Cheat day

Inferiority complex

I can’t believe such a thing could happen, but Mookji’s firm attitude makes me reconsider once more.

He is definitely not someone who would make baseless claims.

“Is there such a place?” There’s nothing to gain from leaving malicious comments.

“I accept requests.”

“Ah.”

“There are many similar things.” There are people who use multiple accounts and macros to increase channel size, manipulate viewer counts, promote channels, and even launder illegal funds.

Come to think of it, I’ve heard a similar story before.

Sometimes, I would receive suspicious emails claiming to help grow my channel.

As the market grows, it seems all sorts of people are getting involved.

“But there’s no reason for you to treat me like this.” Just because you don’t like it, you go this far…

There are still lingering doubts.

Since I’m building up some recognition, there are bound to be people who just don’t like me or whose way of speaking I don’t like.

I wonder if they would go so far as to create a negative public opinion by borrowing the company’s hand.

Moreover, there’s no reason to leave negative comments even about Mukbang, who is rarely mentioned on the show and sometimes appears wearing a paper bag over his head.

“There is a corner to lean on.”

“Yes?”

“The criticism directed at the side dish store also includes many comments about me.” Usually, when people don’t like a video, they mention the editor, but since they referred to the planner and PD, I wonder if it might be related to me.

“Who is it?”

“I haven’t interacted with anyone else in the past few years.” The only people I know are the employees of Hongdangmu Entertainment. And the only person who knows that I work at the side dish store is the person at Hongdangmu. It seems accurate to say that it was one person.

“Who is that?”

Someone who used to work on the same team contacted me about a month ago. They said the team atmosphere has been weird since I left. He said he’s quitting too. I told them that I’m preparing to change jobs but don’t know what to do, and they asked about my current situation, so I informed them that I’m working here.

“Then that person.”

“It’s just a hunch, but that person probably isn’t the one.” It seems that it has been passed from mouth to mouth and reached the ears of Deputy Kim Seo-jin or Team Leader Oh Hyung-man.

It’s that person again.

“I understand that when I was out of the picture, Deputy Kim Seo-jin was the one who shaped public opinion.”

“Why is that guy treating the PD like that?”

I don’t know the reason. However, since there was a company we were dealing with at Hongdangmu, I think we might have requested them.

I was startled.

“Where to?” A place that manipulates comments, right?

“It’s the most incomprehensible thing at Hongdangmu, so I’ve never used it, but Deputy General Manager Kim Seojin used it as bait to secure a contract and achieved results.”

If it’s Hongdangmu Entertainment, it’s one of the top three companies in the industry.

It is a place where a large corporation is buying shares and investing, and many internet broadcasters want to sign contracts.

It’s shocking to think that they are connected to a criminal organization in such a place.

“I’m sorry.”

The aged kimchi bowed its head.

“No, it’s not something the PD should apologize for.”

“If I hadn’t been here, you wouldn’t have been harmed.” This matter.

“It’s not because of the PD.”

I saw aged kimchi.

Her desk is always tidy, and there are often times when I want to suggest that we clean the office together moderately.

They are the kind of person who checks multiple times even when making a video to ensure not a single line of subtitles or comment is missed.

That meticulous.

If the actions stem from a desire to do well at work, that’s all well and good, but from my perspective, it seems to cause more harm than good.

She was ridiculed and mocked, and having been deeply hurt by the unfair treatment, her defense mechanism drives her obsessively to avoid similar experiences.

At the same time, they are blaming everything on themselves.

In fact, what’s scarier than an eating disorder is low self-esteem, depression, and severe self-hatred.

I can’t let her go through the same experience while she’s just starting to find herself little by little.

“PD, I’m telling you clearly.” This incident didn’t happen because of the PD. “Which person in the world blames the victim?”

“But.”

“But what do you mean by ‘but’?” I told you before, right? If you meet a crazy person while walking down the street, you can be more careful next time. “Even so, it’s not wrong for him to have walked that path.”

Mukbang bit his lip.

“Are you saying that the banchan store was harmed because of the PD?” So, should I blame the PD?

I bite my lips tightly, which had been mumbling.

“Do you really want me to do that?”

Shakes their head.

Okay. Both the PD and I are victims. Don’t say things like that again. Don’t even think about it.

“…….”

“They just talk about taking responsibility and leaving after thinking like that.” I really won’t see you ever again, PD.

“That is.”

Mukji was about to say something but swallowed it.

“Since you’ve lived like that until now, it must be tough at the moment.” But from this moment on, don’t think like that. If you think it’s because of me, just think, “I’m really an idiot.”

“CEO.”

“Don’t say it!” If you don’t understand, just accept it. I’m right. The PD is wrong.

I said it, but now I feel like I came off too forcefully.

I thought I had to be this strong for him to listen to me even a little, so I didn’t add any extra words.

Mugunji slowly sat down on the chair.

It looks like it’s hard to stand.

I was a bit tired too, so I took out a cold bottle of water from the fridge and gulped it down.

Even after catching our breath and returning to our seats, we remained silent for a while.

“CEO.”

How much time has passed, I wonder?

The aged kimchi spoke.

“Yes.”

“I will take responsibility and resolve this matter.” “Don’t worry about it.”

This person seems to have no idea what I’m most concerned about right now.

“PD-nim.”

I made eye contact with the aged kimchi.

“Honestly, even if I get dozens or hundreds of nasty comments, nothing will change.” I trust those who like my side dish shop. They were people I used to communicate with for 5 to 6 hours every day. They’re not the kind of people who would go along with that nonsense.

Mugunji just listened to my story while making eye contact.

“Negative comments will probably influence public opinion.” Of course, I will. But these days, those who ramble on endlessly without any point end up getting criticized. Our viewers are not fools. How many people in the world are smarter than us? There are probably 40 million people smarter than me.

Humbly, I said 40 million, but I think it might be in the top 50%.

“So I don’t think much of this matter.”

I’m so angry that I don’t know if I’ll be able to sleep properly tonight.

I definitely want to show off my chest muscles by bench pressing 80kg.

“But…” The PD feels guilty, regrets, self-deprecates, and is forcing himself to endure out of a sense of responsibility because of this matter. That really bothers me.

It’s sincere.

“I understand how you feel, CEO.”

I’m glad it seems like my feelings were well conveyed.

“Still, I would like you to leave this task to me.”

“What should we do?”

“In the past, even if I experienced something like this, I didn’t know how to deal with it.” “Now it’s different.”

I can’t understand how the police expect to catch someone they can’t apprehend because Google isn’t cooperating.

Please provide the text you would like me to translate.

Kim Seo-jin, the deputy director, was in a terrible state, having been branded as a troublemaker by all the executives and having fallen out of favor with Team Leader Oh Hyung-man.

After experiencing the deliberate disregard during meetings for several days, I became eager to change jobs.

However, the narrower the industry, the easier it is to check the reputation of experienced professionals, and it was unlikely that anything good would come out.

“I’m going crazy.”

Having already decided to leave Hongdamoo Entertainment, Kim Seo-jin continued to smoke on the rooftop during work hours.

Uh. You were here.

Park Hyung-wook from the same team came over, casually walking while taking out a cigarette.

The way he spoke as if he had been here all along, the sight of him walking over, and the way he sat with his legs crossed on the opposite side—all of it was extremely irritating to Kim Seojin.

“Loosen your legs.”

Ah. Yes.

Park Hyung-wook pretended not to know, smiled slyly, and then relaxed his legs.

Until recently, the guy who used to wag his tail was already crawling up, having noticed that his position in the company had become precarious.

“What am I supposed to do with this injustice?”

“What.”

“Manager, it seems like you won’t be able to become a department head?”

“What?”

“Even the team leader is like that.” Wouldn’t it be better to look for a new job?

“This bastard.”

“Don’t call me ‘baby’.”

Kim Seo-jin let out a deep breath.

“What do you want to say?”

“I can’t stand working at this crappy place anymore.” Sigh, what is this because of the aged kimchi?

Kim Seo-jin gritted his teeth at Park Hyung-wook’s words.

Mugunji, who joined around the same time, was a gloomy person who couldn’t even form basic relationships.

In that regard, since his performance always surpassed Kim Seo-jin’s, he had been a thorn in his side for the past few years.

I thought the team was finally running smoothly after I resigned a few months ago, but now it’s causing problems outside as well.

“Manager, what about that thing we talked about last time? Is it progressing?”

“Comment?”

“I don’t think there’s much of a reaction.”

Kim Seo-jin scoffed.

“Just wait and see.” “Stop bragging about your old kimchi for side dishes.”

It was just bravado.

As Park Hyung-wook said, the effect of the opinion manipulation towards the side dish store and aged kimchi was minimal.

Kim Seo-jin protested, but the company just said they were short on funds and didn’t take any further action.

Since it was a criminal act, she couldn’t report it, and Kim Seo-jin felt nothing but frustration in a situation where she couldn’t do anything.

“But how much is that?”

“Why.””Are you going to do it too?”

“Well, not necessarily, but it does depend on the price, right?”

“Stop it.” There’s nothing good about getting involved with places like that.

“Eh.” Well, you do everything, Manager. “Don’t do that, just give me your contact information.”

Kim Seo-jin, showing signs of annoyance, sent a KakaoTalk message to Park Hyung-wook.

“But how should we get in touch?”

“Just ask.”

“It’s my first time doing something like this.”

“Well, if you don’t say what you want to do, how are they supposed to know whether to help you or not?”

Park Hyung-wook scratched his head and let out a groan.

“Actually, I contacted Mukji before.”

“Me?” Why?”

“I asked because I was thinking about changing jobs.” So you told the manager where he is, right?

Kim Seo-jin nodded.

“But they get paid an enormous amount.” They say that if you combine the annual salary and incentives, it exceeds 5,000, right?

“You’re hilarious.”

“Exactly.” But I’m a bit hesitant, so could you help me find a spot? If it doesn’t work out, can’t you just ask one of your many YouTuber friends to help? 와.”

“What did he say?”

“They asked me, ‘How could someone like you do that?'”

“Crazy.”

“Do I look like someone who would get angry?”

Kim Seo-jin finally understood Park Hyung-wook’s attitude.

“Are you asking because you think I won’t do it properly?” 어?”

“Child.” I trust you, Deputy. But since I’ve been through something too, I want to lend a hand. This is what I mean.

Kim Seo-jin lit a new cigarette and scanned Park Hyung-wook from head to toe.

“Send me 2 million.”

“Excuse me? “200?

“Why are you surprised?”

“Does it hurt that much?”

“Then, buddy, did you think this kind of thing would be easy?”

“Ah. That’s true, but… So, how do we go about making a deal? “Can you show me?”

“Don’t do it.” Don’t do it.

“Eh.” I haven’t seen anything, so how can I give you 200? You might eat in the middle, sir.

“This bastard from earlier.”

“Well, whatever.” Then if you send me something like the details of your communication with them, I’ll believe you.