Rebirth of the Director in Korea

For “The King and The Clown”, Lee Joon-ik’s feelings are very complicated. Although this movie is adapted from the stage play “Er”, Lee Joon-ik is in this movie. A lot of hard work has also been paid to the movie. Whether it is the selection of actors and the control of the rhythm of the movie, Lee Joon-ik has always been very concerned about the most important things in these movies.

Since the two-year movie “Mount Huang”, the film “The King and The Clown” is still Lee Joon-ik’s directorship again, so he has been soaked in this movie Don’t dare to be careless at all.

If it is said that EaglePictures’ sudden divestment made him a completely unprepared, then Jung Hyuk-jae’s proposal is to provide timely help, which came very timely.

“According to the contract, how much did EaglePictures account for in the total film investment before?” Jung Hyuk-jae asked. After all, these are internal secrets, and generally speaking will not be revealed.

Listening to Jung Hyuk-jae’s words, Lee Joon-ik thought for a few seconds before saying: “The total budget of the film’s initial stage is 6.2 billion Korean Won. EaglePictures expects to invest 3.5 billion. It’s only for filming. At the beginning, EaglePictures suddenly turned back.”

“Then how much money he has invested? 3.5 billion investment income is counted?”

When it comes to this , Lee Joon-ik’s face changed. After all, this has involved trade secrets between Cineworld and EaglePictures, and Jung Hyuk-jae is just a proposal, and he didn’t sign a contract with himself. I think that Lee Joon-ik only I can roughly talk about the distribution of income between the two parties.

“Then what did EaglePictures say about the funds I invested before after the divestment?”

Jung Hyuk-jae seemed to be very concerned about this. You must know that EaglePictures invested 10 100 million accounted for one-sixth of the film investment, and according to the final income distribution, it can be divided into one-sixth of the box office share. Even if it is calculated based on the number of people watching the movie, it is even one-sixth of the box office share. It is also six 1 billion, with a yield rate of 600%, which is almost comparable to starting a printing press. Even Ctrl+A plus Ctrl+C can’t achieve such an amazing rate of return!

After all, “The King and The Clown” is different from other movies. Before the tens of billions of big production era, with trifling 6 1 billion, it has won tens of millions of viewers. , Occupying the first few years of the audience list, it can be called a miracle!

“Even though EaglePictures didn’t talk about it, they shouldn’t be able to withdraw the investment.” Lee Joon-ik said with a wry smile.

“How was the breach of contract stipulated when the contract was signed?” Jung Hyuk-jae asked patiently.

Investment is never something that can be determined by a pat on your head, even if Jung Hyuk-jae understands that “The King and The Clown” is a movie with tens of millions of viewers. , Not to mention that this kind of halfway join, Jung Hyuk-jae must ask clearly about the contractual issues.

“Because the two parties had a short-term cooperation before, the default amount is not as high as 500 million?” Lee Joon-ik thought for a while before saying, it seemed quite embarrassing. .

“In other words, EaglePictures is willing to pay the 500 million liquidated damages, and they are unwilling to continue investing?” Hearing this, Jung Hyuk-jae is even more confused about the Chief-In-Charge of EaglePictures. What is going on in my mind.

Hearing the doubts in Jung Hyuk-jae’s heart, Lee Joon-ik explained in detail all the default clauses of the contract signed by both parties, although the above did not specify the details of the 500 million liquidated damages. When to pay, or how to pay, but it seems that EaglePictures is going to be offset by box office income.

Thinking of this, Jung Hyuk-jae pulled out a smile at the corner of his mouth. How could I make EaglePictures so happy?

“Lee PD, we have also collaborated on the script before, so I won’t be ambiguous. I can add to the follow-up investment of this movie…”

Before listening to Jung Hyuk-jae’s next words, the haze accumulated on Lee Joon-ik’s face immediately dissipated a lot, and the original stern face also had a smile.

“Jung Hyuk-jae -ssi, thank you so much!”

They said that’Icing on the cake’ is not as good as’provide timely help’. At this time, Lee Joon-ik finally understands The meaning of this sentence.

“But, I also have a request!” At this point, Jung Hyuk-jae paused, looking towards Lee Joon-ik who was in front of him and said.

Lee Joon-ik was stunned, and then he reacted immediately, “Hyuk-jae -ssi, you say, as long as I can do it, I must agree!”

Lee Joon -ik is worthy of being an old fox, I have already said this, and I don’t forget to take myself out. If I say anything I can do, I will definitely agree to it.

“Lee PD, you can definitely do this!” Jung Hyuk-jae said with a smile, not forcing him at all, “I hope that the only investors in the movie are our two families. Others The terms of the contract’s revenue are the same as EaglePictures. In this regard, I don’t have to make excessive demands!”

In fact, when I heard the first half of Jung Hyuk-jae’s words, Lee Joon- ik showed a bit of helplessness on the face. Not to mention the total box office score of this movie, a bet of 1 billion is not a big deal for EaglePictures. Perhaps EaglePictures is currently in the dilemma of a lack of capital chain, but It is only temporary, just need to slow down, it is still a well-known figure in the film production industry.

However, the other one proposed by Jung Hyuk-jae is also very tempting. Not to mention the current dilemma of “The King and The Clown”, it is harder to find an investor at this time than to reach the sky. , Not to mention that the investor did not make any excessive demands, so Lee Joon-ik was entangled.

Seeing Lee Joon-ik’s dilemma, Jung Hyuk-jae didn’t say much, so he said goodbye, “Lee PD, come here today. If you have an affirmative answer, you can always Contact me!”

“Hyuk-jae -ssi, you are going back now!” Seeing Jung Hyuk-jae got up, Lee Joon-ik immediately followed and smiled and cared.

“Today, I took the time to come over with great difficulty, and I will devote myself to the shooting of “My Lovely Sam-soon” as soon as I go back.” Jung Hyuk-jae explained.

“Yah!! Hyuk-jae -ssi is really a young talent!”

“Where and where!”

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Follow In the past two days, Jung Hyuk-jae turned and devoted himself to the shooting and editing of the last two episodes of “My Lovely Sam-soon”. After two full days of hard work, “My Lovely Sam-soon” was officially announced on August 10th!

“Finish!”

“Yeah!”

“Finally completed!”

On the set, some people are feeling that someone is there Sigh, some people are fortunate that they have finally escaped the clutches of Jung Hyuk-jae, the’Great Demon King’.

Although everyone has some small opinions about Jung Hyuk-jae in their hearts, this does not prevent Jung Hyuk-jae from being surrounded by a circle of staff shaking hands and hugging.

“Jung PD, this is the second time we have parted. I don’t know when we will work together next time!” The emotional female staff’s eyes were a little red.

“Don’t cry!” Jung Hyuk-jae stepped forward to comfort, but the female staff member in front of her hugged her tighter, and she didn’t know if she was crying, or for taking advantage of it.

Many of the staff on the scene are old members of “Super Rookie”, and everyone has experienced many such scenes, and they can also watch the “separation of life and death”. Look.

“Jung PD, can I give you a hug?” Seeing someone hugged Jung Hyuk-jae just now, someone immediately asked for this.

“Sure!” Jung Hyuk-jae smiled and opened his arms.

It seems that all the production crews who have finished the production are like this, the same hustle and bustle, the same hustle and bustle, taking pictures, hugging, and making appointments. On such occasions, everyone is invariably emotional.

“Jung PD, thank you for your care during this time until now!” Kim Sun-ah walked to Jung Hyuk-jae’s side, and he had already changed his costume from the play. Compared to Kim Sam-soon’s “ruffy look” in the play, Kim Sun-ah who is dressed up is obviously also very attractive to men.

“You’re welcome, I also want to thank you for your great support to my work during this time!” Jung Hyuk-jae said with a smile.

Kim Sun-ah has just arrived, and the actors and actresses of the big and small characters in the play have also come to him. Although the subdivision of many of them has already ended, today is the day to be finished. , No matter how busy the time is, I have to come back and find out what Jung Hyuk-jae said. This is their ultimate goal.

“Jung PD, thank you!” Jung Ryeo-won came to him and said the same.

“Thank you, thank you everyone!”

The cast and crew are too enthusiastic, and Jung Hyuk-jae can only increase the volume to thank the staff and cast and crew around him.

The success of a TV series will never be possible without these silent support staff. No director can ever say that he can produce a beautifully produced TV series or movie. These TV series and movies present In front of the audience, the role of these ordinary workers is the most important, and Jung Hyuk-jae knows this very well.

“Not good, I’ll answer the phone!” Jung Hyuk-jae laughed in the circle, pointed at his phone, and explained.

After finally getting rid of everyone’s encirclement, Jung Hyuk-jae came to a secluded corner of the set and connected to the phone.

The caller displayed on the phone screen is Lee Joon-ik. If he guessed right, he called this time and told him that his investment in “The King and The Clown” was related to him. After all, he gave He should have seriously considered his proposal. At present, considering his production crew’s embarrassment, his own investment is the most appropriate.

“Hello, this is Jung Hyuk-jae.” Pressing the answer button, Jung Hyuk-jae couldn’t help but smile and speak of which.

“Jung Hyuk-jae -ssi, I am Lee Joon-ik!” Lee Joon-ik on the other side of the phone introduced himself.

“Oh, it’s Lee PD! How are you thinking about the past few days?” Jung Hyuk-jae said straight to the point.

“Uh, you also know that EaglePictures did not invest much in this film, but 1 billion is not too small for this film with a production cost of 4 to 1 billion, so they have always Biting and not letting it go!” Lee Joon-ik seemed to be afraid that Jung Hyuk-jae might misunderstand him, so he hurriedly explained.

“Lee PD, you also know that if I come to invest, then the investors can only be your Cineworld and my company JHJFilm. Since EaglePictures has withdrawn its capital, let them withdraw more cleanly , I will make up for his funds!”

Jung Hyuk-jae doesn’t care what funds are not funds, after all, money can only be covered up in his hands, and he can only make money by putting it out and putting down roots. Money, Jung Hyuk-jae knows this very well. And knowing that “The King and The Clown” is a popular movie with tens of millions of viewers. Since there is a chance to share more revenue, there is a saying, “If you have the advantage, you are a fool.” Is Jung Hyuk-jae stupid?

The answer is obviously no!

Listening to Jung Hyuk-jae’s answer, Lee Joon-ik laughed and then explained: “Yes, yes, that’s right, so I reached a settlement with EaglePictures, which was a 500 million breach of contract. Kim is cancelled, and the 1 billion Korean Won they invested in the previous period will be called to them in the near future!”

Hearing Lee Joon-ik’s answer, Jung Hyuk-jae breathed a sigh of relief. At this moment, I can’t wait to fly to Lee Joon-ik’s side in an instant, and the two parties will sign the contract like this. With the contract, I won’t panic in my heart!

In fact, Jung Hyuk-jae was flustered, Lee Joon-ik was even more flustered than him, but after all the old fox of several decades, he didn’t reveal anything on the surface.

“Hyuk-jae -ssi, when do you think we sign the contract?” Lee Joon-ik said suddenly.

Jung Hyuk-jae thought about his itinerary, “My Lovely Sam-soon” has been completed, and then he is completely free, and there is plenty of time.

“Then tomorrow morning, we will be in the coffee shop downstairs of your company.” Jung Hyuk-jae said.

“Okay, no problem!”

Hung up the phone, Jung Hyuk-jae quietly clenched his fists, with a hint of joy on his face. He thought he had already set up the project. “The King and The Clown” didn’t have a chance to get involved at all. Didn’t expect that after the production crew started shooting, something like this would happen!

Although I have suffered a bit from the contract income, Jung Hyuk-jae actually has another trick waiting for Lee Joon-ik. Although “The King and The Clown” has been highly evaluated in history, a shortcoming that viewers and film critics have generally reported is that the pictures and music are not good enough. Of course, this also has a great relationship with the budget.

But now Lee Joon-ik doesn’t have this trouble, and the budget is not enough, Jung Hyuk-jae comes to collect, but the funds are not enough, Jung Hyuk-jae comes to collect. Of course, it is okay to make it together, but the proportion of income must be divided into the proportion of funds invested by both parties.

Think of this, the smile on Jung Hyuk-jae’s face is even brighter…