The Rise of Korean Entertainment

A few people have been working hard all day, but they are not very tired. Being on the show with someone like Li Menglong seems to be like having fun wherever they go.

"How about you accompany us when we record variety shows in the future? I'll give you a salary increase then!" Lee Soon Kyu yawned.

"How much more? If it exceeds 100 million, you can give it some thought!"

"I can give you an extra 100 million and go and record a variety show by myself? How good would it be to just count the money at home!" While Li Shunkyu was talking, he heard Li Menglong's cell phone ringing: "You can't answer the phone while driving. Let me help you find out which one it is. Good sister!"

Li Shunkyu took out the phone from Li Menglong's pocket in a sour mood. The caller was Li Enxi: "Noona, what's wrong!"

Because it was not open to the public, everyone could only see that Li Shunkyu's face became more and more solemn, but there was a hint of joy in it. In short, it didn't look like a bad thing. Of course, everyone noticed this after Li Shunkyu was stunned for a full minute. .

Holding the phone in both hands, Lee Soon Kyu read the text message that was sent to him carefully three times, not missing every word, and then handed it to the curious Kim Taeyeon, and his expression was contagious.

Li Menglong and Xu Xian sat in the front row and looked at the two madmen behind them. Even though they were very familiar with each other, Li Menglong really couldn't guess what these two people were doing, and he didn't want to guess. Sooner or later, they would tell him otherwise.

Lee Soon Kyu and Kim Taeyeon couldn't hold it in any longer, thinking that Lee Meng Long didn't know what happened next: "There's a good thing about that, please, I'll tell you!"

"hehe!"

"Ah, what an attitude! I'm telling you, it's a great thing, it will make you happy for a long time!"

"I've always been happy. I don't need to be happier. I'm prone to high blood pressure!"

"Uh...then you can treat me to a meal!"

"I said, that's my mobile phone, and the message is also for me. Is it interesting to threaten me with my message? Where is your brain?" Li Menglong tried to use logic to tell the other party that this kind of threat was unfounded.

However, neither Lee Soon Kyu nor Kim Taeyeon were willing to give in. It would be unreasonable not to receive some reward for such good news. Since Lee Mong Ryong didn't accept this trick, he could only target the maknae.

"Do you want to know, maknae, but it's a great thing for your Menglong Oppa, no, it's also a great thing for you!"

In fact, both Li Menglong and Seohyun understand the relationship between Li Sungyu and Li Sungyu, but the methods of dealing with them are different. Li Menglong will never let go if he can attack, while Seohyun will follow them as much as possible, just like coaxing a child. .

Otherwise, if she had been as harsh as Li Menglong responded every time for so many years, she would have been tortured to death by the Ernies. Just like now, Xu Xian is actually curious, but it is not urgent.

But the eyes of the two people behind were clearly threatening. If they didn't cooperate with them, God knows what kind of mischief would happen. In order to feel more comfortable for a while, Xu Xian could only nodded silently.

"Well, the maknae is still a good boy, unlike this white-eyed wolf! Remember to treat us to dinner tomorrow!" Li Shunkyu didn't forget to step on Li Menglong as he spoke, and then eagerly handed the phone to Xu Xian.

Seohyun was not as supercilious as the latter two. He squinted and read out the short message: Room No. 7 won Best Screenplay, Best Work, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Screenplay, Six nominations for Best Supporting Actress; Reply 1995 received four nominations for Best Screenplay, Best Work, Best Actor, and Best Actress; Seohyun was nominated twice for Best Supporting Actress for Room 7 and Introduction to Architecture!

The car slowly stopped. Li Menglong was really surprised. He didn't even know what was going on: "What kind of award is this? It's not a Quanzhou Film Festival, right?"

Kim Taeyeon kicked the seat in front of her, and at this time, she didn't forget to blackmail Jeonju. There is a film festival in Jeonju, but it's small and pitiful, and the film festival that nominated Li Menglong is very formal.

"Besides, why can movies and TV series be nominated together?" Li Menglong asked blankly again.

Lee Soon Kyu had to once again spread the common sense about film festivals to Lee Mong Long. South Korea mainly promotes entertainment output, so there are many various film festivals, but there are only three that are the most important.

The Grand Bell Awards is the only film festival managed by the Korean government and is also the oldest film festival. However, due to the government's intervention, there are always various shady revelations. In recent years, many film actors have simply refused to attend, which is considered a form of criticism. The protest at this film festival has given it a bad reputation for the time being. It depends on the government’s public relations in the future.

The Blue Dragon Awards is a specialized film festival and the most famous film award in South Korea. It is considered to be relatively professional and authoritatively recognized.

The Baeksang Arts Awards are the only comprehensive arts awards in South Korea, covering various types of awards including movies, TV series, and variety shows.

To put it simply, the Daejong Awards are not popular, the Blue Dragon Awards have greater influence in the industry because they are professional enough, and the Baeksang Awards have the greatest influence because they have a wide enough audience.

The person who sent the notice to Li Menglong was the organizing committee of the Baeksang Awards. It was considered an advance notice. The official report will have to wait until tomorrow. However, Li Menglong has no capital to be picky now. He is happy even at the Jeonju Film Festival, because this It's recognition.

After watching the short message back and forth twice, Li Menglong was happy, but he soon realized his doubts: "Why is there no nomination for Best Director?"

After asking, Li Menglong already knew the answer. Although people recognized the movie, Li Menglong's qualifications were still too young. He would not even be nominated for Best Director. He only recognized this movie and a TV series.

Fortunately, Li Menglong is free and easy. He only needs to praise the child for his good looks. There is no need to praise the child's father for being handsome. Li Menglong does not covet this, and the fact that Baeksang can give him so many weighty nominations is enough to show the other party's broadmindedness and respect for Li Menglong. Of importance.

Because this was the first time for Lee Mong-ryong to come into contact with this, he didn’t know what to look for in the final award. But from a literal point of view, it seems that Seohyun’s supporting actress role should be pretty solid, right? There are a total of five nominations and two are hers!

"It's easy to split votes between two nominations. Besides, I'm still a newcomer!" Xu Xian seemed to see Li Menglong's doubts. This person didn't care about his own works, but came to ask her about the award immediately. Xu Xian was vaguely confused. Still very touching.

"A newcomer!" Li Menglong was about to sigh, and then looked at his phone again: "Xiaoxian is a newcomer? Why is there no Best Newcomer Award?"

"Brother, these are all heavyweight awards, and the Rookie Award has a low status. Besides, with Seohyun's attitude, it is probably almost stable!" Lee Soon Kyu explained later.

"Tell me earlier. They don't value me, but we, Xiaoxian, are about to win an award. Let's find a place to celebrate!" Li Menglong started the car again as he spoke, but everyone could see the joy in Li Menglong's heart.

Of course, it couldn't be just because of Xu Xian or Room 7. It's just that Li Menglong was too thin-skinned.

In fact, although Room No. 7 has always said that losing money doesn't matter, and Li Menglong really doesn't care that much, but who doesn't hope to make some money? Besides, Li Menglong really felt that this was a good movie, and the fact that so few people watched it was a blow to him and the entire crew.

Fortunately, he still has a sharp professional vision. Li Menglong almost applauded the Baeksang Awards judge. He is so discerning!

Needless to say, Lee Soon Kyu is even happier than Lee Mong Ryong for this kind of good thing. Although there is nothing wrong with her, not even a nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a TV series, she and Lee Mong Ryong are happy whoever wins the award.

While the four people here were looking for a place to celebrate, Li Enxi and the company were looking for colleagues from all walks of life to analyze. There were many things they wanted to figure out, such as how the pie was smashed? They really did it without any public relations expenses.

As for the so-called conscience of the judges, it is only relative. Such a large number of nominations has already shown that Room 7 is the favorite to win this year. This is not even an achievement that public relations can achieve. It depends on the quality of the film itself being high enough.

It turns out that people like Li Eun-hee are also well-connected. Although they cannot influence the voting, it is still relatively easy to find out the inside story, and the results are similar. On the one hand, the film itself is good, and secondly, the organizing committee needs to balance it.

To put it simply, Room 7 is a benchmark held up by the organizing committee. As long as small-budget, literary and artistic works are shot well enough, even if they do not have a box office, they are still worthy of encouragement.

After picking and choosing, in fact, "Introduction to Architecture" would be suitable if its box office did not exceed one million, but it is not typical enough if the other film's box office exceeded five million.

So, they chose Room 7. Of course, these are all prerequisites. Even if Room 7 is allowed to be chosen by the judges normally, there will be at least two to three nominations, including Best Screenplay, Best Actor and Best Actor. Both the host and the male partner will give it.

So Room 7 first reached a certain height, and then it won more favor from the judges because of its characteristics of a low-budget art film. It can be regarded as a combination of strength and luck.

As for Reply 1995, it relies on hard power. The only flaw is that it is not broadcast on the three major channels, and the audience is not wide enough. However, it can't stand it and has tvn to do public relations, so it is relatively recognized by all aspects.

After getting such a result, Li Enxi couldn't laugh or cry. Could it be that the poor box office has become an advantage? So in the future, will making movies cost a box office?

After all, making award-winning movies is a path, and it is a very bright path. If you can win two trophies overseas, it will be even better.

Of course, Lee Eun-hee doesn't have such big ambitions. Originally, Lee Eun-hee had no plans to start a movie for at least a year because of Lee Menglong's hit movie. But now it seems that it's not that bad. How about talking to Li Menglong? Make another one?

Li Menglong didn't know that Li Enxi was interested in him again because of an award. He was taking three girls to find a place to drink. In order to prevent Xu Xian from being unable to deal with the three drunkards later, everyone bought food to take home.

There was a lot of chatting and drinking at the small table!