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Chapter 1529 Negotiation

The story of "Guan Xiang" mainly tells the story of the most famous Guan Xiang family in the Korean period who intervened in the power struggle between Shouyang Maharaja and civil servant Kim Zongrui in the early days of the Joseon Dynasty.

Looking at the script, Kim Yu-fan had already confirmed in his heart that "Seeing the Face" was the movie with more than 9 million viewers. Of course, Kim Yu-fan had no reason to refuse such a high-box movie.

I watched it quickly, but in fact I was just perfunctory and pretended to show it to Kim Woo-jae and others. After watching the first page, Kim Yu-fan was sure it was the movie "Sighting the Face". He had decided to invest in it in his heart, so there was no need to continue watching it.

Therefore, in less than five minutes, Kim Yu-fan put down the script under the gaze of everyone. This scene also stunned everyone. Everyone was very nervous. I wonder what was going on. Kim Yu-fan finished reading the script so quickly. Could it be that he was not satisfied with the script and was too lazy to continue watching?

Kim Woo-jae couldn't help but be anxious. If Kim Woo-fan couldn't even watch this script, wouldn't this mean that Kim Woo-fan was not optimistic about this script? Then what should I do when Shobo invested so much money for this script this time?

Han Jae-lin also became nervous and had his own ideas in his heart. If even Kim Yu-hwan was not optimistic about this script, then should he still serve as the director of the movie? After all, this time, Shobo invested so much money for this movie. If he fails, he will anger Shobo, and he will probably not be able to make it in the Korean film and television industry.

Kim Dong Hyuk was also nervous. Kim Yu-bun was not optimistic about the script he wrote. What should I do? Is his script really that bad, or it is not suitable for filming and becoming a movie? Did the judges of the Korean Film Revitalization Committee look forward to his script just to encourage himself, hoping that he could continue to work hard, rather than really optimistic about his script.

Song Kanghao was also stunned. If Kim Yu-fan didn't like this script, would he still have to take over the script? If the script was really bad, wouldn't he smash his signature and ruin the signs of influence he had accumulated over the years. That would be a pity. He would never be able to bear the consequences.

Kim Yu-hwan didn't know that his simple reaction was that because the speed was too fast, Kim Woo-jae and the other four were misunderstood, and they became completely nervous and worried.

There is nothing we can do about this. Kim Yu-fan's ability is there. Look at the movies and TV series currently produced by the M company's film and television department, which one is not a script written by Kim Yu-fan himself, and which one is not a big hit and a great success. All of this is enough to prove Kim Yu-fan's absolute ability and understanding in scripts.

Therefore, Kim Woo-jae and the other two would not foolishly think that Kim Yu-hwan is a person who doesn’t understand the script and can’t understand the script. He doesn’t know how to evaluate and view the script, otherwise Kim Yu-hwan would not have created so many classic TV series and movies.

So, after seeing Kim Yu-hwan, he put down the script in less than five minutes, and no more of the contents were continued to be read. The four of them became completely nervous. Could it be that there was something wrong with the script, Kim Yu-hwan didn't like it, and he didn't even want to watch it now?

"President Kim. Don't know this script?" Seeing that Kim Yu-hwan didn't speak, as if he was thinking about something, Kim Woo-jae couldn't sit still and asked carefully in a very small voice.

"Oh. It's okay, sorry, I'm thinking about something just now." Kim Yu-hwan also came to his senses, looked at Kim Woo-jae and the other four who were nervous, and seemed to understand something. He immediately explained with a smile: "The script is very good, it is worthy of being the winner of the 2010 Korean Film Revitalization Committee Script Competition. I also like this script very much, so on behalf of M Company, I am willing to cooperate with Shobo, but I don't know how everyone can cooperate with each other and how to allocate this fund?"

When Kim Yu-hwan said this, Kim Woo-jae and the other two were completely relieved. It turned out that the script was not good, and they were really scared to death just now.

Soon, Kim Woo-jae, who came to his senses, quickly said: "For the movie "Seeing the Scene", our Shobo budget is to invest 8 billion won, and our Shobo can afford 5 billion won. I wonder if the remaining 3 billion won, can M company accept and bear it?"

"3 billion won, that's fine. Our M company definitely has this fund, so you don't need to worry about anything in this regard." Kim Yu-fan waved his hand indifferently and said. This amount of money is nothing in Kim Yu-fan's eyes. Every year, M company gives the company's artists, employees, including trainees' dinners, and travel expenses, which are estimated to exceed 3 billion won. How could he care about this little money?

Kim Woo-jae suddenly said excitedly: "That's great. If M company can invest 3 billion won, it will account for 37.5%. Is that okay?"

Seeing Kim Yu-fan nodding and saying that there was no problem, Kim Woo-jae continued: "Similarly, M is the largest and strongest music agency in South Korea, so we Shobo hope that M can take on all the music work in the movie, whether it is the soundtrack or the ost, we Shobo hope that M can be responsible."

"As for the expenses, even if they are included in the proportion, then M Company will account for 40% of the profit ratio. I wonder what President Jin thinks?"

At this moment, Kim Yu-hwan shook his head decisively and refused. Looking at Kim Woo-jae, he said disdainfully: "40%, it's only an increase of 2.5%. According to the total investment, I'm too lazy to calculate, it's just 300 million won. This price doesn't seem to be low, but if our M company is completely responsible for the music work of movies, then this amount of money is obviously not enough."

Before Kim Woo-jae could speak, Kim Yu-fan said directly: "Once my M company accepts all the work of film music, our M company will spend a lot of manpower and time on this job. How to calculate the cost of composer lyricists, and our M company will definitely produce singers to sing songs, and even perform them, how to calculate the cost of singers, how to calculate the cost of your movie, how to calculate the copyright fee when you use my music in the movie. Moreover, our singers must cooperate with the film to promote it to a certain extent, how to calculate the promotion fee."

"Anyway, even 500 million won is too unfair to our M company. If we only need to provide music for our M company, 200 million won is enough. This doesn't seem to be a big deal. But the problem is that you don't plan to give money directly. It's just in the investment ratio. No one knows how the final box office of this movie is. If the box office is not good, will I suffer a big loss at that time? It's not cost-effective."

After Kim Yu-hwan said that, Kim Woo-jae was speechless. Even Han Jae-lin and others could not help but nod after listening to Kim Yu-hwan's explanation. If M Company takes over the music work for this movie, it seems to be very high. However, without knowing the specific box office of the movie, it is indeed not cost-effective.

After a silence, Kim Woo-jae asked, "So, what does President Kim mean?"

Kim Yu-fan: "I mean it is very simple. If you pay cash directly, then 200 million won. Our M company took on this job, but we are only responsible for the songs. As for publicity and singing, the SHOO and the crew will find people and make decisions by themselves. If we take into account the investment ratio and we will take care of the people and make decisions on our M company. If we take into account the investment ratio, our M company will account for at least 45%.

"45%, President Kim. This is too much, right?" When he heard Kim Yu-hwan's request, Kim Woo-jae subconsciously shook his head and refused.

"It seems a lot, but in fact, is this really a lot?" Kim Yu-hwan didn't find it strange to Kim Yoo-jae's reaction. If the other party nodded in agreement very readily, Kim Yu-hwan would probably still doubt and worry if the other party had prepared some pitfalls for him to jump.

"You have to know that this seems to be a lot, but no one knows and cannot guarantee how high the box office this movie can have. If the number of viewers in this movie is only one or two million, wouldn't my company lose a lot of money?"

"Don't tell me anything, after all, the movie has not been filmed yet, and even if it is filmed, it has not been released. Who can guarantee the specific box office of the movie? If you shobo know that the number of viewers in this movie will exceed 5 million, then let alone 8 billion won, it is estimated that even if it is 10 billion won, you shobo will definitely grit your teeth and take full responsibility. You shobo doesn't need to find others to invest and share risks, right?"

"Precisely because you shobo doesn't have confidence, or you shobo has confidence in the box office of this movie, otherwise how could you shobo find us? If anyone knew that a movie would definitely sell well, and would definitely eat alone, instead of giving others benefits and benefits. Even if you don't have money, you can borrow money everywhere and gather the money."

Kim Woo-jae was silent. After all, what Kim Yu-fan said was the truth. If the box office of this movie could really be sold, then Shobo would definitely not allow M company to participate. He would definitely choose to eat it alone. Even if he had no money, he could borrow money from the bank. These are not problems.

The distribution of benefits to M Company seems very high, but because I don’t know the specific box office of the movie, at least no one can guarantee what the box office of the movie will be like now, Kim Woo-jae dares not say how much it really is worth to give the 2.5% stake in the music work fee of M Company.

It seems to be worth 500 million won, but if the box office of the movie is very bad at that time, then this 2.5% is estimated to be worth 100 million won or even tens of million won. Who can tell the truth about this?

After a moment of silence, Kim Woo-jae looked up at Kim Woo-fan: "I need to contact the company."

"Please!" Kim Yu-hwan nodded in agreement with a smile. After all, this is normal. Although Kim Woo-jae is a producer, she is only a producer, not the president of shobo. This is likely to think of the interest price of hundreds of millions of won. It is obvious that Kim Woo-jae is not qualified to make decisions at the moment. Calling back to shobo and contacting shobo's president, this is for sure.

Kim Woo-jae was not polite either. After getting Kim Yu-hwan's consent, he stood up and nodded to everyone, saying hello, and then turned around and walked out of the conference room.

With Kim Woo-jae's departure, Kim Yu-hwan also focused on director Han Jae-rim: "Director Han, don't you know that all the actors in the crew have been selected?"

Han Jae-lin was not slow to react. He understood Kim Yu-fan's meaning as soon as he heard Kim Yu-fan's words. Considering that M Company may become the second investor in the movie, and with M Company's strength there, he might be able to cooperate in the future. So Han Jae-lin also asked according to Kim Yu-fan's words.

"President Kim, the crew has only selected the actor Song Kanghao. As for other roles, it has not been confirmed yet. I wonder if President Kim has any good suggestions?"

"Director Han, do you think Kim Soo-hyun from my company can take on the role of Zhenheng?" Kim Yu-hwan didn't say nonsense and said his opinion directly.

"Kim Soo Hyun, Jin Heng?" Han Zailin was stunned for a moment, but soon came to his senses: "Of course, of course there is no problem. If Kim Soo Hyun can join the movie, I will definitely support the role of Jin Heng."

For Han Zailin, Kim Soo-hyun is undoubtedly the best to be able to test this role. First of all, he is suitable for age and has great acting skills. In terms of popularity and influence, he is much stronger than Lee Jong-soo who was in his heart before. Of course, Han Zailin would not refuse.

"Haha, that's good. Then I'll let Kim Soo Hyun go to director you for an audition." Kim Yu-hwan nodded and said with a smile.

"Uh~ I wonder if you have any other actor recommendations from President Kim?" Seeing that Kim Yu-hwan seemed to be satisfied, he had no plans to arrange an actor anymore. Han Jae-rim was also stunned and asked subconsciously.

"Haha, no more, I think Kim Soo-hyun can try the role of Jin Heng to increase his experience and performance in costume dramas. As for other roles, I believe that the crew, directors and screenwriters, including Shobo, can choose the right people."

Kim Yu-fan is not the kind of person who spends money to a crew and is so arrogant that he has to arrange this and that. Sorry, Kim Yu-fan doesn’t have this habit yet. What’s more, if there is really this need, Kim Yu-fan just needs to ask M Company to prepare for a movie. At that time, you can arrange it whatever you want, so why bother so much?

If you don’t know that the box office of the movie "Guan Xiang" is indeed very good, and it is a costume drama, which can increase Kim Soo-hyun's experience and performance in costume dramas, and it can also be considered a qualification. Otherwise, Kim Yu-fan would not have spoken out.

Seeing that Kim Yu-fan really had no other recommendations, Han Jae-lin also breathed a sigh of relief. As a director, he was afraid that such powerful investors would arrange actors randomly, but he couldn't, and he couldn't refuse.

Many good scripts are basically not selected by the actors, and the final effect of the mentor's works is average, or even fail, or fail to achieve the ideal effect. All of this cannot be blamed for the director and screenwriter. In many cases, the producers of the production company are the biggest factor.

After a few minutes, Kim Woo-jae pushed open the door and walked in. Kim Woo-fan also stopped talking with Song Kang-ho and others, watching Kim Woo-jae waiting for the other party’s answer.

Kim Woo-jae was not talking nonsense when facing Kim Yu-hwan's gaze, and said directly: "Hello, President Kim, I just asked the president. The president said that we can give up some more benefits, but 45% is absolutely impossible, and we can only give up 42% at most."

"Although you are worried about the box office of the movie, since we are all optimistic about this script, the box office of the movie should be not low. According to this algorithm, the distribution of 42% of the profit is already fair, and the music cost of 4.5% is. If the number of movie viewers exceeds 3 million, then it will be 540 million won. If the number of movie viewers is higher, the cost will be very high."

"Although I don't know what the specific box office of the movie is, since both of us are optimistic about this movie, and there are also famous actors like Song Kang-ho, I believe the box office of the movie is definitely not low. Maybe the current 4.5% will set the highest record for the production cost of the movie music. We give in, and we also hope that President Kim will give in, your m will give in."

"4.5%, which is 42% in total." Kim Yu-hwan read it again, thought for a while and nodded, "Okay, since that's the case, I won't talk nonsense, so I'll just say that. Our company M invested 3 billion won and was responsible for all the music work in the movie, accounting for 42% of the distribution interests. No problem."

Seeing Kim Woo-jae saying there was no problem, Kim Woo-bun immediately laughed, stood up and stretched out his hand, "Happy cooperation!"

Kim Woo-jae was stunned for a moment, as if she didn't expect Kim Woo-fan to be so direct, but Kim Woo-jae, who soon came to her senses, quickly walked up and grabbed Kim Woo-fan's hand: "Happy cooperation."

The 4.5% music production cost, according to the box office of the movie "Seeing the West", is equivalent to 1.6 billion won by then. This price is definitely the most expensive music production cost in the history of Korean films.

The other party didn't know, but Kim Yu-fan knew. Because of this, Kim Yu-fan nodded decisively and did not continue to compete with the other party for any profit. After all, the other party could completely leave M company and find someone to invest in movies again. If it weren't for borrowing money from the bank, there would be no problem with this. Kim Yu-fan didn't want to miss this. It was obvious that he only needed investment and no business, but he had a stable opportunity to make money.

What's more, the more you strive for music production costs, the higher the income will be. Shobo will definitely be jealous and even go crazy when he sees it. Then some problems will inevitably arise.
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