Chapter 49: First Exposure to Film

  In the months after filming the TV series, Zhang Chengyuan had a relatively relaxed life, with his workload reduced by more than half and his income increased by two to three times. He could earn around 5-6 million yuan per month, with advertising revenue accounting for more than half of it, followed by shopping mall shows, photo shoots, magazine covers, and variety shows.

  Due to Zhang Chengyuan's ineptitude in eloquence and humor, he rarely participates in popular witty and humorous variety shows, and occasionally participates in talk shows.

  But talk shows only need to participate in one or two times, basically nothing to say, and the audience is not willing to face the same face every week, even if this face is more beautiful than Pan An, but almost the same expression every time, look at it for a long time It will also be boring. Therefore, wanting to become a regular guest on a certain entertainment show is really difficult for Zhang Chengyuan. This is why Zhang Chengyuan's income in this area is much lower than other occupations.

  It's worth mentioning that Jang Seung-won almost freely ran an errand in a movie called "Drunken Master", directed by Lim Kwon-taek, a veteran director who has made the most films in Korea and is often referred to as the "Godfather of Korean Cinema" due to his high artistic value. Many of his films have received attention and acclaim, including his 2000 film " Chunhyang" which was the first Korean film to be nominated for the Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival.

  This is also the reason why Park Byung-seo arranged for Jang Sung-won to participate in this film. Although it's just a small role this time, with Jang Sung-won's handsome face and outstanding temperament, he may have left a deep impression on the director, so maybe next time he will be promoted by this movie godfather.

  Although this time was just a supporting role, it left a deep impression on Zhang Chengyuan. This impression is both good and bad. The good thing is that Director Lin Quanzhe's skills are indeed different from the reaction, and his work is extremely serious and serious. In order to film this movie, which reflects the late Li Dynasty of Korea, the painter Wu Yuan's bumpy experience and his pursuit of art, he even spent several months letting the relevant male and female actors learn Chinese painting and Korean etiquette.

  The worst thing is that the creators of this film and the experts they invited are only half-understanding Chinese painting, knowing its appearance but not its essence, and forcing themselves to make sense of it, completely failing to grasp the spirit of Chinese art. Although Zhang Chengyuan's past life Xiao Yuan was a Taoist in the early Song Dynasty, he also had some knowledge of traditional Chinese culture, knowing that cultural heritage is about continuity, and no matter how much external changes are made, the core ideas will never change. Therefore, he repeatedly reminded the director and others in a polite manner.

  However, each of his reminders was ignored and even ridiculed as childish talk, which made him extremely dissatisfied. He then stopped paying attention to these people.

  After finishing his own scenes, Zhang Chengyuan bid farewell and left without stopping for a moment. The ink painting atmosphere in the photography location made him feel uncomfortable and even a little nauseous, and he didn't want to stay any longer. As for whether he could make friends with seniors in the film industry or whether he would be promoted in the future, Zhang Chengyuan was too lazy to care about it, and he was originally not interested in such things. Park Byung-ryul felt a little regretful, but he respected Zhang Chengyuan's choice and did not blame him.

  It wasn't until the end of October that Zhang Chengyuan, who hadn't formally acted in a film or television drama for several months, finally had another substantial job. This time he was going to play a role like a playboy in the movie "Color is Emptiness" directed by Yi Zijun. Although it's just a negative role and not many scenes, he cherished this opportunity very much.

  It's not just because through this role he can formally enter the high-end film industry in the entertainment circle, and may become a high-income, high-popularity movie star; it's also because this rare opportunity was recommended by Ha Ji-won to the director.

  Moreover, playing a negative role can also enhance his acting experience and improve his acting skills. It can also change the fixed impression left by the audience in "Beautiful Life" and broaden his acting path, making it easier to take on other types of roles in the future.

  It's a win-win situation, he has no reason to refuse Ha Ji-won's kindness.

  From the crew's point of view, Zhang Chengyuan's appearance, acting skills and popularity are indeed much better than their originally selected actors, although the price is also higher, but it's worth it, they are very satisfied. In addition, they can also sell a favor to the rising star He Zhiyu, who has a rapid upward trend, and may have unexpected gains in the future.

  It was just Jang Sung-won's agent, Park Byung-ryul, who requested that they not film too revealing scenes because Jang Sung-won was still a minor, which made the production team feel somewhat troubled. To know that this movie is a youth romantic comedy, it usually has some exposing shots, and Jang Sung-won plays a young master who likes to flirt with beautiful girls, how can there be no scenes of physical contact with actresses? In the original script, such scene descriptions did exist.

  After careful consideration, the crew finally decided to keep Zhang Chengyuan and agreed to modify the script. After all, only a few minor details needed to be changed, which would not affect the plot. Besides, if it really came down to exposing skin, they could use a stand-in to replace Zhang Chengyuan.

  After receiving the confirmation reply from the crew, Zhang Chengyuan called Ha Ji-won to thank her for her help. On the phone, he expressed his gratitude: "Sister Ji-won, thanks to your strong recommendation, I was able to get this role."

  "Come on, it's just a small thing, don't say anything about being grateful. If you keep saying that, I'll think you don't consider me as a friend. You've called me 'sister' so many times over the past few months, I should do something for my little brother, right? Besides, rather than letting some other actor take advantage of me, it's better to let you have the benefit. Anyway, last time we filmed together, I already got used to hugging and holding hands with you, this time just consider it an upgraded version."

  In this film, Ha Ji-won's heroine has two or three passionate scenes with Jang Sung-won's playboy. After reading the script, she immediately hoped to work with Jang again and contacted him to recommend him to the director.

  The role played by Zhang Chengyuan runs through the whole story, with a considerable number of appearances and weight. Although it is a negative role that contrasts with the male lead, apart from being promiscuous and irresponsible, it is not particularly cruel or evil. Therefore, after the movie is released, it will not damage Zhang Chengyuan's original healthy image. Actors have played many negative roles before, but few have been ostracized in real life for this reason.

  Based on this consideration, Ha Ji-won would recommend Jang Sung-won. Of course, there is also a bit of helping friends involved, but Ha Ji-won definitely wouldn't mention it out loud, she's not that kind of person who does favors expecting returns.

  Jang Sung-won smiled and said, "Wise sister, this is my first time shooting that kind of scene. Please guide me a lot during filming."

  Ha Ji-won said in a bad temper: "You idiot! For this kind of scene, how can I guide you? You guys should take the initiative first. Besides, I'm also shooting this kind of scene for the first time and have no experience at all. If you don't know how to act, go online and learn it well. Forget it, I won't talk to you about it anymore!" Then she hung up the phone immediately.

  Zhang Chengyuan said in surprise: "Can this kind of acting be taught online? That's quite unusual! I'll have to find time to learn from the internet someday."

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