"Run!" has been aired for several episodes, and the ratings have been stable at 18% in Seoul and around 16% nationwide. In the episode where all Girls' Generation participated, the ratings both exceeded 20%.
Haha, I feel something is different, I seem to be... red.
In the past, when there were no announcements about performances, I spent most of my time helping myself in the store, which was fine.
But not recently!
Business seems to have gotten better, and you almost always have to queue up when it's time to eat, although it was good before.
But the diners who came here seemed not just to eat. Whenever Haha appeared in the lobby, someone could always be seen covering their mouths and staring at him with bright eyes.
This look is very familiar to him. Kim Jong Kook comes over sometimes and his fans are like this.
Therefore, I was a little in disbelief until a customer took out a pen and paper and asked for his autograph. After getting the photo, he danced excitedly and sent an SNS to show off, which made it feel a little more real.
In terms of the agency company, Hahaha originally had no agent or makeup artist. When there were occasional trips, she would run them by herself.
But today he suddenly received a call from the company, asking him to come to the office.
EM Planning is the name of Haha Economic Company. It is considered to be an upper-middle level company in Korea. Although it is not as big as SM and JYP, it mainly focuses on actors.
Haha has been a member for a long time. Both Haha and the company have made a lot of efforts, but unfortunately it has never become popular.
But he didn't say that he was going to be abandoned, which was still kind and righteous.
After arriving at the company, the person who came to pick him up was Xu Guoren, the agent's representative, which made Haha a little flattered. You should know that he basically no longer brings artists.
"Oh, haha, here it comes."
The other party said hello first.
He also quickly saluted: "You are busy first, it doesn't matter."
"I'm not busy. This year I'm mainly here to have a casual chat with you."
Xu Guoren helped him pour a glass of water.
"How are you, are your siblings and children okay?"
"TOEFL, everything is fine."
Although she is not popular, what Haha is most proud of is definitely finding her current wife, a celebrity, and having two children.
When this relationship was first exposed, no, I should say until a while ago, some netizens thought that Xing was blind, how could they fall in love with her, haha.
After all, she was petite and cute, and could sing well, so she was highly praised by her company at that time.
In the end, I followed Haha without hesitation and rarely appeared in public.
"That's it." Xu Guoren sat on the side and said straight to the point: "Recently, many programs have contacted the company and want you to appear in them. We have also screened them for you. Many of them are of good quality."
"Thank you, Representative Xu, for taking your time."
"Hey, if anything, we've known each other for ten years, and it's hard to get ahead. You must work hard and don't let me down."
"Hey, I get it!"
"Besides, the company has assigned you a car, as well as an agent and a stylist. I'll go out and meet them in a while."
The other party said it in an understatement, but Hahaha's heart was filled with turmoil.
To put it nicely, he can be considered an artist, but he often rushes to catch up with other artists in the company, not to mention the staff dedicated to him.
All the money earned from his barbecue restaurant is used to subsidize the artist's work.
Seeing that countless newcomers who are younger than me and have a lower generation than me have nanny cars, although I don’t say it, I am really envious.
This sudden surprise made Hahaha stand up immediately.
"Thank you very much to the company, I will definitely work hard!"
Xu Guoren patted him on the shoulder, this kid is not easy either.
After the two chatted for a while about the precautions for being invited to a program, Seo In-guk asked a question.
"But, haha, have you and the Chinese director Su Yan known each other before?"
"No, the first time we met was in my barbecue restaurant." Haha answered honestly.
"I didn't know he was the director at that time. Because the Girls' Generation members were going there, Jong Kook hyung and I rushed there and left early."
"Didn't you do anything special?"
Haha, seeing that the other party was very concerned, he frowned and thought for a while before saying.
"No, I just chatted with him for a while, but Director Su Yan spoke in English, so I forced myself to say a few words, and everyone laughed at me.
If I really want to say it’s special, does it count as being given a 50% discount when I left at the end?”
Xu Inguo smiled: "I have to say, you are really lucky.
This "Run!" is SBC's ambitious work, which is evident from the high price paid to invite Liu Jae Suk.
Normally, for a production of this scale, you would never be able to do it."
Haha, I’m not angry, what the other person said is true.
"However, in the end, you were able to enter, which shocked many people and wanted to know why.
I thought it was because you showed your extraordinary side when you met with the director that he recommended you for the job.
Fortunately, you are still on track. After so many periods, the results are good and you have established a firm footing. You know, there are many people who are coveting your position."
"Don't worry, Representative, I won't give them a chance."
"Okay, I believe you, but I'm going to change my clothes first. After all, I'm an artist, so what I'm wearing is not appropriate. I have a meeting to hold, so I'll be here. You go meet your team first.
Bar."
Haha quickly agreed and sent the representative out.
After he decided to go far away, he didn't rush to find his agent. Instead, he picked up his cell phone and called his wife first.
"Wife, wife."
"What's wrong?" Xing's voice was a little lazy.
"I finally have my own car. The company assigned me a car today, as well as an agent and a stylist. I am finally an artist!"
"Really? You didn't lie to me? Really?"
"Really, really!"
"Great! Husband, you finally got over it."
Haha heard his wife's voice choked up, and hurriedly advised: "This is a good thing, why are you still crying? Come on, smile!"
"Yeah! Husband, come back quickly, I'll make something delicious for you!"
The star on the other end of the phone adjusted his mood.
"Okay, I'll be back in a while."
Haha put down the phone. I don't know why, but I felt a little sore at the corners of my eyes.
After so many years, compared with those artists who were at their peak when they debuted, do you think you have experienced all the hardships?
After thinking about it, I called the three eldest brothers, Kim Jong Kook, Yoo Jae Suk, and Ji Suk Jin.
Basically, they all congratulated him, especially the first two. It can be said that they saw how sad they were all the way and wanted to treat him to a meal to celebrate.
But he didn't forget to ask him to thank the staff, especially Su Yan who recommended him to be on the show.
After thinking for a long time, Hahaha fell into trouble. How can I express my feelings by thanking him?
It would be easy if we were all in Korea, but it's a bit difficult to do so far away.
After thinking about it for a long time, deleting and writing a text message, it was finally completed.
The other party's quick reply of "ok, fighting" also made my heart warm.