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Chapter 220 Are all domestic artists so rude?

Xu Kong originally didn't plan to go.

This Capital International TV Drama Awards, although it does have a considerable influence in Korea, is even considered a well-known second-tier award.

Moreover, in recent years, because it has frequently nominated works from outside its own country, its international influence in the East is indeed not low.

But for Xu Kong, he doesn't really need the so-called recognition from the Korean side.

Basically, it is not very useful except as a means for artists to package themselves for so-called internationalization.

But soon Xu Kong thought of "Sweet Honey", which is still in the project establishment stage.

This movie performed so strongly in the market there in the previous life, so Xu Kong naturally couldn't just choose to give up this time.

Naturally, he himself has no fame in Korea.

It's a good opportunity to take advantage of this award nomination to make my presence felt there.

To prepare for opening up the Korean market with the subsequent "Sweet Honey".

……

The news that "The Long Season" was shortlisted for the Seoul International TV Drama Awards in Korea unsurprisingly became a hot topic.

After all, it is a foreign award. In the eyes of many netizens, they do not understand the level of these foreign awards. Just hearing that they are shortlisted is enough to attract a large number of viewers.

Moreover, "The Long Season" was unexpectedly nominated for quite a few awards this time, and they were not marginal awards, but rather of relatively high quality.

It was shortlisted for five awards in total.

As the male lead, the film emperor Guan Hua was nominated for the most popular Best Actor award.

In addition, the awards for Best Screenplay, Best Director, and Best Picture are all very valuable.

Finally, there is an award for the best creativity.

It seems a bit like making up the numbers.

But even so, being shortlisted for five awards at once, four of which are highly recognized awards, is surprising enough.

……

"Have you booked the flight to Kimchi?"

At this time, at Fengge headquarters, in the office of the artist manager, after seeing Xu Kong, Zhu Yu took the initiative to ask a question.

"No, I'm still going through the passport process."

There is still about a week left before the awards ceremony. Currently, "Sweet Honey" is still in the early project establishment stage, so Xu Kong can spare some time.

"Then tell Guo Zihao not to book the flight for now. I'll go with him."

Xu Kong was a little surprised, but he nodded and replied: "I'll ask him to send you the specific list of personnel."

After all, it’s still a pretty formal awards ceremony.

And Guan Hua was also shortlisted, so this time not only Xu Kong himself will participate, but also the entire creative team of "The Long Season".

"Sister Yu, are you going with us?"

This is what surprised Xu Kong.

Although Zhu Yu is his agent, in addition to some main business and giving some corresponding suggestions.

In fact, most of Xu Kong’s affairs are handled by his own personal studio, which is Guo Zihao’s.

Zhu Yu nodded.

"The company has some business to discuss, and since you're one of the finalists, they just asked me to go on the business trip with them."

……

After hearing what Zhu Yu said, Xu Kong also became a little curious.

"Does our company have business cooperation in Kimchi Country?"

Although Fengge is one of the largest film and television companies in the country.

But according to Xu Kong's understanding, at present, let alone Fengge, there are almost no entertainment or film and television companies in China that have successful experience in developing overseas markets.

Zhu Yu nodded.

Then he hesitated for a moment, and finally said:

"In recent years, not only your drama, but many of our domestic dramas have been nominated for various awards in Korea."

Xu Kong naturally also knew the relevant data in this regard.

I couldn't help but ask, "Could it be that there is also..."

He also found it strange at first. If other dramas were nominated, it would be fine, but "The Long Season" was nominated. The story told in this drama has too much historical background.

Can the judges from Korea really feel so much resonance?

But to Xu Kong's surprise, Zhu Yu shook her head.

"That's not the case. For an award of this level like the Capital TV Drama Awards, people still care about their reputation."

“I won’t deliberately destroy the reputation I’ve built up over the years.”

……

However, after talking for a while, Zhu Yu changed her words and said:

"But their intention to curry favor with our domestic investors and netizens is obvious."

At this moment, Xu Kong immediately understood what Zhu Yu meant.

"The company over there is planning to expand into our domestic market?"

Zhu Yu nodded.

"That's not entirely true. They never completely withdrew."

"But compared to before, it is indeed not so easy to make money now."

“So their current choice is to cooperate with some domestic companies.”

Xu Kong nodded in understanding.

It seems that Zhu Yu is going on the business trip specifically this time, most likely for the mentioned cooperation.

If Korea wants to promote its artists or works to the domestic market, it may have been very easy before.

But now, it is likely that we will still need the help of some domestic film and television companies.

As for domestic companies, it is naturally impossible for them to do charity purely, and they will definitely take advantage of others.

As for how much can be pulled out, it is hard to say.

……

Xu Kong was not that interested in this matter.

After all, it's all business, and both sides will choose to cooperate only if it is profitable.

However, it is not so easy for domestic capital to make money in Korea.

It may sound harsh, but it's not that we haven't tried, but if we can't do it, there's nothing we can do.

Although the industrial system in Korea is not particularly advanced, the market capacity is limited.

Almost all aspects have been distributed by various consortiums.

Especially in the assembly line production of so-called boy and girl group idols, it has almost become quite mature.

It is really too difficult to divide the meat in China.

Otherwise, if it is about making money from the Korean audience and various platforms and companies, everyone will definitely be willing to do it.

I just don't have the ability.

Currently, the biggest source of income, even for a large company like Fengge, is at most selling copyrights.

Moreover, the price will be put under very strong pressure from the opponent.

For example, regarding the copyright of "The Long Season", although Penguin Video went to negotiate, and took advantage of the fact that it was nominated for so many awards this time, it still did not get a very high copyright fee.

……

"You're not shortlisted, so there's no need to go."

Logically speaking, as Feng Ziyan is also one of the leading actors in "The Long Season", it would be nothing for her to go to the capital to participate together this time.

But Xu Kong knew clearly that the other party did not want to attend the award ceremony at all. It was just because he had been staying in Fengge Company for a while, so he naturally did not want to miss the opportunity to go out and relax.

"Director Xu~"

“I really want to feel it.”

"It's also good to accumulate experience in participating in this kind of award ceremony in advance."

Feng Ziyan pulled Xu Kong's sleeve and begged.

However, Xu Kong had no intention of giving in.

"You've just acted in one play, and you're already thinking about winning an award?"

Xu Kong was helpless.

Feng Ziyan's talent is indeed very high. Especially during this period, this guy actually took acting classes in the company very honestly.

Moreover, his acting skills have also improved a lot compared to when he played the role of Shen Mo.

At present, it is almost certain that next year's art examination will not be difficult for Feng Ziyan.

The only problem is that I probably need to make up for my cultural studies.

……

"I promise to stay with the crew the entire time and I won't run around!"

Seeing that Xu Kong did not agree, Feng Ziyan still tried to fight for it.

Xu Kong also sighed helplessly.

Even though the other party is not under your control.

When Xu Kong was with Fengge on weekdays, he didn't have much supervisory obligations.

But this time when going abroad, if someone accidentally gets lost or causes any trouble, he as the director will definitely bear the primary responsibility.

"Forget it, remember, don't run around!"

Xu Kong finally relaxed.

After all, we still need to consider Feng Ziyan's identity.

At present, he, Fengge, and Penguin Video are still in the honeymoon period.

There will definitely be other collaborations in the future.

Since Feng Yuan sent the person to Fengge, and Xu Kong agreed to help look after him, he must hold on to this favor.

Although it may not be really used in the future.

But you may not be able to find anyone when you need them.

Although Xu Kong did not deliberately manage his interpersonal relationships in this life, he was aware that these were unavoidable things in a place like the entertainment industry.

……

The popularity of the Capital International TV Drama Awards in China has almost nothing to do with this award. Most of it comes from the fact that "The Long Season" was nominated for many awards this time.

That's why it has attracted the attention of some netizens.

But in Korea, this award still attracts a lot of attention.

As soon as the shortlist was announced, Korean netizens started discussing it.

"Oh my god, why are there more and more Chinese dramas nominated for the Capital TV Drama Awards in recent years? It really makes me feel uncomfortable!"

"I have never heard of these Chinese dramas. I don't know how the organizers and the jury selected them."

"I watched the film 'The Long Season', it was shot quite well, and the story in it seemed to be modeled after ours..."

"But the director of 'The Long Season' is quite handsome, much more handsome than Sun Jae oppa."

"How is it possible that a director can be better than Sun Jae Oppa?... Huh? Looking at the photo, he seems to be more handsome than Oppa."

……

Xu Kong had never imagined that he would unexpectedly become famous before even arriving in Korea.

Because "The Long Season" is the drama with the most nominated awards this time, director Xu Kong has also become the focus of netizens there.

But as Xu Kong's photos were dug up, many Korean netizens were surprised to find that Xu Kong was so handsome.

That’s right, the reason why Xu Kong became famous was not because of anything else, but because of his appearance.

Some of his photos began to go viral on some kimchi forums.

At first, they were somewhat hostile towards Xu Kong, the Chinese who "stole" their nomination for the award, but after seeing the photo, their three views immediately changed.

"Xu Kong Oppa is so handsome, he can't be a bad guy!"

The fan culture itself originated in Korea.

The fans over there are even crazier than those in China.

The marketing methods of domestic entertainment boy and girl groups, as well as traffic idols, are also learned from the opposite side.

So it’s not incomprehensible.

The most important thing is that all the young idols in Korea are actually products of various technologies.

There are very few cases where surgery is not performed.

Compared with Xu Kong, there really is not much advantage.

……

“Do I have fans here too?”

After getting off the plane, Xu Kong looked at Zhu Yu with some surprise as he saw the young girls at the airport shouting his name with a poor accent.

Naturally, he didn't pay much attention to some public opinions and news about Korea.

I don’t know why there were fans picking me up at the airport the first time I came here.

"You've been quite popular here recently."

Zhu Yu did know a little about it, but she thought it was not a big deal, so she didn't tell Xu Kong what happened.

After hearing the reason clearly, Xu Kong couldn't help but want to complain.

In domestic fan circles, even if their brothers do not have any decent works or abilities, they still have to create a more likable personality before they can start to gain fans.

Just because of seeing a photo, he was able to attract so-called fans to pick him up at the airport.

It should be said that it is indeed a bit abstract.

……

Xu Kong quickly followed the receptionist from the organizer to the hotel.

But his photos at the airport were once again uploaded to various social networking sites and forums on the Korean Internet, and became popular again.

Even Zhu Yu couldn't help but sigh:
"I didn't expect you to be popular here."

Xu Kong was also quite helpless.

But this is also good news for him.

At least now that he has become famous, the promotion of "Sweet Honey" here will be much smoother.

……

"Xu Kong?"

"Hello, my name is Kim Jae-wook."

Xu Kong was eating halfway through his meal in the hotel restaurant when he suddenly saw a young man with classic bangs walking towards him.

Although his name is a Korean one, he speaks authentic Mandarin.

"Hello."

When others came to say hello, Xu Kong didn't show any expression. He just smiled and shook hands with the other person lightly.

However, it was Xu Kong's reaction that made the boy named Jin Jae-wook's face suddenly turn ugly.

“Are all domestic artists so rude?”

Xu Kong:?
The condescending tone had already annoyed him.

The main thing was that he was fine just now, and this sudden change of expression really made Xu Kong a little confused.

"You should have debuted the year before last, right? So I should be your senior."

"A senior in the industry came over to greet you, and you just sat there with a clear conscience?"

Jin Jae-wook spoke in a tone as if he was giving Xu Kong a lesson.

Xu Kong was almost laughing.

He asked tentatively:
"Then...why don't you sit down too?"

When Jin Jae-wook heard Xu Kong's answer, his face became even uglier.

“Is it a question of whether I sit down or not?”

“How come domestic artists don’t even know the basic rules?”

……

The other party kept referring to domestic artists, so Xu Kong couldn't help but ask back:

"Are you Chinese too?"

Jin Jae-wook nodded as a matter of course, but still added:

"I debuted here, which is different from you who debuted in China..."

……

(End of this chapter)