Chapter 85: Party! Party! Party!

-If Osorin joins, it would be great for me. Our company isn’t stable yet. If a large VTuber joins, we can manage it much more stably.

The answer that came back immediately after making the call was clear.

-Since her existing fandom is so large, the inflow that follows can also help grow our kids’ broadcasts.

“Even me….”

“Of course, the profit ratio and such can’t be the same as Chiro or Guzuz, so we’ll need to adjust it. But it will probably be more convenient to join Byeolmuri than to individually handle tax and legal matters. How about it?”

An individual broadcaster like Osorin literally becomes a sole proprietor.

They often struggle because they have to individually commission external personnel for tax management or legal advice.

Furthermore, if advertisements come in, that also needs to be handled carefully.

That’s why most broadcasters join MCNs and give up a portion of their profits.

“Didn’t your head hurt when you filed the comprehensive income tax in May and read the contracts when advertisements came in? Jina will do all that for you?”

-To be precise, the company’s legal team will do it.

“Ugh…. That’s true, but….”

She probably knows well the advantages of belonging to an MCN.

However, having been an individual broadcaster until now, she was hesitant about belonging somewhere.

“Ah, right. If I join like this, couldn’t there be an issue of fairness? You said the two went through interviews and training. And the number of applicants exceeded 150.”

-Hmm, that could be true. Besides, we need to do new avatar work too.

“New avatar? Is it really necessary to do it anew?”

-Huh?

“We’re recruiting, not debuting her. Then we should bring her in as she is. That way, Osorin’s viewers won’t drop off and will continue to watch.”

Even though I said that, Jina asked again as if she didn’t understand.

-Using the avatar as it is? Then wouldn’t it inevitably be compared to the other 2nd generation members?

“Other 2nd generation members? Are you recruiting already?”

-Wasn’t the plan to put Osorin in the 2nd generation?

“Ah.”

It seems Jina thought of putting Osorin’s recruitment into the 2nd generation slot.

Since it just started, it’s a natural thought in a way.

Even in Japan, which could serve as a reference, it was operated this way at the time.

I shared some knowledge from the future as a reference.

“It would be better to keep the nurturing of VTubers through recruitment and the recruitment of existing VTubers as separate labels.

If you group every new recruit into 2nd, 3rd generation, they might be compared too much with their batchmates. Later, if Osorin’s project succeeds, we can create another label.”

If everyone who joins Byeolmuri is put into a generation system, someone who started anew might face severe comparison.

In that case, it’s better to manage nurturing VTubers and recruited VTubers under different labels.

Osorin’s envisioned project, virtual idols, would also be easier to manage if categorized under a new label.

-Labels…. It really feels like becoming an entertainment agency.

“MCNs are almost like that. Well.”

-Good. If we do it that way, there shouldn’t be any problems.

“…Is it confirmed that I’m joining?”

“Ah, no….”

“Then you’re part of Byeolmuri starting today. Congratulations on joining, Osorin.”

“Uh-huh….”

I forcefully grabbed Osorin’s still bewildered hand and shook it.

Jina and Osorin’s relationship is already widely known, so some might think Osorin joining Byeolmuri is natural, but it will still have a significant impact on the broadcasting world.

Because of the success of the 1st generation, people will be even more interested in Byeolmuri.

However, debuting as the 2nd generation is like resetting the entire broadcast that existing broadcasters have built.

Broadcasters who have achieved some growth naturally cannot easily let go.

In that situation, if Osorin joins Byeolmuri as she is now?

This case will become a new path for VTubers who do not want to reincarnate later.

-Then, let’s negotiate the contract. There are things to adjust in the existing contract.

“Sigh…, okay. I was feeling the need for an agency too. And your place is better than others, right?”

“Ah, we might need to make one more contract. Not for a broadcaster, but for staff.”

-I’m not thinking of hiring new staff yet. Did you find someone good?

“I persuaded my dad. He said he was retiring.”

-Aha?

“Ooh, PD Lee is joining Byeolmuri…. Huh?”

Although Dad said he would help, we still need to write a contract.

Couldn’t Dad help with Osorin’s project too?

He’s familiar with the entertainment industry.

I said that, but suddenly the conversation stopped, and the two said nothing.

Osorin, who was on the call next to me, was also frozen, staring blankly at me.

“Unnies? What’s wrong?”

“W-w-w-wait a minute, Sua. What did you just say…?”

“That I persuaded Dad?”

“Before that.”

“That he retired?”

“PD Lee retired?!”

Osorin shaking my shoulders violently.

“Ouch ouch, calm down!”

My head shakes violently, and the world spins.

Dizzy.

Likewise, Jina’s voice on the call was unusually mixed with bewilderment.

-R-really, PD Lee is retiring? And joining our Byeolmuri?!

“Oh dear…. Yes, the situation is what it is. So he thought it would be dangerous to work as a PD…. He also has his YouTube, and Byeolmuri work is mostly remote. So I suggested it, and he said okay.”

I didn’t bother mentioning that Dad retired for me and the things I did to persuade Dad to join Byeolmuri.

It’s just embarrassing for me.

Then the two asked me again and again as if they couldn’t believe it.

“Then we can’t watch PD Lee’s programs anymore? This is very sad….”

-No, more importantly, someone like PD Lee would have a high price tag. We don’t have that kind of money yet, child editor.

“Anyway, our family lives off YouTube. Dad retired, and I asked him to join Byeolmuri so he wouldn’t get bored and waste his talent. It’s okay to contract per program or pay a normal salary.”

This had already been discussed with Dad.

Money doesn’t mean much, so just let him do fun programs or work.

Perhaps it was because he had been forced to participate as a co-PD in various programs.

It was Dad’s wish to put down his fame and start completely new.

-That’s a great offer for me. If such an amazing talent joins us.

“Right? So you have to manage the company well. The fate of our family, Dad and me, depends on Jina.”

-That’s a bit too much pressure.

I giggled and said playfully.

Osorin was still blankly depressed at the news of Dad retiring from the broadcasting world.

Perhaps because she grew up watching Dad’s broadcasts, it seemed to be a bit of a shock.

“Don’t be so down, unnie.”

“It’s sad that I can’t see it anymore….”

“It’s not that you can’t see it. He’s joining our Byeolmuri. Doesn’t that mean we can make programs like <2 Days & 1 Night> or <Guys.Guys.Guys> at our Byeolmuri?”

“Ah!”

Her eyes widen.

“Unnie! Make the contract quickly! Make it an exclusive contract so PD Lee can’t escape!!”

-Is that possible, calm down.

Since Dad joined Byeolmuri, he will likely be involved in content creation or editing.

Among them, content utilizing virtual was anticipated.

How will Dad plan the content?

-Suddenly, our staff increased by two. One broadcaster and one staff…. I want to throw a party to celebrate this, including the success of the 1st generation.

“Party is good, party! I want to meet Chiro and Guzuz too!”

-But the room is the problem. There probably aren’t any places to rent now because of Corona.

“We can do it at our office. If we move the desks in the middle, we’ll have plenty of space.”

-It seems like we’ll be there late into the night…. Then, I’ll ask for permission from the office next door. It’s a nuisance if it’s noisy while they’re working.

“Party! Party! Party!”

Osorin, completely excited about the gathering after a long time.

Somehow, I was feeling excited too.

“Chiro and Guzuz, won’t they be surprised when they see our dad?”

“Chiro might, but maybe not Guzuz? I’ve never seen a Korean who hasn’t watched PD Lee’s broadcasts.”

-Chiro also enjoyed watching <Guys.Guys.Guys>. She said her favorite Korean variety shows are <Snack Trip> and <Grandmas Over Flowers>.

“That gathering might become our dad’s fan meeting.”

-Yeah, I need to make sure they keep their mouths shut tight.

And since we’re all meeting, I should reveal my identity too.

I’ve been editing for Byeolmuri until now, so I should at least introduce myself as the editor.

‘It’ll be fun after a long time.’

My lips curled up slightly at the anticipated reaction.