Chapter 97

Over The Top.

The era of OTT is in full swing.

It's a market so attractive that even American news channels and certain delivery companies are challenging it.

Broadcast stations are losing their power, while large platforms like Netflix and Disney Play are growing stronger.

This is because viewers want content that is easier, more convenient, and more abundant.

Platforms that allow viewers to watch their favorite shows anytime, anywhere, perfectly meet this demand.

“North America is now at a competitive level.”

“The key is what kind of content you have.”

“Of course.”

At Disney Play headquarters in California, Angela was having a conversation with a senior executive.

One of the pillars of America's massive media industry.

One of the largest Hollywood studios in the world.

“We haven’t taken the lead over Netflix yet, so we need to keep growing.”

“Yes. We’ve only been launched for three years.”

“That’s why we’ve judged that influence in the Asian market is even more important.”

Although it’s regrettable to give up the Chinese market due to the strained relationship between the U.S. and China,

the same applies to Netflix.

“Angela, I hear you’re focusing on the Korean market recently?”

“Yes.”

“Wouldn’t Japan be better?”

Like Pokémon or ninja anime.

The potential of Japanese animation content that has hit in the U.S. is enormous.

“I expect that Korea will produce works that are no less impressive.”

“...Is that all?”

She has a keen eye, having risen to the position of head of the Asia division at a young age.

Not to mention the number of works she reads, her insight is unparalleled.

“Oh, by the way, is that the author joining the platform today?”

“Yes. Kim Jin-woo, a horror streamer.”

“Is he that great?”

“Yes. He even has a work that is currently in preparation for a movie adaptation.”

“Oh, the one about robots transforming into dinosaurs...?”

“...Almost the same.”

Angela considered 'Magical Girl' as the top anticipated work of the Asia division this year.

It has boundless potential for expansion, from animation to webtoons and dramas.

‘Let’s start with the drama today.’

The day of the first broadcast of Disney Play Original, "Korean Horror Streamer."

Although it won’t show results in just a day or two,

the headquarters will soon recognize his true worth.

‘The first collaboration between Kim Jin-woo and Disney.’

Angela was one of the people who most anticipated this day.

She valued his work even more than Kim Jin-woo himself.

‘We’ve done enough promotion already.’

All that’s left is to wait for the results.

* * *

Broadcast schedules run without a break.

"Where Have You Gone to Write!?" is no exception.

“Sigh, can’t even rest on the weekend….”

I ended up setting a tight schedule.

I got up early in the morning and headed to Tanjindae Park.

“Maybe I’ll watch some Nertube.”

I searched for my name on my smartphone and accessed Nertube.

12 hours before the first broadcast of "Korean Horror Streamer."

Numerous related videos were uploaded to Nertube.

《Must-click for Disney subscribers! Learn about Kim Jin-woo》

《An author who has produced four hits in a year? Puff puff!》

《13 key points to watch in Korean Horror Streamer!》

However, one video caught my eye among the many.

“Oh, they filmed this.”

I’m not sure why my name is in the title,

but my fingers automatically touched the video.

-They are the stars who have risen beyond Japan to become stars of Asia!!!

The MC welcomed Purple Girls with exaggerated actions and expressions.

Their influence in the Asian region has recently skyrocketed.

All members, including Se-mi, who is busy with filming, were present.

With such a prestigious cast, it was a super-luxury lineup.

“But….”

The members promoted my work whenever they got the chance.

It was almost as if it were a special episode about Kim Jin-woo.

-Oh, Korean Horror Streamer?

-Yes! It’s supposed to be airing around the time of the Nertube broadcast!

-Wow, I’m looking forward to it.

-You might be able to get a free one-month trial by downloading the Disney Play app?

-Oh, it looks like a Disney ad?

-Oh, it’s not an ad!

It was as if they were really getting paid to advertise.

A girl group popular across Asia.

Naturally, the views were incomparable to other long interview sessions.

-Life is like Kim Jin-woo 😂😂

-Envy is a losing battle

-This video will soon become a holy site!

-Visit the Purple Girls fan club cafe

-I love Purple Girls

-Korean Horror Streamer? That’s the group

-Download Disney Play

-I’m really looking forward to it 😄

More than half of the comments were from foreigners.

“Hmm, thank you.”

We’ve done a lot of promotion already, but more is always better.

To promote it this much just because of a personal connection,

“I should treat them to a meal next time.”

Like some Rosé tteokbokki.

Squeak─

Soon, the bus I was on arrived at the destination.

With so much money, it’s time to get a car.

“What car should I get?”

Manager Jung has several luxury cars, so I should ask for a recommendation.

A little later,

I finally arrived at Tanjindae Park.

It’s a fairly large park, but my destination was already decided.

I thought it would naturally be related to the drama’s content.

“Twelve Steps.”

This was the location for the opening scene of today’s documentary.

A cliff where General Shin Rip fought against the Japanese during the Imjin War.

It’s called Twelve Steps because the general climbed it twelve times during the war.

In reality, it’s a steep terrain that’s hard to climb even once.

Thud, thud─

“Sure enough, this is the right place.”

System, I’ve already figured out your pattern.

The place where General Shin Rip, in deep sorrow, took his own life.

The view of the Namhan River from the top of Twelve Steps is quite spectacular.

The system’s artificially created white light.

Without hesitation, I sat down and opened my laptop.

Since there are two episodes in a row, I needed to write quickly.

Tap, tap, tap─

“Imjin Year, The Blade of Counterattack Part 5”

Now, the real Kim Sung-il is half-giving up on resistance.

If he doesn’t follow the movements of the host, he will be treated as a lunatic.

Parts 5 and 6 are mainly about war preparations.

Joseon sent scouts several times to investigate Japan’s firm war intentions.

They confirmed the scale of the enemy, which was incomparable to the pirates they had faced before.

Kim Sung-il, along with General Shin Rip’s aide, surveyed the natural fortifications near Tanjindae and dug traps.

He also visited Admiral Yi Sun-sin and imparted knowledge of the future, which he claimed to have learned during his mission to Japan.

Tap, tap─

Finally, the war signals revealed in the last scene of Part 6.

It foretold the clash between Joseon and Japan, who had completed their war preparations.

Among the approximately 300,000 troops, the vanguard led by Konishi Yukinaga consisted of 18,000 Japanese soldiers.

Compared to the peaceful Joseon army, they were elite professional warriors hardened by numerous wars during the Warring States period.

Meanwhile, Admiral Yi Sun-sin was appointed as the Commander of the Right Naval Arm of Gyeongsang Province, replacing Won Gyun.

The scouts sent in advance thoroughly investigated the enemy’s vanguard and reported to the general.

-Yi Sun-sin: (with a shocked expression) Kim Sung-il, how did he know in advance?

Tap, tap, tap─

“Huh?”

Suddenly, a red light appeared on my laptop.

I searched my bag for the backup battery I brought.

“Mr. Author.”

“???”

At that moment, a woman spoke to me from the side.

A gayageum specialist.

I forgot her name.

“Hello, I’m a new actress, Kim Mi-so!”

“Oh, you’re today’s guest?”

“Yep!”

She’s a music genius from Korea University.

She can act too.

“Where Have You Gone to Write!?”

“...”

“It’s like a documentary made just for Mr. Kim Jin-woo!”

“Yes. Well….”

She’s a talkative type.

Every word she said overflowed with enthusiasm.

“Mr. Author, today, right?”

“What’s today?”

“The first broadcast of the horror drama.”

“Oh, yes.”

“I’m really looking forward to it!”

“Really?”

Tap, tap─

She chattered excitedly as I