I Became a Malicious Streamer

“What is that sound, Sang-tae?”

Kwon Seong-hye asked her middle-aged brother, Kwon Sang-tae, who was sitting in front of her.

It was a sudden visit. To drop by unexpectedly to say there was something to talk about only to blurt out something out of the blue.

– “Is Ji-eun doing well?”

– “I haven’t seen Ji-eun in a while. I miss her.”

– “I saw Ji-eun on broadcast, and she looked so pretty.”

I didn’t realize that this guy had so much interest in my niece. Back in the day, he wouldn’t even mention Ji-eun’s name, and now all of a sudden, he’s like this.

When things were rocky between Seong-hye and Ji-eun, he would just tiptoe around, but as soon as their relationship improved, he was all in.

Seong-hye knew her brother’s character well.

He wasn’t a person to form deep attachments; he was more on the sly and cunning side.

He never really got attached to people. He did show a slightly better side to his relatives, but it didn’t mean he was the type to rush over just because he missed his niece.

He was just squirming there without answering her question. This raccoon-like guy must have some ulterior motive, probably related to Ji-eun.

As a successful career woman, Kwon Seong-hye possessed a sharp mind and quickly spun the gears in her head to deduce an answer.

It really wasn’t that hard of a guess. She didn’t even need to go far to find the answer.

“Are you saying you want Ji-eun to be an actress?”

Actress. That was it.

At first, it was an entertainment agency that had celebrities, regardless if they were actors, idols, or singers.

But somehow, the proportion of actors started increasing, and now it’s being called an actor-specialized entertainment company.

Planning Agency Selection. Kwon Sang-tae was the president there.

“That’s right, that’s right. As expected, sis, you’re sharp!”

“You come out of nowhere and drop this bomb… It’s way too sudden, Sang-tae.”

Despite Seong-hye’s reaction, Sang-tae began to earnestly spill his reasons for dropping by.

“Isn’t there any thought of making Ji-eun an actress? She really looks pretty on broadcast.”

“Ji-eun has always been pretty.”

“That’s true, but these days she’s different… Maybe it’s just that I haven’t seen her in a long time.”

“But did you actually look up Ji-eun’s broadcast?”

“Oh, it’s been a while since I saw our niece’s face. This has been true even during holidays. But I heard Ji-soo is watching something hard? I saw Ji-eun broadcasting inside.”

“Speaking of which, Ji-soo was a fan of Ji-eun.”

“Not just a fan, she’s a super fan! Always broadcasting Ji-eun or playing games. Her routine never changes. Who knows what she’s planning to be when she grows up…”

After clicking his tongue, Sang-tae turned his head and asked again.

“So, are you not considering making Ji-eun an actress? She seems perfect for it.”

“She’s not a kid… Just because I say so doesn’t mean she’ll do it. If there’s an offer, it should be made directly to Ji-eun.”

“Well, it’s just that… I don’t have her contact information.”

Sang-tae coughed awkwardly, looking embarrassed.

“Don’t you even have the numbers of your two nieces? Seriously…”

Giving him a jab, now Seong-hye seemed to understand the real reason he had come over.

“But doesn’t Ji-soo have Ji-eun’s number? She should.”

“It seems Ji-eun changed her number in the meantime. It hasn’t been that long, and since I haven’t seen her, Ji-soo doesn’t have it either.”

At least Ji-soo was in touch with Ji-yeon and thought of trying to get Ji-eun’s contact through her, but Ji-yeon seemed to be so busy that she was barely checking her messages.

“From what I hear, I’m not sure if it’s okay to give her number out…”

“Oh, am I someone who would cause harm to Ji-eun? I’m her uncle! I just want to ask if she’s interested in acting or wants to try it out.”

“You really talk well, huh?”

With a chuckle, Seong-hye finally passed on her daughter’s contact information. After saving Ji-eun’s number, Sang-tae grinned and said,

“Don’t you want to see it too? Ji-eun’s face on TV or the big screen. Honestly, with just her looks, it wouldn’t be weird if she joined a project right now.”

“Well, looks are important for an actor, but acting is what matters.”

“Even so, visuals can’t be ignored. Especially in this day and age. People go crazy for pretty faces.”

To exaggerate a bit, there are people who wouldn’t watch a project if the actor’s face didn’t appeal to them.

As Sang-tae said this while laughing, there was a ring of truth to his words. After all, he was the president of an agency representing top actors in the country and had experience discovering unknown actors and turning them into stars.

He was a complete expert in this field. So, Ji-eun, whom Sang-tae was eyeing, was indeed a gem worthy of the name.

Do you want to see her…?

Meanwhile, Kwon Seong-hye was lost in thought, replaying her brother’s earlier question in her mind.

Imagining her daughter successfully debuting on screen.

Do I want to see it, or do I not? If I had to choose one, of course, I’d pick wanting to see it.

Kwon Seong-hye had been hiding her desire as a mother to boast about her daughter to those around her.

She knew her daughter had achieved considerable success in the industry.

The first time she realized so many people were waiting for and watching her daughter’s broadcasts, she was genuinely surprised; and when she found out how loved Ji-eun was by so many, it made her heart swell in a mysterious way.

Though she never expressed it, she was more than enough to be called a doting parent.

Since learning about Ji-eun’s broadcasts, keeping up with them daily while wearing a contented smile had become her routine.

Though they did not share blood, Lee Ji-eun was Kwon Seong-hye’s daughter, and she was a proud firstborn.

That daughter was broadcasting. Internet broadcasting.

She had once glimpsed her daughter being called an emperor and living luxuriously. What could be impossible if it were not internet broadcasting but a different one?

Kwon Seong-hye envisioned her daughter successfully thriving as an actress. A beloved actress who would be rewarded with acting awards… Just the thought made her feel good.

A child’s success brings a parent more joy than their own success.

I do want to see her.

It was a conclusion she secretly finished about Sang-tae’s question.

Yes, do I want to see Ji-eun’s face on TV or in a film?

Technically, I do want to see it.

*

There are many bad people in the world.

I was right in the middle of realizing that fact in real-time.

[Web Message]
– Today, with 500,000 won, I made 3,134,600 won for my 54-year-old father. The method >>> zzzobkbk.com/77

Spam message. I have been seeing similar content for months now, and even if I block them, they hilariously come from different numbers.

It’s a real nuisance.

If I were living like a bum back in the day, I wouldn’t have cared much, but now that I’m a person getting all sorts of contacts from the outside, it has become quite bothersome.

Contacts from editors like Si-young, my sister Ji-eun, those random calls from Ryuah, or advertising contacts sent from a streamer named Mollru.

As I tried to relax, my phone rang.

It was such a mood killer to open a message and find it was more advertising mail instead of the expected contacts.

Still, this was mild compared to the real pests—those who called me instead of texting.

– “Hello, customer. Speaking of our play area…”

– “Are you Lee Ji-eun? I have a fantastic product to introduce to you…”

– “This is Prosecutor Kim Kyung-soo from the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office. Your account has been hacked, and money is being siphoned out. We need to take safety precautions…”

Do they really think people are going to fall for this?

All of them had the same cliché lines with an awkward tone. At this point, these calls just filled me with irritation.

Was my number leaked somewhere? I was receiving these messages and calls daily without fail.

There was one solution, though. Change the number.

Thinking about notifying all my acquaintances about my new number sounded bothersome, but maybe I should start seriously considering it.

While I was looking at my phone, clicking my tongue…

‘010-xxxx-xxxx’

A call came in from another unknown number. Yet, I couldn’t jump to conclusions. There might be a broadcasting-related call coming from outside.

However, the conversation on the other end was all too familiar to me, and I frowned as soon as I picked up the call.

– “Is it Ji-eun? It’s your uncle. Uncle Sang-tae. I think it’s been a while since I’ve seen you. Are you doing well? I know you’re not fond of long chats, so I’ll get to the point. Are you considering becoming an actress?”

“Nope, not doing that. I’m not taking loans, and I’m not doing any of that stuff.”

I promptly hung up the phone after giving a firm reply.

Still, at least it was somewhat refreshing this time. A case of impersonating an acquaintance this time.

After listening to all those ridiculous “come to the police station” or “we’ve kidnapped your boyfriend” lines, this felt like a change of pace.

Sure enough, as the world evolves, even the con artists have become more clever and meticulous. One must never let their guard down.

It wasn’t until several hours later that I discovered that the con call wasn’t from a scammer, but from my real uncle.

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