Peninsula Entertainment started from Reply 1988

Chapter 4 Signing a contract with an agency
In the early morning, Jin Qixuan insisted on completing his daily morning exercises. He sweated and felt the vitality of his body gradually awakening.

After washing up, he sat at his desk refreshed and devoted himself to studying performance theory.

He knows very well that in order to gain a foothold in the entertainment industry, one needs not only talent and hard work, but also a solid theoretical foundation and continuous learning.

At nine o'clock sharp, the phone rang.

Jin Qixuan answered the phone and heard it was Kim Jong Kook's voice. He quickly put on his clothes and went downstairs.

As I walked out of the corridor, I saw a brand new Mercedes-Benz G parked outside the unit door, which was particularly eye-catching.

Seeing Jin Qixuan standing there in a daze, Jin Zhongguo rolled down the car window and shouted:

"Hey, what are you standing there for? Get in the car!"

“Ah… here it comes!”

After getting in the car, Jin Qixuan turned his head left and right to look at the interior of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class and couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

He stroked the leather of the seat, feeling the luxury and comfort inside the car, his heart filled with love.

Seeing this, Kim Jong Kook guessed what Kim Ki Hyun was thinking and asked with a smile, "Do you like this car?"

Jin Qixuan nodded and answered honestly: "Yeah, I like it very much."

Kim Jong Kook smiled and said, "If you like it, I'll give you one on your birthday."

When Jin Qixuan heard this, his eyes widened in surprise and asked, "Really?!"

He was not questioning Kim Jong Kook's financial strength, but he felt that such a good thing came too suddenly and he could hardly believe it.

Kim Jong Kook looked at Kim Ki Hyeon's reaction and said with a smile:
"When have I ever lied to you?"

However, he changed the subject and continued:
"But... there is a prerequisite."

When Jin Qixuan heard the word "precondition", his heart skipped a beat and he thought to himself, "I knew it wouldn't be that simple!"

He asked curiously, "What are the prerequisites?"

"Qixuan, I think you should apply for graduate school." Kim Jong Kook looked at Kim Qixuan seriously and said:
“You are so smart and talented, don’t waste it.

Jin Qixuan smiled and nodded, "Okay, uncle, I will apply for it."

Kim Jong Kook nodded with satisfaction, and then reminded: "Don't forget to fasten your seat belt. By the way, is your resume ready?"

Jin Qixuan took out his resume from his bag, flipped through it, and said helplessly:

"Uncle, my resume is pretty white. It seems useless."

Kim Jong Kook took the resume, glanced at it, smiled and said:

"It's useless, but this is not just a matter of resume, but also a matter of attitude. Although your uncle introduced you, you have to show that you value and desire this opportunity. Leave a good impression on your future boss, be sweet and say nice things, so that your chances will be greater."

After hearing what Kim Jong Kook said, Kim Ki-hyeon suddenly felt enlightened.

The two listened to music and chatted along the way, and the atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant.

From time to time, Kim Ki-hyeon guided Kim Jong-kook to talk about his childhood, wanting to know more about the original body's background.

Although Kim Jong Kook was a little surprised by Kim Ki Hyun's interest in this area, he still patiently shared some of his childhood stories and growth experiences.

Thirty minutes later, their car arrived at the third floor of HJ LOGIS - Blossom Entertainment in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu.

As soon as he entered the door, Cha Tae-hyun, who had been waiting for a long time, stood up and greeted Kim Jong-kook, smiling and giving him a warm bear hug.

"Jongguk, long time no see!" Cha Taehyun's voice was full of joy, but then there was a cough: "Ah, be gentle!"

It was obvious that Kim Jong Kook's grip was a little too strong, and Cha Tae Hyun couldn't stand it.

Kim Jong Kook let go of his hand and patted Cha Tae Hyun's shoulder with a smile: "Tae Hyun, you are still so uncomfortable with being hugged."

Seeing this, Cha Tae-hyun rolled his eyes.

After a moment, Kim Jong Kook stepped aside to make room, and with a smile, he pulled Kim Ki Hyun in front of him and introduced him to Cha Tae Hyun:

"Taehyun, this is my nephew, Kim Ki-hyeon. Ki-hyeon, this is your uncle's good friend, Cha Taehyun, you should call him uncle."

Jin Qixuan immediately bowed and greeted, "Anihasayo, Uncle Taehyun."

Cha Tae-hyun looked Kim Ki-hyeon up and down, with curiosity and scrutiny in his eyes.

He turned to look at Kim Jong Kook and looked at him with a scrutinizing gaze, as if looking for similarities between the two of them.

Finally, he glanced back and forth between the two of them several times before asking:
"Qixuan, have you ever had plastic surgery?"

When Kim Jong Kook heard this, he immediately scolded, "What are you talking about? Our Qixuan's products are all original, pure natural and without additives."

Kim Jong Kook smiled and reached out to pinch Kim Ki-hyeon's nose, then gently pulled his cheek, as if to prove to Cha Tae-hyun that Kim Ki-hyeon's looks were genuine.

Jin Qixuan was a little amused and confused by his uncle's actions, but he felt more warm and valued in his heart.

Cha Tae-hyun watched the interaction between the two and couldn't help but marvel:

"I can't believe that your family's genes can produce such a beautiful boy."

His words were full of admiration for Jin Qixuan's appearance.

"Bullshit, isn't Soya pretty?"

Kim Jong Kook put his arm around Kim Ki Heon's shoulders and said to Cha Tae Hyun:

"Take a closer look. Don't we look alike? He's my nephew. Come on, Qixuan, smile."

Upon hearing this, Kim Ki-hyeon cooperated with Kim Jong-kook and they both smiled brightly.

"Oh, you know what, their eyes are curved when they smile, they really look like each other." Cha Tae-hyun nodded, then teased:
"But, Jong Kook, why are your eyes so small? I see Soya and Qixuan have big eyes."

When Kim Jong Kook heard this, he immediately widened his eyes and retorted:
"Bullshit, aren't my eyes big?"

He tried hard to open his eyes wide, trying to prove that his eyes were not small.

Looking at Kim Jong Kook's funny appearance, Kim Ki-Hyun couldn't help but laughed out loud.

Seeing this, Kim Jong Kook glared at Kim Ki-hyeon unhappily.

Jin Qixuan quickly stopped smiling and said seriously:
"Uncle, I think your eyes are just the right size and look bright and vivid."

His words calmed Kim Jong Kook down a little.

However, Cha Tae-hyun was so amused by Kim Kye-hyun's funny reaction that he slapped his thigh:

"Hahaha, Qixuan, you have to tell the truth. Uncle supports you, hahaha..."

After chatting for a while at the door, Cha Tae-hyun warmly invited Kim Jong-kook and Kim Ki-hyun to sit down and asked:

"any drinks?"

They both answered almost at the same time: "Water."

Cha Tae Hyun was stunned for a moment, he turned to look at Jin Qixuan, and asked in surprise:
"I know he doesn't drink beverages, Qixuan, why are you also..."

Jin Qixuan smiled and explained, "Uncle Taehyun, I also work out."

As he said this, he lifted up a corner of his clothes and showed his strong abdominal muscles to Cha Tae-hyun.

Cha Tae Hyun looked at Kim Ki Heon's perfect abdominal muscles with envy in his eyes and said with emotion:

"Yeah, it's great to be young. It turns out that you are a family and you all have such good figures."

Kim Jong Kook smiled proudly, patted Kim Ki Heon on the shoulder and said, "That's right, don't you see whose nephew he is?"

As he spoke, Cha Tae-hyun patted his belly, making a crisp sound, and said self-deprecatingly:

"I can't do that. I just want to live happily. You guys eat so clean all day long, not even drinking beverages. Do you expect to live to be 200 years old?"

Kim Jong Kook responded with a smile:
"That's not the case, but at least I can live longer than you."

Cha Tae Hyun was choked by Kim Jong Kook's words and was speechless for a moment. He simply ignored him and turned to look at Kim Ki Heon, saying earnestly:

"Qixuan, don't learn from your uncle. A lifetime is only 30,000 days long, so you have to live a fulfilling, happy, and meaningful life."

Jin Qixuan responded obediently: "Okay."

As he spoke, he took out his resume from his bag, handed it to Cha Tae-hyun with both hands, and said:

"Uncle Tae Hyun, this is my resume, please take a look." Cha Tae Hyun took Kim Ki Heon's resume, looked through it carefully, with a serious and focused expression on his face.

"Bachelor of Drama Performance from Chung-Ang University, and he's my junior~" Cha Tae-hyun couldn't help but sigh as he looked at the resume in his hand.

However, he soon discovered the problem: "But... no work experience?"

He looked up at Jin Qixuan in confusion, trying to find the answer:

"Is it filmed but not released yet, or?"

Jin Qixuan shook his head frankly and explained:

"I served in the military during college and have been focusing on my studies ever since, so I haven't participated in any filming."

"Oh, so that's how it is." Cha Tae-hyun nodded, showing his understanding. He suddenly remembered something and smiled:

“Hey, Kwang Soo also completed his military service during college. Those who can graduate after completing their military service are really tough guys…”

Kim Jong Kook interrupted him, his tone full of pride:
"Kwang Soo went to serve in the military because he didn't get selected after participating in the TV station's audition. But our Qixuan graduated with the top grade in the school."

Cha Tae-hyun was so shocked by Kim Jong-kook's words that he opened his mouth and looked at him blankly, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he just turned his head helplessly to look at Kim Ki-hyun.

He asked seriously, "Qixuan, what is your goal? I mean, what kind of achievements do you hope to achieve in the future as an actor?"

Jin Qixuan pondered for a moment, then replied:

"I hope to take every role seriously and perform with my heart, so that the audience can feel my efforts and sincerity. As for achievements, if I can achieve half of what you have in the future, I will be very satisfied. After all, you have always been my idol."

Hearing Kim Ki-hyun's hypocritical words, Kim Jong-kook silently drank a sip of water.

This kid, when did his emotional intelligence become so high? He would never say this before...

Jin Qixuan's expression was very sincere, especially his pair of clear and lively grape eyes, which seemed to be able to speak, revealing full of true feelings.

Looking at him like this, Cha Tae-hyun couldn't help but smile, and his love for this junior grew stronger.

"Then you must work hard." Cha Tae-hyun encouraged with a smile, his eyes shining with anticipation.

At this time, Kim Jong Kook suddenly interrupted and asked, "Does PD Shin Ho Won know?"

His words confused Cha Tae-hyun, who looked at him suspiciously and asked:
"What are you going to show off?"

Kim Jong Kook patted Kim Ki Heon's shoulder proudly and replied:

"Our Qixuan successfully auditioned for the "Reply 1988" crew."

"'Reply 1988'?" Cha Tae-hyun repeated the title of the drama with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

He paused for a moment, then said:

"PD Shin Won-ho always likes to take risks in hiring newcomers. You could say it's because of the tight budget, but he has a good eye for newcomers. So, our Qixuan should have a good acting talent."

After saying that, Che Taixuan rubbed his chin, as if thinking about something. He stood up and walked to the desk, picked up a contract and walked back, put it in front of Jin Qixuan, and explained it one by one:
"Qixuan, this contract is for seven years. As a newcomer, we will split your income in the first two years in a 50-50 ratio, including your film salary, endorsement fees, and all income from promotional activities."

Cha Tae-hyun explained the contents of the contract in detail:
"In the third year, we will re-evaluate and adjust the profit-sharing model based on your specific situation. As for the signing bonus, I have prepared 5000 million won for you as a starting fund."

"As for your agent, I will arrange for you to follow Sheng Bingxu. He is Park Bo Gum's agent and has a lot of experience. I believe he can provide you with good guidance and help."

Cha Tae-hyun continued:
"If you have any questions about the contract or need to make changes, you can raise them now. If there are no problems, we can sign the contract."

As he said that, he handed the contract to Jin Qixuan.

Jin Qixuan turned to look at Jin Zhongguo, waiting for his instructions

Kim Jong Kook reached out to take the contract and read it carefully. His expression was serious and earnest, and he was obviously checking it for Kim Ki Hyun.

Cha Tae-hyun did not show any dissatisfaction or ridicule at Kim Jong-kook's caution.

He knew very well that even brothers had to settle accounts clearly and deal with each other separately.

Only when both parties are honest with each other can we ensure that future cooperation will be pleasant and smooth.

After reading the contract, Kim Jong Kook nodded and signaled to Kim Ki-hyun that there was no problem.

Seeing this, Jin Qixuan picked up a pen, quickly signed his name on the contract, and pressed his fingerprint.

"Welcome to join the big family of Blossom Entertainment. There are five actors in the company, including you and me. Everyone is busy lately. I will find time in a few days to hold a welcome ceremony for you in the evening."

Jin Qixuan nodded, then thought of something and asked:

"Uncle Taehyun, do I have to call you President-nim from now on?"

"You don't have to call me president. The actors in the company all call me brother. You can also call me...wait!"

Cha Tae Hyun noticed the faint smile on Kim Jong Kook's lips

React suddenly.

If Kim Ki-hyeon calls him like this in the future, he would be inexplicably a generation lower than Kim Jong-kook.

Seeing Cha Tae-hyun stop talking, Kim Ki-hyeon turned his head to look at Kim Jong-kook and also reacted.

Although having Kim Jong Kook's support can reduce a lot of trouble.

But in contrast, in Kim Jong Kook's social circle, I somehow feel younger than myself...

Kim Jong Kook was a thoughtful person, so he naturally noticed the changes in the two people's expressions.

He waved his hand and said with a smile:

"Let's discuss our own affairs and not delay things."

Cha Tae-hyun stared at Kim Jong-kook's malicious smile and felt that he was trying to take advantage of him.

To be honest, suddenly being lower than your closest relatives is something that no one can bear.

It’s similar to the feeling of a childhood sweetheart becoming a stepmother.

After thinking for a long time, Cha Tae-hyun looked at Jin Qixuan and said:
"From now on, just call me senior when you are outside."

"Ok."

Jin Qixuan replied yes.

Then, he turned to look at Kim Jong Kook:

"Uncle, can we hide our relationship from outside?"

Kim Jong Kook looked puzzled: "Why?"

"I just don't want to call everyone uncle..."

Then, Jin Qixuan looked at Cha Tae-hyun and added with a smile:
"I just want to call Taehyun Sunbae uncle, after all, he has been my idol since I was a kid."

This kid...

Watching Kim Ki-hyeon and Cha Tae-hyun smiling warmly at each other.

Kim Jong Kook felt a little jealous.

I am your uncle!

How come you two act like a family?

Therefore, Kim Jong Kook, who was very jealous, interrupted the eye contact between the two.

"Okay, your uncle Taehyun has a schedule, let's go."

"what……"

Jin Qixuan stood up and bowed to Cha Tae-hyun to say goodbye.

“Uncle Taehyun, goodbye.”

Cha Tae-hyun smiled and waved goodbye to the two of them.

"Your agent Sheng Bingxu will contact you tomorrow to take photos, and I will transfer the signing fee to your account later."

"Inside!"

(End of this chapter)