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Episode 447 – President Per, Open the Door! (2)
Late in the evening, as broadcast time approached.
Lee Kyung-bok's eyes widened even before the broadcast began.
'Over 20,000…?'
The original average viewership was 15,000. Even that number was reached thanks to viewers joining during the broadcast, not right from the start.
But today, before we even started, there were over 20,000 people.
-President Per! Open the door quickly!
-Ah haha, that's right!
-How dare you sell securities for free!
-Double surprise, really annoying?
-I'm as angry as you are, 100,000 won!
-Come out and receive the punishment!
-Oh my gosh, what crime did I commit?
Moreover, the viewers chatting were more aggressive than usual.
Lee Kyung-bok couldn't help but laugh at the chat window full of threats.
'I told you it's really cute.'
The broadcast time has arrived before we knew it.
Lee Kyung-bok controlled his expression, then quickly closed it. Why hide your joy?
He walked out to the studio with a big smile on his face.
“Tha! What a perfect evening!”
His appearance changed the speed of the chat window.
-Phew!
-Finally!
-President Persekai appears!
-You're saying there's a second surprise like this?
-What the heck! Why is the service so lousy!?
-Ah haha I didn't order it with a double layer haha
-You bastard! Give me more and I'll make you pay more!
-Black corporate food sales, Munyaguut!
-The gravity of the Purple Hole is too strong!
Not only was there an outpouring of praise and gratitude, but there was also a constant stream of donations.
['Perfect Nollami' donated '100,000' won.]
[I was so shocked by the advertisement that my heart dropped, but it turned out it was my wallet?]
['What the heck is left' donated '300,000' won.]
Hey! There's no such thing as a free lunch! Put it away now!
['But what can I do?' donated 500,000 won.]
[If Godple spreads it, what can you do? LOL Since you've already subscribed, what can you do besides supporting? LOL]
Lee Gyeong-bok was surprised and expressed his sincere gratitude.
"Oh, thank you so much for your support! No, but I didn't prepare for this kind of support…"
As he smiled awkwardly and tried to cover it up, laughter erupted in the chat window.
-Oh, is this what's going to happen between us?
-Hey, put it in, put it in!
-Oh my gosh, why are the people who didn't sponsor making a fuss about it?
-Ah haha it hasn't come out yet because it's still piling up
-Today, I think I can easily spend 3 hours chatting with just my support.
-Really lol Let's do a support reaction broadcast lol
-Oh my goodness, why did the waiting line fill up while I was charging?
-What the hell is this fever? LOL
-Where there's a god, there's a line, that's common sense, right?
Lee Kyung-bok increased the number of sponsorship windows to ten. Even so, he couldn't just accept sponsorship and end the broadcast.
"Thank you again! We appreciate your support, and I apologize for not being able to respond individually."
He was quickly checking, but soon he had to stop. The type of donation had changed.
['Fan_imnida' donated '¥10,000'.]
[Translation used. Bora was so touching. Thank you.]
['Perfume Travel' donated '¥50,000'.]
"Thank you so much, hyung! I'm still new to Korean, but it was worth it!"
['あなたがぜんぶ' donated '¥100,000'.]
[You're everything. I'm going to Korea. Enjoy the wait!]
Korean fans weren't the only ones who showed their support. Japanese fans expressed their gratitude using translators or in their still-awkward Korean.
Thanks to this, everyone, including Lee Kyung-bok, was able to understand why the number of viewers exceeded 20,000.
-Kya haha, proof of monthly membership is coming out right away?
-Look at how overseas Koreans spend their money lol
-WA! Foreign investors!
-Ah haha, originally the amount of money from institutions and foreign shareholders was large haha
-Stock price rise ㅁㅊㄷㅁㅊㅇ
-Purple Coin has no ceiling, isn't that common sense?
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-Even if I were Japanese, I would feel like supporting them after watching the commercials lol
Lee Kyung-bok bowed his head again and smiled in gratitude.
"Oh, thank you so much. It's all thanks to you all. Isn't the second round of merchandise launching thanks to the success of the first? I hope you enjoy this pop-up store as much as you enjoyed the broadcast. I couldn't ask for more."
As he passed the ball back to the viewers, laughter filled the chat room. After a while of repeating thanks, we finally confirmed all the outstanding donations.
"Well, this almost turned into a thank-you broadcast. I've suspended the sponsorship for now."
Lee Kyung-bok then clasped both hands. Then, with an apologetic expression, he continued speaking cautiously.
“But there is one thing that I have had to do to cause you some inconvenience.”
With those words, the atmosphere in the chat room changed.
-????????
-Is this guy uncomfortable?
-Are we uncomfortable? Or is Godple uncomfortable?
-Is there a problem?
-Should we shorten the HOXY operating period?
-Oh my god! I took my vacation on the last day!
-Huh? Isn't Aurora being a bully?
-Stop it, Purple Office!
When the viewers started to feel uneasy, Lee Kyung-bok immediately waved his hand.
"No, there's absolutely no operational issue. It's not even Aurora's fault. Let me start by saying this change was purely motivated by my own greed."
He then explained the changed hiring process.
“…So, I’m really sorry to those who have already applied, but I would like to ask you to please send your application again by email.”
-Oh, I thought I was in real trouble again.
-Right, lol It's not common for this guy to say things like this lol
-Wouldn't this be better?
-Ah haha what's so hard about re-entering the email haha
-If you increase TO like this, the listeners will be thankful ㅋㅋㅋ
-Wow lol managing 140 people would be more of a hassle than managing 20 lol
-So, even if it's not a 4-month subscription, there's hope?
-Hyung, you really only think about the people you like!
-Ah haha I'm having trouble deciding where to apply haha
Even if you don't have perfect eyes, you can still win with perfect intuition, Imari.
There were no complaints among the viewers.
There were many people who had been subscribed for less than four months, and even among those who had been subscribed for four months, there were now options for those who did not consider themselves competitive.
"Thank you for your understanding. Oh, and while we're on the subject, let me give you a brief explanation of how to use the pop-up store."
Lee Kyung-bok finished announcing the recruitment process and waved his hand. Park Joo-ho, who was waiting with him, sent out a screen with the data.
"Now, this is the paper certificate printing device. Originally, I was planning to print all the same certificates, but Shop Fandom helped me out."
Lee Kyung-bok flicked his finger across the screen. The process of using the output device was explained step by step.
As you can see, the Try Account Linking System has been implemented. If you authenticate yourself with your fingerprint or iris, your ID and date will be printed on the paper certificate!
-omg!
-Your ID will be revealed?
-Ah, lol. Aren't there any people who use embarrassing IDs to show others?
-Please, if you are a fan, use a respectable ID!
-Filtering effect ㅁㅊㄷㅁㅊㅇ
-Whew, I think I'll be okay since I'm a 'pizza pineapple' haha
-Oh, haha. Then, ‘Pineapple on Pizza’ is okay too?
-What? Are you from England?
Lee Kyung-bok also laughed and added to the viewers' playful chat.
"It doesn't end there. If you wish, you can also link your Try subscription period, sponsorship history, and Shop Fandom purchase history. Doing so will allow the actual amount of the certificate to be added up and displayed on your paper certificate. This will give you the feeling that you've actually invested in the broadcast!"
-Oh? What is it?
-It really looks like stocks lol
-Wow haha, as expected, the details were torn?
-Hey lol If I knew this would happen, I would have shot bigger!
-President Per! Sponsorships are open again!
-I have money… I'm going to invest more…
-Immediately. Wed. Fri
-Oh lol There's no need for a separate investment briefing, Imari lol
-You're really collecting money in a novel way!
-Perfect Done Judo, what the heck!
Lee Kyung-bok immediately waved his hand in response to the viewers' admiration and the teasing that was building up.
"No, I'm not listing the donations! You don't have to. It's optional. If you don't link, the amount will be marked as '100 million won.'"
While this was intended for the viewers' enjoyment, there was a risk of comparisons being made. Lee Kyung-bok attempted to prevent this situation by raising the default value to hundreds of millions.
-Yes? Me? 100 million?
-A person in the corner of the room holds 100 million won in securities?!
-There are 20,000 viewers right now, so 2 trillion?
– A black company worth 2 trillion won.
-Considering the value of Godple, it might be undervalued?
-Really lol where are you going with group 2?
-I've never fallen, so why are you undervaluing me? LOL
-It's undervalued now because it keeps rising, right? That's what stocks are, right?
-What is it? Why is that right!?
Lee Kyung-bok also smiled and put away the materials while enjoying the chat.
"Okay, great. We've prepared so much in so many ways. I really hope many of you will come. I hope you have a wonderful experience!"
Fun and enjoyment.
His wish was always the same.
* * *
After the broadcast, the Purge Day fan cafe.
[Where can I check my Try sponsorship history?]
[Is there a way to support even when the broadcast is off?]
[Ah haha, over-the-counter trading is not allowed haha]
[On the way to the Purple Office.araboza]
Mr. Per? Why isn't it opening tomorrow?
Mr. Per! Please open the door!
[I clearly watched the broadcast, but why is there a loss in performance?]
Naturally, the biggest topic of conversation was the pop-up store. Fans eagerly awaited its opening day, their anticipation palpable.
But not everyone could be entirely happy.
[I'm a real person in the chat window, but I'm a real person offline. Is that possible?]
[Ah haha I want to go but I feel like I'll be really out of place among the popular kids]
[I've never been to a department store before;;;]
[???: Ah, please create a visiting time zone just for the Assa⋯!]
[Tsuya, what does that mean?]
As the fan base grew, so did the significant proportion of introverts and shy people. They also wanted to visit the pop-up store, but were apprehensive.
Fans immediately commented on these concerns.
[-Oh my gosh lol Everyone is coming so what lol]
[-Even in a department store, there really isn't much to it
lol]
[-Haven't you been to Aurora Mart? It's just a floor divided by product lol]
[-I guarantee that all the listeners will come wearing perfect hoodies lol]
[-When you go to buy goods, you wear goods, isn't that common sense?]
The fans who had been giving such light advice soon became serious.
[It's a department store, so there will probably be a lot of other customers?]
[ㅇㅇ The pop-up store is next to the food court, so there will likely be a lot of families there]
[Do the kids see Imaringa?]
[If something goes wrong, Godple's image will likely suffer]
[It's a 100% open run, so it's bound to get a lot of attention ㅋㅋㅋㅋ]
[No, I wonder if there's a person who does weird things there lol]
Aren't fans more aware of Lee Kyung-bok's popularity than anyone else? Considering the crowds expected during the show's run, I was concerned that something untoward might happen.
[Guidelines for fangirling written by an old woman.beta]
One of the posts got a quick recommendation.
[I'm a grandpa who has seen a lot of things while living a life of poverty.
I've been to a lot of offline events, so I just wrote down things that I thought would be good to prepare ㅋㅋㅋ
Even something like this? You probably have a feeling, but if you know it, you can just skip it lol
Cleanliness and hygiene
The hook comes out right from the beginning?
But surprisingly, people who don't know this don't know lol
???: What? Can't I just wash up like I usually do and go?
That's right! That's the basics lol
I don't even need a bath, just a shower is enough. At the very least, I'll wash my hair and face.
I'm talking about when you're waiting. If you're a king, you'll get a perfect angle. You'll have to wait in line longer than you think hahaha
But if time goes on, you can't help but sweat, right? It's probably less so since it's a department store, but it still sweats.
This isn't really about blaming others, but each person has a different body odor, and I'm just not aware of it.
If you feel like you sweat a lot, is it okay to use deodorant?
(link)
*I've attached a Q&A link, so anyone who doesn't know can just watch it and follow along.
2. Photo manners including certification shots
Ah haha, why does the pop-up disappear if you don't take a certification shot and a commemorative shot?
But you're saying we'll be super excited when we go to the Purple Office? So if we keep taking pictures, other guests might end up in the picture too.
You all know about portrait rights, right?
???: Portrait rights? Can't you just mosaic that?
Ah haha it could be king
But do the people who were filmed feel the same way?
???: What? Am I being filmed? Mosaicing is the best^^
Would you do this?
Some people just let it go, but I think there are more people who feel uncomfortable?
Where does that unease go? It goes straight to Godple, Imari.
So, if possible! (Actually, it's absolutely necessary lol) Just take pictures only in the designated photo zones.
Let's engrave this in our hearts, shouting "Jjinmak, Jjinmak"
3. Pop-up store operating hours
There's no right answer to this one.
I want to enjoy it a little more, but if I hold out too long, it might feel like a nuisance to the people behind me, right?
Besides, each person has a different position, right?
You may have come from far away, waited a long time, or taken the time you didn't have to come.
If you do that, you'll become sensitive again
???: No, why doesn't it come out like this?
???: It hasn't been that long, but you're already giving me a hint?
Even we can get hurt among ourselves.
What is the answer in this case?
Always obey staff instructions!
If you tell me to go, I'll go, and if you tell me to come, I'll come, okay?
We're not the ones running Purple Office, lol
Time and flow are all things that you have to leave to yourself lol
We just have to go and enjoy ourselves to the fullest under the given conditions.
I wrote whatever came to mind, but if you have anything else, please leave a comment.]
The post quickly received a flood of comments from fans.
[-Oh lol, it would be good to organize things like this]
[-Even people who open run all night need to do it once lol]
[-1 added> But don't wash in the department store bathroom or anything]
[-Ah, lol I really hate that lol]
[-2 I really agree with you lol I didn't even ask for permission lol]
[-2nd time, isn't burst shot prohibited? That's surprisingly noisy lol]
[-Regarding number 2, is there anyone popular who does Stella Live?]
[-Just show your face, seriously lol]
[#3 is really well-pointed lol]
[-No matter how much time you give, you can't help but feel regretful lol]
[-Friends can come together, but please refrain from swearing or harsh jokes]
[-Do you have a friend who will come with you?]
[-This is a friendly ban^^]
Even amidst the sympathetic and playful comments, new suggestions emerged. As the post gained attention, the guidelines gained substance.
[A Guide for Visitors to Purple Office (Real Final v7)]
Fans worked together to add content and organize it into a more readable format, completing it.
[-Finally!]
[-That's it!]
[-It's really the final version, but it's version 7, lol]
[-If it gets any longer, it's brain dead, really]
[-I think it was a good idea to leave out the dress code lol]
[-ㄹㅇㅋ Perfect hoodie recommendation is appropriate]
[-Hey, lol. Are you looking at the person who spread it to Mystic Meta? lol]
[-Was Bark the first?]
[-Muchin ㅋㅋHow long has it been since you came up ㅋㅋㅋ]
The content quickly spread through various online communities, and posts capturing the reactions to it once again garnered attention.
[-Huh? Our concept?]
[-I just hope that Godple doesn't get cursed at?]
[-I thought this was a story about the Im Young-geol fandom, what the heck lol]
[-But there are surprisingly many people who don't know about Godple?]
[-Hey, lol that's a car community lol]
[-But you still look at it all favorably ㅋㅋㅋㅋ]
Even people who didn't know about Lee Kyung-bok felt something just from reading that post.
[-It's embarrassing to say that this is a good example of Geusgeusi?]
[-If it wasn't for the King's God, I wouldn't have done this lol]
[-ㄹㅇㅋ This is my brother's first pop-up]
Great streamers are bound to have great fans.
* * *
The night before the pop-up store opened.
Time passed, and the long-awaited moment arrived. Metagamer reporter Shin Hye-rim got off the subway with shining eyes.
'Camera and microphone, everything'
My duty as a reporter.
She visited Sinchon Station to cover Purple Office.
'I'm so happy that I can do open runs under the pretext of work!'
It wasn't just for work. It was a place I'd visit even out of personal fandom.
She headed towards the department store with a bright smile, but then her eyes widened.
'No… Already!?'
A long line had already formed in the underground passage leading to the Sinchon branch. Everyone was wearing colorful, perfect hoodies, so there was no room for misunderstanding.
"Excuse me. I'm from the webzine Metagamer. Is this the Purple Office waiting line?"
But she still had to report, so she cautiously approached the man at the back of the line and asked him.
He was wearing a hoodie over his mask, so he turned his head and answered in a bright voice.
“Oh, Metagamer! Yes, that’s right!”
“Ah! As expected⋯! Would it be okay if I had a quick interview?”
“Yes, yes, of course.”
He answered readily and then answered the question.
"Oh, I'm really surprised. It's just a little past 8 o'clock. I thought we got here early, right? But there's already a line this long."
"That's right. You're truly passionate. Thank you for your words."
Shin Hye-rim finished her brief interview and looked around. Before she knew it, the line had grown further behind her.
'Ah… I'll be pushed to the back.'
I would love to just stand in line, but shouldn't I listen to the story of the fan who arrived first?
This was the moment when she was about to step forward, swallowing her regret.
"You have to report, right? If it's alright, would you like me to reserve your seat?"
“Huh? Uh⋯”
It was a welcome offer, but she soon began to hesitate. Even if they were fellow fans, it wasn't easy to readily entrust her luggage to a stranger.
"I wonder if that makes you feel a little offended," the fan said, frowning slightly.
“Ah… do you not recognize me?”
"yes?"
When Shin Hye-rim looked puzzled, he laughed and lowered his mask. Shin Hye-rim's eyes widened as she studied his face.
“Ah⋯! Mr. Park Japcho?!”
"Yes. That's right. It's Park Ja-cho. I thought you recognized me…."
“No, I’m sorry! I had no idea because of the mask⋯!”
"Haha, it's okay. I was originally going to come with Skull Kim, but I arrived a little late. But this kid just wouldn't wait for me, which is a terrible thing."
“Oh, then what about Skull Kim too?”
“It’ll probably be up ahead. Have a nice day.”
“Oh, then excuse me for a moment!”
With a much more relieved heart, she moved forward along the line. Soon, she sighed inwardly.
'Everyone is really quiet.'
Most of the people waiting were fans in their 20s, and they seemed to be friends, laughing and chatting with each other. Surprisingly, their voices weren't loud at all.
'Is it because of the fan cafe guidelines?'
After following the line like that, I was able to meet the fan who arrived first.
When Shin Hye-rim revealed her identity and requested an interview, the fan readily agreed.
“Oh, I’ve been waiting since dinner, so it must have been a little past 6 o’clock.”
“Is there a reason you came so early?”
"I'm just greedy. It's a chance to become the first shareholder of the Sinchon branch, right?"
"Ah, shareholder number one! You definitely have a special feeling."
“Of course, Purple-nim isn’t the type of person to discriminate against someone for something like that, but it’s just personal satisfaction.”
Shin Hye-rim continued the interview and then found her next target.
It was Skull Kim, taking pictures with fans. He, too, was noisy on TV, but now he was quietly taking pictures.
"Hello! I'm Metagamer reporter Shin Hye-rim. Do you have a moment?"
“Are you a metagamer?”
“Huh? You’re a professional reporter, Purple!”
Some fans recognized Shin Hye-rim's name. She seemed secretly proud as she continued the interview.
"I really like Purple, but I'm also a fan of Skull Kim. Honestly, I want to scream, but I'm holding back because it's public."
“Ah, is it because of the guidelines circulating in that community?”
"Did you see that, reporter? Oh, but when you think about it, it seems obvious, but there are some things that are actually difficult to keep."
The fan smiled a little awkwardly, but soon became enthusiastic.
“But isn’t it easier to follow those guidelines than what Purple-nim shows on TV?”
“Oh, that’s definitely true.”
"Yes, yes. Purple-nim prepared this for me, so I think it's okay to endure this level of inconvenience."
Skullkim added with a smile.
“When I see things like this, I learn something from our CEO.”
“Oh, Skull Kim, what is that?”
"There are so many good people around our CEO, aren't there? Now that I think about it, the secret is that CEO Per himself is a good person."
“Oh, that’s a really good point. I thought I’d get another fracture.”
“Hey, isn’t the ‘essence’ what’s important?”
Everyone laughed at those words.
Shin Hye-rim returned to her seat after completing several more interviews.
'I'll have to do it again later.'
The weeds welcomed her.
“Thank you for your hard work.”
“Hey, it’s just beginning.”
“I wish tomorrow would come quickly.”
“That’s why.”
Shin Hye-rim said with a smile that came to her face.
“Oh, that would be fun.”
Now she was also a fan waiting for the opening.