Entertainment 2000: Supporting female stars will bring you a hundredfold return

Chapter 377: Is the South Korean market small? Is its status low? Is it unprofitable?

Tang Wen hadn't expected this girl to have such a strong ability to make connections.

Still having a crush?
He skips through movies, so how could he have the patience to play the role of a secret crush?

Of course, you can't say that.

Otherwise, this girl, whom the media called a "pure white flower," would probably be so embarrassed that she would want to dig a hole in the ground and crawl into it.

"Have you ever secretly liked someone? Like when you were in elementary or middle school?" Tang Wen got up and poured two glasses of decanted Lafite from the wine decanter.

He didn't know which year it was, but it probably wouldn't be too outrageously expensive.

"Hmm," Son Ye-jin seemed to realize she had said the wrong thing, took the red wine, took a sip, and started chatting, following up on Tang Wen's question.

Tang Wen veered the topic off-topic, talking about her upbringing and debut.

And the problems I've encountered since entering the industry.

Today's somewhat strange encounter, combined with the effects of alcohol and Tang Wen's gentle voice, caused Son Ye-jin to lower her guard.

Tell them all the things you don't usually tell your parents and family.

Tang Wen listened attentively and understood her well, occasionally offering a scathing remark.

He would wait until Son Ye-jin got angry before going over to coax her.

Unbeknownst to them, the two grew closer and closer, and soon embraced again.

This time, Tang Wen did not let go.

After a round of back-and-forth and heart-to-heart talks, Son Ye-jin completely let down her guard.

She half-heartedly hugged Tang Wen, nestled in his arms, and blushed as he carried her into the bedroom.

Flowers bloom overnight.

This is a rare situation.

Tang Wen tried his best to show his gentle side.

Son Ye-jin felt extremely insecure, so she hugged his waist and raised her pretty face: "Oppa, will you forget me when you leave Korea?"

"Don't overthink it. I'll be working with Korean entertainment companies a lot, and I'll be coming here often in the future." Tang Wen didn't mind investing more in a girl who had no experience in this field.

"Really?" Son Ye-jin blinked her big eyes.

"Of course, are you happy at your current agency? Do they force you to participate in events you don't want to attend?"

"No, the president is very kind to me. Although we don't have many resources, we haven't experienced those kinds of things." Son Ye-jin expressed satisfaction with her current environment.

Tang Wen, however, was still worried: "That's because you weren't famous before, and you didn't encounter any significant pressure."

South Korea's entertainment and beauty industries have developed to an abnormal degree.

Throughout South Korea, every woman with a bit of good looks wants to break into the entertainment industry.

Those who lack natural beauty but possess ambition undergo a series of surgeries to transform their appearance and gain attractiveness, and then flock to the entertainment industry.

Every month, many new talents and idols emerge.

The bigwigs at the top can't keep up with everyone.

They don't lack women, so they can't possibly keep an eye on newcomers and play the game of choosing concubines every day.

Even those subordinates who wanted to send women to please them were still of high status.

They don't pay much attention to the lower rungs of the entertainment industry.

However, things change after you make it big in the entertainment industry.

Some advertisements and endorsements will appear on Korean television and in offline shopping malls. In bustling areas, famous female stars will be noticed at any time.

Once someone takes a liking to a South Korean chaebol or political figure, they will likely face difficulties if they lack significant backing.

Washing yourself clean and then offering yourself up is the best option.

Alternatively, the whole family could leave South Korea.

There are almost no other options besides these two paths.

In the original timeline, Son Ye-jin was known as one of the "Five Beauties of Korea".

Her pretty face is all natural.

Now that it has emerged again, it will be hard for it to go unnoticed.

Perhaps someone is already eyeing this opportunity?

Son Ye-jin looked worried and hugged Tang Wen's hand even tighter: "If, if someone really tries to force me, I'll just quit the entertainment industry."

Naive girl.

Tang Wen stroked his smooth, soft back and laughed, "Don't worry, the worst outcome is that you'll go to Hollywood in the United States to develop your career."

"Oppa, would you take me to Hollywood?"

Among East Asian countries, South Korea most admires the United States.

This applies to every aspect.

Korean celebrities consider it an honor to go to Hollywood.

"Is that even a question? Go to sleep. I'll meet with your boss after dawn."

"Uh-huh"

In his previous life, Tang Wen had read gossip online that Son Ye-jin seemed to have connections with the top management of Samsung.
Samsung Group.

A true behemoth.

It is said to be a company that South Koreans cannot live without, from birth to death.

In particular, well, the eldest princess is quite beautiful.

A smile appeared on Tang Wen's lips as he held the woman in his arms tightly and drifted off to sleep.

The following day at noon, in a small conference room at the Shilla Hotel in Seoul.

Tang Wen met with Son Ye-jin's executive agent and the agency's president, Kim Min-sook.

The two women entered the conference room and bowed to Tang Wen, saying, "Thank you, Director Tang Wen, for taking care of Yizhen."

They received a collaboration invitation from Disney Korea yesterday evening.

The other party stated frankly that it was because of Tang Wen's influence.

"Don't be so polite. Ye-jin is my person, so it's only right that I take care of her."

The two women looked at Son Ye-jin in surprise.

The latter lowered her head shyly, grabbed Tang Wen's arm and acted coquettishly, as if she felt that he had been too blunt.

The two women exchanged a glance, both surprised and relieved.

Son Ye-jin debuted at a young age and has little romantic experience.

Before the two women arrived, she was mentally prepared to be deceived and taken advantage of.

To the two women's surprise, Tang Wen, the famous director who was passing through South Korea, didn't leave after finishing his meal and actually showed concern for Ye-jin.

I wonder how far he can go?
After they sat down, the two introduced the company and their plans for Son Ye-jin's future.

Overall, they are a small company, and the chairperson, Kim Min-sook, has some connections, but not many.

Son Ye-jin's rise to fame was unexpected.

They are still planning their next steps.

In the original timeline, Son Ye-jin did not leave after becoming famous.

Later, there was a time when none of the other artists in the company became famous, and the entire company was supported by Son Ye-jin alone.

Tang Wen stared at the two women, his question very direct: "If a large company, such as Samsung's entertainment group, wanted to hire Ye-jin to accompany them for drinks, could you handle it?"

The two women looked troubled.

I didn't expect Tang Wen to be so direct and sharp.

"Oppa. I definitely, definitely won't go."

"If you don't go, you might not be able to become an artist." Tang Wen patted her head.

“I can go to Hollywood with you.”

broker:"……"

President Kim Min-sook: "..."

The latter reacted quickly and seized the opportunity to speak: "If Ye-jin can go to the United States with you, become a Hollywood artist, and then return to Korea, she will become an international star, and I don't think anyone will have designs on her anymore."

Tang Wen laughed: "Why would you go back to Korea if you've already gone to Hollywood? What's the point?"
Is the market here small?

Is the image here of low status?

The image is here…

The two women were speechless.

Son Ye-jin couldn't stand it anymore: "Oppa~ Korea, Korea is not bad."

She didn't sound very confident.

South Korea's various industries are highly monopolized by conglomerates; they know this all too well.

"Besides, I'm afraid I won't be able to adapt to Hollywood," the innocent-looking girl said timidly.

Korean beauties should be raised in Korea.

Tang Wen can take Son Ye-jin to Hollywood to gain experience, but it's difficult for her to establish herself there and land a leading role.

"Ye-jin said you guys treat her well."

“Of course, Ye-jin is like my own sister!” the female president said.

Seeing that the atmosphere was just right, Tang Wen revealed his true purpose: "Since Yizhen doesn't want to leave, then I need to invest in your company! In the future, if you encounter any people or things you can't handle, just push the blame onto me." "Invest?"

"Yes, let Ye-jin become a shareholder, and at the same time, elevate her status."

In the South Korean entertainment industry, celebrities are expected to show respect when they meet the presidents or chairmen of other companies.

How much investment do you want?

"How about 200 million US dollars?" Tang Wen casually suggested a number; the other party wasn't a big company, so it should be enough.

"Two million? US dollars!"

Chairwoman Kim Min-sook couldn't suppress the surprise in her voice.

"What?" Is something missing?
"Two million US dollars is more than 2 billion Korean won. Director Tang, that's too much. Enough to buy our company."

It wasn't that Kim Min-sook was honest; it was that she understood that the company's greatest "value" right now was Son Ye-jin.

There's no point in deceiving Tang Wen.

A quick look at the actual place will expose the deception.

Besides, Yizhen's heart is now completely devoted to Tang Wen.

Deceiving Tang Wen will only alienate her from you.

Tang Wen: "..."

I knew your company was small, but I didn't realize it was this small.

This has stumped Director Tang.

Son Ye-jin clearly lacks business acumen; even if she were to buy the company herself, it wouldn't be of much help to her.

On the contrary, these two women are quite valuable.

Especially Kim Min-sook.

This morning, I heard Son Ye-jin say that the person who is actually Son Ye-jin's manager is the chairman of the board.

Since entering the industry in high school, she set three principles for Son Ye-jin: no attending chaebol dinner parties, no accepting scripts that require investment from the cast, and no signing a contract that sells her into servitude.

In addition, she has some skills and connections in the industry, so she can fight back when faced with pressure from small and medium-sized companies or production crews.

Only then did they gain a firm foothold.

Son Ye-jin was also shocked by the number and advised him not to bet too much.

After frowning and thinking for a moment, Tang Wen looked at Kim Min-sook and said, "I will buy some of your shares and invest in another portion, so that Ye-jin can become a director, and you will still lead the company..."

"Thank you so much, Director Tang Wen!" Kim Min-sook was overjoyed, stood up, and bowed again.

"Alright, from now on we're all on the same side."

Tang Wen borrowed legal counsel from Disney to draft the contract.

He transferred $100 million that day, completing the smallest investment he had ever made since he became famous.

Chairwoman Kim Min-sook was amazed by his efficiency.

Son Ye-jin was deeply moved when she saw millions of US dollars being deposited into her account, and her eyes welled up with tears.

He didn't even look at the shareholding agreement that Tang Wen handed him; he just flipped to the last page and signed it.

Judging from her appearance, even if Tang Wen offered her a contract of servitude, she would sign it without hesitation.

night.

Kim Min-sook brought along the company's finance manager, Tang Wen, Son Ye-jin, and Son Ye-jin's executive manager, making a total of five people, to celebrate together.

Yes, those five are the core members of the company.

Other receptionists and assistants can be replaced at any time.

Tang Wen, as the company's newly appointed major shareholder, treated them to Korean BBQ.

"Speaking of which, doesn't your company have any security personnel?"

"Uh, our driver will fill in as security when needed," Kim Min-sook said apologetically.

This is the norm in the South Korean entertainment industry right now.

Security will be arranged by the organizers when attending the event.

At other times, ordinary celebrities often have their drivers act as bodyguards.

"Oppa, South Korea is still very safe."

"Like I said, your driver can't stop Samsung's people."

"This?" Son Ye-jin had heard many rumors about female celebrities in the entertainment industry being forced to accompany clients for drinks, and seven or eight out of ten of the "villains" in the rumors were actually three-star actresses.

Kim Min-sook noticed that Tang Wen seemed to have some issues with Samsung.

But then I thought, Samsung Group influences every aspect of the South Korean entertainment industry, so his opinion is not wrong.

But?

Kim Min-sook took a deep breath: "Excuse my bluntness, Director Tang, if your fame combined with Disney's support still can't protect Ye-jin, then we, or rather the Korean entertainment industry, have no other choice. Even if we increase security, it won't make a difference."

The others nodded silently.

Tang Wen waved his hand: "It's too narrow."

"what?"

"Your thinking is narrow."

Several people looked up at him.

Tang Wen didn't keep them in suspense: "Of course, local South Korean bodyguards couldn't stop them, but what if it were American bodyguards?"

"American bodyguards?"

Kim Min-sook was taken aback.

She had never considered this angle.

"Yes, for example, if Americans who have served in the US military stationed in South Korea were to provide security for you, would Samsung's people still dare to act recklessly?"

"They wouldn't dare! They absolutely wouldn't dare!"

Kim Min-sook understands Korean men; regardless of their status, they always avoid American soldiers.

Even gangsters and police, who are incredibly ruthless to their own people, act like mice encountering a cat when they see American soldiers.

"Oppa, do we really need to hire foreign bodyguards?"

"obedient."

"Oh~" Son Ye-jin nodded obediently, picked up a slice of freshly grilled beef with her chopsticks, carefully dipped it in the sauce, blew on it before feeding it to Tang Wen.

Seeing this made Kim Min-sook a little jealous. "You've only been with him for one night, girl."

I've been taking care of you since you started high school, and I've never seen you be so considerate to me before.

However, this girl is really lucky.

I never expected to meet a man as capable and responsible as Tang Wen!
Considering the halo surrounding the other person and the wealth reported in the media, it's simply too rare.

Tang Wen spent another day in Seoul.

As the new day dawned, Son Ye-jin awoke from her deep sleep, her bare white feet leading her to the living room outside her bedroom. There, she found that the person in the living room had been replaced by Kim Min-sook.

She panicked: "Oppa?"

"gone."

"Huh?" Son Ye-jin slumped onto the sofa.

“It’s not like you’re not coming back.” Kim Min-sook went over and hugged her. “You know, Director Tang is always very busy. Before he left, he told you to study English well so that after you finish promoting the TV series, you can go straight to Hollywood.”

"Um?!"

"He said he'd prepared the role of a psychologist for you in a horror movie with a budget of tens of millions of dollars."

"Okay! I will try my best. Let's start learning English today!"

Kim Min-sook: "..."

Tang Wen flew back to Beijing on a business jet, not a public flight, and no reporters were informed of it.

Seoul is very close to Beijing. We set off around noon and arrived at Lanxing Entertainment. The head chef at the company cafeteria hadn't finished get off work yet.

After asking Tang Wen's opinion, the chef used all his skills to prepare several of his signature Sichuan dishes.

After a long journey, Tang Wen was already starving.

I ate two bowls of rice in one go, enjoying ice-cold beer with spicy dishes.

The rice bowl was on the table, ready to be filled with the third bowl.

Accompanied by footsteps, a slightly hoarse female voice asked with concern, "How long have you been hungry?"

Before Tang Wen could speak, another clear female voice, suppressing her joy, tried to sound sarcastic: "What's going on, Director Tang? Didn't your good older sister and younger sister in Japan and Korea feed you well?"

Li Xiaoran, dressed in red, and Dong Xuan, wearing a black dress, walked in together.

Zhao Cheng, the security chief who was having dinner with Tang Wen, greeted him while holding his bowl, then turned and sat down at another table.

Tang Wen stared at them and smiled, "I missed you all so much."

"Pah, go ahead and fool the ghosts."

Despite saying that, Dong Xuan still hugged Tang Wen tightly after sitting down, and didn't let go for a while.

Since they were at the company, Li Xiaoran didn't help, but simply served Tang Wen a bowl of rice.

The two women watched him eat, chatted for half an hour, and then went to a meeting together.

Korean actress Son Ye-jin couldn't keep him, and Tang Wen rushed back because he had to film "The Outlaws" and "Infernal Affairs 3" was about to be released.

(End of this chapter)