The national goddess of Korean entertainment

The Grand Bell Awards ceremony in 09 was a very upset night.

Xu Zhiyuan's predictions fell through one by one. This result was something she did not expect, and it can even be said that no one expected it.

"Haeundae", which was shortlisted with ten nominations, failed in all important awards, and finally won only one award for best project.

A film that has more than 1000 million viewers and is known as the first real disaster blockbuster in Korean film history has only won such an award, not even the most deserving video technology award.

Such a result was unexpected by anyone.

Seol Kyung-gu lost miserably to Kim Myung-min in "My Love Is By My Side", Seo Ji-won lost to Soo-ae in "Away From You", and director Yin Ji-kyun lost to Kim Yong-hwa in "National Representative".

If it is just "Haeundae" that failed miserably, it may still be weak, and no one complained, but it happened that not only the hit "Haeundae" failed, but even the same hit, it needs word of mouth and word of mouth. The artistic and artistic "Mother" only took the best supporting actor.

With Kim Hye-ja's performance, she really deserves the leading actress, and Bong Joon-ho deserves the best director award, and "Mother" also deserves the best film award.

But no, even the highly controversial "Frost Flower Shop" only won two awards, one for art and one for music.In fact, the nominations for "Frost Flower Shop" are all small awards of one kind or another. Compared with popularity, such nominations are really not suitable.

The most unexpected thing is that after several hits fell, the best picture was actually awarded to "Magic Machine".

At that time, Xu Zhiyuan was in the audience, almost thinking that she had heard wrong.

It's a pity, I didn't hear it wrong, it's the huge production "Magic Machine" starring Park Youngmi.

Although the box office is not too bad, it does not match its investment at all. It is even said that the investment has not been fully recovered, but the star lineup is good and the publicity is great, but the whole film really feels super bad.

But it's just such a movie, it just won out "Haeundae", "Mother", "Shuanghuadian" and other films, and became the final winner.

When she came to the stage to receive the award, Park Young Mi also followed her on the stage, holding the trophy, her red lips imprinted enough, and she kept blowing kisses to the stage, with her coquettishness, people who didn’t know thought that the trophy belonged to Her personal too!

Tonight's Park Young Mi is also dressed sexy, a bright red low-cut dress, half of her breasts are exposed.

Looking at Park Youngmi like this, Xu Zhiyuan thought of seeing the stills of her new movie on the Internet recently.The same is true for her breasts, half-exposed, and white thighs, basically no different from being half-naked.

Under the post, he also mysteriously said that the upcoming movie is even more beautiful and moving than this still photo, which will feast the audience's eyes.

Although it was said to be a stolen still photo, anyone with a discerning eye would know that it was a propaganda method of the crew.But I have to say that this movie under the banner of selling meat still chose the right way.

Park Youngmi's popularity suddenly exploded in a short period of time. Although the fans attracted by a set of pornographic photos are all kind of wretched nerds,

But Park Youngmi, who wants to be famous now, probably won't mind this!

Even when facing Xu Zhiyuan, she couldn't hide the smugness on her face.

"It's a pity that I didn't win the Best Actress this time - also, with so many outstanding actors, it's easy to be compared..."

Is this comforting her or trying to annoy her on purpose?

Xu Zhiyuan raised her eyebrows, without any angry expression, she just answered the words lightly: "Yes, there are too many excellent actors..."

It was just a sentence, which sounded like nothing, but Park Youngmi blushed immediately, thinking that she didn't even get nominated for the best newcomer this time, she felt that Xu Zhiyuan was deliberately mocking her.

"I heard you're doing well in Los Angeles!" Park Youngmi wanted to change the subject when she spoke hastily, but out of habit, she still lingered on Xu Zhiyuan with a sour taste.

"Last month, the newspaper revealed the apartment you lived in! It seems great. I heard that the monthly rent is two thousand dollars!"

Smiling, Xu Zhiyuan didn't speak.

She had read the report, but in fact, the newspaper only released the exterior map of the high-end apartment. On the floor where she lived, the reporter did not even make it up. Although the rent was expensive, such a security system It is indeed worth it.

Seeing that Xu Zhiyuan didn't speak, Park Youngmi couldn't help but said again: "It seems that someone has photographed you entering and leaving the mansion in Beverly Hills! Zhiyuan, no matter what, we also met once. I have to remind you that some things must be You have to be careful, it's not good to be caught by reporters."

"What's the reason?" Xu Zhiyuan met Park Youngmi's gaze and understood it instantly.

"Oh, like this—" She turned her head away, and couldn't help laughing, "I've heard a Chinese saying before, that a crow looks at a crane and thinks it's black too..."

Seeing Park Youngmi blinking in confusion, Xu Zhiyuan kindly repeated another sentence in Korean. After saying this sentence, she nodded with a smile, turned around and left without even making an excuse.

Kim Soo Hyun, who was holding a wine glass, just turned around, "What's wrong? That Park Young Mi is finding fault again?"

Shaking her head with a smile, Xu Zhiyuan just laughed, "She just told me a joke."

The matter of Park Youngmi being adopted has been an open secret in this circle for a long time, but it is said that the person who raised her is very powerful, so no one has said it publicly.

Is it not absurd to think that other people are like her when she is adopted by herself, and even to imply that she made her debut in Hollywood because she has a backer behind her? !

This kind of person is not worth paying attention to at all, even arguing is a waste of words.

Xu Zhiyuan felt that this was a sign of maturity, but she still couldn't vomit some words.

When interviewed by the reporter, she still couldn't help telling the truth: "Frankly speaking, I can't say I'm not disappointed-my disappointment is not because I didn't win the award. It's because the disappointment is in the moment, and the more and more people in our circle There is more and more a trend of fake big empty..."

In a word, immediately cheered up the interviewing reporters.

What did he hear, who is this fake Dakong referring to?Are you talking about the Big Bell Award or the movie "Magic Machine"?

Just in a blink of an eye, he even thought of a title for his report: The National Goddess Attacks the Grand Bell Award!

What a gimmick!

The excitement in the reporter's eyes was clearly seen, but Xu Zhiyuan didn't care.

"I think our movies are entering a vicious cycle. A movie is a good movie if it is not a movie with large investment, good special effects, and wide publicity. A really good movie must be able to touch people's hearts, and it must make people have endless aftertaste after watching it——I I really hope to see more films like this, instead of the kind of movies that come out of the theater and forget all about it."

After the interview, Kim Soo Hyun, who was in the same car with her, laughed at her: "Come back from the United States, is it contaminated with the atmosphere there? You speak so impolitely, too sharply, and you will be criticized for not being humble."

Turning to look at him, Xu Zhiyuan smiled, "Have I ever been sharp before?"

Asked by her, Kim Soo Hyun also laughed.

Yes, she has always been like this, saying what she thinks, unlike them, who always bury what she wants to say in her heart.In South Korea, such celebrities would be targeted by the media, but Xu Zhiyuan was an exception.

Although he has provoked a lot of media since his debut, but now, it is almost full of applause.

However, such a magnanimous stardom was not like this from the beginning.

Lowering his head, he smiled and said in a low voice, "Actually, in the past six months, I've been thinking that I seem to have deviated from my dream before—fortunately, I didn't deviate too far..."

Looking at Kim Soo Hyun, Xu Zhiyuan didn't speak, but there was an indescribable strange feeling in her heart.

Obviously he should be happy for Soo Hyun, but why does he feel sour?

Shaking her head, Xu Zhiyuan threw away all her thoughts and calmed herself down.

Every year at the end of the year, various awards ceremonies emerge in endlessly. Before the Blue Dragon Awards, it is the awards ceremony of the College Student Film Festival.

This award is voted by the film students of the school.

Although Xu Zhiyuan did not win the Grand Bell Award, her popularity among young people, especially film students, is extremely high.

From the very beginning of the voting, she led the way all the way, and at the end, she unquestionably won the crown of best actress.

Although the gold content of this award is not high, Xu Zhiyuan still came to the scene in person, and even sang a song at the request of fans.

The atmosphere at the scene was explosive, and the youthful feeling was different from the solemnity of other film festivals.Even Xu Zhiyuan was almost moved to tears by those enthusiastic fans.

The second day of the College Student Film Festival is the Blue Dragon Award.

Grand and professional, although she has participated in the three major domestic film festivals countless times in the past few years since her debut, Xu Zhiyuan still feels that the Blue Dragon Award is the most worthy of the name.

At least, she didn't think the Blue Dragon Award was unfair.

The remarks she made in the previous interview became the headline on the second page of the entertainment edition the next day.

In fact, like Xu Zhiyuan, there are many critics who think that there are shady actors in the Daejong Awards, but they are all professional critics, not actors like Xu Zhiyuan.

It is conceivable what kind of waves Xu Zhiyuan's remarks have caused in the film industry.However, on the third day after the report came out, someone from the Film Development Association publicly published an article in the newspaper, talking about the development prospects of Korean films.

Although the article is not in favor of Seo Ji-won, but from the lines, it can be seen that this article is affirming Seo Ji-won's argument, and believes that the development of Korean films should be healthier and more positive.

Not to mention others, even Xu Zhiyuan herself did not expect such an article to support her, especially, the person who published this article is none other than the famous Korean director Lim Kwon-taek.

Director Lin's speech vaguely represented an official attitude.A week after his article was published, the Film Development Association held a symposium. There were big-name stars, well-known directors, and some new directors who attended the symposium. Xu Zhiyuan was lucky enough to attend the symposium.

Xu Zhiyuan still felt a little strange even if everyone was sitting on the seat.

Although her popularity is really high now, can she really stand shoulder to shoulder with so many seniors? !

"You deserve it..." Lin Quanze patted Xu Zhiyuan's shoulder with a smile, and asked again: "I heard from Junhao and the others that when you were filming, you still learned how to be a director with them?"

A little ashamed, Xu Zhiyuan is very humble now, "It's just a joke..."

"This is no joke!" With a straight face, Lin Quanze was still very serious.

Xu Zhiyuan coughed lightly, and answered seriously: "I am very interested in every aspect of the movie. A lady I met once told me that it is not easy to be a filmmaker, but to be a good filmmaker It’s even more difficult, but when you really love movies, you’re bound to be a good filmmaker—I want to be a good filmmaker.”

Nodding, Lin Quanze looked at her with a smile, "There are too few female directors in directors, especially female film directors. Zhiyuan, I really want to see what your work will look like - I feel very excited Woolen cloth!"

It was just an understatement, but to Xu Zhiyuan, it seemed like a slap in the face.

Before that, she said that she wanted to be a filmmaker, but she never really did it, but now, she really wants to do something.

After returning home from the symposium, she opened her notebook, but instead of leaving a message on cy as before, she opened a document and solemnly wrote down her name.

At this time, she still didn't know what she wanted to write, or what kind of plan she had, but when she saw Xu Zhiyuan's three names, she felt an indescribably excited feeling.

It feels like we have ushered in a new starting point.

This feeling continued until the Blue Dragon Awards ceremony.

When walking down the red carpet, she was in better condition than ever, with a bright smile and bright eyes, the pd kept shouting that Xu Zhiyuanxi tonight is really gorgeous.

This time, "Mother" finally won the best picture award.

But the best actress is not Kim Hye-ja, but Ha Ji-won from "My Love Is By My Side".

Xu Zhiyuan won the Honorary Star Popularity Award. This award is a bit tasteless, but it is indeed a symbol of popularity. Perhaps, now that Korean actresses are more popular than others, Xu Zhiyuan will not lose to anyone!

And "Haeundae" won the best technical award, and also the highest box office award. As the highest-grossing Korean movie in 09, this award is well deserved.

After participating in the Blue Dragon Awards, Xu Zhiyuan returned to Los Angeles soon.

Before leaving, I only took photos of Samsung's latest mobile phone commercials, not because I didn't have other jobs. There were many opening ribbon-cutting activities, but Kim Dae-jong would always push back without Xu Zhiyuan asking.

In his words, even now Xu Zhiyuan is following the goddess route, must be high-end, must be grand, no matter what bar or restaurant is opening, Xu Zhiyuan is ashamed to invite Xu Zhiyuan, and they will all be rejected.

There were also quite a few scripts handed over, including movies and TV dramas. Kim Dae Jong never made decisions by himself, but handed them over to Xu Zhiyuan directly. It's a pity, after reading carefully, Xu Zhiyuan didn't find the script she was interested in.

The only thing that interested her was just a project that didn't take shape at all. The one that interested Xu Zhiyuan was the screenwriter, Teacher Kim Eun-sook, who casually made a joke at the party.

Kim Eun-sook, who once wrote the trilogy "Lovers in Paris", "Lovers in Prague" and "Lovers", and "Love is Live", and the new drama "City Hall" in 09, can be said to be one of the most famous screenwriters in Korean dramas. star.

Moreover, her movie "Millionaire's First Love" is also a very popular work, such a screenwriter itself is a guarantee of a good work.

Although it was just a casual talk, Seo Ji-won still paid attention to the novel idea, and even took the initiative to mention to Kim Eun-sook that she was very interested in her new idea, and hoped to have the opportunity to cooperate with her at that time.

"Of course, it is my honor to have the opportunity to cooperate, but after the script comes out, don't regret it!" Kim Eun-sook joked, and readily accepted Xu Zhiyuan's olive branch.

Having a super-popular star like Xu Zhiyuan join in is undoubtedly the best weapon for the work to become popular. For Kim Eun-sook, such an opportunity is also what she hopes to see.

What's more, with Xu Zhiyuan's reputation now, any screenwriter would be honored to be able to fight for a role with such frankness.

However, Xu Zhiyuan was not aware of this kind of thing.

Although she is no longer that rookie, for her, a good work and a good role is to strive for it with all her strength.

I didn't wait to continue to participate in the KBS Drama Awards. Although according to reliable sources, she will win the award with "Boys Over Flowers", Seo Ji-won still hasn't stayed in Seoul. Even if she wins, she plans to ask a friend to help her receive it.

When I returned to Los Angeles, it was already mid-December, and the post-production special effects of "Inception" was halfway through.

Xu Zhiyuan didn't even take too much rest, and immediately threw herself into work.

A pair of jeans, a white shirt, without any celebrity attire, she looks like an ordinary apprentice.He even took over the work of buying coffee and ordering takeaways, and also called it "it is my honor to serve the master".

It was a joke, but Xu Zhiyuan really did it.

For the first time, I saw how a director works in post-production. Although it is no longer as chaotic and busy as the shooting scene, the workload of post-production is not easy at all.

When editing, sometimes, Nolan would even sit on the workbench for a long time without moving a single stroke. Although an editor was around to give various opinions, the final editing right still belongs to the director, or rather , is in the hands of the producer.

Because he is both a director and a producer, Nolan has considerable power and retains the final decision.

This kind of work status, as well as various tasks in post-production, Xu Zhiyuan really studied with the mentality of an apprentice.

Although she is still not sure when she will really make a movie, but all the studies now are planning for the future.

If you are suspended from school and cannot study systematically, you should learn from practice. The knowledge gained from practice is more solid than that learned from textbooks.

Temporarily without any job, Xu Zhiyuan put all her energy into her studies.

Except for Christmas and New Years, which she spent with her mother and stepfather, she spent all her time on it.

When the bell rang in 09, she didn't feel much, but at the end of January, when the last work was over, she realized that the new year had come again.

And what kind of new year will she usher in? !