Cheat day

My House

After finishing the broadcast and stepping outside, the aged kimchi had already returned.

“Thank you for your hard work.”

“Thank you for your hard work.” Did you have a good conversation with Representative Hong Seong-il?

“네. You will be contacted within a few days.

“What contact?”

I thought you were just being polite by introducing Pyo Seung-jae, but I actually meant to decline.

“We decided to receive the payment in a different way.”

I conveyed the conversation that Muk Eun-ji had with CEO Hong Seong-il.

Both Muk Eun-ji, who requested a seat at WTV, and Hong Sung-il, who accepted it on the spot, are magnanimous.

Or perhaps the last incident was that significant.

Anyway, I was puzzled about whether I should meet in person to decline, but they brought up something I never expected.

“Don’t you like it?”

“No.” That’s not it.

“Money is the best.”

“Oh, that’s just something people say.”

It was said in jest, but I don’t think it’s entirely wrong.

I was just puzzled because I thought you were just going to refuse. To be honest, the victim of that incident is Ms. Eunji, so I feel embarrassed to accept it.

“Weren’t you the one who said we were the same victims?”

I once told Mukji that since he thought I was suffering because of him, we were all victims.

It seems she had the same thoughts as I did.

“I received my share, and you should also be duly compensated.”

I think it would be right to get it from Kim Seo-jin, but when I think about it, there’s no way that person has the ability to do anything for me.

Perhaps Mukjin made that judgment and shifted all the blame onto Kim Seojin, creating a debt for Hongdangmu Entertainment to handle this matter.

The more I thought about it, the more it seemed like a practical solution.

“But why WTV?”

“The advantages of terrestrial broadcasting are still valid even now, when the influence of TV media has diminished.”

I think the same.

“Among them, WTV is the place where the CEO became known through Baekban Tara.” If given another opportunity along with Season 2 of Baekban Dara, appearances on other broadcasting stations will naturally follow. Becoming someone WTV trusts and uses.

“Ah.”

WTV has Baekban Dara Season 2 scheduled, so I thought it might be better to go somewhere else or that it might be nice to experience another place, but Mukkunji’s words are right.

If you appear on three programs at a place like WTV, that alone is a pretty impressive resume.

Especially since another achievement is left aside from Baekban, one can be free from the praise that it was a success thanks to PD Park Sang-cheol.

I was surprised. How did you come up with all those ideas?

“It’s just a usual task.”

I don’t show it, but I avoid eye contact unlike usual.

It seems like they are feeling shy.

“From now on, the side dish store is home.” You can think of WTV as a workplace. “Commute to work with WTV, and the earnings you make will help you grow your home.”

“You’re saying we shouldn’t forget about YouTube, right?”

“That’s right.” If TV appearances become the main focus, you could lose your greatest weapon, sir.

“Subscriber.”

The aged kimchi smiled faintly.

“Not only the existing subscribers but also those who have joined in the last six months have a high level of intimacy compared to the period.” The reason the banchan store, which was originally a mukbang channel, could handle various types of content such as discussions, information sharing, and casual chats is because of that. The content of the side dish store is not the food, but the CEO.

This too, the aged kimchi knows exactly.

Even for large channels, it is common for videos that differ from existing content to have low view counts.

Because it is a video that deviates from the channel’s identity.

The reason for subscribing to a channel is because I am interested in the content.

For example, if a cooking channel uploads an economics video, it won’t get any views.

People who visit that channel search for cooking and visit the channel, and if they think it suits their taste, they subscribe.

So, when videos unrelated to cooking start appearing, I begin to ignore them, and if it continues, I end up unsubscribing.

There are plenty of alternative channels.

Unless the content is truly unique, there are so many similar channels, and new ones are popping up everywhere even now.

On the other hand, people who subscribe because of the channel operator tend to respond well to whatever the operator does.

Because I am attracted to the host rather than the content, I keep coming back to the channel whether it’s about science or history.

You could call such subscribers core fans, and thankfully, I have many of them.

I was really worried that reducing the proportion of mukbangs would lead to a drop in views, but I was relieved to see that there was almost no viewer drop-off even when I covered other formats and topics like casual chats, exercise, and discussions.

“So, TV is merely a means to secure subscribers for the side dish store.”

“You can work from anywhere, so take good care of the house.”

“That’s right.”

The reason Mukji compared WTV to a workplace is also in the same context.

Currently, I am building my reputation on WTV, but it’s merely a means to get myself known and attract people.

You can commute to NBC, CBS, or anywhere else.

As Mukji said, the most important thing to me is home. The side dish store where my subscribers who like me gather can truly be called my home.

“However.”

“……?”

“When are you going to stop calling me ‘CEO’?”

The aged kimchi stared at me intently and then averted its gaze.

“We decided to change it in the morning.”

“I have never agreed to that.”

“Then will you keep doing that?”

“There are still tasks to be completed.” “If you have nothing to say, please do not disturb.”

“I’m talking right now.”

“Please distinguish between public and private matters.”

“Is it because you’re embarrassed?”

“No.” It’s not a funeral.

“Then go ahead and try.”

“…….”

“Can’t do it, right?” It’s embarrassing, isn’t it?

The aged kimchi turned its head to stare at me and then flinched. I was looking forward to it, wondering if the provocation had worked, and then I looked back at the monitor.

“Why did you stop?”

“I didn’t intend to.”

“Are you really going to come out like that?”

“If we had worked instead of bickering like this, we would have already finished and gone home.”

“I can’t leave work.” If you don’t speak up, you won’t be able to leave work.

“We need to leave work early so we can be together, right?” “Please wait quietly.”

“……Yes.”

Returning to my room and looking through the window at the office, I noticed Mukji’s lips slightly curling up.

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On the way to deliver the aged kimchi, the old perilla leaf debate was mentioned on the radio.

-Next is a story sent in by 6475. We are a couple working at the same company. Last week, we had a team dinner, so we went to a barbecue restaurant. It’s been a while since we had a team dinner, and everyone was having a great time because the atmosphere was good. However, the person sitting across from me couldn’t separate the perilla leaf, so I helped them, and then we ended up arguing. Wasn’t the perilla leaf debate something that was only talked about on the internet? Did I do something so wrong? How do you relieve anger?

I turned off the radio.

Since we just started dating, I asked Mukji what he usually thinks about.

“What do you think, Eunji?”

“Are you talking about perilla leaves?”

“Yes.”

“I’ve never thought about it.” It doesn’t seem like there will be any major issues. What do you think, CEO?

I think we absolutely have to catch him. “This doesn’t even qualify as a controversy.”

Since there was no answer, I slightly turned my head and saw them glaring at me.

It’s a bit scary.

“Why do we have to catch him no matter what?”

You said it wouldn’t be a problem, but it seems like you’re worried.

“Perilla leaf kimchi is really tricky to make because you have to season each leaf one by one, you know?” So there aren’t many restaurants that give it, and even if they do, they only give a little.

“……That’s right.”

Mugunji thought deeply and then agreed.

“So it’s a side dish that you have to savor and eat sparingly.” But you picked up two pieces of that perilla leaf kimchi? Are you having trouble getting it off? “This doesn’t make any sense.”

“So what?”

“Of course, it’s a trick to eat two pieces.” How dare you try to eat two precious perilla leaf kimchis? It’s totally cunning.

“Phat-hah!”

I was startled.

This is the first time Muk-ji has laughed so heartily.

Feeling better, I glanced sideways and saw them covering their mouth with their fist.

“So.” Are you saying that I have to let go of it?

“Of course.” If you keep indulging that kind of behavior, a perilla leaf thief will become a mugwort thief.

“Hahaha!”

So you liked things like this.

I should remember this.

“You’re the first person to approach me like that.” That’s right. It was a situation where we had to protect the precious perilla leaf kimchi.

Yes. Think about it differently. While eating pork belly, someone grab two pieces. 어휴. Murder.

Mugunji looked at me this time with just the corners of his mouth lifted.

It’s better not to do the third verse.

“By the way, I’m worried.” You didn’t hear what kind of program it is, did you?

I don’t know what position to introduce at Hongdangmu Entertainment.

“Don’t worry.” The problem is many, but it’s a company that knows well how to consult YouTubers. I won’t take this matter lightly.

Even though they had such absurd experiences, it seems they take pride in the place they were involved with.

Or they might see the cause of the problem as a personal issue rather than a company issue.

“By the way, what happened to that person?” Did you say Oh Hyung-man?

I’m curious about what happened to Oh Hyung-man, the team leader of the Planning Support Team, who also tormented Muk-ji.

“CEO Hong Sung-il must have figured out who was the biggest problem in the Planning Support Team because of this incident.” You cannot avoid responsibility.

Still, it seems like things are going well.

After being kicked out by Hongdangmu, criminally charged, and getting beaten up by the media, Kim Seojin became irreparably ruined.

Even if it’s not to that extent, it seems like Oh Hyung-man would also find it difficult to make a living in the management industry.

As we chatted about various things, we had already arrived at Mukji’s house.

“You worked hard today too.”

“Please return safely.”

Mugunji opened the passenger door but didn’t get out.

I look around, wondering if I’ve forgotten something.

“See you tomorrow, Chanyong.”

“…….”

Before I could even respond, he left and went into the studio apartment building.

Just calling your name can make me this happy.

The whole way home, I feel so good that I can’t help but sing.

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I was startled by the sound of sirens and moved aside, and two fire trucks passed by.

“Is there a fire or something?”

The siren should be fading away, but I can hear it the whole way home.

“Huh?”

Vehicles are restricted from entering near my house, and there are a lot of people gathered, so I parked nearby and headed towards the building. Thick smoke was rising, and flames were shooting out of the window right above my house.

“……my house.”

I hurriedly took out my smartphone, pressed the shutter button, and stared blankly for a while before coming to my senses.

“My house!”