Chapter 297: Poaching
IU raised her fingers to her mouth and hushed before answering the phone.
"Joo Hyuk, what's going on?"
After a while, a young man's voice came from the other end of the phone: "Jie En Nu Na, I heard that you visited the crew of "The Villain" today?"
"Ah...you are so well-informed."
Nam Joo Hyuk on the other end laughed and said, "Let me ask, is Jin Qixuan in that crew? So you are pretty familiar with him, right?"
Li Zhien was startled, and subconsciously glanced at Jin Qixuan who was eating. After hesitating for a moment, she replied:
"Hmm... I guess we are quite familiar with each other."
"That's great, can you help me make some connections, Ji Eun-nu? I want to get to know him."
Nam Joo Hyuk and Lee Ji Eun met on the set of Scarlet Heart: Ryeo.
Although the drama did not adapt well to the local environment and did not perform well.
But the relationship between the actors is pretty good.
Lee Ji-eun also got a second wife in that crew - Kang Hanna.
"Okay, I'll ask for you and get back to you later."
"Thank you Ji-eun-nu-na."
After hanging up the phone, Li Zhien looked at Jin Qixuan and said:
"Xuanxuan, Nam Joo Hyuk said he wanted to meet you and asked if you could have dinner together."
Jin Qixuan, who was standing by, was stunned when he heard this.
He was no stranger to the name Nam Joo Hyuk.
After breaking up with Lee Sung-kyung last year, he quickly became famous with "Bride of Habaek".
He has become the ideal type in the minds of many fans and is affectionately called "Southern Friend".
He is quite handsome and his acting skills are acceptable.
But why did he want to see me? From a handsome guy's mutual admiration? Logically speaking.
The two are not from the same circle and are competitors, so they should have no intersection.
After all, Jin Qixuan became famous quickly, has both talent and works, and has a solid fan base, which is even better than some of his predecessors who have been working hard for many years.
In the entertainment industry, if a young person becomes famous too quickly, he or she may easily be suppressed and envied.
There is no suppression for the time being. After all, Jin Qixuan is in the high-end game and hangs out with the big guys.
But there are many people who are envied.
Therefore, Jin Qixuan has very few friends in the circle, and there are almost no artists of the same age with whom he can talk.
Therefore, he has never paid much attention to the younger generation in the circle.
However, Jin Qixuan did not feel superior to others because of this.
Since he is an actor who has filmed a movie with my girlfriend, just meet him once. There is no shortage of meat.
"sure."
Jin Qixuan nodded and did not refuse.
"Okay, I'll reply to him then."
IU smiled and nodded, then picked up her phone and sent a message to Nam Joo Hyuk.
Soon after, Nam Joo Hyuk replied to the confirmation message and agreed on the time and place for the meeting.
After dinner, the two did not meet up because Lee Ji-eun had to go back to filming in the evening.
Jin Qixuan had nothing to do for the time being, so he went to the crew of "My Mister" to have a look.
He did know that the male lead of this drama, Lee Sun Kyun, had already been cast to play President Park in his next movie "Parasite".
As the filming progress was nearing its end, when Jin Qixuan visited the crew, the atmosphere on the set was no longer as depressing and sad as it was in the early days.
Instead, there is a relaxed atmosphere.
At this time, Lee Sun Kyun was reading the script and preparing for the filming of the next scene.
Seeing Jin Qixuan coming over to say hello, he put down the script and responded with a smile.
When it comes to acting, this Baeksang Award winner is undoubtedly outstanding.
But what people talk about more is his voice.
His voice is deep and magnetic, like a fine wine that has been carefully brewed over time, mellow and intoxicating.
Originally, Jin Qixuan wanted to imitate Song Kanghao and act opposite him using the lines from "Parasite".
But I just recalled it briefly and stopped there.
Because, Kim Ki-woo and President Park don’t have any separate scenes together…
After chatting for a while, in accordance with the principle of not disturbing others, Jin Qixuan quietly found a corner to watch the show.
However, he wanted to watch the show, but the people around him obviously did not allow it.
Many female staff members secretly looked at him and whispered to each other from time to time.
"Oh my god, Jin Qixuan is here!"
"Ah!!! I like him so much! I have watched "The Untold Story" several times and now I have started to do some archaeology!"
"You're just starting? I've almost finished all the exams. I've watched everything from "Producers" all the way to "Between", and I've even watched the editing cuts of variety shows and guest appearances!"
"But speaking of archaeology, I found out after watching all this that the female artist who appeared in the most photos with Kim Ki-hyun was actually IU!"
"You know what, it's true! And they look like a perfect couple!"
"Yes, yes, especially the performance together on the SBS year-end stage, it was so great!"
"But then again, he's here to visit IU, right? Are they together?"
"Probably not, otherwise it would have exploded long ago."
…
Li Shanjun, who was standing by, listened to the group chatting animatedly and couldn't help but glance at Jin Qixuan.
It’s true, I can hear people discussing Jin Qixuan wherever I go.
At this time, Director Kim Won-seok, who was passing by, was stunned when he saw Kim Kye-hyun, and then a smile appeared on his face.
As the saying goes, you can pluck feathers from a passing goose.
Everyone is here, and you want to leave without performing a show?
That's impossible!
I would feel guilty if I don’t take some of the heat that’s right at my fingertips!
Thinking of this, Director Kim Won-seok immediately lowered his head and wrote a few lines on the notebook.
Then, he walked towards Jin Qixuan and said with a smile, "Oh my, what a rare guest."
Director Jin Yuanxi pointed to a few lines in the script and said:
"There's a simple little role here, with only one scene. Since you're here, why don't you make a cameo appearance?"
Jin Qixuan: “…”
…
On the other side, inside the crew hotel.
Nam Joo Hyuk looked up at the ceiling and couldn't help but frown.
He wanted to meet Jin Qixuan, but not to make friends.
It's the agency's requirement.
Jin Qixuan, a young actor who debuted three years ago, suddenly became popular, and many entertainment companies are trying to poach him.
YG, where he is, is no exception.
For YG company, poaching Kim Ki-hyun can increase its stock value.
After all, Kim Ki-hyeon's strength is obvious to all, and he became a rising star in Chungmuro three years after his debut.
Once the poaching is successful, it will not only enhance the strength of the company's cast, but also bring huge commercial value to the company.
The most important thing is, once Kim Ki-hyun joins YG.
South Korea’s fashion resources are basically monopolized by YG.
The reason why YG asked Nam Joo Hyuk to contact Kim Ki Heon.
The purpose is to avoid a direct conflict with Cha Tae-hyun and carry out the poaching operation in a low-key manner.
Actually, from the perspective of an actor.
Deep down, Nam Joo Hyuk still hopes that Kim Ki Heon can continue to stay in his original company.
After all, you can figure it out with your toes.
Once Jin Qixuan comes to YG, he will definitely receive strong support from the company and gain more opportunities and resources.
No matter how you look at it, they are resource plunderers!
But he couldn't refuse YG company's request.
After all, he was trained by the company.
There is no doubt that the company has helped him a lot in his journey from being a model to where he is today.
Moreover, he understood.
Even if you don't take the initiative to contact them, the company will arrange for others to do so.
…
As the saying goes, there is no wall that is impenetrable.
Jin Qixuan had just finished his guest appearance and was preparing to return to the crew hotel to rest.
On the other side, Cha Tae-hyun called.
After the call was connected, Cha Tae-hyun didn't mention a word about Nam Joo-hyuk.
He just spoke in a concerned and kind tone, asking about Jin Qixuan's well-being and his recent situation.
"I heard from Bingxu that you had a fever while filming a while ago? That's not good. You must take care of your health. Don't work too hard just because you're young, or you'll end up with a lot of problems when you're old..."
"You and IU have been getting along well lately, right? I heard you went to meet her parents during the Chinese New Year? Are you planning to get engaged?"
"Speaking of engagement, some time ago I recorded a show with your uncle and a few old friends. When we old guys got together, we couldn't stop talking about you..."
Jin Qixuan listened to Cha Tae-hyun's chatter with a blank expression.
During this period, he wanted to interrupt several times, but ultimately chose to remain silent.
He had finally finished the call with his boss and was about to breathe a sigh of relief when his agent Sheng Bingxu called again.
Jin Qixuan looked at his precarious sleeping time, helpless, and said: "Brother, it's so late, what's the matter?"
"Did Taehyun hyung miss the point?"
Jin Qixuan was startled and asked:
"What's the point?"
Sheng Bingxu didn't learn from Cha Tae-hyun's slowness like Kim Jong-kook, and he got straight to the point:
"Nam Joo Hyuk's contract expires next year, so Taehyun wants you to try to trick him into coming to our company."
"ah???"
Jin Qixuan was stunned, and it took him a while to react. He said, "But, brother, from the perspective of a contracted artist, isn't it inappropriate for me to do this?"
"Hahaha……"
Sheng Bingxu on the other end of the phone laughed for a long time before saying:
"Taehyun hyung is just afraid that you'll run away, so he wants to find an excuse."
"run?"
After saying this, Sheng Bingxu sighed and said:
"Yes, actually Nam Joo Hyuk invited you to dinner because he was trying to poach you on behalf of YG. This happened to Song Joong Ki and Park Bo Gum a while ago."
When Jin Qixuan heard this, he was stunned.
YG company actually wants to poach him?
Although this sounds incredible, it makes sense if you think about it carefully.
After all, he is currently on a roll and will naturally attract the attention of other entertainment companies.
However, he has no intention of leaving Cha Tae-hyun's company for the time being.
After all, a harmonious working environment is crucial to one's career development.
Besides, he has no shortage of resources.
As long as you want to take it, the schedule can be scheduled until 2020.
Moreover, Cha Tae-hyun and Sung Byung-wook have always taken good care of him over the years.
This is also where his dream began and a witness to his journey.
I can't just fly solo once I've grown enough wings. At least I still have the relationship with Kim Jong Kook.
Therefore, Jin Qixuan directly expressed his opinion and said, "Don't worry, brother."
However, Jin Qixuan's words were within Sheng Bingxu's expectations.
But after hearing his firm answer, Sheng Bingxu still breathed a sigh of relief.
After all, if an actor of Jin Qixuan's level leaves, it will undoubtedly be a huge loss for the company.
"Then you should have a good rest first, as we still have filming tasks tomorrow."
Sheng Bingxu warned.
"good."
The next day, the crew moved again.
We went to the Iksan Prison Studio in Jeonju, Taegukgu’s hometown, to shoot the prison scenes.
This scene is Jin Qixuan's final scene.
It tells the story of how Jang Dong-soo and detective Jung Tae-seok reached a consensus.
He was secretly sent to the prison where Jiang Jinghao was serving his sentence.
Here, he will end the life of this demon in his own way.
The filming ends with the last shot of the two of them grinning at each other in the bathroom.
Jin Qixuan has officially finished filming! Speaking of which, this can be regarded as Director Li Yuantai's special care for him.
Because we knew he would be attending Cannes soon, we finished filming his scenes in advance.
After wrapping up.
Jin Qixuan received flowers and applause from the staff.
Seeing this, Jin Qixuan bowed deeply to everyone and said, "Thank you all for your hard work. Thank you for your care over the past two months."
At this time, Director Li Yuantai came over, patted him on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "Qixuan, your performance this time was really outstanding. I am looking forward to our next cooperation."
Jin Qixuan smiled modestly and said, "Thank you for the compliment, Director."
Since the crew had to continue filming, no wrap-up party was held for Jin Qixuan.
After hugging Ma Dong-seok and Kim Mu-yeol one by one, Kim Ki-hyun bid farewell to the crew.
I returned to the hotel, packed my luggage, and then headed out for my dinner date with Nam Joo Hyuk.
On the way, Jin Qixuan also communicated with Sheng Bingxu specifically.
Sheng Bingxu said that it would be fine if Jin Qixuan could have normal contact.
After arriving at the agreed hotel, we walked into the box.
Jin Qixuan met an unexpected person-Liu Renna.
It turns out that YG was afraid that Nam Joo Hyuk was not good at talking, so they sent Liu Inna to play the emotional card.
When Liu Renna saw Jin Qixuan, she immediately showed a warm smile and stood up to greet him:
"Qixuan, long time no see."
Jin Qixuan also smiled and nodded, saying:
"Yeah, Inna Nuna, it's been a long time."
"Please sit down, please feel free."
Liu Renna invited Jin Qixuan to sit down, and then introduced Nan Zhuhe next to him, saying:
“This is Nam Joo Hyuk.”
Jin Qixuan looked him over and greeted Nam Joo Hyuk with a smile: "Very handsome."
“No, no…”
Nam Joo Hyuk smiled and waved his hand modestly.
After a few words of small talk, the waiter started serving the dishes.
Seeing this, Liu Renna asked:
"Qixuan, we haven't seen each other for a long time. Let's have a drink together today."
"Okay, but you have to drink Cass beer."
"You, hahaha, okay."
As a senior, Liu Renna naturally took on the role of adjusting the atmosphere and constantly guided the topic.
The topics also mainly focus on some interesting things and gossip in the circle.
After three rounds of drinks, the atmosphere gradually became relaxed.
At this time, Liu Renna suddenly changed the subject and said:
"Qixuan, I heard that you've been on a roll lately, with two movies in a row having achieved good results."
Jin Qixuan smiled modestly and said, "It's all thanks to the support of our seniors."
Liu Renna waved her hand and said, "Don't say that. Everyone can see your strength. By the way, what do you think of our company?"
Jin Qixuan was slightly stunned, then smiled and said:
"YG, it's a big company, it's pretty good."
"Have you ever considered changing companies?"
Hearing this, Jin Qixuan's heart moved, but on the surface he remained calm and said:
"Nuna, I haven't terminated the contract yet..."
"What if the liquidated damages are covered by another company? And..."
Hearing this, Jin Qixuan waved his hand and said:
"Nuna, my current company treats me very well, and I like the working environment here very much. I really have no intention of leaving."
In fact, the nature of these entertainment companies is no different from Cha Tae-hyun's company where Kim Ki-hyeon works.
The reason why they value Jin Qixuan is simply because they want to use him as a traffic source to make money.
Seeing this, Liu Inna didn't say much.
On the one hand, they were just testing whether Jin Qixuan wanted to leave.
If so, then senior management will contact him later and offer him conditions.
If not, today will just be a simple meal with friends.
In fact, there was another reason why Liu Inna was willing to come, namely - a small test.
A person's attitude towards work and relationships often complement each other.
If Jin Qixuan gave up the agency that already paid him well because of better treatment.
So, when faced with a better or more attractive woman, will he easily give up his relationship with Lee Ji-eun? The answer is naturally satisfactory to Liu Inna.
Jin Qixuan is not the kind of person who is easily swayed by external temptations.
On the other side, although Nam Joo Hyuk didn't say much, he was always observing Kim Ki Heon.
He discovered that Jin Qixuan was a really special person.
Although he is young, his speech, behavior, temperament and demeanor give people a sense of calm and majestic.
Moreover, his eyes are very clear, without the superficiality and utilitarianism that are common in the entertainment industry.
At this time, Nam Joo Hyuk remembered Kim Ki Heon's performance when he debuted.
At that time, Jin Qixuan was still a newcomer who was a little shy in front of the camera.
But in just three years, he has become a rising star in Chungmuro.
This growth rate is truly amazing.
"Brother Qixuan, have you ever thought about us working together?"
Facing Nan Zhuhe's sudden words, Jin Qixuan was slightly stunned, then smiled and said:
"Of course I do. I've heard In-seong hyung praise you. Joo-hyuk-xi is so handsome, who wouldn't want to work with you?"
"Really?" Hearing this, Nan Zhuhe's eyes lit up and he smiled:
"Then if there is a chance, let's make a movie together."
"OK."
Even though it's just a few simple words.
But Nam Joo Hyuk could feel Kim Ki Heon's sincerity and enthusiasm.
He did not act superior because of his identity and status. Instead, he gave people a very friendly feeling.
This made Nam Joo Hyuk's impression of Kim Ki Heon even better.
(End of this chapter)
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