The Divine Genius’s Game Broadcasting Chapter 301

Episode 301 – Let's all work out well (2)

Late morning.

Lee Kyung-bok finished getting ready and got into Park Joo-ho's car.

“Oh, you’ve worked hard.”

“What hardship.”

Park Joo-ho smiled lightly and set the navigation. When the route to Try's building appeared, he gently stepped on the accelerator.

“I canceled the meeting, but no one complained.”

Due to Try's sudden request for a meeting, the originally scheduled Team Perfect meeting had to be cancelled.

“Really? That’s good.”

“Byung-Hoon, that guy was the only one grumbling a little bit.”

"why?"

“If I had known this would happen, I would have slept a little longer.”

Lee Kyung-bok laughed at him.

“Fortunately, there weren’t any problems last night.”

“It’s not that there are no problems. Rather, the situation is better. Haven’t you seen the goods voting status yet?”

“Oh, right. There were more than I thought? I looked before I went to bed and there were over 50,000.”

When Lee Kyung-bok answered with wide eyes, the corners of Park Joo-ho's mouth went up.

“What about 50,000? It’s over 100,000 now.”

“100,000? The number of birds has doubled?”

When he woke up, he heard that the number of participants had doubled. For Lee Kyung-bok, who was sleeping soundly, this happened in the blink of an eye.

“But they’re not all domestic fans. There’s also a significant proportion of overseas fans. They say it’s almost 20%.”

“20% is almost 20,000 people, right?”

“It doesn’t end there. It will probably increase further until the voting is over.”

Lee Kyung-bok smiled at him, but then became serious.

“Uh… but we can’t ship overseas, right?”

“It’s probably difficult. Celebrities have joined the Shop Fandom, but if you have enough fans on a global level, the agency will run its own merchandise shop.”

“I feel bad for no reason. Well, domestic fans should come first though….”

Park Joo-ho nodded at Lee Kyung-bok's words.

“That’s right. Right now, we just have to worry about meeting domestic demand. It looks like we’ll have to sell more than expected.”

“Oh, then maybe I should coordinate with the shop fandom again?”

“It’s not confirmed, but it’s likely. I think we need to adjust the production volume and daily sales volume. But this can be handled by phone or in writing, so you just need to report and confirm.”

Since the opening was confirmed, there was no need to visit the location in person.

Park Joo-ho had no intention of taking up any more of Lee Kyung-bok's time. It was his job to create an environment where he could focus on the broadcast.

“Huh… It definitely feels like you’re starting some kind of business. It hasn’t even been released yet, but there’s already so much to worry about.”

Lee Kyung-bok was satisfied as he felt Team Perfect's growth once again. However, it wasn't all good.

He asked Park Joo-ho cautiously.

“But, are you sure you can continue doing this alone?”

Outside of the broadcast, it includes managing business emails and managing and confirming team members' schedules. Inside the broadcast, it includes real-time monitoring and managing the Twitter community. Even if you contract with a tax accountant, it includes basic team perfect operation tasks.

The amount of work currently being undertaken by Park Joo-ho was also considerable. In addition, the goods business was also included in the scope of his work.

“Shouldn’t we be hiring employees like Byeong-Hoon?”

I don't know the details, but I couldn't help but think that it might be too much for her to handle all of that on her own. She might be overdoing it.

“As the workload increases, we need to hire more employees.”

Surprisingly, Park Joo-ho readily agreed to those words. But the time was not now.

“Later, we’ll have to set up a separate business team like the editorial team. But for now, it’s okay.”

He smiled as he turned the steering wheel leisurely.

“Choi Byeong-hun, that guy has an artistic temperament, so he pursues perfection rather than efficiency. That’s why he overdid it and made a mistake.”

He slowed down by turning the car, then stepped on the accelerator again as he entered the straight road.

“I am different.”

“Different?”

“If something costs money and its merits are sufficient, we will adopt it immediately.”

Park Joo-ho looked back at Lee Kyung-bok with a confident voice.

“If I can’t handle it, I’ll ask you first before you talk. So don’t worry.”

“Well, you are the type of person who would do that.”

Lee Kyung-bok didn't entrust him with the job of manager simply because he was his friend. He trusted him with his rational side and discernment.

“Don’t worry about work stress. I’m dealing with it in my own way.”

"okay?"

“Of course. I have Sweeties.”

"…huh?"

Soon, Lee Kyung-bok realized anew that there was a switch that could make the rational Park Joo-ho change.

“I can’t see it on TV these days because I’m on a concert tour, but I bought a concert experience package instead.”

“Experience package?”

“The best thing is to enjoy the concert live, but not everyone can do that. That’s why the organizers set up a large-scale scanning device on stage. They sell it as experiential content for capsules.”

Unlike his businesslike tone just a moment ago, Park Joo-ho spoke in an excited voice.

“Well, you know that if you go to a fan signing event, our Sweeties are better in person than on screen. But this is still not bad quality. They did a great job of capturing the fans’ reactions and excitement on site. I saw a Japanese concert yesterday and I couldn’t help but say, “That’s as expected.”

“Oh, okay.”

“I’m worried because I’m going to Bangkok today. The weather there will be a bit hot, so I need to adjust well and go on stage. Otherwise, another accident could happen. But luckily, Dreaming is taking good care of me…”

Lee Kyung-bok laughed at his excited friend. But he decided to listen with one ear and let it go out the other.

'Is it a concert tour? You must be very busy.'

Newton and Yoon Na-ra were also passionate about their fans.

* * *

Try Saok.

The two people who arrived were guided to a meeting room. There were also two people waiting.

“Nice to meet you! I’m in charge of the marketing team… .”

“I am from the content management team….”

The marketing team leader and the content management team leader greeted us with bright faces and introduced themselves. Lee Kyung-bok and Park Joo-ho also finished their introductions and took their seats.

“Thank you so much for coming, even though I requested a visit so urgently!”

“No. It’s my job too.”

In response to Lee Kyung-bok's answer, the two team leaders opened their mouths as if trying to change the mood.

“Ah, I really enjoyed watching the broadcast yesterday.”

“No, he’s really amazing. His skills are on par with that guy’s!”

“Because Purple is famous for living up to his name.”

“Thank you so much for broadcasting on Try.”

It was meant to clear up any awkwardness, but it was also a sincere compliment, as both team leaders were deeply impressed while monitoring the broadcast.

“I’m glad you enjoyed it. It was possible because of the coordination between Shoulder and Try, and most of all, because of the cooperation from Try.”

When Lee Gyeong-bok answered humbly, the two clowns' faces rose even higher.

'You could have kept the ball all to yourself, but you're giving it away instead.'

'It wasn't for nothing that the companion was full of praise.'

Although they were two people who naturally shrugged their shoulders, they also had to show the virtue of humility.

“Oh, it’s all for the good.”

“Yes, yes, that’s right. In fact, there were quite a few viewers who came from Serengeti thanks to this merger.”

The atmosphere became softer as they exchanged pleasantries.

“As you might have guessed, the reason I am requesting your visit is because of the participants from the Women’s Department.”

“Because this was something we didn’t expect.”

Soon, the two team leaders decided to get to the main point.

“With the popularity of Shoulder and Purple, and the largest prize money ever, at stake? I thought there could be no vacancy, but this is how things turned out.”

“Fortunately, we don’t have a set schedule, so we have some leeway. In the worst case scenario, we might have to cancel the event… but that’s something no one wants to do.”

Lee Kyung-bok nodded to him.

“Of course. It was a decision that Serengeti and Tri made after much deliberation. If this event fails, both sides will have to be more conservative in their judgments going forward.”

‘Innovation’ and ‘challenge’ are the values that most companies promote, but the reality is different.

Companies are cautious about benchmarking cases that have already been successful, but if this event were to be remembered as a 'failure' case, there might not be another opportunity like this.

'This is something that can be done because Mr. Shoulder has been hosting competitions all along.'

Because of the success stories that both platforms have built up over the years, both platforms were able to come forward as 'representatives'. Knowing that much effort had been put into it, it was clear that the platform side wanted to get directly involved in this way.

The two team leaders are delighted by Lee Kyung-bok's words.

“We really appreciate your understanding. That’s why we thought it would be helpful to help with the recruiting to make things run more smoothly.”

“Yes. You may have turned down an offer on TV, but if we make a proposal together, you may change your mind. Or, even if you are not a metal punch expert, we can connect you with someone who is famous for their skills.”

In response to Lee Kyung-bok's positive response, they brought out the offer they had prepared. And of course, they thought he would accept.

"hmm…"

Lee Kyung-bok frowned for a moment and then rolled his eyes. Park Joo-ho calmly observed his friend's expression.

'As expected.'

I had anticipated the proposal that Tri had prepared from the moment I guessed that the final participant recruitment was the issue. And I had already prepared a response to it.

'Not many people would say that.'

The performance was intended to ensure that Tri's side would not take that opinion lightly.

Soon, Lee Kyung-bok opened his mouth.

“First of all, I would like to sincerely thank Tri for your efforts.”

“Huh? Oh, no. It’s something that has to be done.”

“Like I said before, I hope everything goes well.”

The two team leaders awkwardly smiled and responded to the thanks that came instead of an answer. Lee Kyung-bok nodded with a leisurely smile.

“Yes, that’s right. As you said, I know you made this suggestion with good intentions, as it’s something we all hope will work out well.”

Soon he looked straight into the eyes of the two team leaders and said.

“But the listener’s position may be a little different.”

"yes?"

“In Trial, it may be a ‘suggestion’, but from the streamer’s perspective, it may feel like ‘forcing’.”

“Yes? No…”

The two team leaders were embarrassed, but Park Joo-ho smiled faintly.

'Streamers and platforms are not equal.'

Streamers were in a position where they had no choice but to be dependent on the platform. So, it was difficult for them to readily reject a proposal directly from the platform.

This was a conversation I had with Lee Kyung-bok while riding in the car.

“That’s what I think.”

Lee Kyung-bok revealed his thoughts to the two people without hesitation.

“It’s natural for streamers to feel that if they refuse, they might face disadvantages.”

Park Joo-ho laughed inwardly at that.

'The more I look at it, the more amazing it is.'

There weren't many streamers who could be free from the platform. They had to be free by nature or have enough recognition to not be dependent on the platform.

A platform without users has no value, because the platform itself is dependent on its viewers.

'And Kyungbok is both.'

Lee Kyung-bok spoke calmly and in a clear voice.

“My broadcast is always based on enjoyment. The same goes for the guests who appear on the broadcast. No matter how good the suggestion is, if they feel burdened, I don’t think they will be able to enjoy the broadcast.”

Regardless of the intention, Try's intervention was likely to be dissonant. Lee Kyung-bok politely asked for understanding.

“I know that you trusted me with this event. So I hope you will trust me until the end.”

Park Joo-ho looked at the two team leaders' expressions. They were obviously flustered, but soon they exchanged glances.

'Does the marketing team have the main decision-making authority?'

The marketing team leader was the first to nod. He opened his mouth with a faint smile.

“Now that I hear it, you’re not wrong. I think we were a little hasty because we were worried.”

Park Joo-ho felt relieved inside. Fortunately, it wasn't a negative reaction.

“What we were worried about was something else. We were worried that if the platform intervened, people would say that the last participant received ‘special treatment.’ But we never thought that the platform’s proposal could be seen as a burden.”

“Still, it’s difficult for us to completely let go.”

The head of content management stepped forward cautiously. Soon, he quickly waved his hand and continued speaking.

“Oh, of course it’s not that I don’t trust you, Purple. It’s just that if you have another plan in mind, I think we can help you even if we don’t take the lead.”

At those words, Park Joo-ho flinched for a moment.

‘Oh, I didn’t have time to come up with another solution…’

If we had a meeting with the staff, we might have come up with an idea, but we didn't have time. For now, we planned to express our intention to refrain from intervening in the platform and find an alternative.

'These people are also office workers and have to report to their superiors. And they can't just trust Kyungbok.'

It was at that moment that Park Joo-ho was desperately trying to come up with an idea.

“While listening to the story, one thing occurred to me.”

Isn't Lee Kyung-bok answering right away? All three of them opened their eyes wide at that.

“First, let’s review the situation. Those you know have already expressed their intention to decline, so I would like to avoid asking again.”

“Oh, yes, yes. That’s right.”

“It’s a similar situation when connecting other streamers on Try. But if I were to do it myself, I have no connections with female streamers.”

Lee Kyung-bok didn't lose his smile as he spoke. The curiosity of the three people grew even more.

What on earth is the way?

“My network isn’t that wide, but I do have people I can brag about.”

“Are you bragging?”

“Yes, that’s something I know well from a wide range of experts.”

Park Joo-ho let out a small sigh. It was because he remembered who Lee Kyung-bok was talking about.

“I don’t know if you know, but Genome-nim has been running a content about artisan anatomy. I think we can recruit one of those artisans through Genome-nim.”

If they were people who were not just good at something, but could be called 'craftsmen', then their basic skills were guaranteed.

The two team leaders were delighted with this. However, Lee Kyung-bok’s words did not end there.

“But since you are the representative of the platform, you can’t do it with just average skills, right? So I think it would be good to do this as broadcast content.”

“Is this a broadcast?”

"yes."

Lee Kyung-bok nodded with a childlike smile.

“I coach the last contestant and send him/her to the competition.”

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