“(Ah! It’s that time. It’s a busy time. Are there any candidates who support Mr. Jaegu too?)”
“(I’m thinking about it.)”
I don’t have to show my politics.
“(Then, we will send you the work via email. However, you must agree to confidentiality.)”
“(Sure.)”
I had no intention of re-sowing in other people’s business.
“(It’s not easy to find good works these days, but I got the copyright for a masterpiece. I hope you like it.)”
“(Is this a work I know?)”
“(Do you know that he is the king of bracelets? I heard that he was quite popular in Korea as well.)”
“(Is that work?)”
every know Isn’t it a fantasy epic that was also made into a movie? The advantage of a work with an original work was that the probability of becoming a yongdusami is remarkably low.
“(I reinterpreted the work and characters to fit the modern point of view. Please read it and give your opinion freely.)”
“(All right.)”
My heart was pounding because I remembered seeing a movie in college when I was in college. It was such a masterpiece that I thought it was not enough to include it all in a movie, but if it came out as a drama, I thought I would be able to enjoy their epic.
‘How it was reinterpreted is the key, though.’
That was something you should have read the script for.
Suddenly the entrance was bustling and there was a muffled sound. I lifted my heel slightly to check, and Della Foster was coming in.
Her appearance in a fancy party dress was enough to catch everyone’s attention.
Brayden Harper saw it and smiled.
“(Have fun talking.)”
He left us alone and headed over to Della Foster. A man in love was reckless.
‘I hope it goes well, Mr. Brayden Harper.’
People seemed to change when Della Foster was by their side. He was seen greeting Della Foster with the brightest expression he had seen today.
She also greeted people around her, including Brayden Harper, with a bright expression.
It was clear that Della Foster was interested in Brayden Harper, seeing as he came to every party even though the world tour was still in full swing.
“(Mr. Jaegu! I heard you went back to Korea.)”
She smiled brightly and waved her hand.
“(Where is Miss Carver? I can’t see you today.)”
“(Elisa was busy and couldn’t come.)”
“(Really? I don’t think they keep going together?)”
“(Because it lasts a long time when you are considerate of each other’s lives.)”
If you think of Seo Eun-chae, you shouldn’t be considerate of anyone, but…
Now that I have the eyes of trust, I can distinguish between those who take care of me and those who don’t, so I just have to trust my people with all my might.
‘When I went to prison, I thought I’d never trust people again.’
The stock cheat was precious, but the eye of trust was also a very valuable skill. It’s hard for people to be happy without trusting others.
Della Foster’s fist knocked him back and he jumped to his senses.
“(Suddenly making a vague expression, what is it? Do you think of Miss Carver?)”
“(hahahaha. Is the world tour worth doing?)”
“(Of course it’s hard.)”
Della Foster put on a childish expression. However, it quickly returned to a playful face.
“(Still, I’m happy. That means there are so many people who love me. I won’t stop singing until I die of old age.)”
“(Dancing?)”
She performed and did a simple dance as well. Although it wasn’t a radical dance like a dance singer.
“(As long as your back allows it. What is Mr. Jaegu doing these days?)”
“(I have a lot to do, such as investing, commissioning construction, looking into general elections, etc.)”
“(What do you do so much?)”
“(Iknow, right.)”
When did you become so busy? Except for playing with Ha-yeon, there were so many things to worry about.
‘I’m glad I have Fred Balman and Benjamin Chung.’
If it wasn’t for them, I’d probably die of overwork. The two of them are generously paid for their activities, so I just hope that they can distribute their work on their own.
“(Where do you build? Are you building a new house?)”
“(No. I’m going to build a building in Silicon Valley this time.)”
there’s no need to hide
“(Silicon Valley?)”
Della Foster’s eyes twinkled.
“(Yes. Good land is coming out this time. The design was chosen very nicely, so please come and visit us when it is completed.)”
“(I wonder what kind of building it is.)”
Brayden Harper burst in. He seemed to be bothered by the two of them talking together.
‘I’d rather care less if we dated.’
Della Foster clapped and grabbed Brayden Harper’s arm. The corners of Brayden Harper’s mouth went up.
“(Me too. Can I go see it with you?)”
“(Of course. I’ll definitely invite you when it’s finished.)”
“(Okay! Oh, and let’s go on another trip together after the world tour.)”
It reminded me of pleasant memories in Bali.
“(Okay. When will it end?)”
“(It will be over in April. I’ll contact Mr. Jaegu when I set up a schedule.)”
“(I look forward to it. Mr. Harper is coming too, right?)”
Brayden Harper gave Della Foster a sad look. She smiled wide as she fixed her eyes on me.
“(Of course, Harper is my best friend.)”
Brayden Harper also smiled broadly.
By all means, I prayed for that best friend who said best partner.
***
After Brayden Harper’s party was over, we held 5 more parties over 3 days at the invitation of the people we met there. I thought I was just playing, but meeting so many people made me feel exhausted.
‘To call me Della Foster’s man.’
Perhaps because I appeared in Della Foster’s music video, people often called me Della Foster’s man. Each time, it was difficult to check if Brayden Harper was around.
In addition to that, he was called by various titles, including the best friend of treasure ship discoverer Brayden Harper.
‘It looks like the shipwreck hasn’t been salvaged yet.’
Since the discovery of the wreck, they have been donating 30 billion won every week, but the treasure map has not yet been released.
‘If it comes easily, the probability is not rare.’
There was a party tomorrow as well, so I lay down in my hotel room and read the file Ritz Hales had sent me. The part that was adapted in a modern style was mainly related to dialogue, but it did not affect the atmosphere of the whole work.
‘Is it okay that the content is lighter than the original?’
The quality of the CG I put in as a reference was also quite good. If there was one problem, it was the budget.
‘This is why they are actively trying to attract investment.’
Almost $100 million was spent on one episode. Season 1 was 12 episodes, so it cost 1.5 billion dollars including copyrights.
‘Let’s invest.’
Opportunities to invest in masterpieces with original works did not come often. Because masterpieces are limited.
Once you’ve made your decision, it’s time to act. When I sent a message to Ritz Hales that I was interested in investing, he immediately called.
{(Mr. Jaegu. Did you like the script.)}
“(Yes. The work was really good.)”
Originally, it was my favorite work.
{(I am glad to hear that you are willing to invest.)}
“(Yes. Do you have time this afternoon?)”
{(You can do it right now. Where can I go?)}
It felt very rushed.
“(I will send you the address of the restaurant.)”
It was good to see the face and work when big money came and went. That way, the other person will be more responsible.
‘I didn’t know that I would invest in a drama first than a movie.’
It felt strange to think that people would see the content I invested in.
***
Ritz Hales showed up at a restaurant with a woman. While talking about business, I wondered what kind of woman he was bringing.
“(Mr. Jaegu. This is Scarlett Todd, the main director.)”
“(Scarlett Todd.)”
“(This is Jaegu Kim.)”
We shook hands lightly and exchanged business cards.
‘Is the main director brought in when investing in the first place?’
“(You can contact this person directly if you have any comments about the work.)”
“(I liked that the original was well preserved.)”
“(thank you.)”
It’s pressure not to change more, but I hope you understand well.
Ritz Hales pulled out the papers.
“(Then, shall we talk about the detailed terms and conditions?)”
“(great.)”
ruler. how much should i invest?
Yeonah Ha. you have become very pretty
The King of the Bracelets is not only a worldwide bestseller, but also my favorite novel. It had already been made into a movie, but it had never been made into a cartoon or drama.
The copyright owner rejected the manga, and said that the drama had been delayed until now because the investment was too high.
Then, as the OTT market has grown recently, the number of competitors has increased, and it is said that they decided to produce killer content.
‘Because competitiveness in the OTT platform ultimately depends on the content monopolized by that platform.’
It was natural for those involved to cling to killer content.
‘If it’s the king of bracelets, it can be a killer content.’
Of the $1.5 billion investment, $1 billion was to be borne by Explix, but it was also too large, so the remaining $500 million was decided to receive external investment.
Yiyun was supposed to be distributed based on the number of views, but looking at the table, it wasn’t such a bad proposal.
“(How much is the remaining investment amount?)”
“($350 million has been invested. Now we only need to get another 150 million dollars, but it’s popular, so I think we can fill it up soon.)”
“(I will invest.)”
The expressions of Ritz Hales and main director Scarlett Todd brightened.
“(How much would you like to invest?)”
“(I will invest the remaining amount.)”
“(That’s 150 million dollars.)”
“(Yes. So, are you going to start right away? I want to visit the filming site at least once.)”
I thought it would be a friendly atmosphere, but the two remained firm and silent. The two met each other’s eyes and looked at me again.
“(Is it difficult to invest 150 million? Then it doesn’t matter if you invest a little less.)”
“(No! Could it be?)”
Ritz Hales jumped up from her seat.
“(I was just taken aback because you accepted so readily. I thought you would bargain a little.)”
How much did the general affairs team eat?
Looking at the budget, there was not much left over.
“(Then is it possible to invest?)”
“(Of course. Thank you for trusting us.)”
Along with him, Scarlett Todd stood up and bowed her head. It was easy money, but it felt great to be appreciated for it.
“(But there is one condition.)”
“(What conditions?)”
Ritz Hales forgot to breathe and focused on me.
“(Please contact us in advance when changing the script.)”
“(You mean every time you change the script?)”
Scarlett Todd asked.
I explained my position. Because I like the original and invest in it, I want to avoid drastically changing characters compared to the original.
Scarlett Todd nodded eagerly.
“(I also want to make it as close to the original as possible. I will contact the investor when I change the character settings.)”
As we talked, she was completely immersed in the worldview of the King of the Bracelets. Maybe it could be a good partner.
“(Are there any other provisions you would like to add?)”
“(Nothing in particular. Now why don’t you call a lawyer and make a deal?)”
It was human nature to seek help from experts when details were decided. That’s why I signed a contract with the law firm Sanctuary.
“(Okay. Call a lawyer.)”
***
The investment in Netflix’s new drama, Prince of the Bracelet, was successfully carried out. I think I’ll definitely find it, but it felt good to think that my name would be included in the ending credits even if I couldn’t find it.
Attended one more party and immediately returned home. It hasn’t even been a week, but I thought of my family in particular.
“dad!!”
As soon as I entered the yard, Ha-yeon rushed to me. I don’t know how long I’ll follow my dad like this, but I decided to enjoy the moment.
“Aww!”
With a happy heart, I grabbed the child and lifted it up.
“Isn’t it heavy?”
“It’s not heavy.”
No matter what the wind blew, I kept using honorific words these days.
king king!
Happy followed suit, wagging his tail.
It seemed to be twice as big as when I first brought it.