NIS Agent Reincarnated as a Genius Actor - Chapter 194

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Episode 194. Boosting Performance

– Ryu Yeon-woo and Son Jin-wook simultaneously terminate contracts with LN Enter and transfer to a new company.

– What kind of company is Saebyeol Entertainment? Numerous actors sharing meals together…

 

The contracts that Yeon-woo and Son Jin-wook had with LN Enter were terminated due to expiration, and once they officially signed contracts with Saebyeol Enter, articles began pouring out.

 

Since the information reporters could gather about the newly created startup company called ‘Saebyeol’ was limited, the information published in articles was also fragmentary.

 

With just the investments from Yeon-woo and CEO Kim Ju-seong, they had secured enough initial capital that no external investment was needed.

Therefore, unlike LN’s case, there would be absolutely no openings for external capital-based attacks in the future.

 

Yeon-woo smiled as he watched the busily operating company.

 

‘It’s a new company, but everyone handles their work without hesitation.’

 

Each staff member was fully handling their assigned roles.

Anyone looking would find it hard to believe this was a startup company that had been established just a week ago.

 

Since most of the management consisted of people who had run LN for anywhere from a few years to over ten years, only the company name had changed – there were no problems at all with caring for affiliated actors or proceeding with projects.

 

The staff hired through public recruitment and those scouted through connections also quickly blended in and were doing their assigned work sufficiently well.

 

“Hmm…”

 

But CEO Jeong Hyeok was stroking his chin and sighing.

Seeing Jeong Hyeok like this, Yeon-woo tilted his head.

 

“Why are you sighing, CEO?”

“I’m sighing because I’m the CEO.”

 

Since Jeong Hyeok had always just done what CEO Kim Ju-seong told him to do, he couldn’t get a sense of what to do first.

Sighing again, CEO Jeong Hyeok continued speaking.

 

“No, I can clearly see what to do with the schedules our affiliated actors already had set before their contracts, but I can’t get a sense of what to do after that.”

 

Originally, that was the job of a ship’s captain.

Looking far ahead and giving direction to go that way, while steering and rowing was the crew’s responsibility.

 

But since Jeong Hyeok had always been rowing, he couldn’t get a sense of how to look for direction.

 

Watching Jeong Hyeok like this, Yeon-woo grinned.

 

“That’s why CEO Kim Ju-seong is on the 3rd Floor to help with that.”

“…Of course I went down to see him. He said he was busy making coffee and told me to figure it out myself.”

“Hmm…”

 

It seemed like he was trying to raise him strong from the beginning.

Or maybe he was just being lazy.

 

Yeon-woo also stroked his chin following Jeong Hyeok, then said the things that came to mind first.

 

“When we were at LN, you said there were many advertisement offers for the 「White Blood」 members, right?”

“Yes. At that time, most of the big advertisements required Actor Ryu to be included, so we rejected them all. But we did film individual advertisements for the members. LN did take care of that part.”

 

Yeon-woo nodded at Jeong Hyeok’s explanation.

 

Except for Dong-ha, all the other expedition team members of 「White Blood」 were in an unaffiliated state with no agency.

 

Han Byeol wanted to focus on school life until entering high school, Jung Su-yeon wasn’t sure whether to continue acting or try being an announcer again, and lastly, Jeong Cheol-min had never had an agency during his long acting career.

 

Whether they naturally thought he would have an affiliation, or because Jeong Cheol-min himself was running an acting academy, when Yeon-woo asked, he said no agency had made offers even after 「White Blood」 ended.

 

Anyway, since those members had all joined Saebyeol Enter now, the situation had changed somewhat from before.

 

“Then shall we have the White Blood members film some advertisements as a group? Let’s build up some performance for our company.”

“Oh, advertisements?”

 

Considering Yeon-woo’s personal assets, there was no need to film advertisements, but it was different for the other members.

 

‘These are people who trusted me and came to Saebyeol, so I should let them taste some money.’

 

Originally, umami flavor is stronger stimulation than sweet or salty tastes, and even stronger than that is the taste of money hitting your bank account.

 

“Since quite some time has passed since 「White Blood」 was released, might the advertisers have lost interest?”

 

At Yeon-woo’s question, Jeong Hyeok shook his head vigorously.

 

“Absolutely not. Right now, if Actor Ryu says he’ll film something, you can pick and choose any brand.”

 

Jeong Hyeok had received a call from an advertising agency this morning asking for a favor.

Checking his email on his smartphone, Jeong Hyeok continued speaking.

 

“Look at this email they sent with all this detailed writing. The roles Actor Ryu has taken so far are a national salvation hero, a young man chasing dreams, and a doctor saving the universe. Your image’s credibility is tremendous.”

“They cleverly left out the 「Master Plan」 story, huh? I also played a con artist role…”

 

At Yeon-woo’s playful words, CEO Jeong Hyeok laughed.

 

“Of course, what advertisers are really desperate for is ultimately Actor Ryu’s popularity.”

“Then let’s use that popularity to proceed with an advertisement. Since the members’ opinions are important too, shall we gather and have a meeting about what kind of advertisement to film?

 

Hearing Yeon-woo’s words, Jeong Hyeok nodded while feeling amazed anew.

 

Having a meeting about what advertisement to film – for other celebrities, advertisements are something they’re dying to film.

But the idea of ‘choosing’ an advertisement was amusing.

 

‘Well, it is Ryu Yeon-woo after all.’

 

Soon understanding, he nodded his head.

 

***

 

The cast of 「White Blood」 gathered in the meeting room.

 

“It’s been quite a while, Dong-ha.”

“How have you been? I saw your album comeback, of course.”

 

Dong-ha nodded warmly as he looked at the cast members gathered at Saebyeol Entertainment.

Yeon-woo had met Dong-ha during the Achae University filming, but for the other members, this was the first time since returning from LA.

 

“It’s amazing that everyone from Teacher Cheol-min to Han Byeol is gathered at the same agency.”

“I bought the album, but the photocard wasn’t yours, Dong-ha.”

“Teacher Cheol-min bought our album?! I brought signed copies from all the members to give you.”

“Of course I had to buy it.”

 

While Dong-ha and the members were greeting each other and catching up after a long time, the door opened and CEO Jeong Hyeok entered with a staff member from Dong-ha’s agency who handled advertising contacts.

 

They then displayed various advertisement proposals on the screen and coordinated opinions.

While the adults were talking, Yeon-woo smiled and asked Han Byeol, who was sitting quietly like a little kid.

 

“Han Byeol, isn’t there any advertisement you wanted to try?”

 

As if she had been waiting, she immediately pulled out one of the many advertisement proposals on the desk.

 

“I want to do this one!”

 

Everyone nodded when they saw the brand Han Byeol had chosen.

 

“Coffee? I like it.”

“I looked at that one earlier too, and I thought the storyboard was decent and good.”

“Is there a special reason you want to do coffee?”

 

Since she had pulled it out immediately as if waiting, when Yeon-woo asked for the reason, Han Byeol continued.

 

“It’s the brand my mom always drinks at Our House. I think mom would be really happy if my face was on it.”

 

When Dong-ha and Jeong Cheol-min expressed positive opinions, Jung Su-yeon also nodded.

They had chosen a total of three so far, and since this seemed sufficient for the time being, Yeon-woo summarized.

 

“Alright, so we’ve chosen carbonated drinks, home appliances, and coffee – three in total.”

 

The products didn’t overlap in categories, and looking at the storyboards, they seemed like straightforward image advertisements that would be easy to film.

 

Watching this scene, Dong-ha was amazed.

 

The other members didn’t know since they had little experience with advertisement filming except for small schedules handled by LN after 「White Blood」 ended, but Dong-ha, who had been active as an idol for several years, was different.

 

“This is really the first time I’ve seen advertisements laid out like this to choose from whatever we want.”

 

When even one advertisement came to Dong-ha’s group, it was such good news that the entire agency would be in a party mood.

It wasn’t possible to sit around a table like this, excluding this and including that, choosing like shopping at a mart.

 

CEO Jeong Hyeok also grinned and replied.

 

“Even when I worked at my previous company, this never happened until I managed Actor Ryu. This is my first time too.”

 

***

 

The detailed schedule would be coordinated among the staff, and the members went back.

 

Only CEO Jeong Hyeok and Yeon-woo remained in the meeting room after the members left.

 

“I think it’s time to slowly start a new project.”

 

Although it was called a break period, there had actually been many things happening.

 

He had been busy with the small theater play and matters related to the company and Baeksol.

However, the central point of this life was always ‘actor Ryu Yeon-woo.’

 

Understanding Yeon-woo’s feelings, CEO Jeong Hyeok smiled.

 

“Another hit will come out now.”

“Hey, you can’t put pressure on me like that already.”

“Shall we try receiving some next project scenarios? If Actor Ryu says he’ll do it now, there probably won’t be any producers who would refuse.”

 

Yeon-woo fell into thought for a moment at CEO Jeong Hyeok’s words.

 

‘Of course, there would be almost none.’

 

But he couldn’t guarantee there would be no interference from Baeksol.

If they entrusted production to outsiders, it would be difficult to block in advance.

 

“I think it would be better if we did self-production. Since we have Saebyeol Media, we need to build up results on the media side, not just entertainment.”

 

CEO Jeong Hyeok nodded as if Yeon-woo’s words made sense.

 

“That’s right. Hmm, then we need to get a good scenario first. Do you have any preferred genre?”

 

Genre…

 

After thinking for a moment, Yeon-woo shook his head.

 

“Nothing comes to mind right now. However, how about filling all the main and supporting roles with actors from our entertainment company? Right now, none of them have any next projects except for the advertisement schedules that just came up, right?”

“Ah, that’s right. But is there a need to fill everything with only our entertainment company actors?”

 

Of course, it was to not give Baeksol any opportunity to interfere, but he couldn’t explain it that way.

 

“I thought about creating a work that could serve as a milestone to commemorate establishing the company.”

“A milestone…”

 

Milestone originally refers to stone markers that the Roman Empire made using soldiers to measure distances on the roads they built.

 

Currently, it refers to major turning points or groundbreaking events in life or history.

 

CEO Jeong Hyeok also nodded after hearing Yeon-woo’s words, thinking that since they had accepted such a large number of good actors, it wouldn’t be bad to create a drama or movie where all their affiliated actors appear at once.

 

“Then the scenario would be the key.”

“We’ll think about that part gradually. We have plenty of time ahead of us.”

 

Knock knock─.

 

At that moment, the sound of someone knocking on the meeting room door was heard.

 

“Yes. Please come in.”

 

The door opened and Gong Min-jeong entered.

 

“Ah, Min-jeong sunbae.”

 

When Yeon-woo greeted her warmly, Gong Min-jeong smiled and greeted Yeon-woo back, then approached CEO Jeong Hyeok.

 

“Hello, Actor. Ah, CEO. This is the report you requested last time.”

“Oh, you processed it quite quickly?”

“Yes, it’s something I’ve always been thinking about.”

“Excuse me?”

 

When Jeong Hyeok tilted his head and asked back at Gong Min-jeong’s words, she shook her head saying it was nothing.

 

“Thank you. I’ll read it carefully.”

“Yes, CEO.”

 

After Gong Min-jeong greeted and left, Jeong Hyeok checked the cover of the report.

Seeing CEO Jeong Hyeok like that, Yeon-woo smiled playfully.

 

“CEO. Do you still receive reports in writing these days?”

“Ah, does it show that I’m old? Rather than looking at a monitor, I need to touch paper to get the feel…”

 

Yeon-woo shook his head at Jeong Hyeok’s words.

 

“No. I’m the same way.”

“If Actor Ryu is like that too, then I guess I’m not old. By the way, I gave the instruction this morning and she’s already submitted the report.”

“What’s the content about?”

“An analysis of why Actor Ryu succeeded.”

 

At the unexpected words, Yeon-woo looked at the report again.

 

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