Looking at Jin Zhongguo's shape, Xiao Qian couldn't help but think of someone.
Ma Dongxi.
There was originally no market for action movies in South Korea because the country did not have Kung Fu culture.
The so-called Taekwondo is actually a gimmick created by the Korean government later to build up culture.
Whoever believes that Taekwondo has a long history is a fool.
However, after the rise of Korean film and television production, in order to enrich materials and genres, they also began to absorb elements of outstanding action films from all over the world, and gradually developed an action film style that belongs to them.
What is the style of Korean action movies?
simple.
Since there is no rich Kung Fu culture to talk about, then take the most authentic style route.
Therefore, Korean action movies are more based on street style.
No matter how powerful the protagonist in the film is, the way of fighting is still that of gangsters and gangsters.
Whether it is Yanbian God of War Mian Zhenghe or Elevator's victory over Ding Qing, although the fight is exciting, it will not give the audience a feeling of being divorced from reality.
Even though the action in "The Last Man" is a little professional, it's still very simple.
Of course, if they only play simple, Korean action movies will definitely not be outstanding. So Korean filmmakers add blood and blood to the simple action.
The selling point of Korean action movies is bloody fights with fists and fists, stimulating the audience's adrenaline.
After more than ten years of development, a master of this style has emerged.
That is Ma Dongxi.
Among East Asians who are generally thin, Ma Dongxi's burly body and explosive muscles are full of power.
His existence is like South Korea's Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, born for action movies.
If Ma Dongxi is a Chinese actor, then I'm sorry, he can only play a supporting role in action movies with his appearance.
Because China has a unique Kung Fu culture, and in the Kung Fu philosophy full of wisdom, those who rely purely on strength are low-level people. If you want to conquer the Chinese audience, you must not only be able to fight, but also fight well and have connotation.
Therefore, Yang Zhen can become the top kung fu superstar.
Even if Ma Dongxi went to Thailand, Brazil, or Japan, it would be difficult for him to stand out.
These places have their own unique Kung Fu culture.
Precisely because Korean action movies take a simple and bloody route, this actor with a strong body and fierce appearance was successful.
In Xiao Qian's impression, Ma Dongxi is almost always seen in Korean action movies after 2015. It seems that he is the only one fighting, and the beatings made Harbin Zhang Qian unable to take care of himself.
Although Kim Jong Kook is slightly smaller than Ma Dong Suk in terms of body shape, he is also made of tendons and is more flexible. In addition, Kim Jong Kook's robot-like appearance makes him even more terrifying when he is fierce.
The best thing is, is there any acting talent in the way Ma Dong-seok performs?
It just so happens that Kim Jong Kook's acting skills are also lacking.
To sum up, Xiao Qian decided to let Kim Jong Kook follow Ma Dong Seok's route and develop into an action star.
As for whether Ma Dongxi has a way out in the future, he doesn't care.
He is not familiar with Ma Dongxi either.
Even if Ma Dongxi comes to him, can he beat him?
Although the route has been planned for Kim Jong-kook, he cannot rush for quick success in the process.
After all, Kim Jong Kook's acting experience is very shallow and he is too embarrassed to take on a big role. He immediately plays the leading role, and he will probably receive more scolding than Lee Hyori.
Since the protagonist is not good, then I will play the supporting role.
It cannot be an ordinary supporting role, it must have a certain weight. It must be the kind of role that Kim Jong Kook can control and be outstanding.
After thinking about it and considering the time, Xiao Qian took out "War with Criminals: The Heyday of the Bad Guys".
The core of the movie's story is based on the Busan police's crackdown on gangster criminal organizations that were rampant in the 1990s.
Because it is a story that took place more than ten years ago, there is no need to worry about the audience's perception.
Secondly, this movie is wonderful.
Almost all the leading actors are eye-catching, and it is also the beginning of many actors' rise to fame.
For example, Zhao Jinxiong, Guo Doyuan, Kim Sungjun, etc. were all unknown before this movie. But after this movie, they all became famous actors.
This also includes Ma Dongxi.
Ma Dong-seok's role in the movie is relatively simple, just a comedy character without any drama.
But he is a character in the movie that is easily remembered, especially that line.
"If it's one-on-one, I can win."
The role is not light, it is easy to act, and it can show action skills. It is simply tailor-made for Kim Jong Kook.
Li Meijing read the script and decided to film it on the spot without saying a word.
Korean movies have gradually improved in the past two years, but there are not many works that can sustain the scene.
The brilliance of "The Flying Taegeuk Flag" and "The Monster on the Han River" are inspiring, but other than that, there are no outstanding works.
As a leader of Korean films, Lee Meekyung knows very well that if the Korean film industry wants to prosper, it needs more good works.
This "War with Criminals" is very suitable for creating a star cast and will definitely have a good influence.
In fact, both Xiao Qian and Li Meijing ignored an opportunity.
Nowadays, although Korean action crime films are emerging one after another and the quality is very good, the cast is relatively thin.
A movie is almost a showdown between good guys and villains, and the excitement of the scenes is mainly concentrated on the protagonist and the villain.
Only "War with Criminals" is a drama in which every leading actor can shine, and it already has the structure of a big drama.
To launch such a drama in this era is a leap forward for Korean movies.
As long as the movie is released, it will inevitably have a profound impact on the entire film industry.
Xiao Qian's script and CJ's investment made waves in the Korean film industry once it was established.
In the past time, although Xiao Qian did not put much energy into the Korean film and television industry, he still maintained the influence that he should have.
"Oldboy", "Memories of Murder", "Flying Taegeuk Flag", "The King's Man", and "Monster on the Han River" were all scripts written by him. Otherwise, how could "Monster on the Han River" be released a year in advance?
Some of these works have great reputations overseas, while others have amazing box office and poor performance.
After entering the music industry, South Korea's film and television industry finally saw Xiao Qian's power.
Now everyone's eyes are fixed on CJ and Big Hit, especially Big Hit, and they all want to use Xiao Qian's works to achieve success.
Now that there is a new work, all the agencies immediately become active and start building relationships, hoping to get their own actors into it.
The first actor to be confirmed and announced was Choi Min-sik.
After cooperating in "Oldboy", Cui Minzhi knew Xiao Qian's talent best. As soon as he heard about the new cooperation, he agreed without saying a word.
The second actor to be dealt with was Ha Jung Woo.
Although this guy turned out to be a top actor later on, he is still a newcomer now. Even though his father is a top actor and a senior, he still has to hang out for a while before he can stand out.
At this time, I was approached by Big Hit, and I fell in love with it as soon as I read the script. Plus, as one of the protagonists, what else could I be dissatisfied with?
As for the remaining Guo Daoyuan, Zhao Zhenxiong, Jin Chengjun and others, it is not difficult to find them.
Although these guys only came to prominence in 2010, they have actually been actors for a long time, but they are mainly active in the field of drama.
South Korea is such a big place. Xiao Qian wrote down his name and Big Hit got in touch in just a few days.
If it were ten years later, these three guys would definitely be picky and picky when faced with invitations and scripts. But how can they have that leeway now?
I haven’t even eaten enough, and I’m still hungry.
I have been offered a role, starring in a big hit movie, it’s not too late to be happy.
Almost as soon as they explained their intentions, the three of them couldn't wait to agree. Although they didn't know why they didn't have to go to the interview, they were happy to be cast.
Obviously the first confirmed actor was Kim Jong Kook, but Xiao Qian kept it secret and did not announce it to the public. This was also after careful consideration.
The barriers in the Korean entertainment industry are very deep and the classes are obvious.
The film industry is so high up that you can see all the small mountains at a glance. Next is the TV drama industry, and then the music industry.
When a singer is in front of an actor, he really has no reputation at all.
If it were the Korean entertainment industry a few years later, affected by popularity, traffic and capital, it would be common for singers to star in movies after artists began to cross over. But in this era, except for Uhm Jung-hwa and Lee Jung-hyun, no one else can even get basic respect.
If the news about Kim Jong Kook's starring role is released first, the audience's expectations will be lowered immediately, and it will also attract endless scolding.
Now that the starring cast has been confirmed, with an actor like Choi Min-sik at the front, and if Kim Jong-kook is announced as the star, and his weight is downplayed as much as possible, the outside world's perception will be different.
They all thought that Kim Jong Kook was just a guest appearance, so people joked about it, which only increased their desire to watch.
