A Genius Writer Loved by an Actress 53
The day Forrest and NBC agreed to hold a meeting.
Choi Seok-bae, director of NBC, Kim Dae-hyeon, programming manager, and Jeong Dong-hwan, budget planning manager, were talking first.
“The Soft Makers weren’t like that until last year, but why are they so picky this time around? The production cost was set at 15 billion won, the largest ever. With that money, I would also film two of our own TV dramas.”
Jeong Dong-hwan, the head of the budget planning department, with tendons protruding from his forehead, grumbled at the head of the planning department, Kim Dae-hyeon.
Because I didn’t like this kind of position that I dragged in to forest to tame the soft maker.
“The hit ＜Oh My Genie＞ last year is big. They spent more than 20 billion won and went beyond tricks, but there were a lot of complaints that we wiped out all the profits.”
“No, if that’s the case, what is a failed drama? They eat all but three or four in a year, are they responsible for that?”
Jeong Dong-hwan’s reddish tendons seemed to burst.
Jeong Dong-hwan, unable to hold back his anger, turns his head to Choi Seok-bae.
“Chief. At this opportunity, soft makers should definitely get in their way. Terrestrial broadcasting stations should never be easy on production companies.”
Choi Seok-bae just nodded his head without saying a word. Because I had the same thoughts as you.
However, Daehyun Kim had a different idea. I’d say it’s a bit sensible and rational.
“Chief Jeong. Still, how much has SoftMaker done to NBC so far? You earned enough to make up for what you ate.”
“Director Kim asks if they are coming or not, so they have no habit.”
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Kim Dae-hyun’s words did not even enter Jeong Dong-hwan’s ear. He only wanted to find the dignity of the terrestrial broadcaster NBC.
“No, these days are different from the old days. It’s not like the world is where broadcasting stations are never the same as before. You must also know how to compromise at the right level. Chief Jung. Don’t you know too much about the world because you’re stuck in the office?”
“What?”
When Jeong Dong-hwan grabs the back of his neck and tries to counterattack,
“Hey, hey! both stop stop.”
Director Choi Seok-bae kept the two of them quiet.
“Anyway, it’s the same with SoftMakers and us as well. There’s nothing good about turning our backs on each other. However, I can’t do everything they ask me to do… Second airing rights and overseas distribution are absolutely impossible. Director Kim knows that.”
“yes. All right.”
Daehyun Kim shook his head to indicate that he understood. Because I wasn’t reckless enough to attack the chief.
Director Choi Seok-bae asked, glancing at the clock.
“What time is the meeting with Forest?”
“It’s 1:30.”
“What about the office battle?”
“It’s 2:30.”
The appointment time was well planned so that we could show our friendly side with Forrest to the soft maker.
“Yeah… When I meet Forrest, I spend time with things like, ‘I saw Bacomo, I liked the work, I’m looking forward to the next one’. Then, when Softmaker appears afterward, he actively creates an atmosphere that seems to work well with Forrest. Enough to feel a sense of crisis.”
“yes. All right.”
“Chief Jeong, don’t rush too much. Understand?”
“yes. Chief. Do not worry.”
That’s how the operation meeting ends.
A strange rumor that is spreading in the industry hangs in a corner of the mind of Kim Dae-hyun.
“Um, but the director.”
“Is there anything else you want to say?”
“That… have you seen the proposal and synopsis?”
“What? Office battle?”
“no. ＜Right Arm Co., Ltd.＞.”
“I didn’t see it. Why?”
“There are rumors going around that it’s pretty good.”
At that, Choi Seok-bae blew a ‘Pick’ Suk-so.
“Let’s say you liked the script. Director Oh Sang-sik can’t handle a blockbuster. In the past, ＜Going without hesitation＞ was also broken once. That person is good at filming dramas that capture the psychology in detail, what is it? Like this ＜Barista doesn’t know coffee＞. But, the action.”
Choi Seok-bae, who shook his head, left an afterglow of bitterness on his lips.
“Are you going to spend over 30 billion won to shoot an action thriller just because you succeeded in a special play? no. Forrest’s pride. It’s definitely going to be a big mess. plan? Synopsis? I don’t even need to see that.”
“…”
“Because today’s meeting is just for stimulating soft makers. You are good at acting.”
Choi Seok-bae did not believe in the success of Opal, so he had no intention of reading the plan, synopsis, or even the script.
***
We were on our way to the station in time for our meeting with NBC.
“Chief. You don’t even have to ride together.”
Director Oh Sang-sik said to Jang Hyuk-soo, head of the department.
Because he didn’t look like he was crumpled in a small Mini Cooper.
“Today, teamwork is more important than anything, so let’s ride together.”
“But… it looks uncomfortable.”
“Oh, it’s fine. Everything is inconvenient except for the bus anyway.”
ha ha ha.
A laugh burst out at Jang Hyuk-soo’s words.
“Then let’s go.”
Oh Sang-sik, the owner of the Mini Cooper, drove the car gently.
“But what if.”
“yes. Director.”
“If NBC read our opal script, wouldn’t it be heartbreaking? Even if I tried to use it at first.”
“There is a possibility. Because the script is so good.”
I just listened to their conversation without saying a word.
“In fact, I have made several investment inquiries, and there are positive responses. It’s partly because of the success of Barkermo, but everyone went crazy when they saw the script for Opalju. It has already been decided to invest a total of 2 billion, 1 billion each from Koryo Venture Capital and Future Investment.”
“Oh, good start. If things go well, the problem of production costs will really be over.”
“Even those people haven’t read the script for a day or two, so I have a little bit of anticipation.”
uhh
It was frustrating.
A huge broadcasting station called NBC wouldn’t do a 15 billion dollar job in such a pink light.
I, the most rational person in the car right now, had to win both of their hearts.
“Even if they like opal there.”
“yes. Writer.”
When I opened my mouth, the two listened.
“As long as the second airing rights have already been transferred to Ping Pong Plus, there will be no contract with NBC. You wouldn’t even think of such a condition there.”
The two nodded sadly as if what I was saying was true.
“That’s right.”
“The author is right.”
As soon as the words came out, I also familiarized myself with our behavioral guidelines.
“When the meeting starts, first listen to what they say and adjust accordingly, but there is no need to push yourself too hard. Because the more aggressively we fight, the more we get what they want. From our point of view, it was just meeting the head of NBC’s programming department. If we just publish an article and immediately distribute it to the press, the ransom price of opal will go up considerably.”
“yes. I will act according to the writer’s plan.”
“Today, I have to show some of the acting skills I have honed over the years.”
Mini Cooper diligently ran to NBC.
***
When we arrived at the broadcasting station, a member of our public relations team was waiting for us.
He will be with us, taking some pictures and writing a report. The public relations team, which was waiting, wrote an article based on the data and went straight to the media.
By tomorrow afternoon at the latest, there will be an article saying that ＜Right Arm Co., Ltd.＞ may be aired on NBC instead of ＜Office Battle＞.
The industry will be very excited.
“I take good pictures that I want to talk about and write reports quickly.”
“yes. All right.”
At Jang Hyuk-soo’s request, the public relations team staff’s expression became solemn.
“You came from Forrest. Everyone is waiting. Please follow me.”
“yes.”
A station employee came out and took us to the floor-to-ceiling conference room.
There, NBC’s Kim Dae-hyeon, the head of programming and Jeong Dong-hwan, the head of budget planning, were waiting for us.
“Director Jang Hyuk-soo. Congratulations. You made a big blow this time.”
First, Kim Dae-hyun got up from his seat and handed a congratulatory handshake.
And especially for me,
“Writer Yoon Jae-ho?”
“yes.”
“I heard that until a few months ago, our challenge was the writer of Joy?”
“yes. It was.”
I answered with an accent in the past tense.
‘Cause it’s a thing of the past
“We do not recognize such talent. It’s a shame.”
“Well, thank you for recognizing me even now.”
“yes. Well… that’s right.”
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Kim Dae-hyun was taken aback by my shaky reaction. You must have thought that I would like you if you talked about Dozzle.
So we said hello to each other and sat down. And then we got into the real story.
“During the screening of our NBC special drama, ＜Right Arm Co., Ltd.” came out. Because Bakamo is such a blast.”
“yes. It’s a piece of work that I put a lot of effort into.”
“Not all efforts are so successful. The fact that we had a great director and writer showed us our ability as a production company.”
“yes. We know how to see people. hahaha.”
Jang Hyuk-soo laughed at Kim Dae-hyun’s father-in-law (?) remarks.
Is it smoke? Or am I laughing because I feel really good?
Well, I thought it would be both if it was Jang Hyuk-soo.
“Then, let’s take a look at the script for ＜Right Arm Co., Ltd.” first.”
The plan and synopsis were sent the same day they contacted me to have a meeting, but I haven’t shown the script yet.
“yes. It’s up to episode 7 for now.”
Director Jang Hyuk-soo tried to pull out the script without any doubt.
‘No. I haven’t been able to say anything exactly yet.’
I signaled ‘don’t give it yet’ with a wink. Jang Hyuk-soo’s hand stopped as soon as he understood what he was saying.
First I asked
“So, you’re saying that our ＜Right Arm Co., Ltd.＞ was nominated along with ＜Office Battle＞? Fairly.”
“Oh, what. Yes. Ummm… that’s why we created this place.”
In an instant, I stabbed him in the head, and Manager Dae-hyun Kim stumbled.
I’m pretty sure it’s not.
“Maybe I just called to stab him. I want to make sure before I show you the script.”
Maybe I said the right thing?
Director Jeong Dong-hwan, who had been standing still, was furious.
“How can a young man be so cruel to proceed?”
“We are having a meeting about drama programming, but isn’t there a difference between the young and the old? In the yard where 15 billion is coming and going…”
Jeong Dong-hwan, unable to answer the right words, only blushes.
“I didn’t call you to stab you. Just one word is enough… The reaction is a bit like that.”
Director Oh Sang-sik also stood by my side and showed off his displeasure.
A little bloody atmosphere.
Manager Kim Dae-hyun started to evolve with a smile. Because until the soft maker comes along, we have to be friendly.
“Ah, of course, I called Opalju because I officially entered the special project drama screening. That’s why the head of the budget planning department is also sitting here.”
“Yes, that is enough.”
I signaled to Director Jang Hyuk-soo with a wink, ‘Give me the script now’.
Then he took out two copies of the script and put one in front of Kim Dae-hyeon and the other in front of Jeong Dong-hwan.
“Here it is. Let’s review it.”
The director said to pass the time roughly, but Kim Dae-hyun had no intention of doing so.
To be honest, I was always curious about the Opalju script. Rumors that the quality was crazy were constantly heard around me, so I naturally had no choice but to be interested.
How long has it been since you talked so much? I turned the first chapter with doubts.
“Then let’s take a look.”
“Yes, yes.”
In the still silence, only the sound of flipping the script rattled.
