The Divine Genius’s Game Broadcasting Chapter 400

Episode 400 – Vlog Commentary (1)

Late evening, Osaka Airport.

Lee Kyung-bok and his party got out of the vehicle and stretched.

“Ugh… I really have to go back.”

“It feels real now that I’m at the airport.”

“The workshop is already over…”

They left their regrets behind and packed their bags. The Shop Fandom representative confirmed that there was nothing left and spoke to Lee Kyung-bok.

“Thank you for your hard work today.”

“Oh, no. The CEO had a harder time.”

“Things are going well for me, so I’m not having a hard time.”

The representative continued speaking with a serious face.

"I'll get the pop-up store details sorted out as quickly as possible and get back to you. The preparation process is more complicated than I can explain in words…"

"Oh, yes, yes. I apologize for asking so suddenly. I wonder if I've given you too much work."

When Lee Gyeong-bok looked embarrassed, he smiled and waved his hand.

"Oh my, you're apologizing! I'm actually really happy. Isn't being busy proof that things are going well?"

“I’m glad you think so.”

“Of course not. On the contrary, I was relieved because there was something you wanted more.”

When Lee Kyung-bok's eyes widened at those words, the CEO's smile deepened even more.

"You're not content with the present, but rather want to continue to evolve. As a business partner, I can't help but be delighted."

“It’s all possible because the representative helps.”

“Haa, you’re really into this again. You really have a way of captivating people.”

The representative smiled at him and shook hands with Lee Kyung-bok.

"You should be resting, but I feel like I took up too much of your time by saying I'd like to see you off. I'll contact you again later."

"thank you."

After seeing them off, the representative got back into the car. He was planning to return to Tottori Prefecture to finalize the contract.

'You can just stay there.'

Isn't it a three-hour round trip train ride just for dinner and seeing them off?

Lee Kyung-bok felt grateful to him.

“We have some time left, so let’s go to the business lounge.”

“Oh, right. Going back is also a business, right?”

“It’s really a pleasure to the very end.”

Thanks to arriving with plenty of time to spare before their flight, Lee Kyung-bok and his group took a break in the lounge.

“Everyone, get some rest. If you’re going to the duty-free shop, please go.”

No, at least that's what Lee Kyung-bok wanted to do.

“Hey, what’s the pop-up store story?”

“Oh, I was wondering that too!”

“Are we also doing a pop-up store?”

Everyone on the team, including his friends, expressed interest in the pop-up store. Lee Kyung-bok chuckled at the sight of their eager eyes.

"Well, then let's use the intermission to hold a meeting in advance. Instead, let's cancel the regular meeting tomorrow."

“Oh, that’s good.”

“It’s better to take breaks all at once than to take breaks intermittently!”

“Well, it’s an efficient decision.”

So, a temporary Team Perfect meeting was held in the lounge. Naturally, the agenda was the pop-up store that Lee Kyung-bok had brought up.

When he relayed the story he had heard from the representative at the dinner table, Park Joo-ho nodded.

"In short, all we need is a place and people. We'll be importing the goods we'll be selling from Japan."

“That’s right. Offline sales require additional staff.”

“That’s okay because Shop Fandom can take care of it.”

“Ah, then the location is the most important thing.”

“I think the location will take up the majority of the cost.”

Other team members agreed with him.

The most important thing in a pop-up store is the location.

“And I said I didn’t just want to rent a place.”

Everyone's attention was drawn to Lee Kyung-bok's words. He explained the pop-up store he envisioned.

"As I browsed the goods shop, I felt like I'd entered a different world. Not only the items, but the space itself felt filled with things I loved."

If he were simply selling merchandise, online sales would have been sufficient. Lee Kyung-bok wanted a new experience for his fans.

Pugmalion's eyes lit up at him.

"Then the interior needs some work. Purple, your signature color, isn't it? I can't tear everything down and remodel it, but I think it would be nice to add some props to enhance the feel."

"Oh, that's great. Since the boss mentioned space and worlds, how about names like Purple Space? Perfect Universe??"

"Ah, Mr. Daehan, that's a good idea. I should make a note of this."

The team members chatted animatedly, but that didn't last long.

“Hmm, I guess the discussion is limited because there is no concrete data.”

“Still, I got quite a few ideas.”

“I think it would be good to look at other cases…”

Lee Kyung-bok thought about it for a moment and then opened the chat.

“I should ask Genome hyung.”

"now?"

“No, I’m trying to make plans. I have to give her a gift anyway.”

Everyone nodded at those words. With his extensive broadcasting experience, he should know something.

"There's no need to rush things. First, we need to have some merchandise to sell."

"Yes. We can proceed after finalizing the contract with the vendor and starting production of premium figures."

Lee Kyung-bok agreed with Park Joo-ho's words.

"Rushing won't solve anything. Then let's move on to other matters. Do you have any ideas for tomorrow's broadcast?"

Choi Byung-hoon changed the subject. As everyone's attention turned to him, he added:

“No, the editing order may change depending on what game we play next.”

“What order?”

"I checked it from time to time, but still, isn't this two days' worth of footage? And with three cameras, it's quite a lot."

The amount of footage filmed for this vlog was significantly greater than that of previous broadcasts. Even Choi Byung-hoon couldn't handle it all in one day.

“Depending on the game you’re playing next, you may need to postpone the editing order a bit.”

“I’ll go back and work on it right away, but I can’t finish it all at once.”

“I will be waiting too!”

Madman and Cho Dae-han agreed. Lee Kyung-bok blinked at him.

“No, you’re saying you’re going back and working right away without resting?”

They laughed at that reaction.

"No, Inma. Honestly, if I had rested, I would have rested more comfortably here."

“Really. How can I rest more when I have this luxury?”

“Honestly, I really want to release the vlog quickly and see the reaction.”

They were having a meeting to give them more time to rest, but they themselves had no intention of resting.

Lee Kyung-bok let out a hollow laugh, then rolled his eyes.

“Then how about something like this?”

"huh?"

"I was thinking about filming a vlog, so I looked up some videos and found some people doing something called 'Watch Together' content. Why don't we try that on our next broadcast?"

Everyone's eyes widened at him.

“Are you talking about watching a video together and commenting?”

“Oh… is that okay?”

“Oh, the viewers will really like this!”

“But… wouldn’t the number of views on my vlog videos drop?”

Pugmalion asked cautiously. It wasn't Lee Gyeong-bok who answered.

“No, it’s okay.”

Choi Byeong-hun smiled with shining eyes.

“There’s another way to do this, right?”

* * *

The next day, early lunch.

Lee Kyung-bok, who had reserved a private room in a luxurious hotel restaurant, welcomed guests.

“Oh, you came together?”

“Oh, we met in front of here.”

“Haha, it’s been a while since I’ve seen you.”

Genome and Eclipse greeted each other with smiles on their faces. It was a rare Purge Day crew reunion.

“Yeah. It’s been a really long time since I’ve seen you.”

“Hey, it’s been a while since I’ve seen your face in person.”

“Should I order first?”

The three people who took their seats ordered food and caught up with each other.

“What is everyone doing these days?”

“Ah, I’ve been really feeling how amazing Purple is lately.”

When Eclipse spoke first, Lee Kyung-bok's eyes widened.

"No, I'm trying to get promoted to Omega, so I've been challenging you recently. You're so good, it's almost as if you're not even human."

“Oh, he’s not a tyrant for nothing.”

Genome, knowing the situation, laughed beside him. Eclipse shook her head involuntarily.

"I'm the type of person who rarely gives up, but getting promoted to Omega seems really difficult. I wonder how you managed to defeat someone like this."

"Hey, honestly, if it's not her, there's no one else who can beat her. Even if I give up, the viewers will understand, right?"

At the two people's words, Lee Kyung-bok smiled and changed the subject of the question.

“What are you doing these days, hyung?”

“Me? I’m just talking like I usually do.”

Genome playfully made a beak shape with his hand and laughed.

"Recently, the first part has been completely converted into a communication broadcast. It's a bit like a visual radio show?"

“Oh? Really?”

"I've been doing some talking since I've been doing some talking. The viewers like that too. Oh, and your story isn't left out in Part 1 either."

“My story?”

"Because a lot of people come in after your broadcast. Oh, and thanks to you, we were able to recruit Permusae, which really helped maintain the tension of the broadcast."

Eclipse agreed as Genome burst into laughter.

“Oh, I also received a Permusae. It’s cute, and it’s also great for broadcasting.”

"Right? Even if you feel like the tension is a little low, when she comes in, the atmosphere is alive again. Sometimes, if the timing is just right, you can even get a short angle."

Lee Kyung-bok was delighted by the story of the persimmon. He couldn't help but be glad that it helped two people he loved.

“So what are you doing now? The commercial is over.”

“Do you have any new games in mind?”

“No, but I saw that you asked about the pop-up store yesterday, so something good is happening. Right?”

Genome asked playfully, his eyes squinting. Lee Kyung-bok didn't answer right away, but took out the gift he had prepared.

“Huh? What is this?”

“What is this?”

“You’ll know when you open it.”

The two men opened the box, bewildered. Their eyes quickly widened as they saw its contents.

“Hey, isn’t this the Knights Templar’s badge?”

"A crab? A crab figure? What is it? What does it imply?"

The two soon examined each other's gifts, and their questions grew more and more puzzling. Lee Kyung-bok smiled and then explained.

“No, I went to Japan.”

When he explained the meaning of the gift, both of their faces were filled with emotion.

“Oh… Thank you so much! I didn’t see any place selling this in Korea.”

"Hey, are you a genius? I guess I'll have to tease the viewers again with this."

"I'm glad you like it. Still, maybe because I'm Korean, I crave Korean food whenever I go abroad. That's why we decided to meet here."

Lee Kyung-bok was delighted by the two people's reactions and explained why he went to Japan.

The expressions on both their faces soon changed to one of amazement.

“Wow… This is really amazing. Second round of merchandise releases and even a Japanese expansion?”

“I sincerely, sincerely congratulate you!”

The sight of the two people rejoicing as if it were their own story brought a smile to Lee Kyung-bok's face.

'I told you they are really good people.'

Even among close friends, there were many who became jealous of others' success. If the two were of that type, Lee Kyung-bok would have known right away.

However, the energy of the two people, which was transmitted as a miracle, felt even warmer.

“This is a new feeling because it’s happening again.”

“How do you feel?”

"No, he's really amazing. Who would believe that just three months ago, he was a broadcasting newbie? But now he's grown to the point where he even takes his own staff on overseas workshops and business trips. He's a total idiot."

Genome kept bursting out in admiration.

I knew Lee Kyung-bok from the beginning of his broadcasting career, so I was able to feel his growth keenly.

Eclipse nodded at him and asked.

“So, has it been decided to open a pop-up store?”

“I want to, but there’s still a lot I don’t know. So I’ve arranged today’s event to give you a gift and listen to your story.”

Genome's eyes immediately turned to that answer.

“I’ve never done a pop-up store before, but I’ve heard a lot about it.”

"okay?"

"But I can't say this is all good news. Usually, pop-up stores have to be prepared to run a deficit."

Genome spoke with a serious voice, as if asking when he had said that. Lee Kyung-bok and Eclipse also listened with serious faces.

"There are more expenses than I thought. And the revenue from merchandise sales can't cover them."

“No, then why…”

"But why do pop-up stores? It's not about profit. Pop-up stores are more about promotion."

“Is the promotional effect good?”

"That's right! It's a hot topic in the industry. Imagine a streamer opening a pop-up store. Fans flock to it, take photos, leave reviews, and it spreads throughout the community. It's a viral effect."

Genome raised his index finger as he explained.

"But what's more important? It's effective in promoting the general public as well."

“Are you talking about ordinary people?”

"That's right. Once a pop-up store opens, fans flock to it, right? Then, even people who don't know about it become curious. They ask, 'What's that? Why are there so many people?' Then, people come looking for it."

"They say they'll go ahead with it if it's a good promotional effect, even if it means incurring costs. That's why the location is so important…"

When Lee Kyung-bok agreed, Genome burst into laughter.

“Yes. But your case is a bit different.”

“Different?”

"Hey, you've already experienced it, don't you? Judging by the sales of your goods this time, I can already guess. If you open a pop-up store, it'll definitely sell out!"

“Oh, that’s for sure.”

Eclipse immediately agreed. Genome smiled and continued.

"So, at least you won't run a deficit. If you're going to do it, try to find a bigger place."

"big?"

"Usually, you rent a private cafe and decorate it. Shop Fandom will probably plan it, but I'm open to a larger venue."

“Honestly, if it’s someone like Purple, fans will come up from the provinces.”

"Hey, what's with all the local food? If you just announce it in advance, some Japanese fans will probably come."

At the two people's words, Lee Gyeong-bok waved his hand.

“Hey, not to that extent.”

"You, just wait and see. Later, you'll realize that everything this older brother said was right."

“But if you really do it, whatever you do, it will work out.”

The three burst into laughter. Lee Gyeong-bok changed the subject as a meal arrived.

“Oh, by the way, this is my first time filming a vlog. It was surprisingly fun.”

“Going out to play is actually fun.”

“Oh. So I thought it would be fun to film the three of us going on a trip together later.”

At Lee Gyeong-bok's words, the other two people exchanged glances.

"Hey, you're thinking of us again? You're really a real jerk."

“I welcome you both, if you don’t mind.”

"Of course I'm fine with it! Are you seriously considering planning this?"

"You might not believe me, but I speak some English. I lived abroad when I was young."

“Oh, really? This will really expand our options.”

As the two poured out their words, Lee Kyung-bok smiled brightly. As they chatted happily, their phones vibrated simultaneously.

“Oh, a vlog has been uploaded to YouTube.”

“It’s coming up really fast?”

It was a notification for a Pertube video upload.

“Everyone tells me to rest, but I don’t listen.”

Lee Kyung-bok shrugged his shoulders at this.

* * *

Evening, broadcast time.

Lee Kyung-bok greeted me with a bright smile.

“Tha! Long time no see!”

“Does this make sense!?”

Along with the usual greeting, a magpie flew towards him.

-Phew!

-I'll take responsibility for any losses! It's a regular break, but I'll take responsibility anyway!

-Permusae represents our hearts lol

-Really lol does this make sense to take a break?

-Huh? You went to Japan?!

-Absolutely. Explain.

-Ah haha, tell me the travel story quickly!

Viewer chatter exploded. Everyone knew about Lee Kyung-bok's visit to Japan because the vlog video was uploaded to YouTube.

“Oh, that wasn’t just a trip. It was a workshop we went to with our employees.”

Lee Kyung-bok stroked Permusae's head and made a comment.

-Lies! This can't be a black company workshop!

-Workshops are fun, that's common sense, right?

-The first workshop class to go abroad ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Is that the monthly payment?

-Ah haha when will the unedited version be uploaded!

-Huh? Why isn't there a full version on the full video channel? Are you tricking me?

-(Gemalcon)(Gemalcon)(Gemalcon)

-Never. Disclose.

Lee Kyung-bok smiled and waved his hand at the incoming chat.

“This is my first time filming a vlog, and I think it turned out pretty well. But I haven’t seen the video yet.”

At those words, a question mark filled the chat window. Why couldn't he see the video he'd taken?

“Because I wanted to watch it with you all today.”

-to?

-Oh lol Were we going to watch it together? LOL!

-No! Then I wouldn't have seen it!

-The salarymen are crying lol

-So I was the winner even though I was busy working?

-Wasn't it true that you lose if you work?

-???: Oh my, is this reality real?

-But it's still fun to watch it twice with my brother ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-That's right lol

Viewers who had already seen the video expressed disappointment. However, Lee Kyung-bok still had a smile on his face.

To prepare for this situation, Choi Byeong-hun came up with an idea.

"It's okay if you come and see it. The video we'll be watching together isn't the edited version uploaded to PerTube."

Lee Kyung-bok's single word changed the mood in the chat room. Before a question mark could even appear, Lee Kyung-bok finished his explanation.

"The video you'll see here has been prepared for commentary purposes. It includes footage that was previously unclear whether to include in the edited version."

-Are you saying you'll show me more videos?

-WA! The first release of the expansion pack!

-Godple even gives comments there?

-There's a director's cut for vlogs too, isn't that common sense?

-What the heckㅋㅋㅋㅋ Are you a geniusㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-???: You know that Pertube editor? He's the best editor I know.

-What the heck is this double vlog event!

As if nothing had happened, the chat window was filled with cheers.

“Does this make sense?!”

Lee Kyung-bok laughed at Permusae's voice, surprised by the countless characters moving around. He, too, clapped his hands in delight at the heightened tension.

“Okay. Then let’s watch it together!”

That's how the perfect vlog began.