Originally, Choi Jung-won planned to spend this weekend in Jeju Island, but it was too busy some time ago. Take advantage of the rare opportunity to get together with friends and relax. As a result, in the afternoon of the same day, he was urged back to Seoul by a phone call from Han Chenghao.

At this time, Han Sung-ho came to the door, and it could only be one thing - Kim Jong Kook's album song recording was completed. As the producer of the song, Choi Jung-won must go back and review it in person to see if there are any omissions. In addition, the MV of this album will also start shooting, and the film and television department will be notified to start preparing for the MV shooting.

The album MVs of singers from other companies have to find outside directors and film crews to produce, and the singer's company basically has no ability to complete it alone.

However, this is not a problem at all in A.P Company, the film and television department led by Guo Zairong, there are more than a dozen directors of all sizes, not counting those interned film and television production talents. It is no exaggeration to say that with the talent pool of A.P Company, it is completely possible to complete the shooting and post-production of a film independently.

MV is a relatively simple project in the video production industry. Han Chenghao originally meant that he could just find an intern director, and by the way, he could also train newcomers.

However, Choi Jung-won has other ideas, and the release date of Kim Jong Kook's album has been set for January 3, 2001, which is just the end of the New Year's Day holiday. Prior to that, the inauguration ceremony of A.P Company and the move into the new office building must have been announced.

Under the premise of such blockbuster news, Kim Jong Kook, as the first artist to be launched after the establishment of A.P Company, will be greatly tested. All eyes will be focused on the first shot of the door. If it can't be a hit, future operations will be greatly affected.

In line with the principle of excellence and profit maximization, Choi Jung-won decided that Kwak Jae-yong would personally be in charge of Kim Jong Kook's MV. Think about the MV in charge of South Korea's first-class director, the news itself has a strong impact, and it virtually elevates Kim Jong Kook's new work to a certain status.

Coupled with excellent song production, Kim Jong Kook's perfect song interpretation, and the company's all-round publicity. If there is no irreversible accident, Kim Jong Kook's first solo album will definitely be better than the results of his previous life.

The crew of "My Sassy Girlfriend" is still in preparation, and most of the preparations have been completed, the only difference is the selection of some main supporting roles and filming locations.

Although there are many actors in A.P Company, with the perfectionist temperament of Guo Zairong and the Hong sisters, few really meet their requirements. It's not that these actors are not good, but they are not suitable for the needs of the role. Large-scale casting is currently underway, with the Hong sisters in charge.

The most difficult part of this film is still on the shooting location. Because the main scenes take place in summer, it is estimated that when filming started, South Korea was still in a cold winter, which did not meet the setting of the plot at all, so the film and television department handed over this problem to Choi Jung-won's desk

After weighing it repeatedly, Cui Zhengyuan made another additional investment. A.P is in contact with Malaysia to move the filming location overseas. The diplomatic work will be completed by the end of January next year at the latest. During this time, Guo Zairong was relatively leisurely, and time was also allowed.

Kim Jong Kook's interpretation can't find any shortcomings at all, this kind of singer who has debuted for a few years, as long as he is familiar with the artistic conception of the song, there will basically be no difference.

A matter of experience, this is the difference between an old singer and a newcomer. Due to the short time in the industry, newcomers always need repeated tips and practice to meet the requirements. When you get on stage, there may be an abnormality due to an unexpected situation. Old singers are different, they are much more comfortable with these things. Like Kim Jong Kook, in just over a month, he has eaten all the songs on an album, and newcomers will never be able to do this.

Kim Jong Kook sang all the songs on the album, took off the headphones, and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when he saw Choi Jung-won outside the glass wall making an OK gesture. This month, he slept no more than four hours a day, working overtime to achieve perfection for his first album after solo.

On the one hand, he is responsible for his acting career, and on the other hand, it is also because Kim Jong Kook is a person who knows how to repay his kindness. He knew how much pressure Cui Zhengyuan was carrying in disbanding Turbo autocraticly and supporting his solo debut.

Don't look at Cui Zhengyuan's absolute right to speak in A.P company, but it is not without objections. Turbo was disbanded when it was in full swing, and many of the company's top executives were quite complaining, believing that Cui Zhengyuan was destroying the Great Wall. It's just that because the absolute power is in the hands of Cui Zhengyuan, it is useless for them to oppose it. But if Kim Jong Kook's results are not satisfactory this time, these people will definitely not miss this opportunity to fight back.

Walking in the company every day, Kim Jong Kook heard such gossip more than once. Don't look at him as strong and big, but he is a delicate person.

Relying on lip service to refute, this is not Kim Jong Kook's strong point. But in order to support his own routine, Kim Jong Kook secretly made up his mind that he must make a beautiful performance and give those who are blind a good look. He Kim Jong Kook deserves the trust of the general manager.

"Zhengyuan, it's okay, right"? Kim Jong Kook walked out, his smiling eyes out of sight.

"I didn't say it, this time it will definitely be a big deal, it's not popular and unreasonable", Cui Zhengyuan was also very happy. Although he knew that Kim Jong Kook's strength was outstanding, he didn't expect that he still underestimated the musical talent of the muscular man in front of him. The only two "triple crowns" in the history of the Korean music scene really didn't rely on luck.

Kim Jong Kook hahadaxiao, "Even you, the author, say okay, I'm relieved."

Han Chenghao next to him joked: "You don't know, how many times have I said it's okay, he doesn't believe it, you have to hear it."

Kim Jong Kook scratched his hair embarrassedly, "Brother Cheng Hao, I'm not nervous, this is my first time solo, and I will inevitably have more thoughts."

"Okay, okay, Brother Cheng Hao is joking with you", Cui Zhengyuan hurriedly stirred. Don't look at this guy as a big guy, he is actually very sensitive, and he can come up with a lot of things with a word from others.

Han Sung-ho has been with Kim Jong-kook for more than a month, of course he knows his character, and he smiled and expressed his understanding.

"It's all over here, right?" Cui Zhengyuan asked, seeing the two nodding their heads, and then said: "Then let's go, now go to the film and television department and settle the MV matter."

Guo Zairong is still working in his former studio, and unlike others, most of the entertainment companies and artists in Seoul are almost concentrated in the Jiangnan area, but Guo Jaerong's studio is in Jiangbei.

The trio drove across the Han River and into a remote alley. A small two-story building in the deepest part of the building is Guo Zairong's studio. There is not even a sign outside, and those who don't know it can't imagine that South Korea's top directors work here.

When they arrived, Guo Zairong was still pondering the plot of "My Sassy Girlfriend". Don't look at Lao Guo, who is usually a very gentle and elegant person, once he comes into contact with film work, he immediately starts to go crazy. He was almost nitpicky about every aspect of a movie. Even a harsh person like Cui Zhengyuan felt ashamed of himself and was willing to bow down.

Three big living people walked in, and he didn't even notice it. Lying on the table with glasses, his whole head is buried in the script, and he keeps muttering.

"Ahem, ahem, Director Guo, a guest", Cui Zhengyuan had to wake him up, otherwise with his state, maybe the three of them would wait for a day.

"Oh, you're here, sit by yourself, wait a little, it'll be almost ready", Guo Zairong raised his head when he heard this, and after seeing the person who came, he greeted him casually and went to study his script again.

Over there, Han Sung-ho beckoned Kim Jong-kook to sit down, and Choi Jung-won leaned over to Guo Jae-yong's side, "What's wrong, are there any problems that are difficult to solve?"

Cui Zhengyuan participated in the creation of the script and can be regarded as one of the main creators. So it's not rude to ask about the plot.

"Look here, this section on the subway, the heroine, when she gets drunk, throws herself into the arms of this passer-by and shouts 'dear'. I always feel a little weak, unable to highlight the characters, and the connection with the back is also very abrupt."

Choi Jung-won took the script and looked at it carefully. Combining the plot before and after, a scene appeared in my mind.

It turns out that this is the scene where Jun Ji-hyun vomited dirt on a passerby's head after getting drunk. However, Cui Zhengyuan was only in charge of the outline of the script, and the specific details were completed by the Hong sisters. This classic shot does not appear, but is changed to Jun Ji-hyun taking a passerby as his ex-boyfriend. To be honest, this change is very much in line with the current mainstream practice of Korean film and television. But with the comparison of the original book, this change is dwarfed.

The Hong sisters are fledgling, and they don't have the style of everyone who wrote film and television dramas later, and it is normal for the scripts they produce to be decent. But as Guo Zairong said, this lens is a bit weak and does not have a particularly outstanding performance. In the original work, this shot can be described as full of impact. "My Sassy Girlfriend" broke the shackles of historical trends in one fell swoop and opened a new chapter in Korean films, which is not unrelated to the large number of out-of-character shots in the play.

It is precisely because of the use of a large number of out-of-the-ordinary shots in the film that the international community has re-recognized the courage of Korean films to break the stereotype. How could Cui Zhengyuan abandon such an important link, so he retold this episode.

Guo Zairong suddenly brightened, and couldn't help but be happy for a while, pestering Cui Zhengyuan to spit out all his thoughts.

In this way, Cui Zhengyuan explained, Guo Zairong recorded, and directly forgot Han Sunghao and Kim Jong Kook aside.

Fortunately, knowing that the two were workaholics, Han Sung-ho and Kim Jong-kook didn't care and waited for them to end.

It took two hours for Cui Zhengyuan to say that his mouth was dry, and he got it all right. Looking at the full script of alterations, Guo Zairong said loudly, "Hahahaha, I dare to guarantee that once this drama comes out, who will compete."

has been engaged in film work for so many years, which has created Guo Zairong's keen sense of smell. He had already seen the profound impact and significance that this film would have and the great significance it was about to have, and he couldn't help but feel proud at the thought that such a classic movie was about to be born in his hands.

Cui Zhengyuan was afraid that he would get carried away, so he hurriedly persuaded: "Although the script is good, it still needs the efforts of the haode actors and staff."

A word woke up the dreamer, and after listening to his words, Guo Zairong calmed down and stretched out his thumb to Cui Zhengyuan. "Speaking of actors, I have to admire you. The Jun Ji-hyun and Cha Tae-hyun you recommended are simply tailor-made for this movie, both in terms of image and acting skills, they are impeccable. When the film comes out, they're sure to be an instant hit."

Choi Jung-won laughed and said, "Director Guo Da can also become the first director in Korea."

Although there are many directors in South Korea who claim to be first-class, there are only two top directors, one is Kwak Jae-yong, who brought Korean films to Asia. There is also Jiang Digui, who has been sharpening his sword for several years and proved that Asians can also make special effects big-budget movies with "Tai Chi Flag Flying". Now, such a treasure-level director is in the hands of Cui Zhengyuan, and he will become a nuclear weapon for A.P Company to deter the film and television industry.

After discussing the movie, Guo Jae-yong remembered to ask the purpose of the three people's coming, looked at Kim Jong Kook and asked, "Who is this?"

He knew Han Sung-ho, the company's No. 3 person, after all, there was a need for work exchanges, but Kim Jong Kook met for the first time. All his thoughts are on the movie, and he has no impression of Kim Jong Kook, a trending singer.

Kim Jong Kook hurriedly saluted, "Director Guo Jae-yong, hello." I'm singer Kim Jong Kook, please advise."

Not to mention that Guo Zairong is an elder, it is worth Kim Jong Kook to take the initiative to say hello. The status of film and television practitioners in South Korea is much higher than that of singers, not to mention a top figure like Guo Zairong, he does not dare to be the slightest sloppy and rude.

Guo Zairong was very kind in private, and joked: "It turned out to be a singer, I thought it was a terminator."

If someone who doesn't know anything about the music industry sees Kim Jong Kook, they definitely don't think that he will be an excellent singer. With the muscles all over his body, he is almost the same as an athlete. Cui Zhengyuan smiled secretly, could it be that Guo Zairong has the ability to predict the future, otherwise how would he know that in the future in variety shows, Kim Jong Kook's nickname is "Sparta" and "Terminator" and the like.

For Kwak Jae-yong's joke, Kim Jong Kook didn't know how to deal with it. Han Chenghao took over the conversation, "Director Guo, we are here this time, mainly because Zhong Guo is about to release a new album, so I came to discuss the shooting of the MV."

“MV？ It's such a trivial matter, who can't find it, do you still need to come to me?" Guo Zairong asked. In his mind, filming a MV can be done in three or five days as fast as possible, or half a month as slow, what are you looking for him to do? There are so many directors in the company, anyone can do a good job.

Cui Zhengyuan was also a little embarrassed when this kind of trivial matter found Guo Zairong's head, and sneered: "Isn't this your director Guo Da's name resounding, take it out and use it, so that we can borrow the east wind." As the saying goes, a good wind relies on its strength to move up to the clouds."

Following Cui Zhengyuan's whiskers, Han Sung-ho said: "Zhong Guo's album is the first performance of our company, and there can be no mistakes." In order to gain popularity, I have to ask you Director Guo Da to beg him."

Guo Zairong still understands the company's situation, and he also knows the significance of Cui Zhengyuan's actions. The second boss and the third boss teamed up to come to the door, Guo Zairong couldn't refuse, and muttered: "It's nothing, but I don't have much time, you know, the movie is about to start shooting, I don't know if the time allows"?

Cui Zhengyuan immediately said: "Absolutely, the song part has been recorded." I'll send you a sample tomorrow, and you can make a simple script based on the content of the song, and it is estimated that the MV of the three songs will take about half a month."

Guo Zairong's eyes widened, "No, there is no script, you guys are here"?

"Hehe, Director Guo Da is talented, and creating a MV script is not a small attempt. You can do more." It was not easy to catch Guo Zairong's free time, Cui Zhengyuan, how could they have time to work on the script. Besides, it's just a MV, with Guo Zairong's ability and so many professionals, it's not a drizzle.

"Tut-tut, what an evil capitalist"! Guo Zairong shook his head and joked.

Cui Zhengyuan hurriedly patted Kim Jong Kook on the shoulder, "Brother, Director Guo finally agreed, and when you get to the wine table in a while, you have to pay respect." Honor him, and your MV will become."

Kim Jong Kook said with a smile: "It must be, even if you drink and lie down, you must satisfy Director Guo." He never dreamed that his MV would be directed by Guo Jaerong. Think about how much your fame will increase as soon as this news is released? A meal of wine is nothing.

Guo Zairong pointed at Cui Zhengyuan and Han Chenghao, who were embarrassed, and said helplessly: "You guys, ......, it's true."

In the past, when Guo Zairong ran the studio independently, he had to do all the processes such as finding scripts, recruiting crews, selecting actors, seeking investment, finalizing venues, submitting for approval, and negotiating theaters.

It was for this reason that he agreed to join A.P. in the first place. Originally, he was still a little worried about the harsh practices of entertainment companies, and if it had little impact on his film production, he would be patient.

Unexpectedly, A.P Company was completely different from the goods he had known before, it was a difference between heaven and earth. The environment here is relaxed, and I know how to make good use of it, and I fully support my movie Jihua. As long as he has any ideas, there will naturally be a logistics service team to solve it for him, and everything is arranged properly.

He just needs to shoot movies with peace of mind, and the company is strong and talented, which can basically meet the needs of a movie. Although the amount of money earned is less when you are independent, it is relatively much easier.

A talented director only needs to devote his energy to making a movie, and the energy that can burst out is considerable. During the period of joining A.P, Guo Zairong was like a fish in water, inspiration continued to burst out, and his career began to enter a period of rapid development.

Think of his old friend Jiang Digui, who is still working hard to prepare for that war blockbuster. Guo Zairong couldn't help but wonder if he wanted to recommend him to join in.