Chapter 91

"Bro, I'm here!" Just as Kim Yoo Fan and Shin Jung Hwan were still immersed in the warm scene of the junior's respectful obedience and the senior's gratifying promotion, a hearty laugh suddenly broke the harmonious atmosphere.

Shin Jung Hwan, sitting on the sofa facing the door of the lounge, immediately saw who had arrived.

Seeing the person, Shin Jung Hwan couldn't help but smile and shook his head, saying, "You're already here. Didn't you say last time that you would come earlier than me? Why are you even later this time?"

"Ah~~~ No choice, I was drafted by Shin Ji." In response to Shin Jung Hwan's question, the person was quite straightforward, his hearty laugh carrying a hint of cheerfulness, making people feel a sense of warmth.

Hearing the answer, Shin Jung Hwan nodded in agreement, not showing any particular reaction, as if this was a very normal thing.

At this moment, Kim Yoo Fan finally turned around to see who had arrived. Upon seeing the person, Kim Yoo Fan hurriedly bowed and greeted, "Hello, Senior Kim Jong Min. I am the new member Kim Yoo Fan. Please take care of me."

"Oh, Kim Yoo Fan!" Seemingly startled by Kim Yoo Fan's sudden bow, Kim Jong Min couldn't help but be taken aback, instinctively leaning back slightly. After regaining his composure, he immediately walked over with a hearty laugh, helping Kim Yoo Fan up and patting his shoulder, saying, "It's Kim Yoo Fan, hello, hello. Don't talk about taking care of each other. My brain isn't very sharp, so I might need your help in the future. Anyway, since we've met today, you're my friend from now on."

Kim Yoo Fan carefully observed Kim Jong Min, seeing the sincerity in his eyes and the naturalness in his admission of not being very smart, without any hint of inferiority or hypocrisy. All of this made Kim Yoo Fan feel a great sense of warmth.

"Truly a remarkable person with full charisma in the Korean entertainment industry!" Almost immediately, Kim Yoo Fan felt from the bottom of his heart that Senior Kim Jong Min and his brother were really great. Being able to be friends with Kim Jong Min was something to be very happy about.

Kim Jong Min's charisma wasn't just a reputation; in the Korean entertainment industry, his network of connections was absolutely genuine.

Not only among artists, but also with staff from various TV stations, including hosts and others, Kim Jong Min's relationships could be called the best in the Korean entertainment industry.

In the Korean entertainment industry, there are many artists with good connections, and host Kim Je Dong's network is also well-known, but that is only in comparison to Kim Jong Min.

If we really count, in the entire Korean entertainment industry, if Kim Jong Min says he has the second-best network, no one would dare to claim the first.

A person who always treats everything and everyone with the most genuine and sincere attitude, always with a hearty laugh, who endlessly supports and promotes juniors, and who is endlessly respectful to seniors, a person who claims to never get angry or lose his temper, and who is the top in the entertainment industry in terms of connections—this is Kim Jong Min.

"Jong Min, sit down first. Why hasn't Myung Hoon arrived yet?" Seeing that Kim Jong Min and Kim Yoo Fan had formally met, Shin Jung Hwan interrupted their conversation with a hint of boredom, asking with some confusion.

"Ah, Senior Myung Hoon? I don't know. He should have arrived by now. Should I call him?" Kim Jong Min was taken aback, instinctively taking out his phone and looking at Shin Jung Hwan as if waiting for instructions.

"Sure, it's a good idea to call him. These past two years haven't been easy for Myung Hoon. One had an accident, and the other had family issues. Ah~~~ I really don't know how long NRG can hold on!" After thinking for a moment, Shin Jung Hwan sighed helplessly, his face filled with worry and concern.

"Hmm~~~ What's the situation? Is Myung Hoon, the Myung Hoon?" Kim Yoo Fan thought for a moment, then looked at Shin Jung Hwan sitting on the sofa and Kim Jong Min who was making a call, feeling a bit stunned.

"Damn, today I'm going to defy the heavens. Not only was I not bullied, but I also enjoyed the protection of artists from other agencies, and I even met the legendary trio."

Shin Jung Hwan, Myung Hoon, and Kim Jong Min—these three were the legendary trio. Especially for Chinese people who learned about Korean artists through variety shows, it's no exaggeration to say that the legendary trio is an unforgettable memory.

It's important to note that the Korean wave that swept through Southeast Asia was not just due to dramas but also due to the significant contribution of variety shows.

If we really count, variety shows have played a much greater role in promoting the Korean wave than dramas. A drama takes a long time to produce and air, but variety shows, with their weekly episodes, have been tirelessly promoting the Korean wave every day.

This is why, during the first golden age of Korean variety shows, such as "X-Man," "Love Letter," "School Raid," and "Night Heart a Thousand," countless big-name artists, whether singers or actors, appeared on variety shows. This was because of the influence and promotional power of variety shows, especially in allowing people from other countries to understand, like, and promote themselves through these shows.

It's no exaggeration to say that from 2000 to 2005, due to the brilliance of the first generation of Korean variety shows, many people from outside Korea learned about Korean artists almost entirely through variety shows.

And because of variety shows, the trio of Shin Jung Hwan, Myung Hoon, and Kim Jong Min became famous. It's no exaggeration to say that many foreigners, due to variety shows, knew the legendary trio better than the super groups and big names of the time.

Even more people watched Korean variety shows just to see the trio, and they loved the trio. As for the super groups and big names, they were just secondary. Since it's a variety show, those who don't dare to sacrifice their image or aren't funny are secondary. The trio is the main attraction, the most eye-catching presence.

This is the truth. With the brilliance of Korean variety shows, especially the "Love Letter" variety show, the trio of Shin Jung Hwan, Myung Hoon, and Kim Jong Min, through their willingness to sacrifice their image, play the villain, and be the "punching bag," naturally won the love of countless people.

(The legendary trio, thinking about it now, brings tears to my eyes. To be honest, back then, I loved the trio in shows like "X-Man" and "Love Letter." Thinking about how much joy and laughter the legendary trio brought us, it's no exaggeration to say that they were the focus and core of the shows. As for the other super groups and big names, in my eyes, they were just secondary, just extras, just the green leaves.)