Huayu: The Best Actor starts with obtaining the role entry

Chapter 262 - South Korea Has Fangirls~
just now.

SBS is not only preparing to purchase the two dramas they haven't imported before, "The Best of Us" and "Someday or One Day".

At the same time, we are also preparing to buy the remake rights to several dramas, including Pinocchio, My Love from the Star, Someday or One Day, and With You.

Although, in South Korea, he felt that his last campus drama might not be particularly popular.

After all, it's a campus drama, and a rather naive one at that.

He wasn't sure either, but there were three dramas: Pinocchio, Someday or One Day, and My Love from the Star.

Is a remake also a possibility of becoming a hit?

While it may not surpass the original, it can at least make a profit.

So inviting Bai Ye this time wasn't just about getting him to participate in the event.

In the reception room.

Kim Jae-hoon looked at Bai Ye and Yang Mi solemnly and said, "We invited you two here this time because of two programs. One of them is a special episode of one of our currently popular variety shows called Running Man."

It also appeared as the penultimate episode of the first season, and was a specially designed superpower game segment.

Another one is the late-night TV entertainment interview.

The first is an outdoor game show, and the second is an interview program. This is our proposal; you two can take a look.

Before discussing the collaboration with Bai Ye, he also needed to tell her about the program he and Yang Mi would be participating in.

That's when I talked to Bai Ye.

While the focus this time is indeed on Bai Ye, Yang Mi cannot be neglected.

Two program schedules were given to Zeng Jia and Lin Wan respectively.

That is, a brief explanation of what the game is roughly about.

"I've heard of Running Man. It seems to be very popular in South Korea?"

I don't know about the latter interview program, "White Night".

But he had heard of Running Man.

The first episode of this variety show achieved an astonishing 23% viewership rating.

It set a record for the highest viewership rating for a South Korean variety show at the time.

This show is undoubtedly the king of kings.

He knew about the show; before he came, he was wondering if he would be invited to participate in Running Man.

I didn't expect it to be true.

Kim Jae-hoon nodded and said, "I didn't expect you to have heard of this show, Baek Ye-ssi. It's really popular."

Because of the high quality of this program, coupled with your current "My Love from the Star" project, we thought that a powerful collaboration would be possible, and this program would easily create synergy.

So we wanted to give it a try.

Kim Jae-hoon spoke very modestly.

Even though Running Man is now a national-level variety show.

But compared to Bai Ye, that was simply not enough!

He's now an Asian superstar.

Which Asian country isn't experiencing the "My Love from the Star" craze right now?!

Besides, this is a powerful alliance!
The two variety shows were also arranged: one was a game show to increase entertainment value, and the other was an interview-style show that would allow some South Korean viewers to better understand "Day Night".

"I think it's a good idea, what about you?"

Bai Ye wants to try the Running Man format.

Since Bai Ye had already spoken, Lin Wan didn't say anything more.

Judging from the program alone, there's really nothing wrong with it.

This also indicates that this episode of Running Man will definitely focus on Byakuya.

Then, the late-night TV entertainment will ask Bai Ye for her opinion on the issues.

If Bai Ye doesn't want to answer, then this side definitely won't ask.

This can be considered as giving Bai Ye enough respect.

"Then I'll join in too."

Yang Mi also agreed.

I came to participate in the program with Bai Ye, so it's impossible for Bai Ye to participate while I don't.

So they simply didn't wait for Zeng Jia to say anything.

"In that case, I'll make arrangements for you. It should be completed in the next couple of days."

By the way, Bai Yexi, have you ever thought about acting in a Korean drama? There's no limit to the investment. SBS would like to invite you and Yang Mixi to act in a drama together.

After Kim Jae-hoon accepted the variety show invitation during the day.

They immediately inquired about Bai Ye's schedule.

If he could secure Bai Ye's schedule now, he felt it would be a huge win.

Besides, Yang Mi was invited to join them.

"Korean dramas?!"

Yang Mi's eyes lit up. Wasn't this a way to expand into overseas markets?!
With such immense popularity right now, it would be unreasonable to give it up!
She stared longingly at Bai Ye, and she herself clearly understood.

The reason they said that was probably because of Bai Ye's sake.

If Bai Ye hadn't been invited, he probably wouldn't have invited himself either; otherwise, he wouldn't have put himself last.

"I'm sorry, Minister Kim, I don't have time right now. My schedule is already full!"

Just kidding!
He has so many scripts that he can't film them all. If he doesn't hurry up and start filming now, many more scripts will probably appear.

Some scripts might even have a preconceived notion from the very beginning: what would it be like to release them later?

Therefore, it's definitely necessary to finish filming these scripts before making any further plans.

As for Korean dramas, I have a lot of scripts, and they're all from Korean dramas.

If I take advantage of all these opportunities, how many good scripts will be left for me to work with in Korean dramas?!

That's a real shame.

Kim Jae-hoon said with some regret, while subconsciously glancing at Yang Mi.

Yang Mi shook her head as well, but she looked at Bai Ye with some confusion.

no? !
She just didn't understand!

Why won't Bai Ye agree?

I'm currently lacking scripts. If there's a good script from abroad, I might be able to win some international awards.

Then you can go back and blow it.

Although Kim Jae-hoon was looking at her, she knew very well that she was no match for Bai Ye if she were alone.

Since that's the case, then we might as well not agree.

If he were to be exposed abroad, he probably wouldn't be able to keep up the act.

However, there is no upper limit to this investment.

You still won't agree to this?!

But after thinking about it, Yang Mi suddenly realized that she was being narrow-minded.

Even if there is no upper limit to investment, it has little to do with Bai Ye.

Ultimately, they're their own bosses, making their own dramas and earning more money. Why would they waste their popularity to make Korean dramas with you?

Even if there is no upper limit, SBS will still be the one making money.

Once she realized what was happening, Yang Mi immediately understood that her upcoming filming had to prioritize maximizing the interests of her studio!

She really hadn't expected that.

With her own studio just starting out, inviting her to star in a TV series would definitely deplete the popularity she gained from "My Love from the Star".

Since there are costs involved, she certainly can't avoid getting more benefits.

After she understood this, she became even more determined to follow Bai Ye.

Zeng Jia, standing to the side, remained silent; she had actually considered this point. Unless it was with Bai Ye, she wouldn't agree to Yang Mi staying alone in South Korea for filming.

"Okay, Bai Ye, Yang Mi, if you have any ideas later, you can contact me again. I'll take you to the Midnight TV entertainment interview later."

Kim Jae-hoon felt it was a bit of a pity.

But since they've already decided not to come...

There was nothing he could do about it, especially since he hadn't had any hope to begin with. The other person was doing very well filming in China, and their career was still on the rise.

Suddenly going abroad to film? Only a fool would do that!

It's not like we've been famous in the country for a long time and need to break into the international market.

While Kim Jae-hoon went to make arrangements, Yang Mi immediately leaned close to Bai Ye's ear and whispered, "You really weren't tempted at all just now?!"

Although I figured it out later.

But Yang Mi was also very curious as to why Bai Ye had refused so decisively.

"Sister Honey, the domestic market is the foundation. Besides, I think the domestic entertainment industry will become more and more developed. Just focus on managing the domestic market well."

These things from abroad, if they're available, great; if not, so be it. I'll just consider them an extra.

Anyway, we're just foreigners, how well can we possibly develop abroad?! People will naturally reject us; right now, they're only interested in us because we're popular.

Of course they'll try to appease us and leech off our popularity, but what about afterwards?!

Bai Ye saw it very clearly.

Actors like myself do receive preferential treatment when they go abroad these days.

However, there's no guarantee that you won't be ostracized later.

Therefore, he will never focus on foreign countries; in fact, he has no intention of ever settling abroad.

Foreign ingredients are just a seasoning; they're fine if they're there, but he won't force it if they're not.

I never even dared to ask for it.

"Don't you want to win an Oscar?! Your acting is so good, you should at least win one of the three major international awards, right?!"

At this time, international awards were still highly valued.

Yang Mi was somewhat surprised by Bai Ye's attitude.

Doesn't he have any interest in those awards at all?!
Nope.
Is there anyone who could resist this?!
If you win an award, that's a lot of money!
With Bai Ye's popularity and the boost from these awards, how many people in the Chinese entertainment industry can rival him?!

Even Zeng Jia and Lin Wan were somewhat surprised.

Bai Ye doesn't seem to care much?!
Now there are only the four of them in the meeting room.

Naturally, you don't need to be so careful about what you say.

"We're all in the same industry. Sometimes, awards are all about the judges' opinions. If you really want to talk about whether they have any prestige, then yes, they do."

But I don't think I need it. Besides, what were all those people in China who used to receive the three gold medals?!

Many of those people want to see the bad things about our country, and I don't want to film those things.

Besides, do you think we'll get an Oscar? I think it's unlikely. No matter how good the film is, our status means we're destined not to win it.

Besides, I don't need awards to prove anything; as long as I can make money, that's enough. In fact, who knows, maybe in the future I'll be the one proving the awards!

In the end, Bai Ye also cracked a joke.

He felt that the entertainment industry was inevitably involved in politics.

Once you get involved in politics, the chances of receiving such an important award become extremely slim, or practically impossible.

Unless you go and embrace that side yourself.

But he won't go.

"You know about this?!"

Thinking about it this way, it seems that some people do win the three major awards, but it seems that no one really wins the Oscar.

"What else did you think?! The things guys talk about most in the dorms are history, politics, and all sorts of other nonsense!"

Before, when Bai Ye stayed up at night, he would either play games or study history and politics.

Every day, it's like watching a military or political program.

So, I must have known about it before.

"Alright, you're right. Awards and such don't matter, as long as we can make money!"

Yang Mi found everything else uninteresting.

However, she agreed with Bai Ye's statement that if it could make money, then it would be successful.

If you're thinking of going abroad, people will indeed reject you.

You're a foreigner, stealing our jobs. Who else should we exclude if not you?!
So after Bai Ye said that, her interest waned somewhat.

Yang Mi will never give up her domestic fanbase; in fact, after "My Love from the Star," she has placed even greater emphasis on it.

Then it's better to focus on the domestic market, just like with Bai Ye.

evening.

Under Kim Jae-hoon's arrangement, they enjoyed a special Korean meal and rested for a while.

Late-night TV entertainment interview.

The host asked Bai Ye how she conceived the concepts of time-stopping alien professors, etc.

It also includes some interesting anecdotes from the filming.

They discussed the immense popularity of "My Love from the Star" in Asia, and so on.

The host even brought up some comments from netizens, saying that Bai Ye might have South Korean ancestry.

Baek Ye almost blurted out that he was half South Korean.

Thankfully, I managed to hold back. Mainly, I had seen an interview with Uncle Long before, and he said that whenever he goes to a new place, he adapts himself.

Aside from being half Chinese, the other half is up to you. If you put together a dragon and aliens come, Uncle Long can claim to have half alien blood.

Through a simple interview, Bai Ye truly understood what it meant to fight with both will and courage.

Compared to other countries, some issues in China are still viewed with a degree of conservatism.

The questions about Yang Mi and Bai Ye were a bit bolder, but they didn't cross any lines.

After a recording session, it was already late at night.

After leaving the studio, Yang Mi narrowed her eyes and looked at Bai Ye, "Wasn't today's recording a little ambiguous?!"

"Really? I think it was a little excessive. Why did that host ask so many random questions? He even asked me if I had South Korean ancestry."

Bai Ye is numb.

"Well, you answered perfectly well?! Are you of alien blood~"

Yang Mi made a joke.

Although I digressed and exaggerated a bit, I'm still talking about something else entirely.

However, this actually resolved the issue quite cleverly, since if you had answered yes, you would probably have been heavily criticized in China.

Answering no would definitely upset many people in South Korea.

Even if Bai Ye doesn't care much about this market, it's still money, no matter how much!
If we can sustain this for a while, we can earn more.

"What else can we say? Let's go back. We have to film Running Man tomorrow, and the games there are probably going to be quite intense."

"Ah."

Yang Mi had nothing to say.

I flew here during the day and started recording tonight.

She was already a little tired.

The two left SBS TV station together. On the way, a sweet-looking girl was curiously looking in the direction Bai Ye and Yang Mi had left.

After hesitating for a long time, I finally didn't have the courage to step forward.

It wasn't until a hand patted her shoulder from behind that she snapped out of her daze: "IU, what are you looking at here? It's getting late, you should go home!"

"Holy crap! I almost saw my idol!!!"

Lee Ji-eun came to her senses and realized that she had almost, almost lacked, the courage!

Professor Bai is right in front of me!
I'm too scared to go!
(End of this chapter)