Chapter 55

Luo Hongzhen, male, 35 years old, graduated from the Korea National University of Arts, School of Film and Video.

After graduation, he dedicated himself to the film directing industry. He won the Best Work Award at a short film festival for "The Perfect Red Snapper Dish" and the Best Short Film Award at the Grand Bell Awards for "Hate," earning him a prestigious reputation in the Korean short film industry.

His works are known for their novel storylines and have gained significant attention. He is also highly praised by industry insiders for his exceptional talent in visual presentation.

After gaining recognition in the short film industry, Luo Hongzhen began to set his sights on the big screen and started planning his first feature film.

However, he encountered difficulties while searching for a script.

His strength lies in handling plot and visual presentation, so he decided to leverage his strengths and wanted to direct an action drama. However, he couldn't find a suitable script.

The source of film scripts in Korea is quite different from other countries. Often, directors write their own scripts and then direct them. There are not many finished scripts available on the market.

For example, the famous film "My Sassy Girl" was adapted from a web novel, but the adaptation was done by the film's director.

Many famous original scripts are also created by the directors themselves.

This phenomenon is mainly due to the fact that Korean society places a great emphasis on seniority and hierarchical structures. Young directors find it difficult to gain trust and secure investments.

In this environment, those in the directing profession gain extensive experience over time. During this period, they not only learn the basics of other aspects of filmmaking but also often learn to write their own scripts.

Therefore, many famous directors have the ability to write their own scripts, which has led to the underdevelopment of the film script industry in Korea.

Luo Hongzhen also wanted to write his own script, but he was still young. Compared to his senior colleagues in their forties and fifties, he had less experience and less refined writing skills.

Moreover, he chose to direct an action drama, which involves a lot of specialized knowledge in the legal field, causing him significant trouble.

It was at this point that Jin Yunho's script appeared before Luo Hongzhen.

Shin Donghae's father is a private business owner of a small factory, mainly engaged in the production of film and television merchandise, such as small trinkets and crafts. Therefore, he is somewhat involved in the entertainment industry.

When Shin Donghae's father heard that the script was written by his son's superior, he took it very seriously and used all his connections to deliver the script to Jin Yunho, hoping to make a good impression on Shin Donghae.

Yesterday, Shin Donghae's father's hard work paid off. By chance, he delivered the manuscript to Luo Hongzhen.

After reading it, Luo Hongzhen felt as if he had found a treasure.

Although Jin Yunho's manuscript could not be called a script from a film perspective, the serial killer case described in it caught Luo Hongzhen's attention. Moreover, Jin Yunho's detailed and professional case summary was very valuable.

These were exactly what he needed at the moment.

Last year, he had planned to make a film of this genre, but he fell seriously ill and lacked the energy to work on the script. Additionally, a former investor who had a good relationship with him encountered some problems and could no longer provide funding for the film. He had to find a new investor.

Due to these various reasons, his new film plan was delayed for a whole year.

Unexpectedly, just as he had resolved these external issues, he received Jin Yunho's script, which delighted him greatly.

Thus, Luo Hongzhen immediately responded to Shin Donghae's father, expressing his desire to meet the author.

This led to the conversation between Jin Yunho and Shin Donghae.

Jin Yunho and Shin Donghae were now driving to the meeting place to discuss the script with Director Luo Hongzhen.

The three were about to meet.

On the way, Jin Yunho did not know that from that day on, he would have an additional source of income, which would significantly impact his future career development.

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In the afternoon, Jin Yunho and Shin Donghae arrived at the meeting place, a high-end club in Seocho District.

In a private room on the third floor, Jin Yunho met Director Luo Hongzhen. The young director, with his black glasses and a large beard, exuded a literary air.

"Hello, you must be Prosecutor Jin Yunho?"

After being led into the room by a server, Luo Hongzhen greeted Jin Yunho with a bow and a handshake.

"Hello, I am Jin Yunho. This is my investigative assistant, Shin Donghae," Jin Yunho replied, bowing and shaking hands with Luo Hongzhen.

"Hello, I didn't expect you to be even more impressive in person. Hehe, this is my assistant. Let's sit down and talk," Luo Hongzhen said politely, though his speech was a bit rapid.

After sitting down, they exchanged some pleasantries.

While engaging with Luo Hongzhen, Jin Yunho observed the room, a habit from his profession.

However, upon closer inspection, he noticed some unusual aspects.

First, the club was extremely high-end, and the private room was even more luxurious. Jin Yunho couldn't understand why Korean directors would meet in such a high-end place for their daily interactions, or if Luo Hongzhen had some other background.

Second, Luo Hongzhen's attitude towards his assistant was very peculiar. He seemed unusually polite to his assistant. In Korea, a director being polite to his assistant? It didn't make sense!

Something was off!

However, Jin Yunho didn't think too much about it and had no interest in guessing the secrets behind it. He was more interested in how much his manuscript could sell for.

"Director Luo Hongzhen, I wonder why you invited me here today...?" Jin Yunho brought up the topic first.

Luo Hongzhen patted his head and laughed awkwardly, "Hehe, I got so caught up in chatting with you that I forgot the main reason."

He took out a copy of the manuscript from his briefcase and pushed it towards Jin Yunho, "Could you tell me more about the part you summarized? Although the manuscript is very detailed, it's not as vivid or memorable as hearing it from you."

The Liu Yongzhe serial killer case had been publicly tried, and all the information was publicly available online.

However, the information available online was not as detailed as what Jin Yunho had recorded. After all, he had a background in the legal system and had a natural advantage in collecting case information.

Luo Hongzhen valued this detailed information, but he was even more interested in Jin Yunho's personal insights into the case, especially his analysis of the killer's behavior, the inaction of the police and prosecutors, and the judicial system.

These points were elements that could elevate the film. Therefore, he wanted to hear Jin Yunho's detailed thoughts.

Jin Yunho didn't hold back. The manuscript was primarily prepared for his graduation thesis from the Judicial Research Institute three years ago, and the content had already appeared in that thesis, so there was nothing he couldn't share.

Thus, Jin Yunho spoke freely, adding some new insights and perspectives he had gained over the past three years.

As he listened to Jin Yunho, Luo Hongzhen's eyes grew brighter.

Initially, after reading the manuscript, he simply thought he had found a good script.

However, after hearing Jin Yunho's firsthand account, especially the new insights he had gained over the past three years, Luo Hongzhen's eyes lit up with excitement.

Jin Yunho's analysis of the case could serve as the main theme of the film and had great depth, potentially sparking widespread social attention and discussion.

As for how to incorporate these insights into the film, that was Director Luo Hongzhen's responsibility, and he was not worried about it.

Jin Yunho's manuscript, though not a formal script, provided excellent material and a thematic framework for the film.

Luo Hongzhen, with his talent for handling plots and character development, could flesh out the script.

Together, they could create an excellent script.

After discussing with Jin Yunho, Luo Hongzhen was eager to start filming immediately, but he suppressed his excitement, considering that the script still needed refinement.

Additionally, it was time to discuss the price of the script.

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