Chapter 3 If Life Can Really Come Again
Walking out of the office, Jung Hyukjae's mind still echoed what the director of the Variety Show Bureau said just now.
"Hojai, you have been to the TV station for more than ten years. If the ratings are really good, the program doesn't have to be removed. I'm also taking responsibility to force it!"
"Look at the ratings report for the last two months, except for two special episodes of your program, which is a little higher than SBS and KBS, the rest of the episodes are at the end."
"I have also watched the new program plan you reported a few days ago and discussed it at the Variety Show Conference. Let's put it aside for the time being! Parent-child programs have never had such a type before. If you start filming rashly, it would be too aggressive! So let's wait first, and if you have other good ideas, please try to put forward them as much as possible!"
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"hehe!"
Zheng Hezai barely smiled out of the corner of his mouth, and he became increasingly disappointed with the group of officials who "don't know the sufferings of the world".
In South Korea, the three major TV stations KBS, MBC and SBS dominate the TV sets of ordinary people. Among them, KBS is a state-owned TV station with 100% control, and SBS TV station is controlled by private enterprises. Among these three TV stations, MBC may be the most complex TV station.
MBC was established in the 1960s. During this period, many private TV stations in Japan were "eying" the undeveloped Korean market across the sea. The South Korean government was deeply worried and afraid of this. So at the instructor of the government at that time, private funds established the "Seoul Private Broadcasting Company" in Seoul, which was later renamed "Cultural Broadcasting", and opened a TV channel in 1969.
Although the station survived the "forced merger of TV stations" in 1980 (during this period, two other private TV stations in South Korea, TBS and DBC Voice were merged by South Korea's state-owned TV station KBS), the South Korean government established a government-owned "Broadcasting Culture Revitalization Association" to be the major shareholder of MBC TV station to control the TV station.
Entering the 1990s, the atmosphere of freedom in Korean society was rising, and the "Broadcasting Cultural Revitalization Association" of MBC TV's major shareholder also underwent some reforms.
The nine directors of the organization were all appointed by the former government and were changed to the ruling party. The Blue House (South Korea Presidential Palace) and the opposition party recommended three people respectively, and the president finally appointed them.
This has caused the complex ownership of MBC TV. In addition, the importance of the "TV station" as a public opinion dissemination prop has led to MBC becoming the forefront of political struggles, and there are strikes once or twice almost every year. Among them, the most serious ones were from January 30, 2012, and the strikes totaled more than 170 days from January 30 to July 18 of the same year.
Jung Hyukjae's program was also forced to be suspended for half a year due to a strike. Of course, the most serious of this was the suspension of the ace variety show "Infinite Challenge".
In his heart, Jung Hyukjae sneered at the group of guys who were sitting in a simple place in the variety show. Jung Hyukjae returned to his office. Because of the special nature of his program, he often filmed outdoor specials and overseas specials. He almost never stayed in this 20-square-meter office.
Putting down the program plan in his hand, Jung Hyukjae picked up the cup and poured himself a glass of water. The name "Dad, Where Are We Going, Dad?" on the thick planning page on the table was particularly eye-catching.
Holding the water cup and taking a sip, Jung Hyukjae looked at the busy people on the road outside the window, silent.
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In 2004, on the eve of the 99 graduates of Yonsei University left school.
"1.2.3, laugh! OK, this photo is really good!"
The bearded uncle said with a smile, directing the freshly released college graduate in front of him with his hands, "I count 123, and then you throw your doctoral hat into the sky. Do you understand?"
"clear!"
The bearded uncle waved his hand, "Okay, follow my command! 1.2..."
Before the uncle could finish his words, a boy in the front row threw out his hat in advance and caused a burst of "mockery" from his classmates!
"Oh, Jung Hyukjae, why are you shaking your hands? Did you do too much piston exercise last night?" The male classmate enjoyed the final dispute and fight freely.
The female classmates on the side rolled their eyes to the group of men who deserved to be single. Although today, these girls were all dressed up well, the boys didn't even look at them.
After taking the graduation photos, I bid farewell to the bearded uncle. Before leaving, the uncle mentioned that the latest photo would be available in three days. After all, as graduation is approaching, many classes organize the graduation photos. The bearded uncle's business is really busy. Just after the shooting here, the uncle walked to the other end of the playground and started to pick up the camera again.
"By the way, Hyukjae, have you found a job?" A boy asked casually while patting Jung Hyukjae on the shoulder.
Jung Hyukjae shook his head, "I have submitted a lot of resumes, but I still haven't had a single phone number for interviews!"
"Don't worry, the opportunity you should wait for will come. You are the top student in our class, aren't you?" As he said that, he patted his shoulder with encouragement and smiled and comforted.
"I hope!"
The boy said halfway, and seemed to remember something, "The school students will be preparing to shoot a short film of our graduates. Is director Zheng Da from the film club interested in taking the film?"
"How long does it take? How much budget is there? What help will the school provide?" As soon as Jeong Hyukjae talked about this, his eyes changed, "Is it a movie camera or a TV camera?"
As soon as he talked about this, Jung Hyukjae's mouth did not stop and kept talking nonstop. The boy had no choice but to interrupt quickly, "Just shoot a short video for our school, where can we use such advanced equipment? It would be good if the school provides a few DVs!"
Hearing this, Jung Hyukjae had to nodded in agreement. Even if he didn't agree, there was no way to rent photography equipment. It was not something he, a poor student, could afford.
"Shut corners on the instrument, then you have to support me when you come to the personnel!"
The boy nodded desperately and said, "That's absolutely true. This short film is not only a graduation documentary, but also a promotional video for recruiting new products this year. The school and the student union will definitely support it!"
Hearing this, Jung Hyukjae nodded reluctantly!
"I agree. Remember to send the instruments as soon as possible, otherwise I won't be able to spare so much time after graduation and looking for a job recently!"
"I understand, I understand!"
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"Is this the tall and big girl you found for me?" Jung Hyuk-jae stood on the playground and pointed at several girls in tight sportswear on the track and complained.
"You know, I don't have a wide connection, so I can find so many places, it's almost enough! Besides, many girls don't even have the reward when they hear it!"
Jung Hyukjae was angry that he did not fight. He said that the saliva sprayed out of his mouth was like the light rain. "You can't tell them that this promotional video was finally put on the website and on the school homepage. Look at whether those girls with dreams of celebrities would cry and beg you!"
"I'm going to make it, right! Why didn't I expect this trick?" The boy who had just come to his senses, who was "the director of the crew's external relations department" (self-proclaimed) suddenly burst into laughter.
Before leaving, Jung Hyukjae reminded him seriously, "When you go to recruit people, you can talk about it, but don't make any 'unspoken rules' for me, why don't you come back and see me to repair you!"
"Director Zheng, I know this more than you!"
He laughed and scolded and drove away the "Minister of the External Relations Department". Jung Hyukjae re-entered the filming. Most of the members of the film crew were members of his own film club, so he was more familiar with the game on weekdays.
"Ah! Changxu, I want your camera to point at the girl's breasts, not your eyes! If this continues, I will go and pick out your eyes!"
"Actors run a little slower, keep up with the photographer's pace, and don't be too fast!"
Although it was just a short film of less than twenty minutes, Jung Hyukjae treated it very sincerely. Although the crew was small, it was full of all organs.
"Dingling..."
The phone ringtone rang on the set, "Oh, whose phone is not turned off? Didn't I say before I started?" Because it was interrupted by the progress of photography, Jung Hyukjae was obviously not in good mood.
"Senior Zheng, it seems to be your phone!"
The soft girl in charge of the venue was reminded in a low voice. Jung Hyukjae reached out to touch the tip of his nose in embarrassment, accused him of guilt, and went to the side of the playground to connect the strange number.
"Hello!"
"Is it Jung Hyukjae xi?" There was a sweet female voice on the other end of the microphone.
"It's me, who are you?" He looked at the number and made sure he had never seen this phone number before.
"I am the Personnel Management Department of MBC TV. We have received your resume. I hereby notify you of the interview at the MBC TV station in Yeouido this Wednesday!"
Passed?
"Are you listening?"
"Yes, yes! I understand, I will definitely go there on time on Wednesday!"
Hang up the phone, Jung Hyukjae clenched his fists excitedly and cheered, "Yes!!!"
The companions not far away turned their heads when they heard his ghost crying and wolf howling, "Hozai, what happened? Why are they so happy?"
"A company notified me to go for an interview!"
"Really, then congratulations!"
"Very good, what company?"
The companions asked with concern, "Which company is it?"
"MBC TV, hahaha!" Jung Hyukjae replied showing off.
"Congratulations!"
Before he could get excited, another phone call also called in, "Is it Jung Hyukjae xi?"
"I am!"
"I am the Personnel Management Department of SBS TV Station..."
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"Dingling!"
The rapid phone ringing interrupted Jung Hyukjae's memories, and the glass in his hand almost fell to the ground.
Press the call button of the company's inside phone, and the front desk secretary's anxious accent came from inside, "Is it Senior Zheng? The call from the Seoul Hospital said that your sister suddenly fainted during class. She has been sent to the hospital for emergency treatment now. She just called your phone but it didn't connect..."
Before he could finish his words, Jung Hyukjae had already picked up the car keys on the table and hurriedly ran out.
"Hey, are you listening?"
Chapter completed!