Cheat day

Hongdangmu Entertainment

A week after receiving a tip from Ju Ji-seung, Hongdangmu Entertainment sent an email.

The sender is not Assistant Manager Muk Eun-ji, but Assistant Manager Kim Seo-jin.

It was a message stating that the existing contract-related tasks had been transferred from Deputy Mukunji, along with a request to discuss it once more.

I secretly intended to sign a contract with Hongdangmu Entertainment, so I arranged a meeting to find out what was going on.

As I arrived at the meeting place, a well-groomed man in his mid-30s greeted me with a friendly smile.

Nice to meet you. This is Kim Seo-jin from Hongdangmu Entertainment.

Hello. It’s for side dishes.

“How should we order the drinks?”

Ah, a decaf Americano, please. It’s cold.

“Yes. “Please wait a moment.”

Assistant Manager Kim Seo-jin went to place an order.

No matter how much I think about it, it’s just a series of strange events.

Usually, when a person in charge is replaced, the predecessor explains the situation, but Mukjin didn’t contact me.

I wondered if we were going to meet today, but we didn’t.

“You were waiting, weren’t you?”

“No.” Thank you.

I was more curious about how things were going than the coffee, so I asked right away.

“How is Deputy Manager Muk Eun-ji doing?”

“Ah. As I mentioned in the email, my responsibilities have changed, so I am reaching out to you.

It’s sudden. “Could you tell me what the situation is?”

Deputy Kim Seo-jin took a sip of the drink and nodded.

“It’s not a very good thing, so I’ve been hesitant to tell you, but you’ll find out later anyway, so I’ll just be honest with you.”

“Yes.”

It has come to light that Deputy Manager Muk Eun-ji has been using underhanded methods with existing customers, such as YouTuber Ban Chan-yong. So, I am currently excluded from contract work.

“Yes? What kind of trickery?

Kim Seo-jin leaned forward and clasped his hands.

“I was going around telling creators to grow their channels first and then we would offer them good contracts.” Do you explain it like that to Chan-young as well?

“Yes. What do you mean by that?

“We at Hongdangmu are providing more opportunities to creators with growth potential.” “But Deputy Mukkunji deprived those people of the opportunity to work with Hongdangmu, using the excuse that he could offer them better conditions.”

Strange.

“I think our intention was to contract with a more influential creator, even if just a little, since we have a performance-based system.” Because of that, there were many people who wanted to sign a contract but couldn’t.

“Just a moment.”

“Yes.”

Assistant Manager Muk Eun-ji accommodated my situation. I’m too busy managing my current schedule, so I couldn’t take on more work.

Even though Hongdangmu said he would give me more work, the conditions weren’t right for me to do it.

“When the channel grows, I heard I should leave other tasks to others and focus solely on the broadcasts.”

“I see.”

Assistant Manager Kim Seo-jin nodded.

“Let’s think about it this way.” “If you receive help from Hongdangmu Entertainment, you will be able to focus more on your broadcast.”

“…….”

“Since the channel has entered a growth phase, you must really want to focus solely on broadcasting during this crucial time.” “But is there really any reason to postpone this great opportunity?”

It’s because of the contract terms.

And it’s a matter of the channel’s identity.

The side dish store, which originally started as an eating show channel, is now just beginning to find its channel identity.

Show the existing subscribers and the new subscribers what the side dish store is like.

I am establishing how to manage my channel on my own.

Because of that, I have been constantly worrying about the content.

Baekban debate, ideal type World Cup, making side dishes, how long are you going to sulk, finding good restaurants, etc., putting ideas into action.

We will focus on reorganizing the content that receives good responses.

“Mr. Chanyong.”

Assistant Manager Kim Seo-jin straightened up.

“There’s no need to overthink it.” The content that is currently receiving the best response at the side dish store is the white rice discussion. Put aside other items for a moment and focus on the Baekban discussion. If you concentrate on the tasks we connect you with at Hongdangmu Entertainment, you’ll see results in no time.

“……That makes sense.”

That’s right. There is no need to worry about the contract terms either, as you can set the duration to one year. You can adjust the ratio when you renew the contract in a year. If it’s you, Mr. Chanyong, you’ll grow significantly over the course of a year.

I don’t make a point of saying something wrong.

However, I can’t trust this person.

“Do you happen to watch my broadcast?”

“Of course.” I’ve been watching the White rice discussion since the very first episode without missing a single one.

“Why don’t you make some side dishes instead of sulking all the time?”

“Of course, we are checking.”

“Then do you know why I’m doing that?”

Until now, Deputy Kim Seo-jin, who had been answering without hesitation, hesitated for the first time.

He seemed to smile as if trying to hide his perplexed feelings.

“I think it was a very smart choice.”

“In what way?”

“If we collaborate with others, we can see an influx effect.” Moreover, it would be even better if it’s a large channel like Jimkkun or Banya Shikgyeong.

I took a moment to gather my thoughts and then spoke.

“You just said you would focus on the baekban discussion and that Hongdangmu Entertainment would take care of the rest, right?”

“Yes.”

“So, until when are you going to sulk? Are you telling me to stop making side dishes?”

“That.”

“As you mentioned, there is a promotional effect, so why should we bother with other tasks?”

“Ahaha.” It seems my words were misunderstood. Even if the process or reasoning is good, isn’t the result what truly matters? Unlike the Baekban Debate, when “How Long Are You Going to Keep Pouting?” or “Make Me Some Side Dishes” are uploaded simultaneously on both channels, doesn’t the view count get divided? The videos of the porter climbing the Diamond Sutra have much higher view counts. So, we needed unique content for the side dish store, and that was what Hongdangmu was prepared to provide.

This person said to me, “How long are you going to sulk?”Wow, I have no idea what “I’ll make you some side dishes” means.

The two pieces of content are not just videos that aim for views.

It is a time to learn how to live healthily and to bring vitality to the monotonous daily life spent at home.

Telling me to quit such things means telling me to give up on life.

If you talk about it knowing this, it means you see me not as an individual but as a YouTuber generating views.

I can’t work with someone who sees me as a customer rather than a business partner.

I understand what you mean. I will think it over and get back to you.

“Ah.”

“I will contact you next time.”

Ignoring Assistant Manager Kim Seo-jin, who was trying to pin down a date, I stood up from my seat.

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Assistant Manager Muk Eun-ji let out a long sigh while organizing the materials needed for the handover.

“For the time being, skip the contract work and help out with Seojin’s tasks.”

After several conflicts, the team leader excluded Muk-ji from the work.

I couldn’t understand the sudden change in attitude, but I couldn’t follow the orders that disregarded the relationship with the creator.

Even the suggestion to help Kim Seo-jin hurt my pride.

Having joined the company before any systems were in place and having laid the groundwork from the beginning, she was barely suppressing her overwhelming emotions.

I brought more internet streamers to the team than anyone else.

He was diligent enough to voluntarily work extra hours, so he couldn’t understand why he had to be treated this way.

I just worked hard.

Since her days as a job seeker, she had constantly fulfilled what society demanded, but now the company was asking for something else that she couldn’t understand.

I couldn’t tell if it was something to make a good impression on the team leader, who often talked about social life, or if it was just about currying favor.

I definitely felt that it was very unfair.

“I cannot follow an unjust order.”

“Please explain the reason in a way that I can understand.”

“If you only chase short-term results, problems will definitely arise.” Hongdangmu and the creator are partners. You need to build trust from the small parts.

“I have never deceived anyone who was going to be my partner.”

“I just explained it according to their situation.”

“Why on earth don’t you believe what I’m saying?”

‘Team leader, you all have seen how I work, haven’t you?’

‘…….’

Mugunji looked around at the team members, but no one made eye contact.

It was only after encountering their evasive attitude that I realized they had no intention of having a conversation.

Mugunji decided to leave Hongdangmu Entertainment on her own.

I never imagined I would give up my company, my job, which I had longed for so much, so easily.

Boo-woong-

Her old smartphone vibrated.

Manager, I met with Manager Kim Seo-jin today, but I just can’t seem to understand it. Could we possibly meet and have a conversation?7:01 PM

It was a message sent by Banchanyong.

I was already thinking that I needed to personally explain the situation to each of the creators I had been in contact with.

Although I wasn’t the one who officially signed the contract and was responsible for it, I had to wrap things up since we had discussed the matter.

Deputy Mukgeunji saved the document she was working on after making an appointment with Banchan.

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Ah. Here you go.

9 PM.

Assistant Mukeunji came all the way here despite the late hour.

She bowed her head with a more gaunt appearance than before.

“I hope you didn’t come out here despite being busy.”

The appointment time was set by Muk-ji, but seeing his tired face, somewhat sad expression, and complexion that clearly looks problematic makes me uneasy.

“No.” I have things to take care of too.

“Have you had your meal?”

I asked with concern, but she avoided answering and got straight to the point.

“I think you must have been flabbergasted.” I’m sorry for not informing you in advance.

“……What happened?”

“Due to internal circumstances, it’s difficult to provide detailed information, but I have resigned due to personal reasons.”

It’s a difficult answer to ask about in detail.

Even if we were talking about the contract, it’s rude to ask personal questions.

“It might be an unnecessary addition, but…”

After a brief silence, the aged kimchi spoke.

“As I mentioned before, the side dish store will continue to grow in the future.” It might be faster than Mr. Banchanyong expected.

Mugunji took a binder out of the bag.

“I have organized the information related to the side dish store channel so far.” You probably check it every day and know it well, but if you look at the information converted into data, you can understand the current situation more intuitively.

I casually opened the document.

There, the views of the videos I uploaded were detailed by how they increased over time.

The analysis included the finding that viewership increases the most between 9 PM and 10 PM, so it would be advantageous to post the video before that.

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It was also analyzed which days to upload in the future, which thumbnails were effective for videos, and what current viewers enjoy.

“This…”

I never imagined that you would go this far for me, even though we haven’t even signed a contract yet.

Not all planners work like this. If you proceed with another person, they will have their own way of doing things, so you should choose someone who matches well with Mr. Banchanyong.

Muk-ji continued the story.

“And it seems that the part I mentioned will be difficult to proceed with as is.” I’m sorry.

It means to sign the contract after the channel has grown.

Through the conversation with Deputy Kim Seo-jin, it has already been confirmed that Hongdangmu Entertainment’s position has changed.

“네. I met with Assistant Manager Kim Seo-jin yesterday and heard the story.

“……Is that so?”

Mukji bit his lip.

It doesn’t seem like they’re holding back what they want to say, but rather like they’re controlling their emotions.

There must be something going on.

“If your questions have been resolved, I will take my leave now.”

“Just a moment.”

Since Mukji was trying to get up in a hurry, I thought I had to say this and called her to a stop.

“I don’t know what’s going on.” I might be overstepping again. But I feel like I really need to say this.

“What do you mean?”

“Meeting with Deputy Kim Seojin yesterday made it clear.”

Assistant Manager Muk Eun-ji looked at me expressionlessly.

The reason I decided to sign the contract. It wasn’t because of Hongdangmu Entertainment, it was because of Manager Mukkunji. Thank you.

“…….”

“Really.” I think Hongdangmu really missed out on a talented person.

Muk-ji bit her lip again.

Her face, which had been expressionless as if she were wearing a mask all this time, began to gradually contort.

“Is that so?”

However, in the end, Mukjeon did not show any emotion.

I bowed my head in greeting and then left the café.

It seems like you have a lot on your mind, and when that happens, a sweet and fluffy cake is the best.

I hurried to the café staff and asked them to quickly wrap up two slices of cake.