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Chapter 1269 So Busy!
Chapter 1269 So Busy!
"Have you heard...?"
I was actually hoping my manager would rescue me from this predicament, but the first thing they asked was this.
Although it was just a question, Yoona, who had a premonition, immediately thought of Irene, and a breath caught in her throat.
My good friend kept nagging, and I let it go since she didn't know the whole story. But you're my manager, why are you interrogating me?
And they even called specifically to say that?
Are you annoying?
Breathing becomes heavier, nostrils widen slightly.
"I know, Oppa. As for Irene..."
Just moments ago, Yoona's tone was quite cheerful, but her attitude changed instantly. After giving a casual reply, she prepared to hang up: "Oppa, I'm a little busy right now..."
"mo?"
The manager was a little puzzled by the obvious change in her attitude in such a short time, but as one of the closest people to her, he quickly realized that Yoona had misunderstood.
"Oh, who said that? What do you know?"
The agent quickly explained, "Didn't we already know about Irene's situation a long time ago?"
He chuckled to himself, noting that Yoona had adopted a more mature image in recent years, appearing beautiful and elegant on the surface.
But as her agent, how could he not know that this woman, who was extremely narcissistic in the mainland, was not as generous as she appeared on the surface?
But he was also a little speechless. He suddenly felt that there was no chemistry between him and Lim Yoona. Was he the kind of person who would take the initiative to talk to her about things she disliked?
Suppressing his distractions, the agent explained the purpose of the call again: "It's about a new drama. I'm talking about the news of Jingyuan's latest drama series. Did you know that?"
"what?"
Upon hearing this, Yoona's eyes widened and she sat up abruptly. Her previous displeasure vanished instantly, and she became much more relaxed. She asked in surprise, "Jingyuan's new drama? I didn't know that, Oppa... Haha, I misheard you. Oppa, please continue."
Previously, she was feeling down because of Bae Joo-hyun and GUCCI, but now Lim Yoona suddenly perked up.
The reason I'm paying so much attention to Ji Kyung-won's dramas is actually quite simple: I just want to see if I have a chance.
The actor's career had been going well for the past two years, but this time, "The King in Love" was a complete flop, squandering all the momentum he had built up in the past few years and returning him to the bad situation of every film he made being a flop.
Ji Kyung-won, on the other hand, is the complete opposite. Since his debut, he has never failed in any of his dramas. His previous drama, "Goblin," broke numerous records and became a phenomenal hit.
Many people in the industry are paying attention to Ji Kyung-won's next project... and she is no exception.
Having this connection and network, one would naturally want to use it to improve their situation.
When Girls' Generation had their farewell dinner last time, Yoona actually wanted to test the waters about this matter, but because the atmosphere and occasion weren't quite right, she started but didn't continue.
And at the time, Ji Kyung-won said he had no plans to film... but now it seems like he's suddenly changed his mind?
The agent, ignoring the earlier interruption, solemnly stated, "The new drama is reportedly not on tvN anymore, but will be a collaboration with Netflix..."
"Netflix?" He had only just begun to say it when he was interrupted by Yoona's surprised voice.
She's an insider in the industry and has heard a lot, so she's naturally aware of Netflix's current awkward situation in the Peninsula film and television industry.
"Yes, I was also shocked when I heard it, but after confirming the source several times, it is indeed Netflix."
The agent, of course, understood what she meant and nodded affirmatively.
"Was that just confirmed?"
"Yes, I just heard the news too... Because many people in the industry are paying attention to Ji Kyung-won's next drama, so even though this new drama hasn't been officially announced, it's still been leaked."
Netflix...
After repeating it over and over again, Lim Yoona didn't dwell on it: "What kind of drama is it?"
"I don't know the specifics yet. The script hasn't been finalized, but it's said to be a suspense thriller, and I've heard it's very likely to be rated 19+."
"There's no script yet?"
However, Yoona was somewhat surprised.
It's not that it's an accidental 19+ rating or anything, but rather that the script doesn't even exist yet, clearly indicating that the production is still in the early stages of preparation.
Nothing is confirmed yet, there's not even a script, and she went to find Ji Kyung-won after only hearing a little bit of news... Im Yoona instinctively felt that this wasn't a good idea.
In particular... she had been secretly criticizing Bae Suzy a while ago, and looked down on her for offering herself up as a lover.
And it's only been a few days?
"Yes, I heard that they just finalized the collaboration but didn't have a satisfactory script, so they specifically sought out a writer to write it."
The manager shared what she had heard, and seemingly sensing that Lim Yoona was a little hesitant, she smiled and reassured her, "Although there is no script yet, since Kyung Won-ssi has confirmed his participation, I don't think we need to worry too much. Don't you know his eye for choosing scripts?"
“I’m not worried, Oppa.” Im Yoona smiled.
Ji Kyung-won's reputation for selecting scripts has long been known in the industry. Since his debut, he has never had a flop, which is enough to prove his unique vision. In fact, some scripts that he values will give other agencies, actors, and even TV stations a boost.
I don't know about others, but I really envy his ability. I even sincerely asked him for advice before, but I only got a perfunctory and meaningless reply... And I remember that Ji Jingyuan's eyes looked a little strange when he heard her question.
"So the script isn't actually the key; what's important is Jing Yuanxi himself. And although Netflix isn't doing much right now, it definitely doesn't have any problems with production budgets, plus Jing Yuanxi's involvement..."
The manager, unaware of Yoona's slightly awkward feelings over the phone, said with considerable excitement, "This time it's at least an A-level production. Although it's a Netflix original series... I've heard that many actors and agencies are treating this series as the most sought-after show of the year."
"Um……"
Although she felt a little uncomfortable, they were all mature artists. If she were really that thin-skinned, Yoona wouldn't have gotten to where she is today.
She quickly composed herself and, upon hearing her manager's words, began to analyze the situation: "Thriller and suspense dramas, if the plot is good, still have a good market... And if it really is rated 19+ as you said, then Jingyuan's first role in a dark-themed drama + 19+ will definitely generate buzz and hype..."
Yoona didn't finish speaking, but the emotions expressed through her fluctuating tone were already quite clear.
She took a breath, stopping herself from thinking about those irrelevant things, and calmly asked, "Have you heard when filming will start?"
"The exact start date for filming is uncertain right now. I've asked several seniors and none of them know. I guess it's because the script isn't finished yet. Even Netflix itself isn't sure..."
"But since this drama revolves around Jing Yuanxi, it definitely needs to be scheduled according to his time and availability, so I specifically went back to the company to ask about his schedule for the next few months..."
As the manager spoke, he laughed, with a sense of pride that "we are all from SM and have the advantage of being close to them": "EXO will be going to America for activities at the beginning of next month, which will take at least a month. After returning to the peninsula, they will have to prepare for the new album. Their schedule is very tight... So, if we wait until Kyungwon has time, the earliest we can expect to see him is around November."
"It's almost the end of the year..." Lim Yoona murmured.
"It's just in time for the end of the year. If we filmed now, Yoona, you'd still be stuck on the set of 'The King's Love'." The manager chuckled. "By the end of the year, the negative impact of 'The King's Love' should have dissipated a bit..."
As he spoke, his tone became serious: "Let's not even talk about the drama 'Wang Ai.' If we can collaborate with Jing Yuanxi this time, everything will be fine... We knew about it early, and you and Jing Yuanxi are quite close, so you'll have a better chance of getting things done..."
"Yoona, this is really a great opportunity..." He earnestly advised her, and I'm sure Yoona, who has always been very career-driven, understood this as well.
“…I understand, Oppa.”
After a moment of contemplation, Lim Yoona nodded gently:
"I'll ask when I have the chance."
………………
For Red Velvet fans, these past two days have been a series of good news. They haven't even recovered from the surprise and excitement of their idol Bae Joo-hyun unexpectedly receiving the title of a high-end luxury brand, GUCCI, when they saw the news that Bae Joo-hyun had opened her own Instagram account.
Collaborating with high-end luxury brands also comes with requirements. You need to make frequent public appearances, promote your brand on Instagram, and engage in mutual mentions to ensure the brand sees your exposure and influence.
And INS data is a very important indicator.
EXO members all opened SNS accounts in their second year after their debut, so Sehun naturally had no problem with it.
However, although Red Velvet has been around for almost three years, none of the five members have their own official Instagram account. No matter how much the fans have called for it, SM Entertainment has not responded at all.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, the day after GUCCI officially announced its collaboration with Bae Joo-hyun, Bae Joo-hyun, with SM Entertainment's permission, opened her own personal Instagram account, giving herself a very cute ID: @renebaebae
Ryder Baby's fans finally have their own community on Instagram, excitedly leaving enthusiastic comments under Bae Joo-hyun's Instagram posts, and the number of followers has exceeded 50 in just one day.
While Bae Joo-hyun's solo fans were naturally excited and happy, fans of the other Red Velvet members immediately became dissatisfied and angry, leaving messages of cursing under SM's official account, demanding that all other members open social media accounts, and calling for no discrimination.
However, fans familiar with SM Entertainment actually know this.
...SM's greatest strength is differential treatment.
…………
Where is Joo-hyun unnie?
In the practice room of Red Velvet in the SM building, Park Soo-young, who had been waiting for a long time without seeing Bae Joo-hyun, asked in surprise, "Aren't we supposed to practice later?"
"Ah? Don't you know?"
Hearing her question, Kang Seulgi, who was scrolling through her phone, looked up and said with some surprise, "Joohyun unnie went to film 'Knowing Bros,' and Sehun oppa too..."
However, as she spoke, she blinked and answered herself, "Oh, I guess I didn't have time to tell you. It seems that Joo-hyun unnie's recording this time was a last-minute addition to her schedule. Her manager unnie gave her the script yesterday and she went to film it today. It seems that she even squeezed out the original guests for this episode..."
"what?"
Park Soo-young's eyes widened upon hearing this: "So eager?"
"Not only 'Knowing Bros,' but also 'Running Man.'"
Kim Ye-rin then interjected, "I heard that several programs have sent invitations to the company to appear on their shows, and they were all sent out at the last minute after seeing the news."
"Because of the GUCCI endorsement?" Park Soo-young looked at her.
"What do you say?"
Kim Ye-rin shrugged, looking completely at ease.
"Are they all from one person?"
After a pause of one second, Park Soo-young asked again.
"..."
Her question caused a silence to fall over the area.
Although I don't really want to say it... it's true that all these announcements and program invitations were for Bae Joo-hyun alone.
At a time when high-end luxury endorsements were considered a prestigious "passport to the top of the entertainment industry," Bae Joo-hyun's status as the first female idol in the music industry to secure such an endorsement brought her far more positive impact than simply trending on social media for two days and sparking heated discussions and debates among netizens.
Within two days, some of the benefits quickly became apparent. The increased popularity and buzz brought about a leap in resource allocation. These top-rated variety shows, which are nationally popular, were previously only attended by Red Velvet during their comeback periods, even with SM Entertainment as their backer. Some of the most popular variety shows even required SM Entertainment to use its resources and connections to secure their participation.
However, this time, the special program was adjusted at the last minute, and Bae Joo-hyun's name was printed in gold lettering on the title page of the script to hastily invite her.
The more profound impact was that many media outlets, without realizing it, naturally changed their headlines from "Red Velvet member Irene" to "Irene" herself. This allowed Irene, a name originally confined by the group's concept, to break free from the constraints of the group's prefix at times, gaining her own personal time and her own brilliance.
Although it may only be temporary, taking this step is actually very important for every idol... After all, you can't stay in a group forever.
"..."
After hearing the other members describe the group members' whereabouts in detail, Park Soo-young, who had initially just asked casually, felt a little irritated. She unconsciously scratched the edge of her phone case with her fingernails until her knuckles turned slightly white.
Although she knew early on that Bae Joo-hyun had stood out in the competition within the company and secured high-end resources, she hadn't seen it with her own eyes at the time, so the feeling wasn't as direct.
Now I've finally experienced it firsthand. It's only been two days, but the visible and extremely direct impact is laid bare before my eyes. It's truly disheartening and makes me envious.
A surge of anger welled up inside her, but she didn't want to show her jealousy. Her expression twisted for a moment, then she clicked her tongue dismissively, feigning indifference: "Tsk tsk..."
"Unnie...you're so busy."
It will still be a little late tomorrow.