Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 483 I'm the one who's easier to talk to.

After staying in South Korea for a few days, Wang Zhuxian left early due to other matters, while Aaron stayed in South Korea to continue monitoring the South Korean market!
In Seoul, at the Shilla Hotel, Aaron met with Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee in a small conference room.

"Chairman Lee, this hotel is great. Samsung really takes care of every aspect of South Korea!"

The Shilla Hotel is a Samsung property.

Lee Kun-hee, 55, became the head of Samsung after the death of his father, Samsung founder Lee Byung-chul.

Lee Kun-hee simply smiled and said, "Welcome to Korea, Mr. Anderson. However, Korea is currently facing some problems!"

“There are some problems,” Aaron said calmly, taking a sip of his drink. “The problems are quite serious. South Korea’s current foreign exchange reserves are just a drop in the ocean compared to its massive debt.”

"Samsung's debt ratio is probably close to 300%?"

Samsung is also under heavy burdens, and Lee Kun-hee has even asked the group's subsidiaries to be responsible for their own profits and losses.

"Mr. Anderson, South Korea has already sought help from the central banks of other countries and regions!"

Aaron's lips curled into a smile. "Oh, is it Japan, Hong Kong, or Singapore?"

He shook his head. "To make a long story short, Wall Street has already taken action against South Korean banks, borrowing heavily from international sources to support South Korea's oligarchic economy."

"Now, with international banks tightening, foreign capital fleeing South Korea, and hedge funds selling off the Korean won, how long can South Korea hold out?"

Lee Kun-hee didn't say anything. If South Korea wanted to avoid national bankruptcy, it could only turn to the IMF for help. He could also imagine how harsh the conditions the IMF would impose.

"Mr. Anderson, what do you want?"

Aaron tapped the table. "It's so convenient talking to smart people. Very well, I'm interested in Samsung Electronics, Samsung Life Insurance, and Samsung C&T, all subsidiaries of Samsung."

"At that time, the Haihua Foundation will inject funds into Samsung, and I want to become the largest foreign shareholder in the Samsung Group!"

Lee Kun-hee was silent for a moment, then said, "The South Korean government will not let Samsung go bankrupt. Our debt ratio is better than that of other companies."

Aaron waved his hand. "This situation isn't about whether Samsung will go bankrupt, but whether South Korea will go bankrupt?"

"Those Jews on Wall Street aren't as easy to talk to as I am!"

As he spoke, Aaron looked at Lee Kun-hee and said, "Perhaps you could try and see if South Korea can find an ally?"

Lee Kun-hee sighed. He knew the power of the person opposite him: the youngest billionaire on the Forbes list with assets exceeding 10 billion US dollars.
A Hollywood golden boy, a dominant figure in the global media industry, and wielding considerable influence in American politics and business.

“Mr. Anderson, I need to ensure the Lee family’s management of Samsung!”

“Of course,” Aaron nodded. “Samsung has always belonged to the Lee family. All we want is profit.”

Both of them knew that the United States was now going to take advantage of South Korea, and that these South Korean conglomerates were just the mediums through which American conglomerates were seizing profits.
Given Aaron's relationship with Washington, D.C., getting a piece of Samsung's big cake shouldn't be a problem.

If Clinton can't even handle this, Aaron will fly into a rage. After all, Dawn Group is one of the major financial giants in the United States!
After Lee Kun-hee left, Aaron returned to his high-floor suite at the Shilla Hotel, where Norika Fujiwara got up to greet him.

"Onii-san, are you tired?"

Aaron called Norika Fujiwara and asked her to come over.

Aaron pulled Norika Fujiwara into his arms and sat down on the sofa. "Heh, what's there to be tired about? You're in a great mood!" "Mmm," Norika Fujiwara kissed Aaron on the cheek. "Onii-san, the Tokyo International Film Festival is next month. How about we go to Japan?"

Aaron shook his head and patted the woman. "I doubt she'll have time."

These past few days, international hedge funds have been targeting the Hong Kong dollar. Aaron has been keeping a close eye on it. Led by the Quantum Fund, international speculators are coming on strong this time.
After successfully securing deals with Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia, they have now set their sights on Hong Kong.

Aaron certainly didn't want to miss such a great scene. "Don't worry, I'll be going to Hong Kong in a couple of days and will stay for a while. I'll come to Japan to see you when I have the chance!"

As he spoke, Aaron embraced Norika Fujiwara and kissed her, feeling the woman's 34E breasts.

"Oh, by the way, didn't you star in a live-action movie adapted from a comic book this year?"

"Now, what's going on?"

Aaron pinned Norika Fujiwara down on the sofa, then suddenly remembered something and asked a question.

"Ah, you mean 'Cat's Eye' was released at the end of August;"

"The release of the movie has greatly increased my popularity!"

It's clear that Norika Fujiwara is very satisfied with the current situation.

"Really?" Aaron squeezed the woman's chest. "The entertainment industries in Japan and South Korea seem to have a deep-rooted idol culture, with many things being controlled by talent agencies."

"How's the talent agency you're working for doing now?"

Norika Fujiwara hugged the man in her arms and whispered, "It's not bad. The agency isn't very big, but they treat me very well."

"Many of Onisan's Global Dawn events contact me, so I'm not really short of work."

"Besides, I'm not short of money right now. I have plans for movies, television, advertising, magazines, and other businesses!"

Aaron thought for a moment, "This time, after you return to Japan, I'll sponsor you to directly acquire that talent agency."

"Even if you don't manage things, having your own talent agency is always more convenient. Keep the people you think are useful, and just fire the ones you don't!"

"Oh, an acquisition?" Norika Fujiwara looked surprised as well. "Is that alright?"

"Why not? It's just a small talent agency; we can acquire it."

"After the acquisition, I will also invest a sum of money in the company, investing in some TV series and movies, etc. How much money is it?"

Movies are hard to say, but Japanese TV dramas are really inexpensive, and if the ratings are good, you can definitely make a profit.

"Then, I'll give it a try when I get back!"

Norika Fujiwara is 26 years old now. It has been 5 years since she won the Miss Japan beauty pageant in 92.

Having participated in the filming of many TV series, this year's live-action version of "Cat's Eye" has brought her fame, and her career will surely become even more successful in the future.

Aaron nodded. Although he didn't pay much attention to the entertainment industry in Japan and South Korea, he was still familiar with their idol industry chain.
Just like South Korea, the future famous SM Entertainment was established two years ago and then launched the boy idol group H.O.T. which swept across Asia, setting a precedent!
(End of this chapter)