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“I received a request from China to film a Korean-Chinese joint film with Kyu-ha.”

“China?”

“Honestly, I’m not too keen on it. There have been many attempts at a Korean-Chinese co-production so far, but there have been very few successful cases. Even the thrilling [Late Spring] failed in the end.”

About 10 years ago, [Late Spring], a Korean-Chinese joint film, was released with great expectations, dreaming of a rosy future.

Choi Seong-bin, the most popular Korean actor at the time, and Pan Yanbing, who was praised as the best actress in China, took on the lead roles and garnered great attention from the media and the public.

An astronomical amount of money was spent on marketing alone, and it received good reviews from film critics and met all the conditions for box office success.

Even so, when the movie is released, it ends with a dragon head, and it is a painful failure.

“In fact, it’s safe to say that not only Manchun failed, but all of them were ruined. Whether it was a production with only Korean actors borrowed from a Chinese production team, a production with Korean and Chinese actors and a Japanese production team, or a production filmed in China and post-processed in Korea, any one of them was successful. There was no work, so there was even a jinx saying, ‘Korea-China collaboration films always fail.’”

“Why?”

“What… It’s obvious. The difference between culture and emotion is too great.”

For example, in China, it was common for a significant number of episodes to be deleted due to scenario censorship.

As the film went through revision after revision based on Chinese sentiment, there were many parts that Korean audiences could not understand.

In addition, the difference in production method and promotion was stark.

The director’s influence was strong enough to say that Korean films are the art of the director.

In China, there were few areas where the director could be involved outside the field, and the influence of the investors was stronger.

As a result, it was difficult for the work to have the director’s unique color.

“Then shouldn’t it be okay?”

Han Jeong-hee bit her lower lip hard as if embarrassed.

“That’s right. If it was originally like this, the company would have rejected it with a single knife. But it’s a bit embarrassing… The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism came in directly with a request. That’s also directly through the minister. After seriously reviewing it once, even if it’s a meeting. He asked me to take one.”

“Is it like that there in the first place?”

“No. But unfortunately, this year is the 30th anniversary of Korea-China diplomatic ties. In that situation, Korea-China relations have not been very good recently due to issues such as the deployment of THAAD missiles. On top of that, there is the Korean-Korean Regiment (限韓令), so it is difficult to distribute Korean content. I even stopped myself.”

“The land mass is so big, but what you do is not as good as that of a small person.”

“Whoa… I mean. But this time, it was unusual for the Chinese side to reach out to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism first. They said they wanted to make a Korean-Chinese joint film to celebrate the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Korea and China, but anyway… the problem lies there. What they ask for is that they want to use Kyuha as the main character.

“It’s an outcaller.”

Han Jeong-hee let out a frustrated sigh.

“I tried to cut it somehow at the company level… but since this is diplomatically and politically involved… it’s not an easy situation. But I was going to ask Kyu-ha what it would be like to have a meeting to have a reason to refuse.”

Kyu-ha thought deeply while tapping the table with her fingers.

Having lived as a Chinese, he had a good understanding of their ethnicity.

They, who are deeply rooted in Chinese ideology, even try to honor Korean actors whom they regard as a small country.

It was nonsense.

There must be other ulterior motives behind it.

However, the timing and circumstances were not good for blindly rejecting it.

I thought it would not be a bad idea to try to figure out what the exact intentions of the Chinese side were.

“Then why don’t we have a meeting?

A blush appeared on Han Jeong-hee’s face.

“Really? Are you really okay?”

“It doesn’t seem like the situation is good enough to just refuse. We can meet again. By the way, don’t you like it too much, boss? They just said it’s okay to refuse.”

Han Jeong-hee manages to bring down the clown who is going up at the moment.

“Muh, what are you talking about? You didn’t like it very much? Our Gyu-ha-san, how much time do you have? Oh! The high-ranking nobles made Gyu-ha annoyance for no reason.”

“Did you see the clown ascended earlier?”

“It’s big. It’s a misunderstanding. Anyway, the Chinese side says they’re coming to Korea soon for the 30th anniversary of Korea-China diplomatic ties, so I’ll let you know when the meeting schedule is adjusted. Probably in about two weeks.”

“Yes. Please contact me when the schedule is set.”

***

Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China

As an institution that plays the same role as Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in China, it was also the highest level of cultural censorship.

In addition, all kinds of messy events such as the Northeast Fair and the Hanbok Fair, which are historical and cultural distortion policies, were also supervised by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

The private office of He Sunping, the most powerful man in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

The mutton he ate that day must have been very tough, so He Shunping was diligently picking his teeth with a toothpick.

“All of those houses are nice. Sometimes they use tough meat like this. I need to be careful. Tsk tsk.”

At that time, He Shunping’s cell phone rang loudly, and he was delighted when he identified the caller.

“No, who is this? Isn’t it our princess? My dad calls me often.”

Within the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, he was a cold-blooded man who wielded unbridled power and kicked out opponents without blood or tears if anyone rebelled, but at home, he was just an idiot father.

His daughter Hu Xiyan is currently studying art in France.

– Oh, I don’t know. annoying. Isn’t Dad the head of the cultural leisure department? Are you doing the right thing there?”

He Shunping, confused by the phone call of his daughter Hu Xiyan, who was full of irritation, asked.

“What’s wrong? What’s wrong? Is there someone who’s bullying you? Yes, get that guy right now!”

– What are you talking about! It’s not like that, do you know what happens when I wander around the streets these days?”

“Why? Could it be that you’re being racially discriminated against by these nosy guys? Shall we call the French ambassador and scold him?”

“Ugh… Daddy has no idea how the world works right now. Every time I walk around the streets of France, I’m so sick of being asked if I’m Korean! Really!”

“What? No. Are they crazy all of a sudden? There must be a lot more Chinese tourists and international students there, so why are they looking for Koreans?”

“Why, why! It’s because of that Korean actor, Song Kyu-ha, or something. If I say I’m not Korean but Chinese, I’m openly disappointed. Oh, I don’t know! Why did I have to suffer like this?”

“Song Gyu-ha…? Who is that? Ah! Kaori Bangz, who won the Best Actor Award at the Cannes Film Festival this time?”

Gariobangzi is a word that demeans Koreans in China, and it is also a word that He Sunping often uses.

“Yeah! It’s no joke that Koreans are popular in Europe because of him. The Chinese are completely cold-hearted. I should have learned Korean too! If I did, I wouldn’t be treated like a Korean!”

He Shunping yells at his daughter Hu Xiyan’s words.

“Tep! What, the only daughter of the Minister of Culture and Leisure in the People’s Republic of China pretends to be a citizen of a small country like Korea!”

“Are you mad at me right now? Then my dad will come and live here! Why are you angry when you don’t know anything!”

He Shunping, who felt sorry for his crying daughter’s voice, changed his posture and spoke softly.

“No. That’s not what Dad meant. He’s saying don’t be in a hurry with a passing shower. My daughter knows what a great dad he is.”

“A shower? Dad, is he really the head of the Cultural Leisure Department? Korean dramas and movies that are said to have been exported all over the world don’t even appear here, so what the hell happened? Is it true that they were exported?”

“It’s great. Then! It’s all exported. It’s because there’s a bit of a complicated situation right now. Sooner or later, Chinese works will be distributed all over the United States and Europe. Just wait.”

“I’ll wait for that and graduate! Oh, I don’t know!

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“Kkeuh…. Whom do you resemble and have such a fiery personality…”

He Shunping shook his head and muttered to himself.

“It’s been exported. It’s because it’s a sham.”

In order to protect high-ranking positions such as the head of the Culture and Leisure Department, a huge amount of money was needed.

I had to stab the upper ranks of the central government with money as a reward, and I had to commit a lot of corruption to build personal wealth.

In order to do so, they had to receive rewards from producers and distributors, or make back money by carrying out national projects that were only good on the outside and had no substance.

“Certainly, the Korean film industry has been too big these days. It’s arrogant.”

After thinking for a moment, He Shunping held the extension phone in his hand.

“Oh yes. It’s me. Vice-Chief Richun, tell me to come up to my room right now.”

4 minutes later

Knock Knock

“Heo-euk-heo-eok. Manager. Did you call me?”

A dwarf, half-shaven man in a shabby suit entered, panting as if out of breath.

“What are you doing so procrastinating! Anyway, there’s not a single corner I like.”

“I’m sorry. I went to the bathroom for a while.”

Liqun, who was well aware of how self-righteous and selfish He Shunping’s personality was, kept repeating his apologies without showing any resentment.

“Well, anyway, that’s not the important thing. Do you know that you should sing a song?”

“Speaking of Song Gyu-ha… Are you talking about the Korean actor who won the Best Actor Award at Cannes this time?”

“Tsk. Yes. That Kaori Banzi actor. It seems like he’s been hanging around too much lately. It’s annoying to see him. For an actor from a small country.”

“Ha, but the influence of that actor Song Gyu-hara extends all over the world. He’s not a person we can easily touch…”

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“Hee”

Liqun instinctively avoided the glass ashtray that came out of nowhere.

The ashtray hit the wall and shattered.

“Because you’re like that, it’s no good! Why are you sitting there with a high salary? Aren’t you sitting there to make things go wrong? Why? Should I retire early?”

“Heo-eok! I’m sorry. Manager! Please forgive me. I only have four children under me.”

“Tsk tsk tsk. I still have to tell you everything from one to ten, so this is one. Hey, listen carefully, Rich. There will be an event to celebrate the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Korea and China soon, right?”

“Yes yes! It is.”

“But you haven’t completely loosened the Han Hallyeong yet. So pretend to release the shackles and throw the bait.”

“Ah! I understand. Manager.”

“Hey. Do you have someone close to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in Korea?”

“Yes. I have been in contact with the Vice Minister from time to time.”

“In addition, he secretly proposed. To commemorate the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Korea and China, let’s do a joint Korean-Chinese film. In return, the actors must send us an unconditional repatriation. They say that if we do that, the Korean-Korean law will be released. If they refuse, they threaten that the sanctions will be more severe. I mean.”

“As expected, manager. How could you have thought like that! You’re amazing.”

He Shunping, who was weak in flattery, had strength in his shoulders.

“You’re not going to be there forever, are you? Learn something like this! Well, it’s not like learning this. Instinctive sense and brain rotation? hahahahaha, whatever it is, go ahead.”

‘Damn it. What is the brain of a mean and cunning pig?

He gnashed his teeth and cursed at He Shun Ping, but Li Qun was more obedient than anyone else.

“Trust me, manager. I will make it happen.”

“Now you have an expression that suits your position. Okay. That Korean guy, Song Gyu-hara. I need to show him how to behave.”

A despicable smile appeared on He Sunping’s face as he bit into a Chinese high-end cigarette, Zhonghua.