Chapter Ninety-Nine: Invitation to the Reversal Play

After having dinner with Ok Joo Hyun and Sung Yoo-ri's family, Jang Sung-won said goodbye and left to go back to the crew, because Ok Joo-hyun and Sung Yoo-ri had things to do in the afternoon and evening, and they had no time to accompany him, and Lee Hyo-ri and Lee Zhen were also very busy, in this case, it was not interesting for him to stay at home alone, so he went back to the film crew. When saying goodbye, he whispered to Yuzhu Hyun and Cheng Youli: "Two sisters, is this kind of scene today considered to be a meeting with parents?" After hearing this, the second daughter didn't give him any good looks.

On March 1, the finale of "Haojie Chunxiang" was broadcast, with an audience rating of 33.5%, which is the highest rating since the start of the show, and it can be said to be a very happy ending for all members of the crew and KBS TV. As the male number one, Zhang Chengyuan's harvest is naturally quite good.

Through this TV series, Jang Sung-won's popularity has risen several steps, and he has surpassed the heights he reached before joining the army, and when he walks on the street, he will definitely be surrounded by thousands of female fans. And the media's evaluation also praised him, saying that he is a new generation of Korean TV actors, with great potential, and is expected to become the next Zhang Dongjian in the future.

Therefore, Jang Sung-won's worth has risen, Park Byung-yeol directly set his salary at the level of a first-line star, and the remuneration of various announcements has also increased several times, even so, there is still an endless stream of people who come to Park Byungyeol to negotiate with Jang Sung-won to attend various activities.

After the completion of "Haojie Chunxiang" in late February, Jang Sung-won took a two-day break and then participated in the recording of "X-MAN", this time his popularity was far better than the previous two times, and the amount of shots allocated to him also increased greatly.

However, at this time, Zhang Chengyuan actually has no need to gather popularity through this variety show, and he doesn't really want to participate in this kind of purely entertainment and funny shows anymore, after all, his personality is a little cold, or a little dull, so he is really not suitable for entertainment programs. It's just that Yoo Jae-seok and Kang Ho-dong have repeatedly invited him, and he heard that Lee Jin and Yoon Eun-hye are also invited guests in this issue of "X-MAN", so he nodded and agreed.

After recording this episode, when he was about to leave with Lee Jin and Yoon Eun-hye, Yoo Jae-seok stopped him and said that he had something to discuss with him, so the four of them went to a nearby restaurant for dinner together.

Not long after arriving at the restaurant and sitting down, Liu Zaishi asked, "You should have heard of the reversal drama, right?" ”

Zhang Chengyuan glanced at Li Zhen, nodded and said, "Naturally, I've heard it, isn't Sister Zhen'er filming a reversal drama now?" ”

The reversal drama is a short drama broadcast by SBS TV after the broadcast of "X-MAN", with two episodes a day, each episode of about 20 minutes, with an independent and unrelated storyline, and most of the people who appear are guests who have participated in "X-MAN" or other popular singers. Li Zhen has participated in the filming of this short drama since the end of last year, and has been filming several episodes one after another. Therefore, because of Li Zhen's relationship, Zhang Chengyuan has a little understanding of this reversal drama.

Liu Zaishi pondered: "Director Zheng Yongtai of this reversal drama knows that I have a good relationship with you, and I invite you to participate in the filming of the reversal drama, if you have free time in the near future, you might as well shoot one or two episodes." "Zhang Chengyuan's popularity is skyrocketing now, although Liu Zaishi doesn't think Zhang Chengyuan has any time to shoot this kind of short drama that doesn't pay much, but he is entrusted by people and loyal to people, since the director entrusted him to ask Zhang Chengyuan's intentions, he always has to ask in order to make a difference.

Zhang Chengyuan was a little puzzled about how this director could find him, so he asked, "Why did you find me?" If you are filming a TV series, shouldn't the actors be pre-selected before filming? ”

Liu Zaishi explained: "Reversal dramas are different from other TV dramas, because the plot of each episode is independent, and most of the actors participating in the show are popular singers, so the schedule often cannot be coordinated, so the actors often have to be changed. Once Director Zheng watched "Haojie Chunxiang", he praised your acting skills very much, so I would like to invite you to work with him a few times. Besides, your popularity is so hot now, and you will definitely not suffer a loss. ”

Zhang Chengyuan said: "In Brother Shi, do you know that I am a professional actor, and the price of acting is completely different from that of variety shows, I wonder if Director Zheng has ever thought about this?" ”

Liu Zaishi said: "You can rest assured that they will do things according to the rules, you can leave these to your agent to deal with, now I just want to know if you are willing to do it?" ”

"In Brother Shi, why don't they go directly to my agent?"

Liu Zaishi shook his head and smiled: "I have asked, but your agent said that he wanted to ask your idea first, but it has been three days, and he has not replied to Director Zheng, today you came to participate in "X-MAN", and Director Zheng asked me to ask you directly after learning about it." Of course, if you don't want to, it doesn't matter, don't give me face, I'm just a mouthpiece in this matter. Zhang Chengyuan agreed or not, he didn't care.

After hearing his words, Jang Sung-won first felt a little strange: Why didn't Park Byungyeol tell him about it? But after thinking about it for a while, I realized that Park Byungyeol must not be able to watch this reversal drama, so he was not in a hurry to tell him about it at all, and he may have even forgotten about it. In fact, like Park Byungyeol, he doesn't look down on this reversal drama, and he feels that he must have a better choice now, but if Li Zhen is taken into account, he has the intention of starring.

So, Zhang Chengyuan said: "In Brother Shi, I am quite willing to take over the filming of this reversal drama, but I have one condition, I want to trouble you to convey it to Director Zheng Yongtai." ”

"On what terms?" Liu Zaishi asked with interest, he didn't expect Zhang Chengyuan to really have plans to star in a reversal drama.

"Aren't some of the actors in the reversal drama having regular partners? I want to be a regular partner with Sister Zhen'er and act together. Zhang Chengyuan glanced at Li Zhen again and said.

After hearing Zhang Chengyuan's words, Li Zhen did not speak, but there was a faint smile on his face.

Liu Zaishi knew at a glance that Li Zhen must be very willing in his heart, and thought: "Li Zhen and Cheng Yuan, are they really in love as Hu Dongge guessed?" That's right, otherwise how could Cheng Yuan make such a request. ”

Although he thought so in his heart, his face did not show any abnormality, and he continued to say to Zhang Chengyuan: "This is a bit difficult to do, now Li Huicai, the mythical Andy and Li Zhen have just become an iron triangle, and the audience's evaluation is also good, if you take it apart...... Oh! Forget it, I think what are you doing here, I'm not a director. Sung Won, I will truthfully convey your words to director Jung Yong-tae, as for the result, I can't guess and I can't help. ”

Zhang Chengyuan said: "Brother Shi can speak for me, which is the biggest help for me, in Brother Shi, I toast you." ”

After Liu Zaishi drank a small glass of soju, he said, "Wait a minute, I have a party with Brother Hudong, and I want to save some alcohol, so I won't drink with you." I'll take my leave! He stood up and waved goodbye.

"In Brother Shi, meet again next time!"

Jang Sung-won, Lee Jin, and Yoon Eun-hye got up to see Yoo Jae-seok go, and then sat down again.

Yin Enhui said: "I really envy Brother Cheng Yuan's popularity, someone will send him a notice when he sits!" ”

Li Zhen hugged Yin Enhui's shoulders and said, "There's nothing to envy, maybe in a year or two, you will be better than him." ”

Zhang Chengyuan nodded and said: "Sister Zhen'er is right, favor, sooner or later you will be able to get ahead in the entertainment industry, you definitely have this potential!" So you have to be confident in yourself. After a pause, he asked again, "When will your contract with DR expire?" ”

Yoon Eun Hye said: "Early July. ”

Li Zhenhan said with a smile: "There is not much time left, it seems that you are going to get out." ”

Yin Enhui said with some worry: "I don't know what I should do after the contract ends?" Will there be any other brokerage company willing to sign me in the future? She had already decided not to renew her contract with DR, but at the same time she was at a loss about the future.

Zhang Chengyuan comforted: "There's nothing to worry about, you have worked hard in the DR company for so many years but you haven't made any money, so it's okay if you don't stay in such a company." Moreover, even with your own established contacts and current popularity, you are enough to gain a foothold in the entertainment industry, and you don't necessarily have to rely on a brokerage company. ”

Li Zhen said angrily: "Go!" You, a big man, how do you know the hard work of our female artists, if there is no strong brokerage company to rely on, we are almost unable to move an inch. Therefore, if you meet a powerful and sincere brokerage company, it is best to sign a contract with them. ”

Zhang Chengyuan asked, "Sister Zhen'er, are you and Sister Youli also ready to change companies?" Speaking of changing companies, he immediately remembered that Li Zhen and Cheng Youli seemed to be changing companies as well, so he asked.

Li Zhendao: "Well, there is this plan, we hope that after changing to a specialized performing arts company, we can have a better development in performance." ”

Zhang Chengyuan said "oh", and then stopped asking, in this regard, he couldn't help at all at the moment, so he didn't ask more, lowered his head and ate.

After a while, Li Zhen asked Zhang Chengyuan: "I have a question, why do you want to make a reversal drama, it is better to choose a good script and make a popular TV series when you have so much time." ”

Zhang Chengyuan said with a smile: "You also ask me this question, the answer is obvious!" Because I want to film with my sister and you, get along with you day and night, hug you, and love each other. "When filming a couple scene, it is inevitable that there will be some intimate scenes, which is also a kind of enjoyment for Zhang Chengyuan.

When Li Zhen heard this, he immediately blushed and said, "You unserious guy!" She couldn't imagine that Jang Sung-won would say such flirtatious words directly in front of Yoon Eun-hye. Although Yoon Eun-hye had long guessed her relationship with Jang Sung-won, she still felt quite shy.

Yin Enhui was also quite shy, lowered his head and said softly: "Brother Cheng Yuan, you are really numb!" It doesn't matter if I can hear it or not. ”

Zhang Chengyuan said cheekily: "When you have a boyfriend in the future, you will also like to listen to this kind of meaty talk." ”