[Today's Webtoon]
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I used to hate comics.
When my noona was alive,
I hated it because
it felt like a child's play compared to my reality.
After my noona passed away,
it reminded me of her too much...
I think I always wanted to run away.
Why did this place have to be
where I end up at the end of my run?
"You will not arrive in paradise when you run away."
The quote from that comic
keeps popping up for some reason.
[Episode 12: No one is courageous... Only those who muster courage...]
I want to tell him that he didn't run away...
Is it... a little too much pressure?
I did that to my noona...
Because of me...
It's okay.
- What ar- - Oh, my God!
What is it?
What were you doing to be this startled?
What is it?
It's just...
["Run awayyy"]
- Oh, man. - Why?
- On Nu Ri, you! - Why, why, why?
I told you not to bother me when I'm in there!
"Run... awayyy?"
What the hell? Did you go mad again?
Why, why, why?
He's calling me now!
S***.
[Gu Jun Yeong]
Hey, you were awake?
Yeah. I couldn't sleep.
- Who is it? - The text...
Oh, I-I sent it by mistake. Don't mind it.
Makes me wonder quite a bit.
Sorry?
Nothing.
Okay.
I'll see you at the office.
Okay.
See you at the office.
What is it?
Your coworker?
Are you two now calling each other outside of work? How did it happen?
Hey, it's not a big deal for coworkers to call each other and stuff.
Gosh, you.
What? Why?
- Good morning. - Good morning.
Good to see you.
Good morning.
You're back, Jun Yeong.
Yes.
Did you rest well? Did you get taller?
I'm sorry for vanishing all of a sudden.
Sorry for what?
Recharging is the purpose of a vacation.
We've got to give it to you, the work-life balance fairy.
Director Heo is moving toward taking over YoungToon.
I know you don't have enough time to produce any meaningful results.
But if you would bring me a solution, however,
then win by using everything Neon has to offer at your disposal.
That's the only way for me to help you.
"Everything Neon... has to offer?"
- Good morning. - You're here.
Hello.
Everyone.
Shall we have a brief meeting this morning?
Please commence the meeting now.
Director Heo Kwan Yeong is promoting the acquisition of YoungToon.
I'm sure some of you guessed that we're at risk,
but no one probably knew that it was to this degree.
I did hear it recently as well.
I thought that we'd still have at least half a year,
but the time we have left now is... only three months.
This bad feeling is not so unfamiliar.
With Director Heo stepping forward as well.
Why?
He's right.
Yes. It's very similar to our GingerToon times.
So, all of you probably feel the gravity of the situation instinctively.
We have to prove the worth of our existence by
producing a result good enough to convince the higher-ups.
We have to prove to them no matter what.
It's just that it won't be easy.
Honestly, Director Heo kept shaking us up so far.
He's the type to go the extra mile during the time left.
That's why... we have to shake him up first,
so that we'll not be shaken.
By chance, did you stay because you knew this would happen?
You're doing all the cool things by yourself.
Do we have a way out of this? We need to do something, at least.
We came this far only trusting you, Hyungnim.
We've got to go even if we go down together at the end.
Are we going to be fooled twice?
That's right.
If we go at it full force,
we'll surely produce a meaningful result.
I'll plan Artist Oh Yun's new work with him immediately.
Why don't we start it as a 100-day project
and do a brainstorming session first about how to raise our revenue dramatically?
Great! Great! I think we'll get a ton of ideas. Nice, nice.
We're going on a T.F.* Team mode from now. (Task Force)
Until the very end, with all of our might.
As not to have regrets.
- Going for hanpanseung*! - Going for hanpanseung*! (One whole point in Judo)
Great, great. Fighting.
Okay, that's it for the meeting. Please go about your way now.
You two need to stay.
What do you think is the biggest reason that makes YoungToon
the undisputed number one in the industry right now?
- That's because... - Correct.
Moh Yeong Soo. That's my PD Seok for you.
Artist Moh Yeong Soo.
There are so many people working on the service team!
Did you build up this department?
- We built it! - Yeong Bae!
We all built this service together!
You have no idea what kind of offers I declined to go with GingerToon.
And only after just three months, the service is terminated?
I'm very sorry.
I have nothing to say.
I'm very sorry.
I can't even stand the sight of you.
Get lost.
S***.
He was already a top artist in the industry,
but he now became a corporation by running a Webtoon studio.
Hello, CEO.
Let me brief you on your schedule today.
- You have a rookie artist meeting at 10 a.m. - Keep up the good work.
- You have lunch with Cocoa Page CEO at 12:30 p.m. - Hello.
At 2:40 p.m., you have an appointment with the CPA.
- Also... - Hey, is it going well?
At 5 p.m., there's a film company meeting with YH Film.
- At 8 p.m., you'll monitor the CF together. - Okay.
- I left the schedule on your desk. - Okay.
[CEO's Office] YoungToon far surpassed us and
grew enormously right around the time when GingerToon's service was terminated and
Artist Moh Yeong Soo had transferred to YoungToon.
That's true.
You can say that YoungToon and our fates switched.
PD Kwon. By chance, have you contacted Artist Moh ever since?
No...
His memory of GingerToon is not good...
Nonetheless, we need him so badly.
For us to prove the worth of our existence at the executives' meeting,
we need to have Artist Moh or equivalent prepared up on our sleeves.
Definitely needed.
It won't be easy.
Whoa, how did you know I was here?
You come here when you have something to think about.
I got busted.
Are you anxious?
No, no, no.
I already knew that my time was limited based on what you said.
It's just that the time came a bit sooner.
I'm okay.
Your face says otherwise.
Does it show?
You're so obvious.
I'm just...
I was resolved to accept whatever result came out
after one year and running at my best.
It's upsetting to think that I might have to surrender even before
getting to do a proper fight.
[Answer right away]
[Heo Kwan Yeong]
Please take good care of us.
Yes, I'll let you know.
- Thank you. - Please take care now.
Okay.
CEO, Neon Webtoon contacted us.
Chief Editor Jang Man Cheol asked to meet you in person.
Jang Man Cheol?
Should I decline?
No reason not to meet him. Schedule an appointment.
It's really hitting me that we're on high alert.
Being with you at this time, Hyung
Tell me about it.
It's break-even at best.
So, what am I doing here right now?
I thought you would be conflicted the most, PD Kwon.
Thank you.
We need to try our best if we don't want to experience that again.
Now, how are Studio Moh's recent sales?
If you look right here...
this is the monthly user count and this is the sales.
[Studio Moh Monthly Sales] It's only an estimation,
but the actual amount would be more, not less.
470 billion won...
[Neon, On Ma Eum]
It's the finals from now on.
Protecting my team is my gold medal.
Here's your drink.
Thank you.
- Thank you so much. - Don't mention it.
Please take care.
Good morning.
Good morning to you, too.
I saw you cleaning the front of the cafe this morning.
Oh, did you see me?
I collected these on purpose.
- The trash? - No, no. This is good luck.
They say your luck gets better by doing good deeds.
Since we're preparing for the finals,
I think I need to put in this much effort, at least.
Wow. I'm proud of you.
Here. Have some coffee.
Is this for me?
Thanks for the coffee.
Yes!
You saw it, right? I already got blessed.
Sure.
- Hello. - Oh, good morning.
Good morning.
Good morning, everyone.
- Hello. - You're all coming together?
We met in front of the elevator.
We were lucky, right?
Yes, of course.
What is this? Why did you laugh?
Gu Jun Yeong, do you know what they mean?
- Not sure. - N-Not sure?
W-What is this? W-Why did she laugh?
Where is my coffee?
Sorry?
H-Here is your coffee.
Do you not have one more for me?
Did you entrust me with one?
Chief Editor Jang Man Cheol... You came alone?
Well, it's just been...
a long time since I said hello to you...
Aigoo. Just to say hello?
It's not necessarily just for that reason.
- Please have a seat. - Okay.
After I transferred to Neon,
I was so disappointed that I never got to work with you, Artist Moh.
I know... We don't seem to have much luck in working together.
So at least from now, we would love to start working with you.
I'm not sure.
I don't think I'll have an opportunity to work with Neon even in the future.
I know that you must be upset.
No, I'm not talking about that aspect.
As you can see, I have a lot of mouths to feed now.
Whether it's for the love-hate or for the old times' sake,
I don't have the heart to be swayed by those kinds of emotions.
The profit and loss regarding the business is what's important.
But even so, a rival is always
prone to provide tension, right?
A rival?
She must be here.
Please come in.
She's here.
- Hello, Artist Moh. - Welcome.
I already had a tight meeting scheduled with Deputy Editor Jang Hye Mi,
but since you two already know each other,
it would be fine, right?
No, I'll come back after you two are done.
No, there's no need to do that.
I'm done talking with Chief Editor Jang Man Cheol.
I'll come back again next time, sir.
Aigoo, PD Jan-, no...
Deputy Editor Jang Hye Mi, you came out soon.
I thought you would take longer.
He said he won't be seeing you today.
Are you trying to take Artist Moh away from our company?
We need to do all that we can as well.
I didn't know you were this kind of a person.
Aigoo, seriously.
Wow. So, a day like this does come.
I was glad for you when you transferred to YoungToon.
I don't think badly of it.
It would've been better if you showed this side of yourself earlier.
If you did, we all might still be together even now.
Back then, I was lacking in many ways.
That's why I'm going to try my best, at least from now.
Miss Hang Hye Mi. You're doing well.
You're doing well in your position and
I'll d-do...
I'll try my best.
I'm trying to convince Artist Na to do long serialization of
[Project: Artist Na Gang Nam, "Cold-blooded" Spinoff] "Cold-blooded" with us, but
I think YoungToon is also on a pretty strong offensive.
Anyhow, this is the situation so far.
From now on, it'll be your job
convince Artist Na.
You can do it, right?
Yes, I understand.
What's wrong with your reaction?
It's not like you.
Since every case we're promoting right now is
decide the future of the company,
I'm not sure if I should
take this case alone, where we have to battle YoungToon head-on.
I'm giving you this case because I believe that you'll do a good job even on your own.
In this situation...
do you know who can protect you?
Protect me?
Chief Editor? No, you, Deputy Editor?
It's yourself.
As you said, every case will decide the life or death of our team,
and no one will be able to mess with you
if you become a PD who made one of those cases happen.
You can do it, right?
Yes, sir!
Are you really able to do this?
I'll do my best!
Yes, that's more like you, On Ma Eum.
My gosh, even so...
Even so, you have to go together for the first meeting.
All right.
Let's go.
- Anyway, let's try talking him into it. - Okay.
I think what we tell him first will be important.
How we say it in the beginning...
Bon appetit.
Thank you.
Please have some.
Whoa, daebak.
It tastes good.
I was a bit hungry. Thanks for the food.
Please enjoy.
Okay.
The love line idea that you spoke of last time,
I did a comparative analysis based on each character line.
[Full Count] Thank you.
[04. Love line (NEW)] The line changed a bit here...
Didn't we initially decide that she'll end up with her sunbae?
First of all, I did analyze both outlines.
My personal opinion is that must we have her end up with her sunbae?
[Gu Jun Yeong]
Instead of ending up with the sunbae, who's more of a helper,
ending up with the fellow player she's growing up alongside
would have more romantic comedic fun in it, no?
Even so, the popular sentiment usually falls on a sunbae with eyeglasses like the one we have.
I think it'd be better for her to connect with the sunbae.
Try holding up your bat.
Grab the bottom of the bat here. It'll make a long shot.
And when the ball comes...
When the ball is here, that's when you swing.
- Oh, okay, okay. - You got it?
Jun Yeong, one more pitch.
[Whoa!]
[Hahaha!]
Good job!
- That's how you do it. - Whoa...
It goes a long way when you grab it short and swing right.
Exactly!
That kind of relationship isn't too appealing.
It's not like they're a coach and a player.
What did you say?
- What is it? - Seriously.
Come on. Certainly, these sunbaes have a reassuring charm.
Once they get under your skin, it's game over.
Well, of course, the story needs to be fixed to make it more fun.
I'm saying that's the reality.
Please, help yourself.
Okay.
Are you sure there is no problem with you guys?
Of course. So far, nothing has been decided, Artist Na.
I have a service termination trauma.
Because of that ruckus back then with GingerToon.
The long serialization of "Cold-blooded,"
I don't think I can confirm that I'll do it on Neon for now.
Artist Na...
My darling is cold-blooded when he has to be.
There's a reason why he named this one "Cold-hearted."
It's "Cold-blooded," not "Cold-hearted."
That's the same thing.
Be cold-hearted?
Anyway, it's a headache for me, too.
They're all my babies, so I can't let a single one go.
But I also can't do all the work by myself, either.
I would be happy, too, if there's a way.
A way?
Why isn't this working?
I'm back!
You're back.
How was Artist Moh's reaction?
I still need to talk to him more for now.
Aigoo.
Hello, PD Kim. Long time no see.
Of course, it's still alive. No one bought it ye-
Oh, really?
Really?
Of course, we'd love that.
Okay then, let's tal-, I mean, schedule a date soon.
Yeah.
It's fine. Put in a good word to the director.
Okay, thank you.
Hey, a daebak case!
Director Shin Ji Won said he wants to remake "Peeve Weapon" as a drama.
A drama...
Director Shin Ji won. Isn't he a total hitmaker?
He's reviewing it as a candidate to produce at the global OTT, Marblix.
Seriously a daebak!
If this works out, it's the best issue for us.
Something to prove the worth of Neon Webtoon's existence...
The timing for this is crazy!
It's also a huge thing for Artist Sin Dae Ryuk.
Of course!
PD On Ma Eum, deliver this news well to Artist Sin as well, okay?
What is there to deliver the news and whatnot?
Of course, he would love it.
I don't want to do it.
The important thing is that if it's remade,
the added value of "Peeve Weapon" goes up.
- It'll be an issue maker for sure, too. - I...
just want to show my comic.
That's all.
"Peeve Weapon" was originally imagined as a comic and
I don't want to remake it as a different genre.
You want to...
communicate through your comic.
When "Peeve Weapon" was first opened to the world,
I vividly remember your reaction.
You seemed a lot happier
than when you were drawing a comic in your room alone.
After "Peeve Weapon" is dramatized,
a lot more people will meet your comic than now.
I'm sure it'll also be a great experience for you.
Please reconsider...
one more time.
If it doesn't work out,
is it bad for you, PD On?
That's true, but your choice is more important.
I'm not forcing you to do it. I'm making a request.
I'll do it.
Really?
If it's what you need,
I'll do it.
Thank you, Artist Sin!
Thank you so much! I'll lead the project well for sure.
Thank you so, so much!
Seriously, thank you!
- I'm home. - Welcome.
Oh, my. That reminds me.
I don't have curry powder when I need to make curry.
Aigoo, Madam Hwang, again...
- Do I need to go buy one? - Yeah, wait.
Dear.
Go with Ma Eum and get some groceries.
- No, no, no. I can go on my own. - No, no.
Since you're going to the market,
buy some stuff we need anyway.
We're out of all the bottled water.
Dad.
Your butt is too heavy.* (Meaning get up and move it)
Hurry up.
What are you doing?
- Hurry up and come back. - Okay.
Thanks.
I'll be back.
But I saw curry powder somewhere...
Where was it?
Aigoo. Madam Hwang!
The curry powder is here.
That's not curry powder.
I never got to learn Korean properly.
Put your belt on.
Okay.
You put on that cologne?
Didn't you give it to me to use?
Here we go.
You said you weren't going to use it.
- Please enjoy. - Thank you.
It's a one plus one sale.
Choose the flavor you want and take it.
Here, here. Have a taste.
- Here. - Okay.
Aigoo, aigoo. You want one?
- It's good. - The sale ends today.
Take two bags with you.
Okay, give me two.
Which flavor do you want?
There are meat and kimchi flavors.
Two bags of kimchi, please.
Your eating habits are exactly the same as father and daughter.
Although your faces look nothing alike.
What's the matter, huh?
I lost her when she was young in our hometown,
and the neighbors looked at just her face and said,
"Oh, she's Ki Bong's daughter, whichever way you look"
and brought her home.
Oh, okay, okay.
- Okay. - What's the matter?
- Please enjoy. - Thank you.
- Enjoy your meal. - Okay, hope you sell a lot.
Nu Ri, come eat dinner.
Okay.
It's so nice to eat with all four of us like this in a while.
It's so nice.
Thanks for the meal.
You two eat the same way, too.
Just look at that.
Gosh, really.
What are you two doing?
Dear. A glass of soju?
Just not the ginseng liquor.
What is this?
- What's going on? - Hey.
Your dad almost died.
You must be crazy, Mom!
Really?
Silence. I didn't hear anything.
I don't want another sibling! Never.
Am I getting a younger sibling?
- I'm so happy! - I'm not!
I'm doing better than you think.
PD On, you're also coming on purpose, right?
No, I'm coming because I like you, Artist Pomme.
You, too, PD Jun Yeong?
Sorry?
I'm coming because I like your cat.
What the heck?
We'll come to see you again soon.
You don't need to bother coming so often now.
Especially bringing PD On as well.
Artist Pomme, are you already sick of me?
That isn't the case.
We'll buy you some stuff you need before we leave.
It must be inconvenient since you can't order online anymore.
It's okay.
It's inconvenient for you to go back and forth.
I'll go with them and bring them with me.
Will you do that? Thank you.
No problem...
How long have you worked with Artist Pomme?
About six months now.
How is it?
Coming to work in person after only communicating through text.
It's nice. Very nice.
I'm very happy.
Have you seen a suspicious person on your commute?
I haven't seen any.
Excuse me.
Aren't you going to take the return packages?
I'm not a delivery man.
Come on, you are. I recognize your face.
You said you were a delivery man a few days ago.
They sent me a delivery confirmation with a picture.
But by the time I came home, it wasn't there.
Artist Pomme, I love you!
Get off of me!
I already recorded everything.
You got the wrong person.
- Hey. - What?
Haven't we met before at the Webtoon Artists' party?
No. I don't know you... It's my first time seeing-
- Get out of the way! - Hey!
Stop!
Stop right there!
Move, move, move!
Move it!
I'm okay...
I'm sorry.
Jun Yeong, keep following him.
Stop following me...
Don't come closer.
Don't come any closer!
What the hell did I do wrong?
All of you, I'll report you to the police.
- Don't come any closer! - Why?
Are you going to turn yourself in?
What kind of bulls*** is that!
You're Artist Pomme's stalker.
I've got pretty keen eyes.
You got any proof?
Do you have proof?
Stop accusing an innocent person!
Get out! Move!
Hire an attorney if you think it's unfair.
Let's go to the police first.
Police?
That stalker back then was still following me around?
Yes. He's the one who hacked your home CCTV as well.
Since we objected to the management office, the security will also strengthen.
I'll also come by more often for a while.
I'm sorry, Artist Pomme.
If I were more aware on my commute, I could've realized it sooner.
Actually, I have difficulties looking at people in the eyes.
I also find it most difficult dealing with people
and it's obviously not your fault, Hyeon Su.
Two of you, could you continue commuting going forward?
It was actually a great help working with the two of you here.
I'd love to, Artist Pomme.
Me, too.
Then, I look forward to continuing this.
She must've been really shaken, but she stood more firmly than I expected.
I know.
Even so, I'm relieved since we caught the stalker.
You did great, Ma Eum.
But wait one second.
Are you okay?
I think I sprained it a bit when I fell earlier.
I'm fine.
You're good at taping.
I did this all the time when I was an athlete.
I should've bought some scissors.
Thanks.
Are you better now?
Yeah. What about you?
Me?
You fell to the ground earlier.
I'm okay.
See? You're not okay.
One moment.
Try turning your wrist.
- I think I feel better. - Really?
I'm glad.
Make sure you put a hot pack on it when you get home.
Ma Eum.
Yeah.
Never mind.
I won't say it right now.
What?
Later.
I want to tell you later properly.
What is this?
Making me curious...
Do it like this, yes.
Are you okay?
Can I meet with you tomorrow?
Is there good news?
Nope, nothing.
We won't have any issues this time, right?
Only if CEO Yun Tae Hui didn't steal from us three years ago
what you had prepared for us to swallow, things would've been a lot easier.
That's true.
Back then, everything really did go to the dog.
But who would've known that things would go this smoothly?
That I would be working at Neon?
That's true.
Those who are fated to succeed will eventually succeed, right?
The acquisition price will be the same as what you said before, right?
Okay.
All right.
Unni.
What?
Hey, you bought this, right?
The scent is really good.
Of course, I was worried about your skin.
Why are you doing this?
So, could I borrow your clothes, Unni?
What? Why would On Nu Ri borrow my clothes?
Because I'm going to work out with my friend tomorrow.
Okay.
Don't you have anything that looks cool?
What's this? Did you get hurt?
Well, just a little bit.
I thought you only get hurt doing Judo, but you still get hurt while working in an office.
You should've been more careful.
- Ma Eum. - Yeah.
Never mind.
I won't say it right now.
I want to tell you later properly.
What's this?
You seem to be thinking of someone.
No, I'm not.
Could it be that person I'm thinking of?
- That's not it. - You seem very startled right now, though.
Mom!
Mom...
I was careless back then.
This is the data you asked for.
I don't need it now.
I don't know what you're scheming,
but that data, it's not that big of a deal, is it?
If my stomach gets upset from eating something trivial like that,
wouldn't I also feel mistreated?
If you could give me one more chance, I won't disappoint you anymore.
I mean...
you're too talented of a person to let you vanish with that team.
Okay.
I'll give you one last chance.
Based on the data,
bring me a report that claims that it's more profitable to acquire YoungToon.
Filled with substantial evidence.
That's your specialty, right?
That proposal draft from back then was okay, right?
Yes.
PD Kwon, how was that proposal draft?
- P-PD Kwon. - Yeah?
- What's the matter? What are you thinking? - No, nothing.
- Please check my proposal draft. - Oh, okay.
I'll go meet Artist Moh Yeong Soo.
[CEO Moh Yeong Soo]
How much longer will you be coming around?
I need to work harder to have you work with us.
This method of doing business is quite old.
The effort is effort and I also shouldn't make faulty business proposals.
What proposal can Neon make to me?
I'm already getting top-of-the-industry treatment from YoungToon.
YoungToon is also at the top of the industry.
However, you didn't sign the contract with GingerToon because it was at the top of the industry.
Wow, thanks to that mistake from back then, I sure learned my lesson.
Business is done only based on conditions and
that an artist also needs to make a quake-proof system.
I know you don't have enough time to produce any meaningful results.
But if you would bring me a solution, however,
then win by using everything Neon has to offer at your disposal.
Exactly because of that reason, you need to work with us, Neon Webtoon.
Neon is proposing an investment attraction contract to Studio Moh.
It's true that Neon Webtoon lacks recognition compared to YoungToon.
However, Neon, the head office is at the top of South Korea's IT industry.
If the two companies form a stable relationship following Neon's investment,
all of Neon's infrastructure will be shared with your company.
Please give me a chance to make up for my previous mistake, Artist Moh.
Let's discuss this at the next meeting.
We might bring Artist Moh to our company?
That's correct.
PD Kwon, since you know Artist Moh the best,
- please draft the proposal. - Okay, I got it.
Let's do the meeting preparation together.
PD On, what happened to "Peeve Weapon"?
We'll have a meeting with the production company soon.
Please update me right away as things move forward.
PD Gi?
I posted the draft promotion proposal for
Artist Yeo Tae Gu's paperback publication.
Deputy Editor already confirmed it, so we'll proceed once you confirm as well.
Okay, I'll look into it.
I'll also meet with Artist Oh Yun about the new series proposal,
along with PD On Ma Eum and PD Gu Jun Yeong.
That's great.
How is Artist Pomme doing?
I asked her again, but she said she'll be able to continue without a break.
How grateful.
Everyone's sailing smoothly.
Let's fight on until the end with this momentum!
Okay!
Thanks for your time.
I'll give you one last chance.
Based on the data,
bring me a report that claims that it's more profitable to acquire YoungToon.
[Additional Report Data]
Okay.
Jun Yeong.
What's that thing you said you wanted to tell me?
I'll tell you later.
Is it that important?
Yeah.
I want to tell you after I'm ready to tell you.
Hey, you're making it sound like a love confession.
Would you like to place your order?
One moment, please. One person has not arrived yet.
Is someone else joining us?
Looks like she's here.
Now, please say hi to each other.
This is YoungToon's CEO, Kim Young Shin.
This is Mr. Gu Jun Yeong, helping me from within the Neon Webtoon Team.
Nice to meet you.
How do you do?
You must treasure this fellow very much.
For you to arrange a meeting like this?
Well, it's going to be game-over tomorrow, but
it's good for people who are going to work together
to get hand in hand with each other in advance.
What do you mean by "game-over"?
There's something like that.
Hey, you never buy what I pick out for you.
Why do you always take me along?
Geez, so noisy.
You take me along as your porter, huh?
Bingo.
Huh? Your coworker.
Stop changing the subject. What coworker?
No, seriously.
You're right.
Right?
I recognized him right away because his face was glowing.
Why...
CEO Kim, please take good care of Mr. Gu Jun Yeong.
I'm the one to ask for his care.
I'll also be in your care.
Gosh, looking good, you two.
Unni.
Should we go and say hi?
Huh? No, no, no.
Why not?
Let's go.
Why? I mean...
Wait a minute.
What... is this article saying?
Is something wrong?
Why? What is it?
I mean...
[Neon Content Director Heo Kwan Yeong Pushes for Aggressive Mergers and Acquisitions of K-content Companies, Such As YoungToon]
Why an article like this?
[Kim Young Shin, CEO of YoungToon]
She's...
I'm the one to ask for his care.
Looking good, you two.
[Neon Content Director Heo Kwan Yeong Pushes for Aggressive Mergers and Acquisitions of K-content Companies, Such As YoungToon] Wow...
Definitely, cool tones make me look good.
Whoa. That's right.
Yes, it's me.
Who the heck arranged Heo Kwan Yeong's interview?
[Artist Moh Yeong Soo]
Yes, Artist Moh.
Are you kidding me right now?
No, h-how could I ever?
A-Artist Moh, I-I'll see you in person and explain.
You got me not once but twice.
I've never seen a company that does their business in such a deceptive way in my life.
- Don't contact me. - A-Artist Moh, o-one moment!
Artist Moh...
I'll go see him.
What exactly are you doing?
Is there a M&A going on in this company that I don't know about?
That was the journalist overreacting by himself.
I only said...
"We're considering several content companies for aggressive M&A."
That's all I said.
However, isn't that a fact, CEO?
I'll order a correction article right away.
Hey, Director Heo Kwan Yeong.
I'm not sure what you're scheming right now,
but I won't be sitting quietly anymore with your schemes.
Would I ever dare to do that to you, CEO?
Who was the one to scheme first?
That's why you should've protected them in moderation.
Director.
Isn't this too much?
What's this?
That article?
There will be a correction article soon.
You've done quite a bit by stirring the pot.
Do things take care of themselves with a correction article?
What will you do about our employees who feel defeated and
artists who are confused because of that single article?
What do you mean what will I do?
You need to clean things up, Chief Editor Jang Man Cheol.
That's why you're in your position.
It's strange no matter how I look at it.
He always throws a wrench when I feel like we've hit rock bottom.
Heo Kwan Yeong...
What brings you to the headquarters?
I have some files to deliver.
PD Gu.
No, nothing has been decided.
Also, an M & A is not something that happens overnight.
Of course, our series aren't affected at all for a while.
GingerToon...
Why would you bring that up again?
Something like that would never happen. Please don't worry.
Geez, because of that article...
I'm so upset right now.
Why does Director Heo release an article like that right before signing the contract with Artist Moh?
Exactly.
[Heo Kwan Yeong]
Where did Jun Yeong go?
We have our meeting.
I'll go get him.
What was the M&A article about all of a sudden?
Surprise.
I had my worries just to sit back and trust your loyalty.
You could say that it's a minimum safety measure to prevent the tables from turning.
Open it.
How is the mood inside the office?
This is even more reason to secure the physical evidence showing his motive.
Everyone is taken aback...
So, things are pretty hectic.
I'm glad the surprise gift served its purpose.
What are you doing? Open it.
Okay.
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♫ Come to me once in a while at least ♫
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[Today's Webtoon]
The most important thing is to prevent the artists from leaving.
Nothing is coming to my mind.
It feels like my head is completely white and empty.
Get out!
I can't endure any longer.
Do you still think that you're =
you and a separate entity from the team?
Am I not allowed to?
It seems more precarious than before.
As though you carry the entire burdens of the world,
why do you try to run alone struggling?
Weren't we all running together?
♫ So many obstacles that were in your way ♫