MMB Chapter 1529 Successful Copying Experience
Chapter 1529 Successful Copying Experience
Ye Zhi Qiu dug a pit that Jin Mei Ying had no choice but to fall into.
However, she still wanted to try.
After intense negotiations—actually, Kim Mi-young reluctantly compromised—it was finally agreed that both parties would each hold 50% of the shares to jointly establish a new film and television company responsible for the production and distribution of Korean dramas.
Even though she knew Ye Zhi Qiu was using SG Entertainment as a springboard, the allure of a dual overseas expansion of "TV series + movies" was too great for Kim Mi-young to resist.
From another perspective, isn't this also a form of mutual exploitation?
What Ye Zhi Qiu wants is the revenue from Korean films and television dramas in both domestic and overseas markets, and what she wants is a position and a voice within the SG Group.
Therefore, their interests are not actually in conflict, and it is only natural that they can cooperate.
......
Seoul International Airport, South Korea.
As soon as she got off the plane, Kim Mi-young received a text message on her phone.
She opened it and found it was from Ye Zhi Qiu.
"I've sent you the scripts for one movie and one TV series."
Kim Mi-young was taken aback. Hua Haifei had only been in South Korea for two hours, and only half a day had passed since the two finished their negotiations. How could the script be written so quickly?
It's hard not to believe that this was prepared long ago.
You used to at least pretend a little, but now you don't even bother pretending anymore, right?
Kim Mi-young replied with a resentful expression on her phone.
"Oppa Ji-qiu, did you already know I would agree to your conditions?"
Soon, Ye Zhi Qiu replied to the message.
"Ye Zhi Qiu: Smiling face.jpg"
Looking at the smiling face on the screen, Kim Mi-young thought of Ye Zhi Qiu's handsome face that made people's hearts flutter, but now she felt that he was a bit annoying.
"President Kim, thank you for your hard work."
A van was already waiting by the roadside. Someone opened the door and bowed, gesturing for the driver to enter.
Kim Mi-young kept her eyes straight ahead and checked her email on her phone after getting into the car.
As expected, the two script documents sent by Ye Zhi Qiu lay there quietly.
Kim Mi-young didn't open it, but gave an instruction to her assistant in the front row.
"Notify SG Entertainment's film and television department to prepare for a meeting."
......
SG Entertainment Building, Conference Room.
With the crisp sound of high heels clicking on the floor, the door opened, and Kim Mi-young walked in with a blank expression.
"Hello, President!"
All the senior executives stood up and bowed, showing the utmost respect.
Among a group of middle-aged men, Kim Mi-young was the youngest, but no one dared to underestimate her abilities.
Kim Mi-young nodded slightly, and an assistant stepped forward to distribute the printed scripts to everyone.
"Everyone should take a look at the script for the company's next film, Ye Zhi Qiu, and give their evaluation results."
The group exchanged glances, remained silent, and all looked at the name on the cover of the script in their hands.
--"Train to Busan".
Unlike previous works with more straightforward titles such as "The Host" and "Sunny," the title of this script doesn't reveal the subject matter or style of the work.
Filled with curiosity, everyone opened the script, and the only sound in the meeting room was the rustling of the pages.
After watching for less than two minutes, everyone's expressions grew increasingly surprised, when a sudden voice broke the silence.
"Zombie movies?"
From his seat, screenwriter Kim Jun-hyun, who had returned from studying in the US, raised his hand and said, "This is a zombie movie, right?"
“I acknowledge the success of screenwriter Ye Zhi Qiu on ‘The Host,’ but does he really understand the Korean and even Asian film market? Are you kidding me?”
"Zombie movies originated in Europe and America, more than 80 years ago. Before that, there was no record of commercialized zombie movies in South Korea or even the whole of Asia!"
"Besides, this subject matter has already been thoroughly explored by others, and there is no market left. Based on my many years of experience in the US, Western audiences simply cannot be interested in zombie movies made by Asians."
Kim Jun-hyun's tone was resolute: "Therefore, I think this script is no good!"
"President Kim, I request that this project be terminated!"
Many people felt that Kim Jun-hyun's words made sense.
"Yeah, zombie movies... aren't they too risky?"
"No one in all of South Korea has ever done this before."
"Although it's meant to cater to the European and American markets, people still need to watch it."
At the same time, there are also many executives who support Ye Zhi Qiu.
"You can't say that, after all, it's Ye Zhi Qiu's work."
"Yes, before 'The Host,' no one believed we could make a good science fiction film."
"Others may not understand, but Ye Zhi Qiu definitely understands the European and American markets. He is an Emmy Award winner for Best Screenplay. He must have his reasons for doing this."
"Let's all finish reading the script before drawing any conclusions."
On stage, Kim Mi-young crossed her arms, watching the crowd discuss without saying a word, her face expressionless.
Seeing this, Kim Jun-hyun was somewhat disappointed and had no choice but to turn his attention back to the script.
He had always envied, resented, and hated Ye Zhi Qiu, and he had secretly made up his mind to ruin this project!
Silence returned to the meeting room.
Choosing the movie "Train to Busan" was naturally the result of Ye Zhi Qiu's careful consideration.
In its previous life, this was a "milestone" work in the history of Korean cinema.
Not only in South Korea, but also in the European and American markets, it has achieved both box office and critical success, making it one of the landmark works of South Korean film internationalization.
The success of this film is not accidental, but rather the result of "genre innovation".
Before this, "zombie movies" were indeed exclusive to Europe and America, but European and American zombie movies had one thing in common: they mostly emphasized gore, violence, and apocalyptic despair.
Train to Busan, however, modified this approach, focusing on a stronger portrayal and critique of human nature while maintaining the excitement and thrills.
This is similar to "The Host," both of which use the genre film exterior as a backdrop to explore human nature, allowing the audience to focus on the depths of humanity and social critique while experiencing horror.
Audiences from different countries and markets may have different preferences for film themes, but "human nature" is something that transcends nationality and can resonate with everyone, thus naturally weakening the audience's prejudice against the film.
Inside the meeting room, the expressions of SG Entertainment's senior executives changed from initial doubt and confusion to surprise, and finally to excitement.
Without a doubt, with the success of "The Host" as a precedent, everyone can see the quality of the script for "Train to Busan".
The greatest secret to success is replication.
Train to Busan not only replicated the success of The Host, but also innovated in terms of subject matter and narrative. The elements of "enclosed space" and "escape" are particularly eye-catching.
"Well written!"
"Go for it! This script is sure to be a success!"
"Haha, I knew we should trust screenwriter Ye Zhi Qiu's talent."
"Wow, no wonder he's Hollywood's best screenwriter!"
"Hey, that's not what you just said."
"This... hahaha..."
Down in the audience, Kim Jun-hyun, who had originally wanted to speak, looked at the excited crowd and silently lowered his hand.