madnovel Chapter 38 TV Series Premiere
Chapter 38 TV Series Premiere
Before even arriving home, Jiang Youzhen took out a box from his bag. Inside was an antique-style silver Möbius strip bracelet with a small sun pattern engraved on one of its curved surfaces.
"A Möbius strip...interesting."
Jiang Youzhen quickly put on the bracelet. The bracelet fit his wrist perfectly and wouldn't fall off even with slight movements.
However, his gaze quickly shifted to the laptop on the passenger seat.
This notebook contains his previous script inspirations and a series of background designs.
The most obvious part was the words "connecting the beginning and the end, being the answer to each other's riddles, and endlessly repeating." This Möbius strip made him think of even more.
It has to be said that this gift really hit the spot for him. If he didn't have to attend the premiere of the TV series tomorrow, he would want to lock himself in his room and continue writing the script.
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On the day of the drama's premiere, Kang Woo-jin and Joo Ji-hoon met up and went to the TV station with Hwang In-rae. The drama's promotion was very thorough, with several character posters placed at the entrance.
The TV station was willing to give them face, after all, on the premiere day, many eyes were waiting to watch this TV series.
Before they arrived, Jiang Jingshu had already appeared at the TV station and was talking to someone, looking very serious.
Then her secretary came over and interrupted their conversation. After hearing what the secretary said, Jiang Jingshu turned around and saw Jiang Youzhen waving at her in the corridor.
She whispered a few words to her secretary, and after the secretary left, Jiang Youzhen came over.
"So busy today?"
"A little bit, but I'm used to it. Being idle isn't good news," Jiang Jingshu shook her head. She looked around, pulled Jiang Youzhen aside, and whispered to him.
"I found out about what you asked about yesterday. SM has been planning to debut a new girl group for the past few years, but the exact timing is unclear. SM's trainees have always been quite good, some of them are more famous than those third-rate artists. They're also good at promoting idol groups. Do you think I should recruit a few trainees and vocal coaches as well?"
Jiang Youzhen hadn't expected his mother to have such thoughts. He shrugged and said, "I have even less to do with it, but you're so busy every day, you're not a talent scout."
"If I don't have time to look for them myself, then I'll have those kids come to me. Anyone can play games." As if she was really interested, Jiang Jingshu quickly came up with a few plans.
"Finding actors is easy for me, but trainees... I need to find someone to learn from. Oh, by the way, the drama premiered live, so remember to manage your facial expressions."
"I know..."
Upon hearing Huang Renlei's voice from afar, Jiang Youzhen and Jiang Jingshu walked over. They thought the TV station had arranged everything, but after entering the studio, the expressions on their faces changed.
Huang Renlei was arguing with the PD in charge of the live broadcast about something, and when they heard that the topic was related to the seating arrangement, they immediately understood.
It's that damn senior-junior rule in the entertainment industry again.
There were six actors present, and with the director, they could sit in a row. If it were based on their roles in the script, the male and female leads would definitely sit next to the director, but the TV station arranged the seats according to their debut order.
To say they were meticulous is an understatement; they did indeed check their debut date. But to say they were perfunctory is also an understatement; this certainly doesn't meet the requirement of being the center of attention for the show's cameras.
Why are the lead actors and director not seated in the center, but instead relegated to the back?
With Jiang Jingshu's intervention, the farce was resolved peacefully. She spoke up and ordered the seating to be rearranged, and Jiang Youzhen, as the son, immediately ran over to help move the chairs.
His movement startled many people around him, who rushed over to offer their help.
Of course, it wasn't to please Jiang Youzhen, but to please his mother.
According to seniority, Jiang Jingshu is undoubtedly number one, and since she has spoken up, no one here has any complaints.
Before filming began, a makeup artist came over to help them with their makeup and styling. Kang Woo-jin waved his hand and declined the makeup artist's request. He then moved over to Kang Jung-seo and asked her in a low voice.
"Mom, how can this TV station be so clueless? Director Huang Renlei isn't some newcomer. Even if there are rules about seniority, they don't have to be so disrespectful."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Jingshu glanced at him and said indifferently, "Where did they not give face? They just didn't give face to Huang Renlei. They were trying to show off, but they went too far and ended up shooting themselves in the foot."
"Performance? For whom? Oh~ so the performance is for you~" Kang Woo-jin was still a little confused, but he quickly realized what was going on.
So the TV station staff were trying to curry favor with his mother.
"Mom, you have such a high status."
"How can I compare to you, Hollywood veteran?"
......
Jiang Jingshu looked at her son with a half-smile. When she saw his face freeze, she couldn't help but laugh out loud. However, the words she spoke became more and more serious and earnest with each sentence.
"Okay, okay, I'm just kidding. You really think that SM Entertainment's trainees, whom they put so much effort into training, aren't being watched? The person I just met is the head of SM Entertainment, and he told me about those trainees meeting with you. Also, you need to be careful. In the entertainment industry, every word and action of an artist is being watched. Even if it's not paparazzi, there are plenty of eyes watching from the shadows."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Youzhen's lively little thoughts quickly subsided, and his expression returned to calm, revealing no emotion.
Having said enough, Jiang Jingshu, seeing that it was almost time, told him to go and sit down, and reminded him to be mindful of his facial expressions and not to always have a stern face, lest the internet be flooded with negative comments.
After the seating arrangement was changed, Kang Woo-jin and Hwang In-rae sat on the left side, while Yoon Eun-hye, Joo Ji-hoon, and Song Ji-hyo sat on the right. Kang Jung-seo deliberately separated them, taking into account Kang Woo-jin's temperament.
With Hwang In-rae around, Kang Woo-jin would at least say a few words, but sitting among the actors, he probably wouldn't say a word and would stay as far away as possible.
Several cameras were set up opposite them to film their reactions to the premiere. The camera frequently tilted to the left, which made Jiang Jingshu laugh.
Even VJs can't help but admire his good looks, which is indeed a perfect inheritance of his parents' good genes. Not to mention them, even Huang Renlei would turn his head to look to the side from time to time and then whisper a few words.
But Kang Woo-jin had no intention of talking to them. Part of his attention was on the TV series, and the other part was on his new script. He even had the idea of funding the filming himself.
So here's the problem: finding overseas resources is difficult, and assembling the production crew is also an issue.
I've got it...maybe we should try contacting his father?