Chapter Eighty-One Press Conference

  When the production team of "Boys Over Flowers" arrived at KBS's press conference hall, it was already packed with people. As mentioned earlier, Korea has been paying close attention to the remake of "Boys Over Flowers", and now that it is about to air, the level of interest is naturally very high...

  Moreover, the huge online discussion after the announcement of the main cast list, although almost all were criticisms, also served as a free promotion for "Meteor Garden".

  Before he could even find his seat, Li Shenglin was dazzled by a flash of camera lights and couldn't open his eyes. The others were fine, having experienced this scene before, but for Li Shenglin it was the first time facing such a commotion, and even after sitting down, he still felt somewhat dazed...

  The press conference officer said some nonsense as usual and then let the main creators introduce themselves.

  "Hello everyone, I'm Geum Jan-di's actress Ku Hye-sun!"

  "Hello everyone..."

  "Hello everyone..."

  "Hello everyone, I am Li Shenglin, the actor who plays Yin Zhihou!" When it was finally Li Shenglin's turn to introduce himself, a soft gasp escaped from the scene...

  What are all the people on site doing? Special entertainment reporters, what don't they know about the entertainment industry? Li Shenglin is now a minor celebrity, and his previous image can be said to be deeply ingrained in their minds. Now, appearing with the costume and styling from the drama, it's absolutely a huge reversal, too subversive...

  Although we already knew that Yoon Ji-ho was played by Lee Seung-jin, and everyone saw his appearance, he didn't speak, so there was still a glimmer of hope. But as soon as he opened his mouth, the voice matched too, so it's only natural to exclaim...

  "Next is the free Q&A session!" The press officer also showed a sense of his own presence...

  "Hello, Director Kim Ji-sang. I'm a reporter from XXX News Agency. What made you decide to take on this idol drama adapted from a comic?"

  Will I be considered an old friend if I take his son along?

  "First of all, I'd like to thank KBS for trusting me. Of course, it was mainly the script written by Yoon Ji-ryeon that drew me in, and also KBS found an ideal actor for me!"

  "So you're saying the actor wasn't chosen by you, but was recommended by KBS?"

  What's a reporter for? They're professionals at picking out loopholes in your language, this guy was pretty straightforward, he just came out and said it, otherwise they'd go back and write it up in the newspaper without even giving you a chance to explain...

  "Have you ever seen a director not interview the actors? So I'm responsible for saying that all the actors sitting here are carefully selected by me, KBS and Yoon Ji-rim, the most suitable actors for this play..."

  "But it seems like except for Mr. Jin Fan and Miss Ju Hui-shan, the others aren't professional actors, right? What do you think their chances of success are?"

  Always being asked like this, Jin Jishang got angry, anyway he is one of the best in the directing world and has the qualifications to be arrogant, "So I am a director, you are a reporter!"

  After finishing speaking, he narrowed his eyes slightly, leaned back and made it clear that he didn't want to answer any more questions.

  The reporter doesn't care either, anyway the director has more topics with the lead actor than him.

  "Mr. Lee Min-ho, this is your first time playing the male lead role, what are your thoughts?"

  "First of all, thank you to the director, screenwriter and production team for their trust in me. From now on, I will work even harder and not disappoint everyone's expectations, including my fans!" - Lee Min-ho

  Typical official answer, nobody is interested...

  Next, Ge Hui-shan, Jin Jun, and Jin Fan all answered with a few words, making the reporter's teeth ache. Fortunately, there was still one more topic to ask about newcomer Li Sheng-lin...

  "Excuse me, Mr. Li Shenglin, how did you get chosen as the second male lead?"

  Li Shenglin was already impatient, this press conference was too annoying, but he still restrained his emotions, "Of course it's the director who chose them!"

  The title is ready, "Meteor Garden" male supporting role, due to unknown reasons has been predetermined...

  "As a variety show origin GAGMAN, how do you view yourself taking on such an important role as the male lead for your first acting gig?"

  "Hey, being an extra doesn't count as a person? "First of all, I want to declare that before officially joining Infinite Challenge, I had experience acting as an extra, of course, I won't say which one specifically; and even after joining Infinite Challenge, I have acted in many TV dramas, although not important roles, but you can't deny that I am an actor!"

  Li Shenglin thought he answered well, but the title turned out to be: Li Shenglin makes excuses for being an actor, but can't name his works...

  ......

  "May I ask, how do you view the previous online outcry over Kim Hyun-joong's elimination and your subsequent rise to the top?"

  "Who is Kim Hyun Joong?"

  Something's wrong, this was director Kim Ki-sang's first reaction. After all, Lee Sung-lin is going to act under his direction, so he naturally wants to understand him a bit more. He knows that he's new to the entertainment industry, but isn't that just for variety show effects? At this time, how can you say you don't know Kim Hyun-joong, this will attract anti-fans...

  So I couldn't pretend to sleep anymore, and the microphone said, "I'll answer this question. I don't know where you heard that Kim Hyun-joong would be starring again, but at least I, the production team, and Ms. Yoon Ji-rin have never considered him; Moreover, Seung-yoon also obtained this role through fierce competition from many interviewees with excellent acting skills..."

  Actually, Jinji's reaction was a bit over the top. No mistake, Li Shenglin did attract a bunch of anti-fans, especially pea powder fans, but after all, he showed his most authentic side back then when even Liu Zaishi didn't know him, what is Kim Hyun-joong anyway?

  So, sometimes audiences aren't always so harsh...

  Finally ended the tiring press conference. In the background, Li Shenglin bowed to Director Jin Jishang for the first time, "Sorry, director, I've caused you trouble!"

  Li Shenglin wonders if he should pay more attention to others in the future. After all, in this circle, it's not good to say that you don't know someone... However, Luo Ge said that in the music scene alone, several new groups emerge every month, and each group has so many people...

  Forget it, just keep your mouth shut from now on...

  "It's nothing, anyway, the topic is already there, and at least the attention has been raised by another level!" He seemed to think he was too tolerant, "But honestly, when we first saw Kim Hyun Joong, we really liked him, but in the end, we chose you. This isn't a secret in the circle! So you must play this role well, otherwise, it won't just be you who loses face, I'll also lose face with you!"

  Li Shenglin nodded heavily, previously with Shi Ge, Tai Hao Ge, including the current director and screenwriter, all of whom had high expectations for him. Even if not for himself, but to live up to others' expectations, he would definitely give it his all!

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