After all of them were reborn, who would still be an actor?

Chapter 697 Best Film and Best Actor at the Baeksang Arts Awards
5 month 9 day.

The 49th Baeksang Arts Awards ceremony was held at the Peace Hall of Kyung Hee University in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul. This year's awards were basically divided equally, avoiding a situation like last year's Grand Bell Awards where one film dominated the awards.

The film category award was given to actor Ryu Seung-ryong.

Ryu Seung-ryong was nominated for Best Supporting Actor and Best Actor for his roles in three films: "All About My Wife," "Masquerade," and "Miracle in Cell No. 7." He was the only actor to be nominated for both Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor at the same time. After the awards were distributed among various film categories, Ryu Seung-ryong received the highest recognition from the Baeksang Arts Awards.

The Best Director award went to Qiu Changming, the two-faced monarch.

After accepting the Best Director award, Qiu Changmin first thanked the actors and staff who had suffered a lot during filming. "Perhaps it was because God wanted this feeling of gratitude to stay in my heart for a long time that He arranged for me to receive this award."

Other nominees for Best Director alongside director Choo Chang-min include Kim Ki-duk (Pieta), Ryu Seung-wan (Berlin), Min Kyu-dong (All About My Wife), and Choi Dong-hoon (The Thieves).

The Best Actress award in the film category was given to Kim Min-hee for her role in "Temperature of Love".

Kim Min-hee was so moved that she burst into tears. She especially thanked Lee Min-ki, her co-star in "Temperature of Love," and director Noh Deok, but did not mention her boyfriend Jo In-sung's name.

Because they've already broken up...

This year, the Baeksang Arts Awards introduced new awards for Best Supporting Actor and Actress, and Ma Dong-seok and Jo Eun-ji won these awards for their roles in "The Neighbor" and "The Concubine," respectively.

The Best New Actor award in the film category went to Ji Dae-han, the lead actor in "My Little Hero," who is also the youngest nominee this year.

The Best New Actress award was given to Han Ye-ri for "Dream Team".

Director Jung Byung-ki won the Best Screenplay Award for "My Murderer".

Cho Sung-hee, the director of "A Werewolf Boy," won the Best New Director award.

Kim Dong-wan for "Deranged" and Park Shin-hye for "Miracle in Cell No. 7" won the Best Popularity Award in the film category at the Baeksang Arts Awards, respectively.

The biggest winner in the film category at this year's Baeksang Arts Awards was Seoul Spring, which won both Best Film and Best Actor awards.

Hwang Jung-min won his first Baeksang Arts Awards Best Actor award for his role as Jeon Doo-kwang.

Although Li Mingyang didn't win Best Director, he did win Best Film.

The three major South Korean film awards are the Blue Dragon Film Awards, the Grand Bell Awards, and the Baeksang Arts Awards. The Baeksang Arts Awards are the most prestigious in the television category because its sponsors are mainly television stations.

However, it is not as authoritative in the film category.

The Azure Dragon is still the most powerful!

After the Baeksang Arts Awards ceremony, Lee Myung-yang had a big dinner with a group of South Korean Best Actor winners.

Today is a day to celebrate.

First, I won the Baeksang Arts Awards; second, Seoul Spring has finally finished its run.

2012年11月21日上映，2013年5月9日下映。

It was shown for more than five months.

The final number of viewers for Seoul Spring was 22,017,530!

Total box office revenue exceeds 1700 billion Korean won!
CJ and Lee Myung-yang will receive 37% of the total box office revenue.

It is close to 630 billion won.

Li Mingyang decided to donate all of this money to develop the Korean comics industry in South Korea.

This amount of money looks like a lot, but it's actually only a little over 3 million RMB.

For the entire Korean comics industry, this is just a drop in the ocean.

However, his attitude attracted further investment from conglomerates, and the government changed its policies.

Comic book companies are springing up like mushrooms after rain, and the number of people working in the industry is surging. As of now, the number of registered comic book artists on Naver Webtoon and KakaoPage has doubled compared to the beginning of last year!
To attract artists, both platforms have offered very generous tiered reward benefits.

The involvement of NAVER and Kakao, as South Korean internet giants, undoubtedly promotes Korean comics.

Naver and Kakao held their first rookie selection tournament, "The Strongest University Student Battle".

The selection and promotion of new Korean comic artists began among university students.

More than 3000 people have registered!

It doesn't look like many, but... there are only a few Koreans!
They've practically swept up the youngest generation of comic book artists in South Korea!

Korean comics are the key to future success in the world of "hammering up little life" (a metaphor for a difficult situation), and the faster they develop, the better!
Li Mingyang doesn't even need Korean comics to make money for him; he just needs Korean comics to shake the position of Japanese comics.

How can we penetrate the Japanese anime industry chain at low prices without undermining its livelihood?

People are happy when they are happy.

Li Mingyang drank a bit too much.

However, he has a special ability: no matter how much he drinks, he can recover as long as he takes a break.

After dinner, of course we had to go to a nightclub. The nightclub we went to today was Lee Byung-hun's.

It would be a miracle if this guy didn't run a nightclub.

More than a dozen cars were parked at the back door of the nightclub. The security guard opened the back door and led everyone upstairs through a private passage. The atrium on the second floor had one-way glass.

You can see what's happening on the first floor from the corridor, but people on the first floor can't see what's happening in the corridor.

Especially suitable for choosing Filipinos in nightclubs.

Lee Byung-hun led everyone to the largest private room with the best view, where beautiful women dressed in various tank tops were already waiting, and the long coffee table was filled with all kinds of expensive wines.

From the glass wall on the left, you can clearly see the men and women in their colorful clothes dancing on the dance floor, their passion surging and forming a human wave.

You can feel the surging crowd even through the glass.

"Director Lee, how are things going in Cannes?" Lee Byung-hun asked, rubbing his hands together.

"What? You want to be the Cannes Best Actor?" Li Mingyang said with a smile.

"I want to! I dream about it!"

Give me a hundred million dollars, and I'll help you win the prize.

"One hundred million US dollars? That's so expensive!" Lee Byung-hun's eyes widened dramatically.

The others gasped in surprise, not expecting the Cannes Best Actor award to be so expensive.

"Director Lee, you spent a hundred million US dollars on PR for the Palme d'Or?" Lee Jung-jae asked with a smile.

"More or less..." Li Mingyang said.

"No way...it's that cheap?" Lee Byung-hun's eyes widened even more, almost popping out of their sockets.

"Others don't have much commercial value winning the Palme d'Or, but it's different for you, Director Li! If you win the Palme d'Or, you'll be the number one director in Asia! You can make your money back in the stock market!"

"Cannes is a business, and they're incredibly ruthless. How could it be a hundred million US dollars? I'd believe it even if they added a fraction of that."

"Director Li, you haven't been scammed, have you?"

"There are a lot of scammers in Cannes. They say they'll pay you after you win the competition, but they actually say that to every contestant. Every year, there are people who are stupid enough to give them money."

"Yes, they will also investigate your financial situation. If you're poor, they'll ask for hundreds of thousands of US dollars. If you're rich, they'll ask for more, tens of millions. For someone like Director Li, who has a net worth of billions, the starting point is at least 100 million US dollars!"

"Director Li, I feel you should talk to the organizers and record it. It's common for those people from Europe and America to back out."

"Kang Hao, you're an expert in this area! You've been scammed so many times!"

Song Kang-ho was a little embarrassed. He took a puff of his cigar and said, "Damn it, Cannes has the most thieves and swindlers! Even the organizers are swindlers. They make you feel like you have a chance to win an award, and they make you willingly spend money on public relations. It's a huge scam, layer upon layer of deception. They charge money for every piece of information. If you don't give them tips, they're all like mutes."

Everyone laughed heartily at Song Kang-ho's misfortune.

The bitter and resentful expression on that young wife's face clearly fooled many people.

The Baeksang Arts Awards ended very late, and after several hours of dinner, the nightclub party ended in the early hours of the morning, with most people completely drunk.

Li Mingyang was also drunk. He didn't try to sober up immediately; he was enjoying the lightheaded feeling.

After more than six months of adaptation, Li Mingyang can now control the war at will.

War is related to emotions; impulsiveness, excitement, agitation, hatred, and so on can all ignite conflict.

If we calm down, the fighting will end.

Of course, he could turn it on and off manually, but Li Mingyang felt that this was also good, reminding him to stay calm during the battle.

The nightclub is connected to the hotel next door, which is also owned by Lee Byung-hun.

With the help of Lee Byung-hun and Kim Go-eun, Lee Myung-yang arrived at his room.

As soon as Lee Myung-yang sat down, Lee Byung-hun tactfully left, leaving only Kim Go-eun behind.

"Oppa, you haven't taken me out in so long." Kim Go-eun, dressed in a black and white JK skirt, sat on Lee Myung-yang's lap, hooked her arms around his neck, and said.

Li Mingyang chuckled, reached out and grabbed the long black tie around Kim Go-eun's neck, and with a slight pull, dragged Kim Go-eun close to his eyes.

They were so close that their eyes met.

Li Mingyang opened his mouth and bit his lip.

it is more than words.

Kim Go-eun twisted her arms together.

……

Under the influence of alcohol, Li Mingyang was a little dizzy and his mind was a bit sluggish. His body instinctively reached out to explore and search...

The next day, when Li Mingyang woke up, he saw Jin Gaoyin with swollen eyes from crying, staring at him through gritted teeth.

"You're awake?" Li Mingyang reached out to hug Jin Gaoyin.

But Kim Go-eun pushed her away, saying, "It's my first time, damn it!"

"Looking energetic! How about some morning exercises?" Li Mingyang shamelessly invited.

"Get away from me! You're all liars, Kim Ji-won is a liar, saying it was very comfortable, it's all a lie!" Kim Go-eun said, and then burst into tears.

Despite all the playful banter, Li Mingyang never crossed the line with Jin Gaoyin.

Kim Go-eun had high expectations for her first time, but in reality... all her fantasies and beautiful dreams were shattered.

Li Mingyang didn't say anything, but instead turned over, bullied Jin Gaoyin, and started patting and shoving her.

Generally, the break-in period for a new car is around 1000-1500 kilometers, but different manufacturers may have different regulations for different models.

During the break-in period, the tires and brake pads have the shortest traction, generally around the first 200-300 kilometers. During this time, try to drive on roads with good conditions. Since the new tires have not yet reached their optimal grip, avoid sudden braking when making fast turns.

Braking requires anticipation, and speed must also be limited, ideally kept below 70 kilometers per hour.

Li Mingyang is an experienced driver; he wants to drive well, and his driving skills are excellent.

Kim Go-eun has a unique temperament and a heroic air, but her features are not delicate, and she is not a stunning beauty at first glance like Kim Ji-won.

Kim Ji-won's first time was purely caused by Lee Myung-yang's deliberate violent driving.

Boo!
Li Mingyang stopped the car, and Jin Gaoyin was still crying, but they were all tears of joy.

"Oppa, I misunderstood you, I'm sorry."

"Actually, you're quite outstanding too..."

Li Mingyang wasn't lying against his conscience.

Kim Go-eun has a large frame and is very durable!

Excellent.

After appeasing Kim Go-eun, Lee Myung-yang and she went to the bathroom to take a shower, quickly ate breakfast, and then got on the car to the airport.

Having just become a woman today, Kim Go-eun was very clingy, only letting go at the airport.

"Oppa, I want to go to Cannes with you next time."

Kim Go-eun held Lee Myung-yang's hand and said reluctantly.

"Yeah, I believe you, monster rookie Kim Go-eun." Li Mingyang smiled and ruffled Kim Go-eun's hair, making it all messy.

A naturally gifted actress is truly blessed by God.

Her hair was messy and disheveled, giving off a broken and fragile feeling. Her expression was nuanced, and her eyes were bright, evoking pity in the viewer.

"Oppa, you're mocking me." Kim Go-eun pouted, clearly unhappy.

"What sarcasm? I'm telling the truth. You're a monster rookie with eight Best Newcomer awards, you have a bright future ahead of you!"

"I'm so amazing, why won't you let me play a maid?"

"Well... you'll understand why once the movie is released."

Kim Go-eun rolled her eyes, leaned back in the car, crossed her arms, and looked to the other side.

However, once Li Mingyang got out of the car, she was no longer angry. She leaned against the car window, revealing only her signature slender eyes, and watched Li Mingyang and his boss Li Bingxian drive further and further away.

"Hey... Oppa, I want to go with you too..."

After feeling down for a while, Kim Go-eun cheered herself up, picked up the walkie-talkie in the car, and told the driver to go to the Dongyang Building.

She was riding in Mingyang Oppa's Rolls-Royce Phantom today.

It's something that will make our peers envious.

Around noon, Kim Go-eun arrived at the Dongyang Building in a Rolls-Royce Phantom. Instead of going to the underground parking garage, she got out of the car at the entrance.

I dawdled when I got off the bus, waiting for five or six minutes until there was a small traffic jam behind the bus before I finally took off with my long legs.

When she got off the bus, she didn't forget to look back once, as if afraid that others hadn't seen her face clearly.

Upon seeing this, Yoona and Seohyun in the car behind rolled their eyes in unison.

The three actresses starred in "Goodbye My Soulmate" with Kim Ji-won. Yoona and Seohyun were the two female leads, but Kim Go-eun is currently the most popular and arrogant one.

He won Best New Actor awards at eight film award ceremonies, his boss is Lee Byung-hun, and he's close to director Lee.

"Hey... Yoona unnie, why do you think Kim Go-eun is allowed to come to the company in that Rolls-Royce Phantom?"

"I was lucky to run into Mingyang oppa. He was kind-hearted and had his driver take me to the company."

"That's a lame excuse, we've never ridden it before," Seohyun said dejectedly.

"Let's go, don't talk about these unhappy things."

"I feel so sorry for my idol..." Seohyun continued to radiate negative energy.

Lim Yoona covered her head and kept shaking her head until the car behind her honked, which startled her. She quickly got out of the car and bowed to the car behind her to express her apology.

Seohyun followed suit.

This is the self-awareness of idols, and also the source of their suffering.

At the very bottom, everyone in the industry is a senior.

The two women entered the elevator and were about to close it when they heard a "wait" sound. Im Yoona subconsciously pressed the open button.

The elevator doors opened, and the two women saw Kim Sae-ron.

"Yoona unnie, Seohyun unnie, hello!" Kim Sae-ryun waved to the two without bowing.

Upon seeing this, Lim Yoon-a and Seo Hyun bowed to Kim Sae-ron in greeting.

According to the hierarchy of Korean entertainment, Kim Sae-ron may be young, but she holds a high position in the film industry.

And the two were just newcomers to the film industry...

If we're really talking about seniority, then we should call Kim Sae-ron "senior".

The elevator doors slowly closed, and a brief silence fell inside the car until Kim Sae-ron broke the silence.

"What brings you two here, unnies?" Kim Sae-ron asked.

“We were notified to come and see the script,” Lim Yoona said with a smile.

"Saeron, are you here to see the script too?" Seohyun asked curiously.

"No, I'm the interviewer. I'm here to tell you whether you're qualified." Kim Sae-ron covered her mouth, her eyes crinkling into crescent moons with laughter.

Xu Xian wanted to slap herself; she really shouldn't have spoken up and brought shame upon herself.

Upon hearing this, Lim Yoona knew her chance had come. Kim Sae-ron clearly knew the evaluation criteria, so she transformed into a devoted older sister, showering Kim Sae-ron with compliments using the same words fans used to praise her, making Kim Sae-ron blush.

Kim Sae-ron felt that both of them were the main leads of Goodbye, and were people recognized by Myung-yang oppa. Without thinking too much, she took the initiative to tell him the content and standards of the assessment.

The two women were surprised when they heard that there were as many as 50 movie scripts.

What's even more surprising is that over two hundred actresses auditioned, including film actresses, television actresses, singers, idols, and newcomers from art schools...

IU, f(x), and Tara are all here!
So many scripts, so many actresses.

But only two notebooks are the best.

The interviews have been going on for two days, and there's still no decision on these two cases.

"Sailor Moon, which two books are they? Can you tell us?" Yoona knelt down, clasped her hands together, and pleaded.

Kim Sae-ron tilted her head and thought for a moment, "I can't say, we'll keep an eye out... Finding the script is also a kind of test for you."

"Train to Busan?" Seohyun said.

Kim Sae-ron shook her head, revealing an innocent smile, "It's already decided! Myung-yang oppa will be directing, and Won Bin oppa will be in it too. Myung-yang oppa told me to do my best and try to win the Blue Dragon Film Award for Best Actress!"

Seohyun felt like she had spoken ill of someone, and her mood became even more depressed...

She was eight Best Newcomer awards away from Kim Go-eun.

There's a huge gap between her and Kim Sae-ron, who's a veteran actor in a Korean film, and Won Bin... The difference is enormous.

At this time, the elevator door opened.

Yoona wanted to ask some more details, preferably about the two scripts.

However, Kim Sae-ron had already jumped out of the elevator and was standing in the corridor. She put her index finger to her lips and shook her head with a precocious air. "That's all I can say. Don't ask any more questions. From now on, I'm your examiner."

After saying that, Kim Sae-ron walked towards the Cloud Reception Hall, with the two women following behind, watching with envy as the staff along the way greeted Kim Sae-ron.

They ignored them completely.

"Yoona unnie, why does it feel like she's coming home..."

"Didn't you know... Kim Sae-ron is Director Lee's god-sister."

"what!"

Seohyun looked shocked, then almost cried with envy, "Did I save the world in my past life? I'm so lucky! I want a brother like Director Lee too."

"You have no chance..."

"Why? I'm cute too!"

"Director Lee only took her in as his younger sister because of Won Bin's influence..."

"Two esteemed guests... Waaah..."

Yoona silently rolled her eyes. Why are you crying? We're lucky too, okay?

The two female leads in "Goodbye My Love" are idols who have been able to star in films directed by top Asian directors. Their starting point has already made many people envious.

It's just that... Director Li isn't often on set, and I haven't had much contact with him...

Director Lee is also particularly good at disguising himself. Although he speaks Korean and English, he only shows Chinese, which forces them to study Chinese desperately and doesn't have much time to interact with him.

Once I've mastered enough Chinese, we'll see each other again when filming wraps up...

Director Li started appearing and disappearing mysteriously, making it so difficult, so difficult, so difficult to meet him!

(End of this chapter)