Chapter 11

Jin Taehui just liked to tease Lee Jeonghee, but she usually knew her limits. When the director's interview began, she sat quietly like Park Dongchan's assistant, only occasionally glancing at Lee Jeonghee in surprise.

More than two hours passed, and this surprise grew deeper. At first, she thought Lee Jeonghee was just a small-time screenwriter, sitting beside Park Dongchan like a good boy.

But it turned out to be far from the case. This guy seemed to be deciding the director's fate, just like Park Dongchan. Moreover, he didn't just sit and listen; he occasionally discussed the script, the overall tone and style of the drama, the cinematography, costumes, and music with Park Dongchan, Lee Changhan, and Choi Jongsu.

Although he didn't say much, from the expressions of Park Dongchan and even the most hateful Choi Jongsu, it was clear that what he said made a lot of sense.

When did he become so capable? And are screenwriters really that powerful? With these questions in mind, seeing that Yoon Seokho hadn't arrived yet, she finally couldn't help but ask Lee Jeonghee softly, "Hey, you little brat, are you also in charge of recruiting the director?"

"Yep!" Lee Jeonghee looked at her curious, wide-eyed expression and smiled, shrugging proudly, "Not only the director, but also the main actors, location scouting, set selection, costumes, and more. I'll be involved in all of it..."

Jin Taehui clearly didn't hear the rest. She only heard about casting and her eyes lit up, exclaiming excitedly, "Wow, you get to decide the actors? Then this time, just bring in Jang Donggun, Han Jae-suk, Yoo Seung-ho, Ahn Jae-hyuk, Song Yoon-a, and Choi Jin-sil. The drama will definitely be a hit then..."

Lee Jeonghee was speechless, looking at her with a hint of annoyance, "Please, Jin Taehui, don't be such a fangirl." Seeing her pout in dissatisfaction, he explained briefly, "You need to understand that the production budget for a drama is limited. How much would the salaries of so many big stars be? Also, how would you arrange their roles? Would Jang Donggun and Yoo Seung-ho be willing to play supporting roles? Besides, there are issues like scheduling, the script, and even my reluctance to act with you, which would all ruin your dream cast..."

Seeing that she understood a bit, he added softly, "Also, remember to ask questions when you don't understand, don't just blurt out anything. I don't mind being a bit thick-skinned, but it would make you look foolish and embarrassing. Got it?"

Unfortunately, Jin Taehui didn't appreciate his good intentions and pouted, "Pfft, you think you're so great just because you have a little power, you small-minded brat!"

What was this all about! Seeing her clearly being unreasonable, Lee Jeonghee just let her be!

Soon, Yoon Seokho came in, thin and not very tall. He was forty-two this year, an age where he had experienced much and gained a lot of life experience. Although he wasn't very famous, his abilities were already sufficient, as evident from his next two works.

Interestingly, after the peak of "Winter Sonata," neither "Summer Scent" nor "Spring Waltz" were particularly notable, as if his first two works had exhausted all his talent.

While these thoughts raced through Lee Jeonghee's mind, Yoon Seokho greeted Park Dongchan politely and then looked at him with a bit of doubt, but it was manageable.

Unlike Lee Changhan and Choi Jongsu, who were outsiders, Yoon Seokho was a formal employee of KBS. He had long known that the screenwriter of this drama was a super young prodigy. Given his current status and position as a KBS employee, his autonomy was quite limited. Or rather, being able to participate in the big project of the year was already a good opportunity.

So, although he had some concerns, he was well-prepared and his presentation was very clear, "The script is a story filled with sadness, which can be seen from the tragic ending. The fairy tale in the title sets the tone for the entire drama. It doesn't get bogged down in trivial daily life or deep human fate, but rather uses a surreal romanticism to directly depict love itself...

Compared to a fast-paced light comedy, it's very difficult to convey sadness. My idea is to use a slightly gloomy color palette in the cinematography, but not too dark. I will also use more long shots and wide-angle shots. This will slow down the pace of the story, but it will help to fully convey the 'pain, struggle, and sadness' through certain complete scenes. Moreover, the complete and beautiful wide-angle shots will not only enhance the atmosphere through the environment but also improve the viewing experience and the overall quality of the drama..."

After a while, seeing that he was almost done, Lee Jeonghee casually interjected, "Hmm, if we add soothing and appropriate music..."

Yoon Seokho looked at Lee Jeonghee in surprise. This was undoubtedly a good suggestion, and he immediately nodded, "Mr. Lee (in Korea, screenwriters are called writers), you're right. Appropriate music will not only enhance the atmosphere but also improve the overall quality of the drama..."

Without a doubt, Yoon Seokho was the best choice. He had fully grasped the tone and style of the entire drama. Of course, he wasn't at his best yet. "Autumn Fairy Tale" was just his foundation, and his true peak was "Winter Sonata."

However, he was already good enough. Lee Jeonghee would also learn alongside him and try to give his own suggestions.

Once the tone and style of the drama were set and the basic framework of the script was established, everything else would be revealed during the shooting. There would be no definitive results in the meeting room.

Since that was the case, after Yoon Seokho gave a good answer, Park Dongchan and Lee Jeonghee didn't hesitate much and decided on the director. After having lunch at the KBS cafeteria, the three of them began a rough discussion about the script, the future production team, casting, and shooting.

It wasn't until five in the afternoon that everyone dispersed.

"Jeonghee, here is the list of actors who are participating in the open casting. Take a copy and familiarize yourself with it."

A week later would be the open casting. Before parting, Park Dongchan handed him two thick folders and, glancing at Jin Taehui, teased him, "But don't let the pretty actresses dazzle you. Remember, you're picking actors, not girlfriends..."

Lee Jeonghee rolled his eyes in exasperation, deciding to ignore him, and waved to Yoon Seokho, "Director Yoon, see you later!"

Yoon Seokho smiled and nodded in response. Over the afternoon, he had seen that Lee Jeonghee and Park Dongchan had a very good relationship. However, there was no doubt that despite his youth, Lee Jeonghee lived up to his reputation as a prodigy. Not only did he write a good script, but he also had a good understanding of various issues in drama production, which put his mind at ease.

"Director Yoon seems to have a high opinion of you!" Jin Taehui also noticed this, but she added playfully, "But it might be because he's trying to curry favor with you because of your good relationship with Director Park!"

Lee Jeonghee glanced at her, who looked somewhat proud and excited because of him, and chuckled. Although his acting and singing skills weren't great, he had been in the industry for over a decade and had even funded his own drama. Recently, knowing that being a screenwriter was tough, he had studied hard, leading to his current success.

"Pfft, what are you so proud about!" Seeing his usual slightly proud expression, Jin Taehui pouted again, then reached out and snatched the two folders from his arms, glanced at them, and handed one back to him. That was the list of male actors, while she held the list of female actors.

She opened it, but instead of reading the information, she flipped through the photos quickly, muttering to herself, "Pfft, not even as pretty as me, and they talk about how beautiful they are..."

This girl, Lee Jeonghee felt a bit amused, and the corners of his mouth lifted slightly! PS: Please enjoy and consider collecting and recommending. Thank you, and have a pleasant weekend!

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