Chapter 82

While I was in Hawaii, the final episode of 'Kim Nayoung' was broadcast.

This is what a perfect ending should be, isn't it?

It didn't falter even at the last moment.

"32 percent ratings…."

Now, even if the system says beans are used to make soybeans, I would have to believe it.

An ordinary writer… no, even an outstanding writer might not be able to reach such ratings in their lifetime.

* * *

《Korea is now suffering from Kim Nayoung fever….! Where will the production company license Kim Nayoung?》

《As expected, Yoo Seol-a did it! Thanks to top star Yoo Seol-a, the stock price of Lotem Entertainment has risen….》

《Kim Jin-woo's next work, "Korean Horror Streamer," will be launched on the platform Dizini, which was launched in Korea last year….》

"The year-end awards are coming up soon, right?"

Is this really going to win the grand prize?

There are quite a few successful works from MBS this year, but the later a work succeeds, the more advantageous it is.

* * *

Checking various entertainment news, the news related to 'Kim Nayoung' dominated.

"Oh, there's news about Se-mi too?"

《Director Bong Jin-ho's new film 'Parasite' starts filming! Among them, the role of the female lead, Se-mi, is….》

"Wow…. Director Bong Jin-ho's film is starting filming."

I immediately took out my smartphone and sent a congratulatory message.

[Congratulations, Se-mi! Good luck!]

[Let's meet after the film is done!]

Of course, she must be extremely busy, so I didn't expect a reply.

Zing─

Unexpectedly, a call came through right away.

"Hello? Se-mi?"

-Writer! It's been so long!

"Yes, it has. I hope you're not too busy."

-No, I was just on a break. Hehe.

"Really?"

-Yes!

It feels good to hear her voice after so long.

Se-mi, chattering away like a fish in water.

I wonder how long it's been since she had someone to talk to.

-So, the director…. Oh.

"Yes."

-Uh, I've been talking too much, haven't I?

"No, I enjoyed it too."

Honestly, it was amazing to hear the stories of a legendary director in real life.

-My lines today are really unique. Do you want to hear them?

"What are they?"

-Jessica's only daughter, Illinois Chicago, senior is Kim Jin-mo, he is your cousin─♬

"…."

The rhythm is really good.

This line seems like it will become popular.

"…. This will be a hit."

-Really?

"Yes, probably."

-Hehe, if a star writer says so, it must be.

"Haha."

It felt strange to hear the term "star writer" from Se-mi, who first introduced me to the system.

-Ah, I have to go to the set now!

"Ah, yes. Se-mi, let's talk again next time."

-Yes! Good luck, writer!

"Good luck to you too."

Click.

She's playing a psychology counselor who majored in art.

Is she an elite role, a graduate of the University of Illinois?

"I hope the film does well."

Click.

I hung up the phone and sat at my desk.

"I need to get to work too."

Seeing the actor who played the lead in my first drama working hard reignited my passion.

The biggest weakness of my script so far has been the overly flashy lines.

I pondered and pondered how the system would use such lines.

Tap, tap─

Soon, I started typing on my laptop.

I needed to finish the fourth part as soon as possible and keep revising it.

Tap, tap, tap─

After a couple of hours, I checked my smartphone.

"Huh? A missed call?"

From the CEO of Tempest, Jung Ki-tae.

I don't know why he called.

Ring, ring, ring, ring─

I immediately pressed the call button to call back.

-Hello. Ah, writer. How are you?

"CEO, it's been a while."

-Kim writer. Let's meet. I have something to discuss.

"Ah, I'll come over. I was planning to visit the company anyway."

-That's great. I'll contact you with the time and place.

"Yes, CEO."

I wonder what he wants.

Given that he didn't go through the manager, it must be something important.

* * *

A private room cafe in Gangnam.

The three closest members of the academy met after a long time.

"Senior, are you reading the script?"

"Yep."

"You're working really hard."

"I've been on a break, so I need to work harder."

Creak─

At that moment, Kang Jun arrived at the meeting place.

"Senior Kang Jun! It's been a while."

"Kang Jun, are you here?"

Now a top star, Kang Jun.

His popularity in Korea has risen along with his recognition in Japan.

"Here, a gift."

"Huh?"

Kang Jun handed over a shopping bag and said casually.

"I'm late in congratulating you on passing the audition."

"What is this?"

"A bag. An actress needs at least one good bag."

"Huh….?"

"Is it not good?"

"No, thank you. I'll use it well, hehe."

Actually, Kang Jun was a bit disappointed that he couldn't go to Hawaii with the others due to his schedule.

When he heard that Hye-jung signed with Tempest, he was happy.

"How was your trip?"

"It was really fun."

"…. I wish I could have gone with you next time."

"Of course! Let's go together."

Kang Jun plopped into a chair and asked.

"How's the filming schedule for the Orodong siblings?"

"In two months."

"Oh, and I heard that Kim Jin-woo's next work will start filming around the same time."

"Right. It's a good thing my drama isn't airing on TV."

"Huh?"

"Given the buzz and popularity, it would have dominated."

"Ah, that's true."

Even if he pretended otherwise, Hye-jung also acknowledged Jin-woo's work.

"When I start filming, I'll send a coffee truck next time."

"Thanks, but you won't even buy one for yourself, so why should I?"

"…. Still."

"Maybe a food truck."

"…."

* * *

Tempest Entertainment.

I tilted my head as I looked at the contract the CEO, Jung Ki-tae, handed me.

"What is this…."

An exclusive contract that I hadn't signed until now.

However, the contract contained absurd clauses.

A groundbreaking condition where 5% of the profits from major artists would be given to the company.

Among them, Kang Jun, of course, maintained his original 17%.

At this point, earning 30 billion won doesn't seem like a big deal.

'…. Is this even allowed?'

Giving such conditions to a writer?

This is almost like making them a company shareholder.

Jae-jun, Kim Hyun-ji, Shin Jo-hoon, Kang Jun, Jin-ho, and Hye-jung.

Now that I look at it, except for Hye-jung, all the actors I recommended are here.

"Is this… okay?"

"This contract was strongly pushed by Manager Jung."

"Really?"

"That's how much we don't want to lose you."

"Ah…."

"The ratio can be adjusted when the contract period ends."

The contract is renewed annually.

You can choose to terminate or maintain it.

"What do you think?"

What do I think?

For a contract that can be renewed annually, the conditions are too good.

Tempest Entertainment is expanding its business base even now.

It wouldn't hurt to have a foot, or rather two feet, in a company whose stock is rising.

'Besides…'

It would be a bit awkward to leave while Hye-jung is tied up.

Siblings are supposed to stick together.

I can't start my own company just by writing a few scripts.

To make big money, it's better to grow Tempest to a larger scale.

A moment later,

I signed the contract coolly and moved to the studio.

"Hyun-ju isn't here yet."

I then checked the schedule written on the whiteboard.

1. Korean Horror Streamer schedule (script reading, title shooting….)

2. MBS documentary

3. (Hwang Hyun-ju!) TVM script competition preparation

The most noticeable schedule on the schedule Hyun-ju wrote.

"…. Let's postpone the documentary for now."

With the current shooting schedule and the TVM script competition, my head is already aching.

Creak─

At that moment, Hyun-ju came in and greeted me.

"Brother, you're here?"

"Really? You came early?"

"Yes! I heard the drama schedule from Manager Byun."

"Oh, really?"

"Our work will be released on Dizini around the end of winter!"

"Oh, that's good."

Next year, there will be significant changes in the platform market.

According to Angela, the head of Dizini's Asia branch, they will soon engage in a major battle with Netflix.

"Yes, that's likely."

Currently, high-quality productions are waiting for their release next year.

With massive investments, superhero films and famous animations will be released.

"Who will win?"

"Our team will win!"

"…. No, Dizini is our team."

"Then, Dizini, good luck!"

Isn't this the era where people watch videos through streaming or downloads?

Not just in Korea, but in the U.S. as well.

The current period is just a breathing space since they launched.

Netflix and Dizini will soon enter a full-scale competition.

"Netflix needs to be really nervous!?"

"Right. Where else would there be a country that loves video content like Korea?"

"Exactly! One hit zombie show isn't enough to dominate the Korean market."

Ultimately, it's all about being entertaining.

You can't expect loyalty from viewers.

"Brother, do you know about this?"

"What?"

"TVM script competition will be held blindly…."

"Oh, really?"

"Yes. But one of the