Chapter 472: Selecting People, the Second Han Geng?

"Where Are We Going, Dad?" had already told the film and entertainment circle what a hit variety show was.

First-tier status multiplies, and those from second-tier down to eighteenth-tier can explode in popularity or make a comeback to the first tier.

And "Running Man," also from the hit South Korean reality show "Running Man," seemed even more reliable than "Where Are We Going, Dad?".

In the circle, a large number of film companies, agencies, and artist studios took action.

From first-tier stars down to small artists, everyone had ideas.

Playing reality show games, earning the acting fee, increasing the number of fans, raising one's status, and taking one's career to the next level—who wouldn't want that?

But most people knew that for the first season of "Running Man," small artists had a high probability of having no chance.

Selecting people for the first season would either be those within the second tier with unique characteristics, or those with connections and backgrounds.

Not to mention the guest members, all insiders were eyeing the 7 regular guest spots, especially that most special female member.

Because anyone with a discerning eye could see that with a configuration of one female and six males, this female member would be the team's only "team flower."

This position would definitely have an incomparable effect on promoting someone, making it no problem at all to promote a popular first-tier star, or even a top-tier young actress!

"You must help me this time. That position corresponds to Song Ji-hyo from 'Running Man'; it will definitely allow my career to advance several steps."

Huang Xiaoming received a call from his girlfriend at the event site; just because others' brains weren't working well didn't mean his wasn't sharp.

"Let's forget it."

"Why? This is clearly an opportunity. Are you going to say again that favors shouldn't be used here? If not used here, where should they be used?"

Huang Xiaoming could hear that Yang Ying on the other end of the phone was clearly already angry.

He had a smile on his face, not anxious at all, and even enjoyed his girlfriend's little temper and princess-like attitude.

He didn't know when it started, but he had become exceptionally tolerant and doting toward Yang Ying, even accommodating her unreasonable demands.

Li Fei'er and Qin Lan back then didn't seem to have received this treatment?!

"Are you going to say something?"

His train of thought interrupted, Huang Xiaoming smiled and said softly: "Among the regular guests, there is only one female member.

You know that position will be a huge hit, do you think others won't think of it? Shanhai Media and Enlight Media both have signed female artists."

"How do you know it won't work without trying? You have such a good relationship with Lin Dao and are familiar with Liu Yifei, what would happen if you helped me try to fight for it?"

Yang Ying didn't want to give up, insisting on her own ideas.

In her eyes, in the mainland film circle, whether it was roles or resources, there was nothing her boyfriend couldn't handle, except for those directors who were particularly difficult to talk to or projects with extremely strict requirements.

"Please, I love you."

Using both soft and hard tactics, acting spoiled, was Yang Ying's experience.

"Haha, I'm afraid of you. I'll go ask." In the end, the "Huang Sect Leader" still softened.

"Mm-hmm, waiting for your good news, muma."

Lin Nan was currently drinking tea with Wang Changtian at Enlight Media.

For a variety show, the production process and quality were definitely the core, but at the same time, one couldn't forget the supporting investment, advertising, and sponsorship.

For a large-scale outdoor reality show, there were too many brand advertisements that could be added; these were the big chunks of direct profit.

"We definitely won't lack promotion; Enlight has TV and broadcast channels, and you are also a shareholder of Weibo. But there is one more thing we must consider carefully."

"TV stations?" Lin Nan laughed.

"That's right. Although Tudou can serve as an exclusive online broadcast platform, the satellite TV channel side is equally very important."

"How many are interested now?"

"Just started contacting, currently only five have provided feedback with clear purchase intentions, all are top-tier, wealthy satellite TV channels. Blueberry TV, Mango TV, Dolphin..."

Lin Nan nodded; they were indeed wealthy masters. After all, buying a whole season of a variety show wasn't cheap.

Besides these few satellite TVs, other satellite channels really couldn't afford it, so hesitation was certain.

"Then let's have a normal bidding war, only discussing the first season."

Hearing Lin Nan's confident words, Wang Changtian also laughed, "Good, Enlight deals with them a lot, so we'll do it."

"Hmm, I'll have Yue Jun follow along."

"Hey, don't you trust me? Fine, then have him follow along."

"It's not that I don't trust Enlight, it's about letting the TV station side feel respected.

After all, Lin Nan Pictures is the controlling party; when negotiating prices with buyers, it wouldn't be appropriate if not a single person was present, right?"

Lin Nan said with a smile, arguing his case.

"Fine, I trust you."

When he returned home, Liu Yifei was on the phone, and what she was talking about was also "Running Man."

Lin Nan guessed it was some acquaintance in the circle inquiring about news from Miss Liu.

"I really don't know about their selection process; you can ask Lin Nan directly, you have his number anyway. I'm generally too lazy to manage those things..."

Liu Yifei made a face at Lin Nan who had just walked into the villa, and continued speaking into the phone.

Two or three minutes later, the pleasantries ended, and Miss Liu hung up the phone.

"Who was that? Asking all the way to you."

"Li Bingbing, their company also has quite a few artists."

Hearing this, Lin Nan understood.

The company Li Bingbing opened with her sister was considered mid-sized; among the signed actors, there weren't many first-tier ones, but there were quite a few second-tier, third-tier, and below.

"By the way, Zhu Yawen, Changchang, and the others were all joking, asking if they had a chance to be regular guests?"

Liu Yifei remembered the content of the chat this morning and happily shared it with Lin Nan.

"Guest members are fine, but if you want to be a good actor, a qualified actor, don't think about being a regular guest. This is a 'road of no return'."

Lin Nan said jokingly.

Liu Yifei knew Lin Nan too well, and immediately saw that he wasn't joking.

"Is it that serious?" She was a bit puzzled.

Lin Nan nodded, "That's right. Actors need to maintain a sense of mystery so they won't make the film and television characters they portray feel out of place.

Reality shows are the exact opposite; they are meant to display actors and stars in all aspects before the audience, even if what is displayed might be half-true, half-false, and carrying a persona.

And after an actor participates in a reality show for a long time, they will be stereotyped in the audience's minds. From then on, no matter what role they play, the audience's first reaction will be their image in the variety show!"

Hearing Lin Nan's words, Liu Yifei was a bit scared, "I, I won't go on variety shows."

"Haha, up to you."

Just as Lin Nan sat down next to Liu Yifei, his phone vibrated.

"Huang Sect Leader?"

Lin Nan's note for Huang Xiaoming was the three words "Huang Sect Leader."

"Could it be that he's also here to ask about 'Running Man'?"

Liu Yifei glanced at Lin Nan's incoming call and felt she must have guessed right. She had an expression asking Lin Nan to verify it quickly, very proud.

Lin Nan answered the phone, "Why did you think of finding me today?"

"Haha, I wouldn't come to your door without a reason; I wouldn't want to disturb Lin Dao and Yifei either.

But the one in my family, didn't she hear that Lin Dao and Enlight are doing 'Running Man'? She insisted I come and help her ask about that regular guest spot."

Huang Xiaoming's voice was amplified through the phone's speaker, floating in the living room, scaring the pure black cat in Liu Yifei's arms into arching its back.

Miss Liu quickly stroked it to soothe it, and only then did it honestly curl back into a ball.

"I guessed it right!"

Liu Yifei proudly mouthed.

Lin Nan opened his mouth and mouthed back "You're amazing," also without sound.

Then he picked up the phone and said to Huang Xiaoming:

"Since you called personally, I won't hide it from you; I've internally decided that regular guest spot for Reba."

Sure enough, the "Huang Sect Leader" on the other end of the phone stalled, but a few seconds later he smiled and said: "Then let's assume she doesn't have this fate."

Originally thinking it would end there, who knew Huang Xiaoming spoke again: "Lin Dao, then can you give a few more guest member opportunities?"

This question stunned Lin Nan.

As expected of Huang Xiaoming! Didn't get the regular guest spot, so I'll settle for second best, just with more frequency; you can't refuse this again, right?

Liu Yifei on the side was already covering her mouth and laughing, looking at Lin Nan with playful eyes.

"It has to be you; fine, no problem."

"Haha, then thank you, Lin Dao and Yifei. When I return to the capital, I'll host a treat."

The next day, Tiangong Color.

Lin Nan continued to rush the work on "Manchester by the Sea"; he roughly estimated that there was less than a quarter of the workload left.

He was confident that before "The Invisible Guest" was released, he would complete the post-production and then have Tom send someone to take it away.

"These artists are becoming less and less cultured now. I heard fans blocked the capital airport, almost causing traffic paralysis. A lot of police force was mobilized, and it took nearly half an hour to clear it."

When Yue Jun came to Tiangong Color, he muttered a sentence.

"There will be more and more in the future. On one hand, they shout not to pick them up at the airport, on the other hand, they let people privately reveal flight times to fan groups. Who knows, maybe they even pay people to act as fans."

Lin Nan didn't even turn his head, casually complaining.

Of course, those who can go to the airport to welcome idols and cause traffic jams or even paralysis are mostly brainless fans, generally quite young.

These people are likely not hired with money, because with so many people, it's really hard to operate and hard to find.

"Lin Dao, don't say that, South Korea's star-making ability is strong.

Any boy band or girl band debuts for two or three years, and the members can accumulate a large number of fans, tsk tsk..."

Listening to Yue Jun sighing there, Lin Nan was curious.

"What's wrong with you today, suddenly talking about South Korea? Could it be that the airport traffic jam was caused by some boy band or girl band from there?"

Lin Nan turned his head to look at Yue Jun; he felt he should have guessed right.

Now that the Korean Wave is prevalent, it leads to artists there being able to have so many brainless fans, especially boy bands.

Because the fans of girl bands are mostly male; they are lustful, but their IQ is definitely online.

"That's right, it's from there, but it's only one person. How Han Geng came back back then, this has been reenacted, and it's even worse."

Hearing this, Lin Nan subconsciously replied: "Han Geng? Sneaking back to the country, countless fans picking him up, suing to terminate the contract, the entire mainland entertainment circle digging for him..."

Suddenly, Lin Nan's voice grew quiet, and he looked at Yue Jun suspiciously: "Who are you talking about?"

"That year Huayi set up a stage for the six major South Korean agencies, inviting people in the circle to watch boy band and girl band performances; Lin Dao, you've seen them. They hadn't debuted then, now they've just debuted for two years, EXO."

"I'm asking who the person is, didn't you say the second Han Geng?"

"Hmm, seems to be named Wu something Fan."

"Anyway, it's very lively in the circle right now, all news about him, exactly the same as Han Geng back then.

Flashy, making it look like the entire entertainment circle is welcoming him, inexplicable, like a joke."

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 473 =====