Entertainment: Since 1990

Chapter 333 Samsung Princess
"Mr. Cao, you came to South Korea without even telling me. I would have liked to pick you up in person."

The person from CJ Entertainment was Lee Mi-kyung, the founder of the company, which is considered a branch of Samsung.

"Miss Li, you're too kind."

Cao Jian had heard of this woman; she was quite shrewd. He smiled and said, "I didn't come here with any fanfare. I just want to find a few actors, invest in a movie, and see what the Korean film market is like."

In the past two years, South Korea has liberalized film and television production, no longer the exclusive domain of television stations, which puts them ahead of China in this respect.

“That’s such a coincidence. Our CJ Group’s entertainment division can not only distribute movies, but also has its own cinemas. It would definitely be very pleasant for our two companies to cooperate.”

After Li Meijing finished speaking, she suddenly said, "Moreover, Mr. Cao's name is abbreviated as CJ. Isn't that a kind of fate?"

"Haha, what a coincidence!"

Cao Jian was surprised by how eloquent this woman was; no wonder she had developed CJ Entertainment so well.

Moreover, CJ Entertainment is backed by a branch of Samsung, namely the CJ Group, one of South Korea's major conglomerates. If they want to develop their business in South Korea, having a conglomerate as a backer will definitely save them a lot of trouble.

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Cao Jian took out the script and said, "This is a script I wrote some time ago. What do you think?"

“I had heard about Mr. Cao’s talent in South Korea, so there’s no problem with that.”

Although Lee Mi-kyung was mentally prepared, she still couldn't hide her shock after reading the script.

The story in the script isn't complicated, but it's very touching and also quite interesting. If it were made into a movie, it would definitely be a huge hit.

However, the story has a strong Korean flavor. How does this Chinese person know so much about Korean culture?
Does he have a Korean girlfriend?

Could it be Lee Hyori?

It seems I'll have to take better care of that woman from now on.

"Mr. Cao, this script is truly fantastic. When do you plan to film it?"

Lee Mi-kyung is getting impatient now.

"Let's wait until after the New Year. But I need to choose the female lead first. The quality of the female lead will determine the success of this film."

"Mr. Cao is right."

Although Lee Mi-kyung also felt that the script for "My Sassy Girl" really needed a female actress with superb acting skills.

But you only mention the female lead, not the male lead.
It seems that Mr. Cao Jian makes movies for the purpose of hunting for women.

If that's true, this Chinese man does resemble his younger brother somewhat.

Suddenly, an idea popped into her head.

Since Mr. Cao has invested in a company in South Korea, and given his talent in composing and writing screenplays, as well as his status as a famous director, the company's future is bound to be bleak.

Mr. Cao

Lee Mi-kyung immediately said, "In South Korea, many entertainment companies are backed by large corporations. Your company has just been established, so how about our CJ Group invests in you?"

"this."

Cao Jian originally intended to only collaborate with CJ Entertainment, but he didn't expect to gain something unexpected.

Originally, he was hoping to have the chance to date either the eldest or youngest princess of Samsung, but who knows when he'd get to know them.

Why not let CJ invest first? That way, I can also invest in the TV series I want to film.

Although he thought it was a good idea, Cao Jian still humbly said, "Ms. Li, although this suggestion is good, our CL Entertainment is still very small."

"Although CL Entertainment is small, Mr. Cao is already a well-known tycoon in China and a celebrity all over the world. It is actually an honor for us to invest in your company."

"In that case, it's settled."

Cao Jianzhen was somewhat impressed by the methods these tycoons used to cultivate the next generation.

For a woman from a remote branch of the family to speak like that, she must be quite something.

The following day, major South Korean newspapers published a news item: CJ Group had acquired a stake in CL Entertainment, a company that had only been established for a short period of time.

Although this news didn't occupy a prominent position and was just a normal business and entertainment news item, it caused quite a stir in the Korean entertainment industry when combined with the advertisement below.

The advertisement stated that CL would be investing in a film written by Cao Jian and was looking for suitable actresses.

Almost everyone in South Korea knows who Cao Jian is.

In the 1990s, Hong Kong movies and TV dramas were very popular in South Korea, so Cao Jian's fame in that country was no less than it was in China.

That's an Oscar winner, a famous singer, director, screenwriter, and musician.

Which actress wouldn't want to act in his movies?
The day the advertisement was published, the area in front of CL was more bustling than a market, and there were so many beautiful women that passersby wanted to linger and look.

Although the advertisement said that only one actress was needed, the actresses all knew that even if they didn't get the role, getting to know Boss Cao might be beneficial.

“Honey, more than a hundred actors signed up this morning.”

Cao Jian was in his office figuring out how to get to know the two princesses of the Lee family at Samsung when Lee Hyori walked in, carrying a thick stack of application forms.

"so much?"

Cao Jian flipped through the registration forms. Although these women were all quite pretty, many of them looked almost identical.

However, there are quite a few actors who are recognizable, and some are even household names.

Ha Ji-won

When Cao Jian saw this name, he thought of the novel "Sex Is Emptiness".

"Choo Ja-hyun"

Isn't this Pinru from "The Temptation to Go Home"?

Kim Hee-sun

Song Ji-hyo

Looking at these women, Cao Jian felt a little dizzy, and at the same time, he sighed at how crazy the Korean wave was in China back then.

Otherwise, I wouldn't know so many Korean women.

Although Kim Hee-sun, whom he planned to introduce to Jackie Chan for the film "The Myth," was among them, Jun Ji-hyun, the real "savage girlfriend," was not.

There is also no South Korean actress Kim Tae-hee, born in the 1980s.

"Oppa, are you engrossed in watching?"

Lee Hyori noticed that Cao Jian was watching intently and felt a little jealous. She snuggled up to Cao Jian's back and asked, "Oppa, if you have another woman in Korea, will you leave me?"

Logically speaking, most men would say, "How could I have other women?"

But Cao Jian knew he couldn't resist the urge to be with other Korean women, so he smiled and said, "No."

"You really intend to have one?"

Lee Hyori immediately pouted.

"Even if there are, you are the first Korean girl I've ever met."

Cao Jian felt the softness on his back, pulled Lee Hyori into his arms, gently played with her, and laughed, "Your teammate Sung Yuri is also good-looking, but I didn't go after her, so what are you afraid of?"

"I knew you had ulterior motives towards my best friend."

When Cao Jian mentioned Sung Yu-ri alone, Lee Hyori realized that if he really wanted to date other women, she couldn't stop him.

There's nothing we can do about it; this man is just too outstanding.

"hey-hey."

Cao Jian did not deny it; in any case, he had no intention of being polite to Bang Mei.

Even if they don't participate, it's the conglomerates that do.

However, not wanting to upset Lee Hyori, he changed the subject, asking, "Have you finished writing the lyrics for my song 'Change'?"

"It's all better now. We have training this afternoon. Do you want to come and check on us?"

"Okay."

"Don't you dare try anything with Yuri!"

"What if she makes a move on me?"

Cao Jian guessed correctly; Sung Yu-ri was attracted to her childhood idol, a Chinese idol, by his handsome appearance.

Especially since Cao Jian is so talented, he wrote a very good song in just a few minutes.

How could Sung Yu-ri, who was still a young girl, not be tempted?
In the afternoon, after Cao Jian finished his meal and returned to the company, he found that there were even more actresses who had signed up than in the morning, attracting many Korean men who had come from far away to see what was going on.

Of course, some might also want to try their luck and see if they have a chance for a romantic encounter.

But how could these actresses possibly be interested in an ordinary person? When the women saw Cao Jian, some wanted to come up and curry favor with him, but they were stopped by the bodyguards.

Actresses can only think about how to get the lead role in the film, because that might give them a chance to become successful.

After all, CL Entertainment is now backed by CJ Entertainment.

Moreover, Mr. Cao is so famous in the United States.

Cao Jian also knew that being a female actress was not easy, especially for South Korean actresses, who were practically the harems of chaebol tycoons.

But he couldn't change these things, and South Korea was very complicated.

If actresses can't become famous, they can only go to Itaewon to serve American soldiers.

Upon arriving at a practice room, Cao Jian saw Lee Hyori and her four best friends.

Of these four, Lee Hyori is the sexiest and has the best singing skills.

Sung Yu-ri is the prettiest, and although her figure isn't as good as Lee Hyori's, it's not bad either.

The remaining two, Ok Joo-hyun and Lee Jin-seo, were relatively ordinary.

"Let me see how well you've practiced?"

Cao Jian pulled up a chair and sat down, intending to listen to the differences between the lyrics of this song and the original version.

If possible, help them design a dance.

At first, the sound of the guzheng was very gentle.
"Boom"

Suddenly, a drumbeat sounded, like a heavy hammer striking my heart.

The next beat of the drums was very rhythmic and energetic, making Cao Jian feel like he was in a disco.

Several girls also started dancing rhythmically to the music.

However, Cao Jian felt that something was missing.

Back then, when Lee Jung-hyun sang this song, she was holding a fan. Now, the lead singer, Lee Hyori, is empty-handed, which explains why it feels so strange.

The dance was designed by a teacher hired by the company.

Although it's good, Lee Hyori didn't use her little finger as a microphone.

The lyrics are in Korean, which Cao Jian couldn't understand, but they matched the melody perfectly.

"Change it, change it, change everything!"

"Change it, change it, change all of love."

This part is exactly the same as what Cao Jian had heard.

This song was previously sung solo by Lee Jung-hyun, but this time it's sung by Lee Hyori, with the other three girls providing support. The effect is still quite good.

"it is good!"

After the three finished singing, Cao Jian said "Bravo!" in Chinese before continuing in English, "You sang well, but it would be even better with some props. Each of you should prepare a fan."

After saying that, he came to Lee Hyori, raised his left hand, half-clenched his fist, and put his little finger up to his lips, saying, "Do this when you sing."

After saying that, Cao Jian twisted his body a couple of times.

"handsome!"

Lee Hyori never expected that her man could design a dance. This gesture of raising his pinky finger is not only cool, but also has a finishing touch feel to it.

Not only Lee Hyori, but Sung Yu-ri, who was standing next to her, was also attracted by Cao Jian's actions.

This man is not only handsome, but he's also incredibly kind to Lee Hyori.

If I had known I would have gone to Taiwan to participate in "Super Girl" last time, I might have met Cao Jian sooner.
Thinking of this, Sung Yu-ri couldn't help but have some ulterior motives towards Cao Jian.

We're sisters, and neither of you are married, so I shouldn't be considered as stealing your man.

If all else fails, we can always unite as sisters.
After designing the choreography, Cao Jian had the four of them continue practicing, and they would officially debut in March or April.

After studying Korean for a while in the office, just before leaving get off work, Lee Hyori came in, placed an even thicker stack of application forms in front of Cao Jian, and then said in a sweet voice, "Oppa, when are you going to write a single for me?"

"After you become famous."

Cao Jian didn't say anything, and picked up the registration form.

More actresses signed up in the afternoon.

Son Ye-jin

Song Hye-kyo

After reviewing the profiles of more than a dozen actors, Cao Jian finally found the person he was looking for.

"Jun Ji-hyun, 18 years old, artist under SidusHQ agency, has appeared in the romance drama 'My Heart Fluttering'."

Cao Jian was truly surprised that this woman, at only eighteen, had already joined a talent agency.

However, if it weren't for a talent agency, he probably wouldn't have become an artist or even signed up for an audition.

Cao Jian recalled Song Hye-kyo's information and realized that this woman had debuted earlier, not only starring in three dramas but also winning the SBS Drama Awards New Star Award.

Just then, Cao Jian's phone rang.

"Hello, Mr. Cao, I am Li Meijing. My brother would like to invite you to dinner tonight."

"Your brother?"

Cao Jian remembered that Lee Mi-kyung's younger brother must be Lee Jae-hyun, who was known for his womanizing ways in the Korean entertainment industry.

This person is Lee Jae-yong's cousin, the future head of Samsung.

Samsung's two princesses are this person's cousins.

Since that's the case, we should eat this meal.

But when Cao Jian arrived at the restaurant, he was a little disappointed.

The food served to him was mostly vegetarian, and all of it included kimchi.

"Will you die if you don't eat kimchi?"

Cao Jian cursed inwardly, picked up his wine glass, and said to the bespectacled, seemingly refined but actually lecherous man in front of him, "Mr. Li, it's truly remarkable that you've taken control of a company like CJ Group at such a young age."

“What I did is nothing compared to Mr. Cao. He built a large enterprise before he was even thirty years old, which is even more admirable.”

Lee Jae-hyun invited Cao Jian to dinner this time, partly because the two companies began to cooperate.

Furthermore, he wanted to strengthen cooperation with Cao Jian in the food sector.

In addition to the electronics industry, Cao Jian also owns a milk tea shop that has already spread throughout China, Hong Kong, Europe and the United States.

Cao Jian simply laughed it off and did not agree.

The company's milk tea chain stores require a large amount of white sugar and food additives every year, but these are all purchased domestically.

He doesn't want the Koreans to make money from him.

However, when it comes to women, the two are truly kindred spirits and get along very well.

Cao Jian also heard some inside stories of South Korean conglomerates, such as fathers and sons working together and sisters blooming together, which was simply shocking.

The happiness of chaebols is truly unimaginable.

After a few rounds of drinks and several dishes, Cao Jian asked, "Mr. Li, I've heard you have a beautiful cousin named Li Fuzhen. Would you like to introduce me to her sometime?"

How do you know her?

Lee Jae-hyun was taken aback. Why was this Chinese man suddenly asking about his cousin?

Although Lee Boo-jin is indeed good-looking, she's not quite on par with celebrities.

Cao Jian laughed and said, "After I came to Seoul, I heard that your cousin Lee Boo-jin and her bodyguard have a very good relationship and are said to be discussing marriage."

"What a misfortune for our family!"

This news was indeed a laughing stock in South Korean chaebol circles some time ago, and now that even a foreigner knows about it, Lee Jae-hyun feels ashamed.

Cao Jian, not one to mince words, said directly, "To be honest, I'm very curious about your cousin who's interested in bodyguards, and I'd really like to get to know her."

"Sure, I'll have my sister introduce you to someone."

The Lee family elders at Samsung have been fighting over the family fortune, and their relationship is very strained.

But Lee Mi-kyung and Lee Boo-jin have a good relationship.

If this Chinese man can win over Lee Boo-jin, then his cousin won't have to marry a bodyguard, and he can even cause trouble for Samsung.
If that's the case, why not do it?
(End of this chapter)