TL: KSD
There was a ti when the whole nation would sit in front of the TV at the sa ti to watch dramas and variety shows.
The lead actors of such hit dramas would beco superstars overnight, and the entire nation would giggle and repeat catchphrases created by codians.
That era has now ended.
Its because dia has beco more abundant and diversified.
People no longer wait for broadcasts. They seek out shows that match their tastes. So, its impossible for everyone to watch the sa show. The era of trends has co to an end.
Even if a YouTuber beloved by young people appears on TV, its common for elders to ask, Who is this person?
However, there are a few things that break the limits of the era.
They shine so brilliantly that they reveal themselves to the whole nation, against the current of ti, in a fragnted dia environnt.
It could be a boy group, a dance, a specific genre like trot, an athlete, a program
It could also have been a mont from a variety show, dramatically revealing that a young genius boy had turned his deepest wounds into a novel.
EP 4-Red Hunter
What the hell.
Who is that kid?
Ah, just watch it
A variety show carelessly turned on during dinner turned a family ho into a sea of tears.
Wow
A college student, lost in thought while watching a YouTube clip on the bus, exclaid in amazent.
How pitiful
Hardcore fans who owned the complete works of Author Moon also cried, empathizing with their idol.
What in the world is this
Even a veteran novelist Mr. B (forr Minister of Culture) who was boldly watching a variety show in the staff room was taken aback.
The trend of popularity is invisible. However, there are only two places where it can be quantified.
The first is.
Hey, you bastard!
BMB. Baekhak Cultural Broadcasting station.
The Variety Departnt Director, with a face full of excitent, pointed his finger at the PD.
His emotions were so heightened that his face turned noticeably red.
You, you bastard!
The directors finger trembled as he pointed at the PD, and then his hand shook as it clenched into a fist.
Unable to contain his rising emotions, the director slamd the desk and stood up abruptly.
He then strode over and pounced on the PD like lightning.
A warm embrace between the two n!
Youre the best! PD Kim!
Director
You! You are the pride of our Variety Departnt!
That day, BMBs Variety Departnt recorded its fourth-highest viewership rating since its launch.
It was a record that included drama ratings, and for the Variety Departnt alone, it was an all-ti high.
As the director and the PDs path to promotion opened wide at BMB, there was a second place where the aftermath of the broadcast could be quantified in numbers.
That place was.
2 tis, 10 tis, 20 tis, 50 tis!
Baekhak Entertainnts Publishing Managent Departnt.
Kim Ga-ryung, a forr Publishing Planning Departnt employee who had betrayed Departnt Head Yang Sung-jun to join Lim Yang-wook, couldnt hide his astonishnt as he looked at the monitor.
How can these numbers be real!
Kim Ga-ryung stood up and reported to Lim Yang-wook.
His voice resounded through the office.
The sales of the novel, Red Hunter! It increased 78 tis compared to the previous month!
Wowwww-!
A cheer filled the Publishing Managent Departnts office. Considering that the book was already selling to so extent, this was a trendous achievent.
And since this success was created by featuring Author Moon on a variety show, it was a clear proof that the Publishing Managent Departnts business model was effective in the world.
Congratulations, Departnt Head!
Congratulations!
Is it beef for the company dinner today!?
Even the departnt employees who treated Lim Yang-wook as a rolling stone, also began to praise the departnt head. After all, performance was the truth in the company.
However, Lim Yang-wook raised a hand and firmly stopped the praises being showered upon him.
Stop.
The sacred power of the Departnt Head enveloped the office in silence. Only Lim Yang-wooks voice filled the space.
We havent done anything. Its all because Author Moon had a history that the public could go crazy for, and he had the star quality to shine. All we did was pick the right variety show for him. And youre already this excited?
Our work starts now.
Lim Yang-wook quietly stood up. The Publishing Managent Departnt office unfolded before his eyes. Dozens of employees were looking at him.
All of them were his manpower.
The power, though not visible, had sohow co into the hands of the once demoted leader of the Publishing Managent Task Force team in the basent parking lot.
Lim Yang-wook clenched and unclenched his hand as if he was really holding sothing tangible.
Ah, this cool sensation
It had been a long ti of humiliation and disgrace.
Now it was ti to return as the ace of Baekhak Publishings planning departnt.
Lim Yang-wook opened his eyes that he had briefly closed.
Dupty Head Baek, secure the reprint line right away. If we rely only on Baekhak Publishing like last ti and get stabbed in the back, were in big trouble. Manager Kim, prepare for the publication of a special collectors edition to coincide with the movie release. Team Leader Sung, please arrange a eting to request a contribution of an article to a literary magazine from Author Park Chang-woon. Given the nature of this industry, there will soon be bastards cursing about selling books by cashing in on TV appearances. To shut those mouths, we need Author Park Chang-woon to first publish an article in a literary magazine as a shield, so arrange that eting as soon as possible. Also, the PR team should keep an eye on public opinion. Ah, and
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I cried watching the broadcast
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Is this the life of a 13-year-old? Is this the life of a 13-year-old? Is this the life of a 13-year-old?
Really bad people. Theyre really bad people. Really
Why give birth if youre going to abandon them?
The genius blossod too early, learning things at that age that he shouldnt have. And to even write a novel about it. Its not just surprising; its shocking and moving.
Author Moons life story shocks So Tae-woong.jpg
Im also from an orphanage, so Ive had a similar experience. It was really tough when I was young, and watching the broadcast brought all that back, making tear up.
Bought the book after watching the broadcast and was shocked at the first page
Why?
A shootout started in the back alleys of Shanghai
Todays Living Point) Red Hunter is an adult-rated historical novel about independence movent noir espionage cri political action
Amid the rising issue of Author Moon both online and offline.
There existed a place that was a step removed from the frenzy.
This place, engulfed in a chilling silence, was none other than New Light Spring Orphanage.
Dear New Light Spring Orphanage educational family.
Principal Moon Chung-jae declared to the teachers gathered in the staff room.
Be honest with , and I will forgive you.
Who the hell told In-seop about his family history?
Of course, no answer ca back.
Because it hadnt happened during this ti fra.
Yet, Principal Moon Chung-jae was on the verge of bursting with rage.
Or, did anyone make a slip of the tongue in front of the kids? Did you show them docunts you shouldnt have?
Thats impossible, Principal. You know how careful we are about the childrens parents
Then how did In-seop find out?!
We dont know either
Oh, dear God
Eventually, Principal Moon Chung-jae managed to compose himself with a dry face wash. (TL: I dont know what this action is called in English to I have done a literal translation here dry face wash but but below gif should explain the action)
Then, he pointed at a teacher known for gossiping around the orphanage and pressed for answers.
Teacher Kim, have you ever mistakenly ntioned parents in front of the kids?
?!
For reference, this person was the reason why Moon In-seop found out about the fact that his parents were alive.
So, in a way, Principal Moon Chung-jae had exercised a kind of miraculous intuition to arrive at the correct answer, but unfortunately, in this tifra, it was the wrong answer.
Theres no way I would do such a thing, Principal!
But let say again, this person is the culprit.
Look how good I am at keeping my mouth shut!
This person is the culprit.
I never discuss sensitive topics near the kids! Isnt that a principle for a teacher at an orphanage? To suspect of such a thing, really! Im disappointed!
Ah, sorry, really sorry.
Hmph!
I said Im sorry
Thus, the staff eting was awkwardly concluded without any outco. Everyone returned to their daily routines. Only Teacher Bang Jeong-ah seed to be worried about Moon In-seops feelings, her expression darkened.
But after the day at New Light Spring Orphanage ended.
Ahem.
The administrative officer, who also served as a caretaker, quietly left the orphanage. He was soone who was usually referred to by the children as asshole, that guy, known for his vile nature and narrow-mindedness, partly because his embezzlent was an open secret.
Inside his bag was a brown envelope containing personal information about Moon In-seops parents.
He headed to the underground parking lot of a nearby building, holding the bag with confidential docunts, because he had arranged to et a reporter there.
Upon reaching the eting place, he made his presence known with a cough in the quiet underground parking lot.
Ahem!
At that mont, one of the cars in the parking lot rolled down its window.
Here you are.
Ah, Reporter~nim!
The administrative officer approached the entertainnt reporter. He was a bit puzzled since it wasnt the person he t before, but the officer, blinded by money, didnt have the leisure to care.
How much should I give you?
Didnt I say 15 million won! Youre not trying to lower the price here, are you?
Well, I dont know if Id call it cheap or expensive, but its definitely a low price considering its ruining the lives of several people.
Reporter~nim?
Im not a reporter.
What?
Baek Seol snapped her fingers. Security guards from Baekhak Entertainnt (and a few bulky road managers who thought it might be fun to tag along) poured out of the vehicle.
Hieek-!
The administrative officer tried to run in terror but stood no chance of escaping from the sturdy n.
He was quickly caught, subdued, and pinned to the ground, and Baek Seol looked down at him with a cold gaze.
The envelope. Hand it over.
I, I will give it to you!
On second thought, I dont need it. Ive already reported it to the police. Keep it as it will serve as crucial evidence. You can discuss the rest with our companys legal team.
Baek Seol, leaving the screaming and apologizing administrative officer behind, walked back to her vehicle with dignity.
She then relaxed, returning to her slightly clumsy deanor, and sighed deeply.
She picked up her phone to report to her superior.
Yes, Departnt Head Lim. We caught him.
[See? Didnt I tell you sothing would definitely happen at the orphanage?]
It was good to keep an eye on it
[Well done. Leave the rest to the police and co back now.]
Yes!
* * *
The power of culture is imnse, especially in a modern capitalist information society. Because its not just about small sums of money.
Especially, the cultural influence surrounding Author Moon has grown to the extent that it can move the status and money of countless people.
Thus, as the struggle outside the work surrounding the film adaptation of Red Hunter continued.
On the other side, Director So Tae-woong was also continuing his internal struggle with the work.
Hmm
Director So Tae-woong took out a can of beer from the fridge and placed it on the desk, contemplating the reality of the Korean film industry.
That reality was bitter.
Making a hit will be difficult.
The global pandemic had destroyed many industries, including the film industry, which was hit directly. People couldnt go to cinemas because of the virus.
For years, cinemas struggled with an unprecedented recession, doing everything they could to survive. They cut labor costs, differentiated between premium and standard seats, raised popcorn prices
However, in the face of a downturn showing no signs of improvent, a drastic asure was taken.
Ticket price increase.
This increase in ticket prices did not beco the spark to revive the film industry but rather an ill-advised move that burned everything to the ground. The repercussions were more significant than anyone could have anticipated.
It entirely changed the landscape of the Korean film industry.
The Korean film industry was originally positioned remarkably close to the publics tastes. It could be described as common-sense or mainstream.
Hence, the success of dostic films beca a source of national pride, movie review shows were broadcast on all channels, and movie theaters were an essential part of dating for couples.
But now, movies are no longer a light hobby.
Due to the increased ticket prices, audiences no longer seek out fun movies, but movies that wont make them feel like they wasted their ticket money.
This issue is not just about the survival of movie theaters.
It also affects directors who make movies to be shown in theaters, staff, actors, and investors.
No matter how artistic a movie is, audiences no longer watch it. Because its serious and boring.
Now, only standardized works that guarantee a certain level of entertainnt for the 1 hour and 30 minutes worth of ticket price can survive in movie theaters.
Within this movie landscape, Director So Tae-woong was in deep thought.
Box office success is out of the question
But thanks to his reputation,
There was no problem with investnt and casting.
There was no issue in making the movie.
Then
Maybe I should just make what I want?
Director So Tae-woong grinned like a villain.
And he typed into his phones notepad:
[Resistance: The Red Purge]
The poster of the work vividly ca to mind.
A freedom fighter wearing sunglasses, holding dual pistols.
* * *
The next day, Moon In-seop went to school.
Reporters had blockaded the school gate.
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