Volume 3 2011 Chapter 395 Bae Suzy's TV Series
School hasn't started yet, Bae Joo-hyun has returned , and he just spent a sweet Valentine's Day with Eun-fi. Yi Haoyan's New Year holiday came to a perfect end.
However, not everyone can do this.
The idols who have already debuted are still busy throughout the Spring Festival.
During this period, in addition to the TV station's year-end awards and various award ceremonies, popular idols are constantly busy.
Girls' Generation made history in 2010 and their influence is still there.
On January 20, they won the 20th "Seoul Music Awards - Grand Prize", becoming the first female singer in Korean history to win the Grand Prize for two consecutive years.
Although Girls' Generation's activities have shifted focus to Japan, they have not relaxed their control over the Korean domestic market.
SM is much more stable than JYP in the past in that it is exploring new markets while maintaining its domestic base.
It's just hard for the members of Girls' Generation, they have to run back and forth, ride the plane as if it were a bus, they are tired but happy.
On the other hand, JYP is one of the top three after all, with strong strength and talent.
Miss A's debut song released after Wonder Girls directly won the Song of the Year award and is now extremely popular. It is obvious that they are also preparing to regain their own glory in the heyday of girl groups. In addition, Park Jin-young has also keenly smelled the scent of the Chinese market. That is, after F(X) had its first Chinese captain, Miss A is obviously also an international girl group that is inclined towards the Chinese market.
Miss A participated in Zhejiang Satellite TV's New Year's Eve concert "2010 Fashion Festival" in early 2011. It can be said that JYP, which is experiencing a financial crisis, is eager to make money.
At the same time, Bae Suzy also received the first TV drama script in her life.
But she didn't want to act.
On the one hand, although actors have a higher status than idols in South Korea, Suzy, who is not even 17 years old and became famous right after her debut, is still just an underage girl who only loves singing and dancing, and has not considered many realistic things.
On the other hand, the script was written by the president himself...
Hmm~
Looking at President Park Jin-young who was speaking earnestly across from her, Bae Suzy refused in her heart.
"Suzy, this story about an idol singer is perfect for you! When I was writing the script, I used you as a reference for the image of the heroine. It will definitely be outstanding!"
Facing his favorite student, the 39-year-old middle-aged uncle did not have the dignity and momentum of a company president at all, but instead looked like an honest old father. The ugly face that was eliminated by Lee Soo-man, with his eyes missing from his smile, actually looked a bit cute, and he was obviously very proud of his creation.
“Hehe~”
Bae Suzy tried her best to make her smile not look too fake. After all, this was her boss and she had to give him face no matter what.
Although she is not yet an adult, the work and social experiences after her debut have allowed this smart girl to grow rapidly, and this is "thanks" to the bully master Yi Haoyan.
But she really didn't want to act.
Although both professions require facing the camera, idols and actors are completely different.
When idols perform on stage, being able to capture the camera is a basic requirement. A perfect live performance is the result of the joint efforts of the singer and the cameraman.
The director switches between several cameras in different positions to better present the stage effect. The singer needs to keenly grasp the camera switching and ensure that he can look directly into the camera, so as to convey his expression and movements directly to the TV audience.
But actors are just the opposite. They need to understand the angle and range of shooting, but they cannot stare at the camera. Except for some special close-ups, it is normal for actors to ignore the existence of the camera and immerse themselves in the role.
In addition, idols need to show their personality, be modest, polite, cute and lively, and they need to maintain this image whenever they face the camera. However, actors need to show their roles, and they need to be like the roles they play, and they cannot have a fixed personality.
These are two completely opposite professions.
In addition to these differences, not to mention the acting skills, Bae Suzy, who has only been an idol trainee for one year, is very clear.
How could I possibly have acting skills?
It is human instinct to feel repulsion and fear towards unknown things, so it is normal that Suzy does not want to act.
What's more, the script was written by Park Jin-young...
"This is a passionate story about youth and dreams. Children grow up through the stage and find their own value in life. Isn't it perfect? I am totally optimistic about this play!"
Park Jin-young explained the core idea of the story to Bae Suzy, his long arms waving exaggeratedly, which contrasted with his excited expression.
"Ah~ Inside~"
Bae Suzy could only smile.
This boss is undoubtedly a musical genius. He has no problem with his stage talent and is very successful both as a singer and as a producer.
But isn’t writing a script a writer’s job? Korean TV drama writers are not an easy job!
President, are you okay?
"...Suzy, you are going to play a proud and arrogant heroine who appears to be indifferent. This image fits your image very well..."
President Park obviously didn't expect that the girl across from him was doubting her ability, and thought that she was stunned by the sudden luck. After all, it is not common to play the leading role in a TV series within a year of debut. So he carefully explained the script and role to the girl.
"The story takes place in an arts high school. Aren't you also a student there? Don't worry too much about your acting skills. Just act like yourself."
"But... President Nim... I really can't act..."
Bae Suzy finally expressed her concerns in panic.
"Haha~ This kind of youthful feeling is what I want~"
Park Jin-young could fully understand the girl's concerns.
"Among the current female artists in JYP, you are the only one who meets the requirements. We can't give such a good script to other companies~"
Apart from Lao Pu's unreasonable self-confidence, JYP does not have a suitable candidate at present. Among the popular female artists, Wonder Girls are busy raising money overseas and cannot withdraw, the two Chinese people in Miss A are unlikely to receive film and television resources, Min already has film resources, and her style and image are not suitable for this type of subject matter, leaving only Bae Suzy.
This child is Korean, her looks are in line with the preferences of the local market, she has a generous personality and is very motivated, and her temperament and appearance meet the requirements of this drama. Park Jin Young is very optimistic about her.
As for singing, dancing and acting, these things can be improved over time. Park Jin-young, who was a singer himself, doesn't really care.
There is a kind of ability that makes your boss think you are capable.
In short, whether Bae Suzy is willing or not, she can't avoid the "Dream High" drama.
Bae Suzy was forced to take on the role and began her first acting challenge.
Of course, JYP’s own dramas are unlikely to have any big-name actors joining in, and most of the leading actors are idols.
2PM's Ok Taec-yeon and Jang Woo-young, T-ara's Ham Eun-jung, and IU, and there is only one real new actor, Kim Soo-hyun. In general, everyone is a rookie.
Bae Suzy started filming without any pressure.
However, this kind of thing happens in this world.
Even if you try to plant flowers, they may not bloom; but if you plant willows by accident, they may grow into a shade.
This self-produced drama, which was not expected to have high hopes, has had its ratings never drop below 10% since its premiere on KBS at 10pm on January 3, 2011, according to both AGB and TNms statistics.
From the fifth episode aired on January 17, it defeated MBC's "Queen of Reversals" and SBS's "Athena: Goddess of War" in the same time slot to become the number one in ratings, and maintained this position until the end of the series on February 28, ultimately achieving a nationwide rating of 15% and Seoul's 17%, completing a miraculous comeback.
You have to know that the competitors in the same time period are formal dramas with many veteran professional actors, especially SBS's "Athena: Goddess of War", which invited big names like Cha Seung-won and Jung Woo-sung, attempting to copy the spy drama "IRIS" that created a miracle of 40% ratings. However, it started high and ended low, losing to a group of inexperienced young people.
"I don't understand this Bae Suzy~"
Yi Haoyan looked confused.
"She practiced for a year and joined the group as a temporary substitute. As a result, her debut song won the first place in 21 days and won the song of the year in half a year, breaking the record of a girl group. She started acting in this idol-made drama less than a year after her debut, and the ratings directly blew away the big productions of the same period. Is she so popular with the audience?"
"Why? You can't accept being slapped in the face?"
Sun Enxi knew that Yi Haoyan was not optimistic about Miss A at first, saying that this was unreasonable and that was wrong, but she did not expect that she would soar to fame and become so popular in acting now. The genius young master's face was swollen.
"Ani! The reason why her debut song became popular is because JYP's songs are good. She is the weakest among the four members of the group, so she just got lucky."
The boy was a little furious after being rudely rebuked by his cousin.
"But this TV show is a bit speechless——"
“Does it look good?”
Sun Enxi interrupted Yidie's wailing without any hesitation and asked a question that went straight to the point.
“…”
"Dream High" is always broadcast at 10 pm, which is Yi Haoyan's bedtime. But now he not only watches it by himself, but also drags Pei Zhuxuan to watch it together. Although he complains while watching, he never misses a single episode.
A typical example of someone who says one thing but acts another.
“Haha~”
Bae Joo Hyun covered her mouth and laughed secretly. It was called laughing secretly, but it was no different from laughing in front of others. This unbridled laughter filled the whole room, and there was no intention of hiding it.
"Nuna! Is that hand covering your mouth a loudspeaker? You can't just giggle like that!" The boy was furious at the betrayal of his traditional ally.
"Okay then~" Pei Zhuxuan paused, glanced at him, and simply put down her hands, holding her stomach and continued to laugh with her head tilted back. After laughing, she deliberately asked: "Are you satisfied with this?"
Yi Haoyan was so angry that he almost died.
"Ah! Bae Joo-hyun! Don't you want your image anymore? Isn't this old lady smile Kim Taeyeon's signature? Did I pass it on to you?"
"Huh? You told your sister? And you called Nuna and Senior by their first names? That's rude!"
The gentle Bae Joo-hyun immediately turned into a serious young lady and began to suppress Yi Haoyan.
"You were the one who laughed at me first!"
The boy stiffened his neck and kept talking stubbornly.
"Shouldn't I laugh? I obviously love watching it and I follow the show every day, but I can't accept that others have good grades! Isn't this ridiculous?"
When it comes to matters of principle, Bae Joo Hyun never gives in. The young lady has a smile in her eyes, but her mouth is not relaxed at all.
"..." Yi Haoyan was speechless again. This sister was good in every way except that she was very serious about things like this. She was always right, leaving the eloquent and talented young man helpless.
No, I always feel that my status at home is getting lower and lower, and I feel like I am the fish on the chopping board.
How can this be possible!!
Realizing that his situation was not good, the boy tried to turn the tables.
"Don't laugh if you're angry. Do you know who suffered the most from this popular play?"
"Isn't it you?" Bae Joo-hyun stabbed directly.
“Pfft~hahaha!”
When these words came out, Sun Enxi burst out laughing.
“Ani!!!” Yi Haoyan was almost choking, “SM is the worst! It’s your own company, Sister Zhuxuan! And you’re still laughing!”
"Hmm? What do you mean?"
"JYP wants to make a breakthrough in the field of film and television production, doesn't SM want to? It's a pity that SM is simply a tragedy in this field!"
Seeing that the young lady's attention was successfully attracted and she no longer suppressed him, Yi Haoyan finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Look at how many people SM put into this movie 'Athena: Goddess of War'. How much effort did they put into it? Choi Siwon and Shim Changmin starred, BoA made a cameo appearance, Kim Taeyeon and Kangta sang the OST; SJ, Girls' Generation, Dongshin, BoA, HOT, almost all the big-name groups in SM were in the movie. They were counting on this big production with big stars to become famous, but what was the result? They are not as good as JYP's bunch of young people. Isn't this miserable? It's so miserable~ If I were Park Jin Young, I would have laughed my jaw off!"
After hearing this, Bae Joo-hyun was stunned, it seemed that ~ it was really as he said, SM was really in a miserable situation this time.
"SM's vision in film and television is indeed a bit problematic," Son Eun-hee took over the conversation. "'Dream High' was produced by CJ, JYP, and Keyeast. Although they were all newcomers and the investment was not much, the department thought the script and story were very good, so they participated in the production. However, the department was not very optimistic about 'Athena: Goddess of War' from the beginning, and finally did not cooperate with CJ."
"So if Joohyun wants to act in the future, don't let SM interfere. Even Yoona's You Are My Destiny had such a good start, but the second part was a complete failure. SM is really not good at this. You have to let Eunhee arrange it."
"I haven't even debuted yet? How can I compare with senior Yoona!" Bae Joo-hyun rolled her eyes at Yi Haoyan and ignored his weird words.
"However, JYP was able to bring Keyeast together to produce, do these agencies have any ideas? In this "Dream High", JYP, LEON, and CCM are all involved, connecting a lot of people!"
Yi Haoyan looked at his cousin with a hint of meaning.
"CCM was asked by CJ to join. No matter how hard they try, they won't be able to make it. These brokerage companies all want to expand their own business, but how can the barriers between industries be broken so easily?"
Sun Eun-hee didn't care.
“It’s almost impossible for any company to challenge CJ in the Korean film and television industry.”
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