Suddenly, I Became Crazy Handsome, and the World Became Easy
Chapter 31.2: Monster (4)

For several dozen minutes, the control room was bustling, and whether it was due to a release of tension or something else, PD Woo Han-suk let out a deep breath and moved. Now that he had heard the answer he wanted, he headed to the dedicated meeting room for 'Produce That 100!'. The table placed at the center was packed with various materials. Regardless, PD Woo Han-suk sat at the head of the table, and the writers took seats to his sides.

The first to speak was PD Woo Han-suk.

“How’s the campus side?”

The answer came from writer Kim Se-hee, who was smiling brightly.

“Same as during episode 2’s broadcast! All the contestants are watching episode 3 from the dorms!!”

As PD Woo Han-suk nodded, writer Kim Se-hee leaned in close.

“The viewer monitoring side is even more active than episode 2. Real-time open chat hit over 200,000 simultaneous users!”

“Phew- okay, how’s YouTube?”

“What do you think?? The views and comments are insane, just insane. Especially the video showing No. 1’s face, it might actually reach 10 million views.”

She was talking about the edited clip featuring Kang Rojun, which had already surpassed 8 million views. Then writer Kim Se-hee shifted the topic.

“We’re getting reactions from Japan too. Rumors are spreading on social media there. YouTube is having a big effect. We’re seeing a noticeable increase in Japanese-language comments.”

“You’ve got the footage for Japan’s YouTube ready, right?”

“Of course, already done.”

In truth, PD Woo Han-suk was preparing to target Japan with 'Produce That 100!'. The shows he directed in the past had done the same, and they had elicited a fairly good response in Japan. The Korean Wave was already sweeping strongly through Japan, and even now, Korean idols were actively promoting there or enjoying explosive popularity.

PD Woo Han-suk aimed to globalize Korean culture.

Therefore, 'Produce That 100!' needed to expand its universe overseas, and the fastest reactions always came from Japan. Of course, Korea remained the main focus, but it was time to gradually start building things up overseas too.

“If we’ve proven our popularity through viewership ratings, and we also get good results in Japan, Produce That 100!'s influence will skyrocket to several times its current level. At that point, we’ll be able to expand into an even more global universe.”

Japan would be the fuse. If 'Produce That 100!' could then spread to places like Vietnam and other international markets, the impact of 'Produce That 100!' in its main stage, Korea, would grow even more massive.

It was still in the planning phase, but to PD Woo Han-suk, it was worth the challenge.

At the very least, that’s what PD Woo Han-suk thought, as he dreamed big. Then, Kim Se-hee and the other writers asked PD Woo Han-suk a question.

“PD-nim, don’t you think it’s about time to tell the contestants too? That 'Produce That 100!' will first be uploaded on Netflix Korea and then launched on Netflix Japan.”

“There will be a briefing. I’ll also deliver the finalized 'Produce That 100!' theme song, along with the fact that there’ll be a first domestic schedule using that theme song, and a Japanese schedule too.”

“The contestants are gonna go nuts.”

As he rubbed his chin, PD Woo Han-suk murmured,

“The best timing to announce it would be after the viewer vote, once the next group of survivors is confirmed.”

Meanwhile, at the campus in Paju.

All the contestants were fully absorbed in watching 'Produce That 100!'. That included Kang Rojun and his fellow dormmates in Room 105. Just like in episode 2, a tablet was placed on Rojun’s single bed for viewing.

Just now, episode 3 of 'Produce That 100!' had shown a clip of Rojun working out. His expression stayed calm, but Rojun felt awkward for no reason.

'Ugh- what is this, a sports drink commercial? I was just completing a mission, but they edited it to make me look like some kind of super fitness guy.'

Soon, his dormmates in Room 105 each chimed in.

“Our workout session with you will probably show up in the next episode.”

“Maybe it’s the video quality or something, but doesn’t No. 1’s body look even better? How much do you have to work out to get a six-pack like that??”

“They say you have to train like a maniac to get a body like No. 1’s... it’s ridiculously intense.”

Kang Rojun scratched his chin.

'I don’t know about the muscles, but most of that probably came from doing manual labor.'

Just then.

-Buzz buzz.

-Buzz buzz.

Several short vibrations were felt. It was from the smartwatch strapped to Rojun’s wrist. He glanced at it and stood up from his seat.

“I’m going to the bathroom for a bit.”

As Kang Rojun left the room, he checked his phone while walking down the hallway. ‘AI Simulation’ had sent quite a few notifications. What is this? Curious, he checked the alerts right away. It started with bonus coins.

-[You have completed the Hidden Mission ‘Excite the Viewers!’ You have been rewarded with 20 coins.]

-[You have completed the Hidden Mission ‘Secure Over Ten Thousand Fans!’ You have been rewarded with 30 coins.]

Next were notifications related to titles.

-[The recognition level of the title ‘Recognition Monster’ has met the condition and will be enhanced by +1. You have been rewarded with 20 coins!]

-[With the enhancement of the title ‘Recognition Monster’ to +2, the bonus coins have increased to 2.]

These were alerts that would naturally make Kang Rojun smile. But then, another vibration rang out.

-Buzz buzz.

‘AI Simulation’ displayed a new notification.

-[You have completed the Title Mission ‘Build-up for the First Step Toward Overseas!’ You have been rewarded with 30 coins.]

-[The title ‘Global Genius’ now meets the conditions and will be applied!]

-[With the application of the title ‘Global Genius', an additional bonus coin will be granted for mission rewards.]

Suddenly, he had earned close to 100 coins, enhanced existing titles, and even gained a new one.

Somewhat surprised, Kang Rojun thought,

'What’s with this sudden rush?'

He immediately checked the main screen of ‘AI Simulation'. It had upgraded quite a bit.

-[Title: Side Job Tycoon+2 / Recognition Monster+2 / Global Genius+1]

-[User: Kang Rojun / Age: 24 / Height: 182.8 cm / Desired Occupation: Idol / Coins Owned: 300]

-[Side Job: [1] Screenwriter, [2] Actor]

-[Global Language: [1] Japanese]

What stood out most was the title ‘Global Genius’.

'Did they build up for overseas advancement? Or was it because I studied Japanese?'

There might have been some other reason, too. Whatever it was, it was a great situation for Kang Rojun. He soon scanned through his dramatically increased list of titles.

'Already three titles. Side job, recognition, and global.'

In just two months, Kang Rojun was.

'And I’ve got ‘AI Automation’ that can do anything. Even I think this is cheat-level.'

Truly becoming a monster.

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