The Rise of Korean Entertainment

Li Menglong didn't know that his phone was being hacked, but he couldn't do anything about it after knowing it. This was all the responsibility of Liu Zaishi's gang of bastards. He was just cleaning up the mess. Do you really think he was relaxed? He would rather come and stay with the girls!

In terms of the number of programs, Yoo Jae Suk only has a small number of programs. There are only three that are long-term and stable. KBS’s Happy Together is a program whose ratings are not explosive, but are extremely stable and long-lived. After all, they are Relying on the guest talk show, as long as a new wave of newcomers appear and old people return, there is no risk of the show being withdrawn.

In fact, this kind of program is the backbone of TV station variety shows. You don’t have to worry about people getting bored. No matter how low the ratings are, there is a bottom line. As long as you make up your mind to hire big names, the ratings will rise visibly. Stability is king.

However, it would be better to have higher ratings while being stable. This is the case with SBS's Running Man. Although the repetitive nature of the game may make the audience feel repetitive, it will be many years later, at least. There is no need to worry about it now or in the next two or three years.

Many people cannot realize how terrifying a variety show that maintains a ratings of around 20% all year round can be. To make a simple analogy, there are no less than a hundred TV series in all schedules of the TV station every year, but at least 70% of them have ratings of around 20%. Single digits, including some so-called big productions.

And such a variety show is equivalent to allowing the TV station to add six popular TV series out of thin air every year. In terms of the cost of producing TV series, this is a lot of money. If you add in the breakout rate of popular TV series, then I don’t know how many shows it takes to get such a variety show.

However, the most successful thing is MBC’s Infinite Challenge. It is not easy to turn a variety show into a brand and a TV station. The key is that there is no possibility of this program declining in the foreseeable future. After all, as long as the director The team still has fresh ideas, and this show can keep Yoo Jae Suk and the others dying.

However, I occasionally chatted with Yoo Jae Suk and I heard him say that the staff on Infinite Challenge is mainly PD Kim Tae Ho, who is always under a lot of pressure, and it is these creative staff who are most likely to lose their sense of freshness after repeating it for a long time.

Although Yoo Jae Suk himself is very reluctant to part with it. After all, recording Infinite Challenge every Thursday seems to have become a part of his life. However, as a friend and comrade, he still agrees with Kim Tae Ho. A person's life should be free after all, right?

And the people who touched him the most were always in front of Yoo Jae-seok. Director Luo and Kim Tae-ho could be said to be the brightest existences for a while. At its peak, this two-day-one-night variety show could suppress unlimited challenges and even lead to There is a new trend, and the birth of the original family is indeed suspected of learning from it at least to some extent.

However, to everyone's surprise, Director Luo chose to end the show he was running when he was still at his peak. This indeed requires great wisdom and perseverance, although on the surface it was because several core members of the show team had successively Something happened, but the essence of the show and the mass base are still there.

The best example is that after the so-called second season was aired, although the program's performance was much worse, the ratings were still in double digits. In other words, Director Luo can make a living from this program for the rest of his life. .

But Director Luo chose to challenge himself, and he also achieved success. Not only could he freely do his favorite programs, but he also opened up a world in the field of TV dramas. That is to say, on SW's side, Li Menglong was blocking the gun for him. Otherwise, what Director Luo said would have been used as inspirational teaching materials by everyone.

Director Luo has been so successful. As an "old rival", or at least what the world thinks of him, it is unrealistic for Kim Tae-ho not to have any thoughts in his heart. He will definitely think about what kind of life he can live out and whether he can live a good life. more comfortable!

Of course, Yoo Jae-seok needs to worry about what Kim Tae-ho thinks. After all, the two of them have a mutually successful relationship. Their friendship is no worse than that of Lee Mong-ryong and Director Luo, and there are three permanent programs on the three major TV stations, which is all Yoo Jae-seok has. .

Although he occasionally ran some solo shows, they were all quickly cut off. Don’t deify Liu Jae Suk’s ability. Of course, according to the probability, he is already great enough. Although there are only three shows, he is still the main MC!

This is completely different from being a guest star or acting as a deputy. To put it simply, Infinite Challenge has to discuss any big or small matters with Yoo Jae Suk, but the other MCs do not have this treatment or do not have this obligation.

With great power comes great responsibility. This saying fits him perfectly. As a national MC, Yoo Jae Suk can also shoulder this saying. All three programs he managed have become the signatures of their respective TV stations. To a certain extent, this is also true. It’s considered standard equipment for national MCs.

This is also the reason why among so many excellent MCs in Korea, only Yoo Jae Suk and Kang Ho Dong are honored as national MCs. It is not that others are not good enough, but that the factors that require hard work, luck, etc. are too complicated.

The two of them joined forces to set the standard for national MCs. When Kang Ho Dong was at his peak, just like Yoo Jae Suk, he launched popular programs that could be called signatures on the three major channels at the same time: MBC's Knee Taoist and SBS's Strong Heart. Two days and one night with kbs!

To be honest, Li Menglong admires these two brothers. Good luck is one thing, but as the mainstay of the show, this kind of popular show is really no joke. The time and energy invested are really several times that of ordinary people.

Fortunately, they are both happy and in pain. This is also a common problem among artists. When you are busy, you hate not taking a break for a year. But when you are really free, it may be fine for a week, but if it takes more than a month, you will definitely start to worry. Comeback thing.

As for Yoo Jae Suk's program, Lee Menglong is more familiar with Running Man. After all, he has been on it a lot in the past two years due to various relationships. On the contrary, he had less contact with Infinite Challenge at the beginning, mainly because of that program. There are no guests, which to some extent proves the greatness of the program team. Relying on creativity and the efforts of seven men, a small miracle was created.

And Lee Mong-ryong came here to renew their relationship today. Although it was just for a few program recordings, Yoo Jae-seok always came early in the past. Like now, he didn't come early but was late instead of being late. He could be slapped in the face and everyone should slap him. I called to confirm if there was an accident on the road. Fortunately, Liu Zaishi's nanny car stopped at this time.

But everyone who was about to go up to say hello stopped strangely. Li Menglong in the car didn't know what expression to make. He knew that the people on the opposite side must have begun to curse in their hearts. In fact, he himself was about the same. What are you talking about?

"Long time no see, everyone. I miss you all so much, so I came here to see you!" Li Menglong jumped down and looked familiar, but everyone still stretched their necks. There must be someone inside, right?

The manager was naturally aware of the atmosphere outside, and didn't even dare to get out of the car. After all, he was not Li Menglong, and he didn't have that much face. The other party was embarrassed to scold him, but it was okay to scold the manager. Let's talk about this. He is also responsible to some extent.

"I'll deduct his salary when we get back!" Li Menglong couldn't help but muttered as he looked at the taillights of the car in the distance. Although the other party was brought here by Liu Zaishi, and the salary was paid by Liu Zaishi and the company, he can still be regarded as an employee of SW. Disgraced Did the boss run away on his own? If something happens, the boss will take care of it himself?

But complaining about the other party at this time is of no use. We are all adults and have to focus on the present. Li Menglong wants to tell this truth to the people on the other side, but why are everyone's faces getting more and more ugly?

"This is boring for you! Liu Zaishi can't come anyway, so you don't have to dislike me. If you're not satisfied, I'll leave. It's just a matter of words!" Li Menglong simply acted like a rogue, and he was still very angry. Who should he talk to?

As expected, the program team was dumbfounded when this trick was used. This is a family secret of girls. Even Li Menglong couldn't bear it many times. Sure enough, these people didn't have any good ideas. The recording of this show is about to start. Where can I find it? A suitable main MC comes over?

So I looked up and down Li Menglong. Indeed, to a certain extent, this person is the most suitable existence. It should be a change of taste for the audience. If it fails, this episode will not be broadcast. You must know that infinite There are also quite a few specials that have been challenging to shoot but have been left behind.

The Wuchao members welcome Lee Mong-ryong's arrival, especially after learning that Liu Jae-seok was just drunk. Not only will this provide him with an opportunity to laugh at him in the future, but the key is that he will have more room to perform today.

Although Li Menglong was led by Liu Zaishi in variety shows, their styles are still slightly different because of their personalities and seniority. Liu Zaishi is like a gentle breeze and drizzle, making people fall into his rhythm without knowing it. , but in fact it was raining all the time, from the beginning to the end of the show!

And Li Menglong is like a storm. Although his style is relatively strong, it will only explode at specific points in time. If the guests can always maintain the program at a high level, it would be best if he does not perform. There’s no money to take anyway.

As for which style is better, it’s hard to say, but at least today’s members prefer Li Menglong because they have more room to play, but everyone intentionally gave up the middle seat to Li Menglong. , he is the only one who can hold on to this position.

At first, Jin Taihao was a little worried about Li Menglong's performance, but after ten minutes he began to regret it. Why should he worry about Li Menglong? He should be concerned about himself. When will there be more infinite challenges and bargaining becomes more important? , isn’t this the unique program effect of Director Luo?

That's true. After all, Li Menglong also learned a few tricks from Director Luo, but he would never wear those clothes anyway. Even if it was to act like a big name or stop recording, it didn't matter. His reputation wasn't good anyway. Where to go.

This attitude immediately gained the approval of the people around him. If it were Liu Jae Suk who came here, he would probably agree. Yoo Jae Suk is indeed the kind of MC that the show crew will like. It’s okay if he is talented. The key is to take the lead and be brave. It saves the program team a lot of trouble.

But I really don’t blame Li Menglong for being picky. If he wears that dress, girls will laugh at him for a whole year, maybe for the rest of his life. What should I say about the dress? It is a one-piece piece from head to toe. The bodysuit is still tight-fitting.

If it was just like this, maybe Li Menglong could persuade him a little bit, but he chose a flesh-colored tights for the whole body, which was too much. What is the difference between wearing it and a big walking sausage?

Under the leadership of Li Menglong, the seven MCs were completely in trouble. Naturally, the program team was the one who finally gave in. After all, time wasted here is also a loss, but don't get too proud too early. They will suffer disaster later. time, at least that’s what the program team thought.

Seven people were walking on the road in casual clothes. Everyone turned a blind eye to the gazes of the passing people. Of course, they were very happy in their hearts. If they really wanted to put on those clothes, they would probably have to find a crack in the ground to get in by now.

They were not idle while walking. The program team kept telling them the theme of this issue, which sounded quite interesting. They were asked to hunt as "primitive people" in the city. Of course, the targets were not ordinary people in the past. But a product of nature.

I have to say that the program team's imagination is quite good. Li Menglong thought it was good to have the effect of this theme, but he didn't mind looking at the world with the most malicious eyes: "Your plan is not... Let us starve for a day? After all, where is this food so easy to find!"

After Li Menglong said this, the faces of the program crew and other MCs changed. The former had his true thoughts exposed, while the latter simply felt sad for the rest of the day. If he had known better, he would have eaten more breakfast. Come over again.

But surprisingly, Li Menglong did not continue to struggle with this point. After all, he had already disrupted the program team's plan before. He is not such an unreasonable person. He can still cooperate when it is time to cooperate. After all, he also knows that in the program The more miserable the person is, the happier the audience will be in reality. This can all be explained from a psychological point of view.

But are these people a little too naive? Li Menglong gently moved his palms. It seemed that he would have to rely on his own body today, but before that, Jin Taihao handed the connected phone to Li Menglong with a strange expression.

"What do you mean?" Li Menglong took it over in confusion, thinking it was another mysterious link between them, but what he heard was a suppressed question: "Where are you!"

Li Menglong couldn't help but shudder after hearing this voice. You must know that the most angry girls usually do is yell twice loudly, which is good for expressing their depression. A throat-squeezing muffled sound like this is a bit serious. .

Swallowing silently, Li Menglong was thinking that it was too late to turn off the phone again, but now that the girls have found the program team, they can't turn off everyone's phone, so what should they do now?