the script of this TV series still attract you to lower your price to star? Isn't there any other reason? ”
This reporter's question is very sharp and mean, what is self-depreciation? The meaning of the words is that director Kang Di-gyu and director Kim Kyu-tae are not worth mentioning compared to Hollywood, and this kind of problem is an insult to the two directors in the Korean film and television industry. didn't see that as soon as the reporter finished asking, the faces of the two directors immediately turned cloudy.
Zixi's eyes are also dark, if he doesn't answer well, not only will he be made a big article by reporters, but there will also be a gap between him and the two directors, which is something Zixi doesn't want to happen.
"Let's put it this way! If there is anything other than the attraction of the script, then it is the two directors. "Zixi seemed to be going against this reporter, so he said that the director was an important reason for this cooperation." As you should know, I have worked with both directors before, and it is very enjoyable, and I am also impressed by the ability and talent of both directors, and I hope to have the opportunity to work with them again. This time, the two directors jointly issued an invitation, and I had a rare opportunity to have it, and of course I didn't want to miss it. ”
Director Kang Di-gyu and director Kim Kyu-tae both smiled knowingly, and Zi-hee's answer invisibly improved their status.
"As for the salary, I don't know if I can say it." Zixi smiled, but his eyes looked at Director Kim Kui-tae, and said, "This question is still left to Director Kim Kui-tae!" ”
"Huh! It seems that everyone is very interested in Zixi's salary! So I'll talk about it here. Director Kim Kyu-tae seemed to have expected it a long time ago, raised an index finger, and said with a smile: "100 million, Zixi's salary is 100 million won per episode." ”
"Wow" The reporters present were shocked for a while, and they were all frightened by the announcement of this data by director Kim Kyu-tae, 100 million won per episode, and no Korean actor has reached this height. It was rumored before that Bae Yongjun's salary when filming [The Four Gods of the Taewang] was 100 million won per episode, but that was just a rumor, whether it was Bae Yongjun, the producer of [The Four Gods of the Taewang], TSG Production Company, or MBC TV, no one came out to confirm it, I'm afraid except for the National Tax Service of South Korea, no one can figure out how much it is true or not.
But now it's different, director Kim Kyu-tae is now officially announced, and it will definitely not be fake. 100 million won per episode is an unattainable height compared to those first-line actors who only get more than 10 million won per episode. Even the top actors such as Jang Dong-jian, Lee Byung-hun , Jeon Do-yeon and Choi Ji-woo have about 30 million to 40 million per episode of the TV series. As for Zixi's salary in the United States, no one would be stupid enough to compare it, after all, it is calculated in US dollars, and the salary of a movie exceeds 10 million US dollars, which is more than 10 billion won, which is more than ten or twenty times that of top Korean movie stars.
"Director Kim Kyu-tae, are the 100 million episodes you said real?" A reporter from the JoongAng Daily reconfirmed.
"Of course, I'm afraid everyone here heard it right, it's 100 million episodes, and I think Zixi is worth the price." Director Kim Kyu-tae said matter-of-factly.
What does it mean to be "worth the price"? You guys have taken advantage of it, and 20 episodes of TV dramas are 2 billion won. For one-sixth, or even one-seventh of the price, to recruit a Hollywood superstar to join a TV series, I am afraid that the sponsor of the news will squeeze the door of KBS TV. As for the advertising department of the TV station, it can definitely hang high, and advertisers will also beg to run to the door. This is the unkind behavior of all the reporters at the scene cursing director Kim Kyu-tae at the same time in their hearts.
"Zi Hee Xi, this is your third collaboration with Kim Tae Hee, what is your impression of the number one Korean beauty next to you? Which one is more attractive to you than the beautiful stars you've seen in Hollywood? Can Kim Tae-hee be your ideal type? As soon as he finished asking a more serious question, some reporters couldn't help but start gossiping.
After listening to the reporter's question, Kim Tae-hee also showed a look of wanting to know about the road.
Zixi deliberately didn't look at Kim Tae-hee and said, "Let me correct it, it's not the third time I've worked with Kim Tae-hee." Our first collaboration was my debut commercial, which was our first collaboration, and then we had "Stairway to Heaven" and "Love at Harvard". My impression of Kim Tae-hee xi.... Zixi thought about it, deliberately bought a pass, and when the reporter showed an anxious look, he smiled: "That's beautiful, very beautiful, very beautiful, compared to European and American beauties, I prefer Oriental beauties." And Kim Tae-hee is also a very good actor, excellent in all aspects and very good acting skills, it is an honor to be able to work with her. As for the ideal type, I've seen some online votes, and Kim Tae-hee xi seems to be the first place, right? I believe in the eyes of my fans, a beauty like Kim Tae-hee xi, I am afraid that she is the ideal type in the hearts of countless men, and I am no exception. ”
Zixi's answer, many reporters have already figured out how to write. "The script is attractive, the director is capable and talented, and the other is that Zixi likes oriental beauties, and Kim Tae-hee is his ideal type." As for how many people will believe the newspaper after it comes out, how many articles will be made in it, and how many people will react to it, that is not something that reporters can take into account. All they care about is how many people will be interested in the news and how to write a follow-up article.
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