The 4th Generation Chaebol YouTuber

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It was past nine in the evening, but the party had just begun.

“I shot 1 million at super speed. Really congratulations.”

“It’s a shame we can’t drink.”

It was quite a refreshing experience to receive congratulations from the sweaty martial arts fighters.

“it’s okay. This is also perfect for ＜Something No One Does＞ content.”

I said with a smile.

After thinking about it for a while, I thought that it would be okay to create content only with the faces of the players at Kim Seong-chan’s dojo.

“Would you like to congratulate each person in front of the camera? I will upload a video titled ＜I received a congratulatory message from martial arts players＞.”

“uh. hahahaha. Should I post it as a video?”

Seongchan Kim scratched his head and said.

“sure. Who receives a million congratulations from martial arts players as a group… If you upload this as a video within 5 minutes, there will be viewers who like it.”

While answering like this, I was creating a production angle in my head.

In fact, there are a lot of fans of Sungchan Kim.

It allows us to make a video featuring Kim Seong-chan, and we are so thankful for our channel.

furthermore…

“Only those who want to show their faces can participate. Introduce yourself… comment…”

“Oh oh! Do I have to wear a mask?”

The reaction of Kim Seong-chan’s officials was hot.

Martial arts players know now.

To be successful in martial arts, it is not enough just to improve your performance.

Winning a match is important, but in a market where the martial arts industry is not active like Korea, you have to sell your face first.

That’s why martial arts players don’t want to miss out on the opportunity to appear on YouTube.

“yes. I have to be careful because of quarantine issues.”

“I see. I will!”

“me too!”

In this way, a 5-minute video was created amid enthusiastic responses.

“hello. This is welterweight Kim Han-seong! Congratulations on 1 million!”

“It’s called the heavyweight private soldier! I also played an important role in this channel once, didn’t I? I’m happy to hit 1 million! Call me more often.”

Five players recorded congratulatory messages, including Lee Byeong-man, another main character in the ‘Evil MCN True Education’ video.

The end of the video is of course decorated by Seongchan Kim.

“While the video is out, please tell us about your future aspirations.”

I naturally proceeded to the interview with Seongchan Kim.

“The next UFC fight will be scheduled soon. A detailed schedule will come out next week.”

“oh! Then, let us know the game schedule and resolution through a video first on our channel.”

“Good!”

Collaboration videos with Sungchan Kim were not produced as much as initially planned.

Because I’ve been so busy all this time.

‘Suddenly, I need to develop a martial arts section with Kim Seong-chan.’

I made up my mind, turned off the camera, and told Kim Seong-chan.

“As you prepare for this UFC fight, let’s make a lot of videos with us.”

“oh. great. In fact, I don’t train more than 8 hours a day. You can start a video with light talk at any time.”

Seongchan Kim also didn’t say anything first after seeing that I was busy, but it seems that he wanted to break up and start YouTube activities.

“Then, the three of you, have a good party!”

The martial arts players left, and again, only the three of us were left.

“Phew. I’m going to have a drink now. Martial arts players can’t even drink and it’s pitiful.”

Bumsu said after drinking a can of beer.

“ha ha ha. I know. Let’s drink.”

I got a little drunk because I drank high-quality wine with Ko Hyeon-wook and Hyun-min, but the beer I drank with my colleagues had its own taste.

“By the way, if you have 1 million subscribers, will you be in the top 300 in Korea’s YouTuber rankings?”

Beomsu asked as if he had suddenly remembered.

“Looking at the rankings the other day, I think I was ranked 300th in Korea with 1.5 million subscribers.”

Heeyeon also said with her cheeks slightly flushed from the beer.

“okay? There are a lot more 1 million YouTubers than I thought…”

“wait for a sec.”

While I was talking, I accessed a site that tells YouTube rankings.

“1.5 million ranks 300th, 2 million ranks 199th, 3 million ranks 116th…”

“Even if you reach 3 million, you won’t be in the top 100.”

Heeyeon and Beomsu said with surprised faces after hearing my words.

“I know. The number of subscribers overall has increased more than I thought.”

“Where is number one?”

“The first place is the Blackpink channel. 64 million.”

“hehehe… It’s on a different level.”

“Aren’t BTS number 1?”

“Bangtan ranks third. 57 million.”

“Blackpink is amazing.”

“Anyway, excluding idols and agencies, the number one individual YouTuber is 17 million. To get into the top 10, you have to pass 15 million.”

“Is Baek Jong-won the number one individual?”

“no. Baek Jong-won is 52nd with 5.5 million. It’s not as high as I thought.”

“wow. Didn’t you hear the number of subscribers on YouTube while listening to lectures in our freshman year? The number of subscribers is much higher than then.”

“I know. The YouTube market itself has grown that much in two to three years.”

I said.

“what. That’s good for us. That means the market is exploding.”

Heeyeon threw a positive comment.

“that’s right.”

“Anyway, wouldn’t the number of 1-1.5 million channels be much higher than the number of 1.5-2 million channels? Even if you say 1 million, it won’t be easy to get into the top 500.”

Heeyeon said.

“I know. It’s good that there’s still a lot left to go up.”

I said with a smile too.

“They are both very positive. I’m a bit shocked, man. I thought 1 million would be huge, but there are so many channels on top of that.”

Beomsu shook his head and said.

“I like it because it seems like it would be fun to see the rankings go up. If you enter the top 300, the tally will be announced well, so let’s start with 1.5 million.”

“okay. Judging by the current trend, I will hit 1.5 million soon. From then on, let’s party every time we go up one rank.”

Heeyeon gulped down her beer again and said.

“omg. Doesn’t that mean you have to do it too often?”

The beggar was surprised and asked.

“Well… if you’re in the top 300, it could take a week or months to get to number one. Aren’t you really thinking too positively?”

Heeyeon laughed and said to Beomsu.

“ha ha ha. is it.”

The beggar smiled and scratched his head.

“Anyway, from now on, I can shoot a lot of videos of cars and electronic products on a fixed basis, so the rankings will probably rise steadily.”

“huh? Electronic products? What does that mean?”

Heeyeon widened her eyes.

“ah.”

I had already briefed my colleagues about signing an agreement with Ko Hyeon-se to receive cooperation from L Motors.

However, I have not yet told you that I came after seeing a similar agreement with L Electronics.

I just got back from that meeting.

“As for what happened…”

I briefly explained the results of today’s meeting.

“Oh. The best. You mean you can put all kinds of electronics on a car?”

Beomsu said happily.

“Let’s do it now! Let’s do it tomorrow!”

Heeyeon raised her voice. I think Heeyeon is a bit drunk.

“huh. However, it is not possible for the content to overlap with other reviewers, so you have to grasp the concept well.”

“huh. huh. You will need time to prepare.”

The criminal also agreed.

“Anyway, I feel like I have a lot of homework. I have to shoot a lot of collaborating videos with Kim Seong-chan… and videos of electronics and cars.”

“I’m going to have indigestion. Let’s go a little slower.”

“Hmm.”

Then, my phone started ringing.

“huh? Did you call me?”

I checked and it wasn’t a phone call.

It was a notification that letters were pouring into the Google mail linked to the YouTube account.

It felt like a phone call because of the sudden downpour and constant vibration.

“what.”

I frowned and checked my mail.

Then, the following e-mails came.

Congratulations on 1 million!

Achieved super speed of 1 million! Congratulations!

One million congratulatory messages poured in.

“Hmm. How do you know the e-mail addresses?”

Looking at this, my e-mail address may have been exposed quite a bit.

They just knew the address and didn’t send it, but when a good opportunity to send a congratulatory message of ‘1 million’ came along, they probably contacted them all at once.

However, there was also an eye-catching e-mail subject mixed in.

From nob le mt l dot com

Join the 1 million club. welcome.

welcome. One Million Club. let’s get together

“what’s this?”

“What?”

When I narrowed my eyes and looked at my phone, Beomsu and Heeyeon also showed interest.

I showed my cell phone in silence.

“The One Million Club? what’s this.”

Heeyeon frowned.

“for a moment. I’ll give it a shot.”

I displayed the mail on the large monitor in our studio.

Congratulations on joining the 1 million club as the 576th Korean YouTube channel.

“huh? 576?”

“It’s a strange email, but it solves my curiosity anyway. We haven’t made it into the top 500 yet, hey.”

Heeyeon said with a wry smile.

Heeyeon called it ‘strange mail’.

Yes. She felt the same way I felt.

The 1 Million Club is a secret club where successful YouTubers come together to share information about the rapidly changing YouTube environment and build friendships. There are new members, so there will be a meeting at the end of August. Please attend.

“ha…”

When I saw this email, I sighed deeply.

We will get back to you soon. Please do not disclose that you received this email.

“You say it’s a secret club and send emails like spam? It smells like sacha.”

the offender grumbled.

“I know. Just looking at this email, it says that more than 500 people have signed up. Is it possible to maintain security?”

Heeyeon also agreed.

“Haa… I have a feeling that there will be a lot of emails like this coming in the future.”

I also sighed and said.

“There is another one.”

“What is this again?”

1 million subscriber commemorative merger request.

“Affair?”

I frowned and opened the email as well.

I can’t stand it if it stimulates my curiosity.

hi. My name is Sangsik, a 1.5 million YouTuber.

The mail started like this.

“Why are you half-talking…”

“Have you heard of Sangsik?”

“wait for a sec.”

Looking at the subscriber rankings, there was a channel called ‘Sangshik’ that was in the 200th place.

“There is. But with 1.34 million subscribers, why do you say 1.5 million YouTubers?”

I frowned and scrolled through the mail screen.

After becoming a million YouTuber, you get a lot of privileges, but you also become a target of check. That’s why it’s hard to work alone. Making friends with channels is what we do. What if we become friends?

“No, but why are you talking half-heartedly…”

“I don’t know. Is it a channel concept?”

“No, the channel concept should only be done in the channel. Why are you talking nonsense in the mail and making a fuss?”

Heeyeon grumbled.

Perhaps because of his alcohol, his facial expression and tone were somewhat stern.

“hey. Are you going to receive a lot of emails like this? Will this happen if you become a million YouTuber?”

the offender grumbled.

“Oh, wait.”

Heeyeon narrowed her eyes and looked at the mail list.

“huh? why?”

“No, this color is…”

Curses finally came out of Heeyeon’s mouth.