Reborn Action Star: Starting in Hollywood

Chapter 172 Trip to Seoul
Lin Yuan's trip to Seoul has two main purposes:

The first one is the main purpose. The day before yesterday, Mr. Eisen told me on the phone that he had basically persuaded the investment review committee and most shareholders.

However, one of the important major shareholders, Samsung Group, did not express its position immediately, but instead proposed to invite Lin Yuan to Seoul to discuss the matter in person.

Another purpose is incidental, which is to consolidate and expand the Korean film box office market.

South Korea contributed more than 1000 million viewers to both "Hero" and "Pirates of the Caribbean."

Especially "Pirates of the Caribbean", which grossed over 8000 million US dollars in South Korea.

This figure exceeds half of Japan's box office, and it is already a market that cannot be underestimated.

If the Korean film market can also become Lin Yuan’s iron voting base.

Then he will be more confident in achieving the top two spots in the global box office next year.

Originally, these were the two purposes of Lin Yuan's trip to Seoul. However, just now on the plane, he suddenly had another idea:
In the next twenty years, no matter how much people hate South Korea, they will have to admit that the influence of Korean pop culture is growing.

Initially, it was limited to East Asia, but after the mid-10s, there was even a trend of counterattacking the European and American markets, represented by BTS and BLACKPINK.

Many of the top artists in mainland China were also packaged and produced by South Korea's star-making production line.

Controlling a Korean entertainment company can also increase a lot of influence in this future trend.

Although Lin Yuan does not like Korean Wave, it does not affect his efforts to seize some opportunities that have great benefits.

Lee Soo Man or Park Jin Young?

Forget Yang Hyun Suk! That company is so filthy.

Lin Yuan decided to walk around and see who was destined to succeed and give him a chance to make a fortune.

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Incheon International Airport, the largest 4F-level international airport in South Korea.

Seoul does not have a large international airport, and the two largest airports in the metropolitan area are both located in Incheon.

Incheon International Airport was only completed and put into operation in March 2001.

Most international flights land here.

At this time, in the airport terminal, a couple who had just finished their overseas vacation were walking out with their 12-year-old daughter.

But the little girl was attracted by the crowd not far away:
The airport reception area was densely packed with reporters from major media outlets, all armed with cameras and on standby, as if to welcome the arrival of some important figure.

"Dad, what are they doing?" Lin Yuna asked curiously.

Father Lin took a look and said, "It seems like they are waiting to interview someone. Wow, reporters from KBS, SBS, and MBC are all here."

Reporters from other major newspapers, magazines, and radio stations are also here. Who are they trying to interview?

"Is it Kangta from HOT?"

Lin Yuna learned from the news that Kangta had just finished his China-Korea fan club schedule and returned to China today.

Lin's father shook his head and said, "Absolutely impossible. Although HOT was once extremely influential, they disbanded last year after all. Even in their heyday, they didn't deserve the scrutiny of so many authoritative media outlets."

Judging from the scene, I think it’s probably some foreign dignitary coming to visit.

But that doesn't make sense. I didn't see any government reception staff. That's strange."

"Here's today's daily report. Just take a look and you'll know."

Smart Yuner picked up the newspaper that was free for tourists to read. Without even looking carefully, she immediately saw the headline on the front page:

Hollywood superstar and world-renowned figure Lin Yuan will visit my country today!

"Ah! It's Lin Yuan! He's in Korea?" Lin Yuner cheered in surprise. Who has been the most popular in Korea in recent years?
If we only look at local artists, it might be HOT that Yoona just mentioned.

This group can be regarded as the founder of Korean boy groups. If we only consider the influence they have achieved in Korea, HOT is definitely unique.

At their peak, it was said that even heads of state could not surpass them in cultural influence.

His successors: Super Junior, TVXQ, Big Bang, EXO, BTS... cannot even come close to the domestic influence that HOT once had.

Just like the TV series with the highest ratings in China, "Eighteen Years in the Enemy Camp", which is as high as 99%!

Is it possible for latecomers to surpass it?
A special product of a special historical era that cannot be replicated.

But if we talk about the influence in South Korea at this time, if the scope of celebrities is not limited to local ones, then Lin Yuan is definitely the most popular one at this time!

Even HOT at its peak would never dare to think that they could compete with Lin Yuan, not to mention that the team had changed.

When he learned that the reporters were waiting for Lin Yuan, Lin's father became a little excited.

"Really? Then let's go and take a look!"

Lin's father is also a fan of Lin Yuan. "Hero" was his first movie, and he watched it eight times in the cinema.

And not only did he watch the movie alone, he also took his wife and daughter to the movies, bringing the whole family into the trap.

Therefore, when "Pirates of the Caribbean" was released, going to see Lin Yuan's movies together as a family had become a family collective activity.

Lin Yuan's dedicated performance in the film, perfect and chic action scenes, and superb acting skills conquered their hearts in all aspects.

So much so that Lin's father once launched an initiative on the forum, demanding the re-release of several movies in which Lin Yuan had participated, including "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", "Jurassic Park 3", "Fast and Furious", etc.

So, Mr. Lin took his wife and daughter to the airport.

They tried hard to find a place with relatively few people, but found it was in vain.

This originally spacious area was now completely packed with people.

Not only reporters from the media were waiting here, but also a large number of Korean fans who had rushed here after hearing the news.

"Sir, come here, it's more spacious." A young man who looked like a fan waved to Mr. Lin.

Mr. Lin and his family finally found a place to stay.

"It's really not easy to bring your children to chase stars," said a young fan.

"Our whole family are fans of Lin Yuan. It doesn't matter if we can see him in person, as long as we can squeeze a little." said Lin's father.

"With so many people here, you still have to keep an eye on the children," the young fan kindly reminded.

"Thanks for the reminder, where are you from?"

"Seoul, I came from Seoul. How about you?"

"I also live in Seoul, but we just came back from overseas. It must be tiring for you to come all the way to pick us up at the airport," said Lin's father.

"It's not that hard. Most of the people here came from Seoul. No one thinks it's a big deal. Instead, they are very excited!" replied the young fan.

You should know that Incheon International Airport is nearly 50 kilometers away from the center of Seoul.

Those who are willing to run such a long distance just to see their idol are definitely true fans.

Of course, Lin Yuan’s performance is definitely worthy of the fans’ love.

Time is passing by minute by minute, the plane should have arrived, right?

At this moment, someone suddenly shouted in the crowd:

"Attention! Someone's coming out!"

(End of this chapter)