Chapter 16

"Hey!" Although the game had already popped up a notification, Lee Jung-hee still tried to salvage the situation, "Director Yoon, although I also think that Son Ye-jin performed well just now, she doesn't have any experience at all...!"

As Lee Jung-hee said this, he noticed Yoon Seok-ho frowning and quickly added, "What if we do this: I think we should have a few candidates who performed well in acting, appearance, and demeanor have another interview. And this time, they will perform in full makeup (according to the plot), which will make it easier to see who is more suitable."

He paused slightly, and when Yoon Seok-ho was deep in thought, he continued, "We don't need too many candidates. I've thought about it, and Miss Ha Ji-won, Miss Song Hye-kyo, and Miss Son Ye-jin are undoubtedly the most suitable... ."

If it were up to Park Dong-je, he would definitely choose Ha Ji-won, so at this moment, Lee Jung-hee could only apologize for using Park Dong-je.

It was really out of necessity, not because he had any grudge against Son Ye-jin, but the thought that this was all caused by the game made his heart feel cold and insecure.

Therefore, he still hoped for Song Hye-kyo, as she was the original lead and had already set a successful precedent.

"Hmm, a comprehensive consideration is best!" Park Dong-je was indeed convinced, and after Park Dong-je's agreement, Yoon Seok-ho also nodded, not because of Park Dong-je's pressure, but because he was also somewhat hesitant after Lee Jung-hee spoke.

Phew! Seeing that they agreed, Lee Jung-hee let out a long breath. He seemed to see the possibility of changing the game's fate, or rather, this was a good experiment. If it succeeded, it would be great.

Thinking about this, he became a bit excited, and this situation was noticed by Park Dong-je and Yoon Seok-ho beside him. The former even joked, "You look very excited, have you fallen for someone...!"

"All of them, my eyes are dazzled!" Lee Jung-hee chuckled, following his words, and then, amidst everyone's laughter, he shrugged, "Well, how to put it, I usually only see those stars on TV or in movies, but today, I was sitting there reviewing them, as if I were better than them... It's such a strange feeling, a bit exciting, a bit proud, and even a bit absurd... ."

Everyone laughed again. What he said resonated with everyone to some extent, even Yoon Seok-ho laughed and said, "You're much better than me. I remember when I first started in this industry, I didn't even dare to look at the big stars directly, I could only sneak a peek... ."

Another burst of laughter, and then they walked to the KBS cafeteria, chatting and laughing all the way, the atmosphere was very harmonious.

After lunch, everyone had a half-hour break. Lee Jung-hee, who had been getting a lot of calls lately, quickly ran outside to top up his phone credit during this break.

Just as he stepped out of the KBS gate and turned left, he saw Son Ye-jin pacing under a tree by the roadside. He was taken aback, and Son Ye-jin also happened to see him, greeting him shyly.

"Why are you here?" She was an artist, and standing outside daydreaming was a bit strange. After she greeted him, Lee Jung-hee asked casually.

"Oh, I was about to go back, but I just got a call saying there's a final interview tonight!" Son Ye-jin looked a bit embarrassed, slightly lowering her head and tucking a strand of hair behind her ear, she said softly, "My home is quite far, so it's inconvenient to go back and forth, so I'm waiting here!"

Lee Jung-hee was taken aback and asked instinctively, "Uh, where's your agent?"

"Ah," Son Ye-jin looked at him in surprise, then lightly bit her lip and shook her head with a smile, "I don't have an agent yet!"

Uh, no agent, hearing this, Lee Jung-hee was even more stunned. He quickly opened the system in his mind, checked her information, and immediately understood the problem.

Originally, she was supposed to sign with BE Entertainment (the predecessor of MS) in the second half of this year and then debut. But this time, due to the influence of Devil Entertainment, her life path suddenly changed.

Perhaps, she herself was also puzzled as to why she would travel from Daegu to Seoul's KBS for an interview, which would take several hours back and forth, no wonder she could only wait here.

"Uh, it's too cold outside, you can find a place to rest first, so you can perform better tonight," After understanding the situation, Lee Jung-hee digested it for a moment and said to Son Ye-jin, "For example, you can go to a café, a library, or even watch a movie... ."

Then he looked at her with a puzzled expression, "Do you not have any money on you?"

Seeing his enthusiasm, Son Ye-jin's smile grew, but she shook her head, "No, I just haven't decided yet!" Then she looked up at him, "But your suggestions are good, thank you!"

Lee Jung-hee smiled, "You're welcome!" He waved to her and was about to leave, but just as he turned, he turned back and said to Son Ye-jin, who was looking at him in surprise, "Well, in this industry, it's best to have an agent, so you have someone to rely on... ."

This was a thought he had just now. Son Ye-jin was undoubtedly a gem, talented, with good acting skills and a good appearance, but she had not signed with any agency yet. And Empire Entertainment, which had been registered over the past twenty days, was almost ready to open.

So, why not see if there was a chance to sign Son Ye-jin? Then, perhaps he could also sign Kim Tae-hee easily, and for the future Korean stars who were not yet famous, he could also consider them.

Well, maybe it could be called a superstar cultivation plan! Just thinking about it made him a bit excited!

Of course, that was for the future. The one in front of him was still uncertain. Indeed, when Son Ye-jin heard him mention this, she first looked at him with a puzzled expression and then said, "Um, Kim Hye-soo mentioned it to me before, but I'm still considering it!"

From the way she looked at him, Lee Jung-hee knew that the girl had guessed something and was now on guard.

Did she think he was a big bad wolf? Lee Jung-hee smiled bitterly in his heart but didn't hide it, "Uh, don't misunderstand, although I do have the intention of having you join my agency, it's simply because once you become an artist, you need an agent to help you handle many things or troubles... ."

He laughed and shrugged, "Okay, let me tell you about my agency. It's called Empire Entertainment, and it just started. For now, it's just me. Our advantage is that, besides being a screenwriter, you won't have to worry about not having roles. We only take a 30% commission, and we only sign for five years. After five years, if you renew, the fee will be even lower, and we can even help you set up your own studio... ."

He spread his hands, "Alright, I've said everything I wanted to say. One last reminder: even if you sign with us, I can't guarantee you the lead role in this drama!"

Finally, he finished speaking, and Lee Jung-hee let out a sigh of relief. He smiled and waved to Son Ye-jin again, not hesitating, and turned to leave.

"Hey!" This time, it was Son Ye-jin who called him. She could hear the sincerity in his voice. No talent scout or agent would speak so quickly, so urgently, and so straightforwardly, and then leave without waiting for her answer.

That was too impolite, uh, and a bit silly and cute!

Of course, it was true that Kim Hye-soo had mentioned signing with an agency to her. She also knew that for a newly debuted artist, signing for eight years was considered short, usually ten years or more, and only big stars got three to five years.

She didn't understand things like studios yet, but she knew that for new artists, the agent's commission was at least 60-70%, and sometimes even 80-90% was not uncommon.

"Um, thank you!" Looking at Lee Jung-hee turning around, Son Ye-jin smiled genuinely, her smile no longer shy, warm and gentle, "I'll consider it... ."

Lee Jung-hee also smiled. From the moment Son Ye-jin became wary, he knew he had messed up. At this point, he didn't have high hopes, just nodded and waved, "Um, good luck tonight!"

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