Peninsula Asteroid

The meeting place was decided by Kim Won-seok. It was a barbecue restaurant called 'Cheongpok'. It was in Sangam-dong, Mapo District. It was the first time for Ji Jingyuan to visit this restaurant, and the place was not in the bustling commercial street. , but in a fairly busy alleyway branching out next to it.

After he came here, he knew why Kim Won-seok chose this place. This place is very close to tvN's location. I guess this brother has been busy with work recently, so he found a familiar place nearby, and the beer here is seen on the signboard. Should be pretty good too.

Chi Jingyuan himself did not bring an assistant with him, so he walked into the reserved box under the guidance of the waiter, and met Director Jin Yuanxi, whom he hadn't seen for a long time.

"Jing Yuan, here we come."

Seeing Chi Jingyuan coming in, Jin Yuanxi was not very enthusiastic, but casually beckoned him to sit opposite him, and at the same time beckoned the waiter behind him to serve the food. He seemed quite familiar with this place.

This brother is wearing a dark coat at this time, with the obvious decree lines on it, and his slightly bitter and bitter face does not look like a well-known director who is very popular in the circle, but a bit like a middle-aged crisis, The uncle who is not going well.

While calling the waiter to serve the food, he unzipped his coat and took it off, obviously ready to wait for the barbecue and drink.

Although I haven't seen much recently, Chi Jingyuan has experienced a lot of gatherings like this kind of private barbecue and drinking before and after the filming of "Wei Sheng", so he didn't see many outsiders, and naturally sat opposite , while arranging the tableware in front of him in a convenient position, he looked at Jin Yuanxi at the same time, and said with a smile: "I feel that PD seems to have gained a little weight recently."

"Haha, I haven't worried about it for a long time..."

Jin Yuanxi laughed as soon as he heard it, and he didn't shy away from lowering his head to look at his obvious thick stomach after taking off his coat, and pouted: "After a while, I will naturally lose weight after I start working."

As he said that, he also took a closer look at Chi Jingyuan: "I see that you haven't changed in Jingyuan, it's about the same as when you were in Baixiang."

When Chi Jingyuan heard that hehe was joking, he seemed a little dissatisfied and said: "How could it be? Brother, you can't read it wrong, my fans say that I have become a lot more handsome."

"Hahaha, idols really need to pay attention to appearance management... I checked, Jing Yuan, you haven't filmed a movie since "Weisheng"?"

"Well, like brother, there has been no activity in this area for more than a year."

"But I heard that there are a lot of scripts sent to you in the circle. There are only a few scripts that I know. Why, none of them are fancy?"

"No, the main reason is that the whole first half of the year was very busy..."

Before the food was served, the two chatted naturally, mainly because Jin Yuanxi was asking about Chi Jingyuan's recent situation, some work matters, occasionally making a few jokes and chatting a few gossips, and the atmosphere gradually became warmer up.

Although these TV drama directors are very authoritative in the industry, many brokerage companies and actors with ordinary resources have to fawn on them, but in private, they are not much different from ordinary people, at least Kim Won-seok likes to gossip from time to time.

This brother is almost forty years old this year, and he is still relatively young among directors. Although his appearance is relatively rough, he speaks in a soft voice, and he doesn't have much airs when facing familiar people and promising actors. If you wear black-rimmed glasses, you still look a little refined.

But after drinking, this illusion will be swept away.

With the charcoal stove, the dishes and the most important wine being served by the waiter, the two began to eat under Jin Yuanxi's greeting. While eating and chatting, the other party took the initiative to bring up the topic this time.

Jin Yuanxi put down the drink he had just taken a couple of sips from and was caught. He pulled a briefcase from the side, took out a document that was not too thin and handed it to him, Chi Jingyuan immediately stood up and took it with both hands.

"This is what I told you on the phone, the script and materials of the drama that is being prepared recently." He raised his glass again and took a sip: "According to the process, it should be sent to SM, but the scene Yuan, you said before that if you have this kind of script, you can just contact me directly. Now that this drama has entered the casting stage, I thought about it and called you out to meet me..."

Listening to Jin Yuanxi's words, Chi Jingyuan looked down at the script in his hand, flipped through it, and the title "signal" in black and white on the title page was extremely eye-catching.

signal...signal?

He silently translated it in his heart.

Of course it is impossible at this time, and there is no time to read the script carefully. Chi Jingyuan glanced at the title and then closed the material, while Jin Yuanxi took the initiative to introduce: "This drama is mainly about Two criminal police officers from the past and the present connect through time and space through an honest walkie-talkie that can connect signals from the present to the future, and work together to investigate those long-standing cases that have been ignored by the police.

"A suspenseful reasoning TV series?"

Chi Jingyuan blinked and blurted out.

Since his debut, he has already acted in several dramas, including youth dramas, rich second-generation love dramas, and workplace dramas, but this is the first time he has come into contact with suspenseful movies.

"Well, it's a crime drama, and the screenwriter is Kim Eun-hee, you must know her..." Seeing Chi Jingyuan nodding, Jin Yuanxi continued: "The script of this drama is really good, the biggest feature is The cases used in the script are all real cases that happened in our peninsula. These real unsolved cases have been adapted by the writer and added some original plots, which perfectly blend the script and reality together. Please go back and read carefully Just check the information and you will know..."

"I received the script of this drama very early, and I have been waiting for the writer to perfect the script, and I have been preparing for half a year."

"The production company of this show is A Story, and the broadcasting station has been confirmed. It is still tvN. You should be familiar with it... Oh, I forgot to mention it..."

As he said that, Kim Won Suk's tone brought a smile: "This "signal" is a special project for the 10th anniversary of tvN's launch."

Chi Jingyuan listened very carefully, and a lot of interest arose in Jin Yuanxi's heart when he introduced it. When he heard the last sentence, he froze for a moment, and couldn't help but repeat it: "10th anniversary, special plan? "

"Haha, yes, the 8th anniversary special project is also us..."

Jin Yuanxi raised his wine glass and clinked with him, laughing loudly, and Chi Jingyuan also thought it was very funny after realizing it, and couldn't help laughing.

The special project for tvN's 8th anniversary is "Misaeng". I didn't expect to find them again for the 10th anniversary.

"Hmm..." He drank two sips of wine happily, and swallowed two barbecued meats. Jin Yuanxi's face was already a little rosy. In terms of heart and heart, I am even more careful than last year's "Misheng". This "signal" is very ambitious, whether it is a TV station or a production company, and the investment in all aspects is very large. Don't worry about funding. According to the script, There will be a total of three main roles, according to the division of roles, it should be a female lead and two male leads."

"Three protagonists, so many?"

"Well, besides you, there are already confirmed candidates for the first two protagonists, and the crew is in close contact. Guess who it is?" Jin Yuanxi made a fool of himself.

"Brother, how do I guess..." Chi Jingyuan smiled wryly.

He hasn't even read the script yet, and he doesn't even know what the character is or what the setting is, guess what.

"Haha, besides you, the other two protagonists we are contacting are Zhao Zhenxiong and Kim Hye-soo." With a reserved smile, Jin Yuanxi said the two names. Just by looking at his expression, he knew that he was very satisfied with the starring lineup. It's even a little ostentatious.

"Qingjia?"

Chi Jingyuan thought he heard it wrong, so he asked back in surprise.

"Hahaha..." Seemingly satisfied with Chi Jingyuan's expression and reaction, Jin Yuanxi laughed and took another sip. Although he didn't say anything, his expression already answered him.

"Dafa, these two seniors are not ordinary actors."

After being confirmed, Chi Jingyuan's face was unavoidably stained with astonishment, and he muttered in great surprise

When Jin Yuanxi introduced the script to him just now, Chi Jingyuan listened very seriously and nodded along from time to time. He knew that a director like Jin Yuanxi, whose last drama became a big hit, had prepared his work after a year. Certainly not an ordinary person, and it is impossible for him to call him specifically for ordinary TV dramas. After all, Chi Jingyuan can be regarded as one of the most level actors among the younger generation.

When I knew it was tvN's 10th anniversary special project, I raised a lot of expectations, and I was still surprised when I finally heard about the cast.

Zhao Zhenxiong is a well-known actor who is mainly active in movies. He has been nominated for several major awards over the years. In the Baeksang Arts Awards in May this year, he just won the award for "To the End" in front of Chi Jingyuan. When it comes to the best actor in the movie category, that is, the actor.

Needless to say, Jin Huixiu has been one of the most influential actresses in the peninsula film and television industry since a long time ago. The queen of the award ceremony has won it all over the place, and she is one of the extremely high-level local actresses who have already achieved grand slams.

Although Chi Jingyuan can barely be called a leader among the younger generation of actors, he has his own popularity and popularity, and the plays he acted in are not bad. Compared with Jin Huixiu, especially Jin Huixiu, he immediately paled in comparison, at least he didn't have the three top awards that he could cover.

If Senior Yoona had achieved this level of achievement in acting, there would have been only seven members left in Girls' Generation, and they wouldn't be filming any TV dramas.

"Are you sure?" Chi Jingyuan took the initiative to pour a glass of wine for the director.

"The contract has not been confirmed yet, but the talks are almost done."

Jin Yuanxi and Chi Jingyuan didn't hide much, and explained the current progress very honestly. Judging by his confident appearance, there should be no problem.

Chi Jingyuan nodded, thinking in his heart.

The selection of these two protagonists is luxurious for a TV series, and their participation actually proves the prospect of the show and the strength of the main creative team from the side, plus the script that Kim Won-seok was very optimistic about just now... …

Just listening, in fact Chi Jingyuan's interest is very strong. He hasn't filmed a movie so far this year. In fact, both he and the company have read a lot of scripts, but they have never liked one.

And this one feels good.

No, I'd better go back and read the script, and by the way, inquire about the company's recent arrangements for the acting of its artists, especially Senior Yuner's...

"The candidates for the other two protagonists, whether it's the crew, the TV station or the production company, are relatively unified. Now it's just a matter of negotiating and signing a formal contract, but the last protagonist, which I said is more suitable for you, Jingyuan... "

After chatting a few more words about the drama, the smile on Jin Yuanxi's face subsided a little. Although his face was slightly red from the smell of alcohol, he also became a little serious: "This protagonist is different from the previous ones." Two, young actors are needed, and the requirements for acting skills are very high. After all, if you play with the other two protagonists, if your acting skills are not good, it will easily make the audience look awkward in comparison, and it will directly make the character image collapsed..."

"However, your role is actually quite controversial. There are other candidates besides you. The writer Kim Eun-hee is more interested in Lee Je-hoon, and there is Lee Jong-suk. His manager is looking for contacts from A story... But the main voice is still in the hands of the main creative team."

"We have worked together in "Misheng". Of course I know your strength. I think you are the most suitable person for this role in terms of acting skills and popularity. Besides, let's..."

With that said, Jin Yuanxi picked up the wine glass, touched it lightly and drank it in a big gulp, without saying a word.

"Jing Yuan, after you go back, read the script carefully, and if you have any ideas, call me as soon as possible, and I will arrange an audition."

Jin Yuanxi explained the last sentence seriously, and after Chi Jingyuan nodded solemnly, he ended the topic of the new TV series, and chatted about some relaxing things in the circle.

...

"Park Hae-young talked to police officer Lee Jae-han 15 years ago through the walkie-talkie. He told him the clues to the kidnapping case of Kim Yun-jin that he could not solve 15 years ago..."

After the dinner with Jin Yuanxi was over, Chi Jingyuan, who was drinking a little bit, returned to the dormitory, washed his face, sat on the bed and read the script carefully.

What he got was the scripts of the first few episodes. Kim Won-seok really didn’t brag, the story was written very well, and overall the plot unfolded very quickly. After explaining the general background, he immediately entered the first incident. According to The Jeon Joo-hyun case in 1997 that actually happened on the peninsula has been changed, and the various suspense settings are also very good. The walkie-talkie that can talk through time and space is also very interesting. A script made him look a little fascinated.

After reacting, the lights in the living room outside were turned off.

Chi Jingyuan turned to the first two pages of the script, and carefully read the character setting and some information of the play again.

The role that Kim Won-seok found for him was the policeman named Park Hae-young in the script, a young police officer in his twenties. Although the drama said that there were three protagonists, according to the description of the script and the roles in the first two episodes, this The character can even be said to be the number one male, and Park Hae Young ranks at the top in the character profile, which is also the treatment of the number one male.

In this kind of TV drama with a big production and a very strong cast of characters, he can take the initiative to give Chi Jingyuan the chance to be the number one man, and this brother Jin Yuanxi also values ​​him very much.

It's just that after reading the scripts of the previous episodes, he always felt that although the leading actor Park Hae Young had a lot of roles, his character was not very prominent. Compared with Lee Jae Han, who was going to play the role of Zhao Zhenxiong, in terms of characteristics, Or slightly worse in depth.

But after all, the number of episodes is too small, and there is not much to see.

Generally speaking, this drama called "Signal" is really good. It has a large investment, a wonderful script, and a good cast. The participation of Zhao Zhenxiong and Jin Huixiu has already indicated that this drama will definitely not be simple. If you add Chi Jingyuan, it will be full of gimmicks, and you can attract a large audience just by watching the actors.

The main creative team is also very capable. The director Kim Won-seok has worked together in "Unborn", and Chi Jingyuan is also familiar with it. It is also very well-known in the circle. The ratings of "Ghost" written in 2012 were very good, and last year's "three days" was also good.

Moreover, being able to attract the interest of Zhao Zhenxiong, Jin Huixiu, and Chi Jingyuan has already proved the potential of this drama.

Looking at the script in his hand over and over again, Chi Jingyuan felt that his desire to act in the role was getting stronger and stronger.

If so, consider the competitive aspect.

He remembered what Kim Won Suk told him about his competitors, Lee Di Hoon and Lee Jong Suk...

While he was thinking, Do Kyungsoo looked at him and asked curiously:

"Jing Yuan, have you got the new script yet?"