Chapter 56 - Rise of Im Giseok (Part 2)

<> was a series that ReelRise had planned to sign.

When the original screenwriter left, ReelRise hinted that they might drop the project.

Later, when Im Giseok became the screenwriter, they sent a supervisor to say that if the production team didn't consider replacing the screenwriter, ReelRise would definitely not accept <>.

Lee Hayoon felt both frustrated and angry about this.

At the time, he thought if worst came to worst, they could sell <> to BingeBox.

If that didn't work, they could sell it cheaply to lesser-known local TV stations.

There were plenty of shows that couldn't sell in a year, but if he tried hard enough, there would always be a way out for <>.

The result was—right after ReelRise made their tough statement, <> aired.

The moment the ReelRise supervisor left, they came rushing back to the production team.

The funny thing was, after ReelRise's harsh words, CineHeaven TV heard about it and also sent someone over.

Both sides eagerly expressed that if the drama was written by Im Giseok, they would certainly provide the best conditions.

At that moment, Lee Hayoon felt like shouting out some of the iconic lines from <>, wanting to shock both CineHeaven TV and ReelRise into submission with his own aura of authority.

But he knew very well that neither platform was here for him.

In the TV drama world, both he and Yoo Oncheong were complete newcomers, without any leverage to negotiate with either platform.

Both platforms were here for Im Giseok.

<> had shattered viewership records and single-handedly revived BingeBox from near collapse.

Even though <> wasn't the kind of short drama Im Giseok had already proven himself with, as his first long drama, it was still enough for the broadcasting platforms to make a big marketing push.

CineHeaven TV and ReelRise were both focused on Im Giseok.

As a producer, Lee Hayoon didn't feel jealous, because only by experiencing it firsthand could one truly understand how limitless a person's talent could be.

Im Giseok was born to be a screenwriter.

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<> is waiting for a scheduled slot to air.

According to Lee Hayoon, ReelRise wants to broadcast it during the summer holidays.

Im Giseok only has the script for <> to work on at the moment, so he decided to return to the screenwriter forum to answer questions and solve problems in various posts.

The account "Emperor Boss" was registered for a short time, but its level of theoretical depth has been recognized by everyone in the forum.

The only ones who can compete with Emperor Boss are the long-time veteran users.

Even so, in the eyes of the other screenwriters watching, Emperor Boss's answers still seemed more insightful and helpful.