The Divine Genius’s Game Broadcasting Chapter 457

Episode 457 – About Purple Office (4)

Japanese Tweety.

[Huh? Mr. Purple, you were interviewed by a Korean news outlet?]

[Hey, hey, really? If you do this, you're a real celebrity! No, no, you were already famous, but you're saying it's "news"? You're on TV?!]

[Oh, I was startled by the word "news" for a moment. Did Mr. Purple commit some crime? I can't imagine Mr. Purple becoming a criminal even if the world were to end.

Japanese fans were a bit late to hear the news of the DBC interview. Soon, some fans captured the DBC News interview broadcast, translated it, and shared it.

[Huh? Did they interview Korean fans too? What should I say, they're all so sincere. This is the perfect fan response?]

[Was this a compliment to the open-door culture showcased by Purple Office? Hmm, I'm not sure since they don't really do open-door in Japan.]

Are you stupid!? Imagine if Purple Office opened in Japan! There's no way I could stand it!

[Huh-? Why!? DBC News! Why did you interview me when Shunko wasn't around! Purple-san is so popular in Japan! If it's Shunko, then Purple-san's forte! We can talk for an hour! I'm on my way to Daegu right now, so come back and interview me!]

However, the response to the Korean fans' interview was lukewarm.

[Huh? Huh? Light? Light? Mr. Purple, you call your fans light?]

[Wow… I'm not a Korean fan, but I was so touched. I bragged about this to every Korean person.

[Hey, hey, my followers! Shunko, big announcement! From now on, call me Hikari Shunko! Yeah, yeah! Hikari means light, right? Why? Huh? You don't know? Of course it's Purple!]

[Ah, I absolutely have to hear this! If it's going to be like this, I have to hear it directly from Mr. Purple!? I've decided to watch the Korean news.

Lee Kyung-bok's interview drew a completely different response. Fans immediately visited DBC's YouTube channel to watch the video of the interview.

[What can I say, even without the date, it was so easy to tell which video Purple C was in. Wow]

[Hey, isn't this too different? Regular news videos only get about 50,000 views? Mr. Purple, you're breaking the rules here too.

[Korean fans definitely saw this first, right? No, no, didn't Korean fans see it live?]

[Etc., if it's Purple C's content, I can listen to it multiple times, right? Of course, it's amazing that it got over 100,000 views in less than a few hours (laughs)]

The difference in viewership was clearly evident among the various news videos. Japanese fans who eventually watched the videos felt similar to those in Korea.

[Huh? What? What? Is this the end?]

[Hey, hey, this isn't a joke…?! Purple's portion is way too short!]

[I burst out laughing because the video content was exactly like the screenshots circulating on Twitter.]

[This, this, this is why broadcasters can't do it. They don't know anything, whether it's Korea or Japan.]

"Perfect Voice is so cool! But hey, this is a rare interview with Mr. Purple? Isn't a one-hour special even more than that? If Shunko were in charge, she'd make it a 24-hour special!"

It wasn't much different from what was shared on Twitter. While everyone was feeling sad, a bit of good news arrived.

[Huh? There's a full version?]

[As expected from Mr. Purple. He knows exactly what the viewers want. Or rather, he's always been like that!]

[Hey, uploading to Pertube? Maybe everyone needs to sign up for membership?]

[Can I hear that content in Japanese!? No, no, of course it'll be synthesized sound. But I really want to hear it!]

[Well, I was really worried while watching this Japanese commercial. If it's about this kind of content, maybe it's worth it?]

Even before the release of the promotional video, many fans were already feeling the urge to sign up for membership. With the interview now available, many tweeted that they were determined to fulfill that desire.

After so much waiting, the full version of the video was uploaded to Pertube.

[Confirmation of uploaded interview video!]

[Huh? Is there a membership video yet?]

[It's a little late, Purple C… Am I going to end up like that old lady?]

[Hey, hey, did something happen to PD Gom!? This has never happened before?!]

But strangely, the membership dubbing video was not uploaded.

[DBC Phone Interview Dubbing Video Guide]

Instead, what appeared was a notice. Written in both English and Japanese, it read:

[Hello! This is Purple!

The DBC phone interview video being uploaded this time is not included in the membership exclusive videos.

This is because dubbing is included in the regular video, not the membership video. Please check the English and Japanese dubbing options in the audio selection for that video.

Members were bewildered. Dubbing was a major perk of membership. Isn't allowing non-members to enjoy it reverse discrimination?

But the fans weren't upset. This was thanks to the reason Lee Kyung-bok wrote below.

[This may be unpleasant for our subscribers. However, there is a reason why we made this decision.

This DBC phone interview is entirely thanks to the viewers, not my team or I.

Accordingly, this video is provided to all viewers under the same conditions, regardless of membership status.

Other videos will be uploaded normally after this.

Thank you always!]

Rather, the fans were moved.

[-No, no, Mr. Purple! You think it's amazing? If you had used this to attract signups, it would have been amazing!?]

[-Ah, that's right. Did you actually sign up for the interview?]

[-What, I could just refund you right away. You were planning on signing up for the membership anyway, right?]

[-Etto, Mr. Chunom was right again in the end www 'You have to pay to see this!', in Mr. Purple's case, that's always right www]

[-Purple, I'm talking to you. Are you studying Korean? Did you learn the phrases we use in situations like this?]

Comments are piling up like mushrooms.

The comment with the most recommendations soared to the top.

[-Streamers like this need to be 'donjjul' (the act of punishing them with money)!]

[Oh, that's what you mean, right?]

[Koreans are good at making up strange words, right?]

[Surely, does Mr. Purple need to be scolded?]

[You can't stop Purple from signing up for our membership even if you don't upload videos?]

Japanese fans could remember that one word so clearly.

* * *

Pertube channel.

The full video of the phone interview has been premiered.

[Please note that this video has not been edited even for a single second.]

[Please also note that Purple was not provided with the reporter's questions in advance.]

Before the full-scale start, a guidance message appeared on a black screen.

-There's no editing, because that's the full version (nods)

-Huh? Didn't you tell me the question in advance?

-So, the answer came right away?

-Isn't that a prepared comment?

-Oh my gosh lol This guy really answers right away lol

-Is the light blue the default value?

-Gotple's phone interview is touching (it's real)

-What the heck from the start!

Amidst heightened anticipation, the DBC logo appeared. Since it was a phone interview, the reporter used a character based on the logo, while Lee Kyung-bok used a cutout of the CEO from the commercial.

“Hello, Purple. Thank you for taking the time to do this interview.”

“Oh, no.”

"Yes, I sent you an email, but I'm contacting you about the pop-up store you're hosting. The fans who visited us showed us a completely different side of themselves."

"Oh, really. I was really surprised. It wasn't just one day, and even though the people who came changed, everyone was like this…"

“Ahaha, I think it would be good if you could answer that question if I asked you.”

“Oh, that’s right. This is my first time doing an interview over the phone.”

The chat quickly grew as the conversation continued with the greeting.

-Oh my gosh lol Why is this guy in such a hurry?

-5252, are you trying to make the interview a perfect shortcut? LOL!

-What is the reporter trying to restrain himself for? LOL

-Wow, am I the only one who finds this touching? You're just bragging to your followers!

-Really ㅋㅋ You can see the tension rising ㅋㅋㅋ

-What is it? Why am I so touched!?

-Idiot! An idiot who only knows the pervert!

Following Lee Kyung-bok's embarrassed laugh, the reporter cleared his throat and asked a question.

"Okay, let me ask you my first question. Mr. Purple, this time, did the organizers prepare anything specifically for the Open Run order?"

"No. None. It was entirely conceived and participated in voluntarily by the fans."

The reporter let out a short sigh at Lee Gyeong-bok's immediate response.

“Oh, then why do you think this pop-up store, Purple Office, looks different?”

“Well, I think it really depends on what the people who come to see us want.”

“What do you wish for?”

"Yes, I don't know the other cases, so I can only speak from my perspective. Purple Office is a place that sells goods, but ultimately, it's a place for enjoyable experiences."

Lee Kyung-bok expressed his thoughts calmly.

“I think our fans probably thought that if we were considerate of each other, we could maintain that joy.”

-Wow! This is it!

-You know our members so well, don't you?

-This is right ㅋㅋ It really feels like going out to playㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-This is the first pop-up, so why should something unpleasant happen? Imari.

-Ah haha it's different from the place where the resellers set up shop!

-No, you said it well, but why isn't this on TV?

-Let's talk about us too lol

The viewers were pleased with it. The reporter seemed impressed, too, and exclaimed again.

"Good. Next question: How do you feel about maintaining order like this?"

"Oh, I'm so proud. You said the title of this article was 'The Light and Darkness of Open Run,' right?"

“Yes, that’s right.”

"I think the title is true. Our fans are literally 'light.'"

It was a part that the viewers knew.

-God said, "Let there be light!"

-No matter how many times I listen to it, I never get tired of it lol

-It's exciting! Always something new! My brother's compliments are the best!

-WA! Listener!

-No lol I mean, it's crazy, so it sounds crazy

-Are you crazy about Godple?

-That's right lol

-But wasn't this the last question?

-Really lol I thought this would be the last one

-Is everything after this unreleased?

Although they'd already heard about it on the news, viewers expressed their satisfaction. Meanwhile, the reporter continued asking questions.

"Okay. Next, can Purple Office's open-door culture be applied to other cases?"

"Hmm, honestly, I don't know. Our fans have created their own guidelines, but they're not really enforceable."

“Oh, right.”

"Yes, I think what's important isn't the presence or absence of these guidelines, but rather the individual's conscience. I think this was possible because our fans themselves are upright people."

The chat exploded with comments like that.

-????????

-Oh my gosh lol Seriously lol

-Is this really unedited? Isn't this a fake video?

-Wow, lol, this guy really likes us.

-Am I the right person, a person who watches games?!

-???: I lived a shameful life⋯

-What is disqualification from listening? LOLOLOLOLOL

The viewers laughed involuntarily at the stronger-than-expected expression of trust(?).

-But what you say is true!

-Right, lol. If you follow all the rules, there won't be any problems. lol

-That's why it's called the Light Blue?

-Ah haha why wasn't this on the news! All Koreans should know about this!

-???: Nationwide~ Listener's pride!

-No lol it's not like it'll come out

-If you look at the anchor's closing comment, it was presented as an alternative.

-Right lol this isn't an alternative lol

Viewers themselves found out the regrets about the editing and the reasons why it had to be edited.

Meanwhile, the reporter continued the interview with a smile on his face.

"That's certainly true. So, if you open another pop-up store like this, do you think this open-run culture will continue?"

-This is an invincible ticket lol

-Once is difficult, twice is easy Imariya

-The instructions will probably be more detailed next time lol

-Really Final Final Final v12

-I can't stand you ruining my brother's image!

-Absolute order

The viewers were confident in him.

“Um… I don’t think so.”

"yes?"

Lee Kyung-bok gave an unexpected answer. The reporter's voice, as well as the chat window, filled with questions.

“I felt both grateful and sorry while doing this pop-up store.”

“Ah, for what reason⋯?”

"Actually, open runs are considered a culture, but I don't think they're a good one. It's not just about staying up all night, but also waiting in line all the time. It seems like too much work. So, next time, I'm going to change the way I wait."

“Oh… is there another way?”

When the reporter showed interest, Lee Kyung-bok added an explanation.

"Oh, I recently gave out certificates as souvenirs using biometric authentication. Come to think of it, I think I could apply this to turn it into a waiting system."

“By biometric authentication and certificate?”

"That's right. If you give out numbers in order of waiting, there's no need to wait in line. You can just spend your time somewhere else and come when it's your turn."

Viewers heaped praise on him.

-Oh? Are you okay?

-If it's biometric authentication, you can't sell it on the black market, lol

-Are you very smart?

-I was wondering what you meant, and it turned out you were completely eliminating the waiting line lol

-Even if you can't stop the open run that goes on all night, it seems like it'll be okay from day to night lol

-In the meantime, I thought of the person who gave me the money.

-No;; Why wasn't this reported again!

-Isn't that because the news content was spread like wildfire? LOL

-When will the amount of rice cakes decrease? LOL

If the direction had been to find an alternative, it would have been an idea that would have appeared on TV. The viewers' questions were quickly resolved by the reporter's answers.

"Oh, that's a good idea. Hmm, but this might be difficult to broadcast. It's a bit much to report something that hasn't been proven…"

“Oh, it’s okay. Actually, I felt like the story had gone off on a tangent.”

"No, it's not. But I personally think it's worth a try. I'd love for you to try it at your next pop-up store."

“Then will you interview me again then?”

“Oh, of course.”

The reporter gave a light laugh. After that, it was time for a closing remark. And so the interview ended.

-I didn't expect much because it was short, but it was quite informative?

-Have you confirmed that Godple's fan love is genuine?

-Right, lol. How can you answer all of this spontaneously?

-Oh my, seriously! This guy just needs to live well!

Viewers were struck by this video. Lee Kyung-bok said he was proud of them.

-Eugh, you said you were proud of your pervert, hahaha

-Are you actually more proud of yourself?

-I knew it!

-Oh my! If it's going to be like this, you might as well just spend the rest of your life broadcasting!

The person who made the viewers most proud was Lee Kyung-bok.

* * *

The next day, Team Perfect meeting.

"No, I really don't know. Why are there more membership signups?"

Choi Byeong-hun reported the situation with a look of complete incomprehension on his face.

"You're saying the number of membership subscribers increased after the last promotional video was released? It's been stagnant for a while now, but then suddenly increased again?"

"That's right. I thought it would drop, right? No, usually, when exclusive membership benefits go to non-members, there's discontent."

When Madman agreed with him, Jo Dae-han smiled and answered.

"That makes sense when you look at the comments. Japanese fans actually seem to be very positive about it. Public opinion on Twitter has also improved significantly, with a flood of tweets asking for membership verification. Last night, a "Perfect Membership Guide" trended on Twitter."

“No, is that all?”

“Even if you had uploaded it the way it was originally supposed to, the number of subscribers would have increased, but it seems like you’ve also taken care of the image.”

“Wow… As expected, Purple-nim’s decision was a stroke of genius.”

The entire team was impressed. This time, it was Lee Kyung-bok's idea to include dubbing.

"No, I wasn't aiming for anything. The reason is as announced."

When the person in question smiled awkwardly, everyone else laughed.

“Okay. The next video I’ll upload is a making-of video. When would be a good time to do it?”

"Hmm, I can upload the video itself right away. There's still about halfway through the operation period left…"

“Would it be better to upload it on a day off?”

“Oh, that wouldn’t be bad either.”

While everyone was expressing their opinions, Pugmalion carefully raised his hand.

“How about I upload it after the operation is finished?”

“After it’s over?”

"Yes. I think all the viewers will be sad when it's over. I thought it might be comforting to watch the making-of film again then."

Everyone nodded at her opinion.

“Originally, we planned to release it in the middle to make fans want to come more.”

“But, well, it’s already full.”

“Right. In fact, there are people who barely make it in and have to turn back.”

Lee Kyung-bok clapped his hands lightly.

"Then, I'll upload the making-of film the day after the pop-up store closes. Also, there's something I want to do before the pop-up store closes."

"huh?"

“Purple?”

“The boss?”

Everyone's eyes turned to Lee Kyung-bok's words. He met their gazes and smiled awkwardly.

“I tried to hold it in, but I felt like I would regret it later if I held it in.”

As he said in an interview.

Purple Office was supposed to be a fun place for everyone.

“I think I’ll go to the Purple Office myself.”

He himself was no exception.