Ch.279Korea should be included too!

Gotham.

A city where stale steam rises from the ground.

A large bar with gloomy jazz music always playing in the background.

People droop their shoulders to the rhythm.

Instead of looking up at a sky that will never brighten,

They keep their eyes down to avoid the filth on the damp floor.

Nevertheless.

After the deep night passes,

For the dawn that will someday return.

Today too, Gotham endures the heavy moon.

“What are you looking at so intently, Master?”

“Alfred.”

“While enjoying solitude is fine, I worry it might lead to loneliness.”

“Have you come to lecture me again?”

“The Wayne family line must continue.”

I frowned at Alfred’s words.

How many times has he said this?

I’m so tired of counting that I just nodded vaguely.

“Fine, Alfred. If I meet someone nice, I’ll develop it into a good opportunity. Happy?”

“You say that, but you never actually keep anyone close.”

“It’s hard enough protecting what I have, why should I add more?”

Swoosh.

I drew the curtains to escape the moonlight’s prying gaze.

“Still, one needs a life companion.”

“I have you.”

“Haha, I’m honored you say so, but…”

I’m too old. And you know that’s not what I meant.

Seems like I won’t get away with vague answers today.

Alfred apparently wanted a definitive answer.

For instance.

“So you want me to attend that social gathering?”

A party where young brats show off how wealthy they are.

I didn’t want to have that conversation.

“It would be a good opportunity.”

“The Wayne bloodline was already tainted when the wealthy couple picked up an Asian orphan.”

I responded strongly.

And immediately regretted my words.

“They wouldn’t have thought that way.”

“Yes, I know… I know, damn it, I know.”

I can see myself reflected in Alfred’s eyes.

The child I once was, innocently holding cotton candy.

Running into dark alleys wanting to show bravery.

That stupid, naive child from those days.

“Master.”

“Fine, I get it. I’ll go this time, to that place where idiots show off luxury brands with their parents’ money.”

I waved my hand, not wanting to look at him anymore.

“What’s on the schedule for tomorrow?”

“There’s an orphanage event in the afternoon.”

So my morning is free.

As I said this, I started walking.

Alfred, sensing my intention, naturally followed.

“What about the suit?”

“Everything you requested is prepared.”

“Thank you as always.”

“It’s nothing.”

Step, step.

After a few steps,

The study splits open as if it had been waiting, revealing an elevator inside.

Whirrrr.

There’s only one button.

After all, the destination is predetermined.

Screech, thud!

With the noise of arrival,

Flap flap flap flap flap!

Startled bats rush to escape the cave.

Alfred naturally moved to the space connected with countless monitors.

“Where is it today?”

“The usual place.”

“East End, Bowery.”

“Correct.”

“Tiresome.”

The conversation is brief, the action swift.

As soon as the words ended, I immediately got into the Batford.

There’s no rough exhaust sound.

Quietly and calmly.

“Have a good night.”

“You too, Alfred.”

As the black mask descends calmly over my head,

I finally break free from the chains of being an Asian who lost his parents.

Vrooom.

Cutting through the tunnels,

The deeply settled night air enters my body.

Along with the unpleasant steam mixed within.

All of this remakes me.

Vengeance and

Deep night.

And.

‘The Executioner in a bat mask.’

These merge into one,

Binding me into a single word.

Batman.

My true name

Settles deeply in the darkness.

+++++

Whoosh!

The darkness lifts and the world instantly returns to normal.

“Huh.”

The moment my immersion broke, I felt one thing.

‘This is just a draft?’

Even though it was just a small part.

Despite being merely the opening content.

I understood why this script received an S+.

Moreover.

‘They said they prepared another surprising script.’

DC Studios had planned something amazing.

And they were coming to Korea soon to show it to me.

I couldn’t help but be excited.

‘Warner Brothers also strongly prefers me.’

I had a feeling something incredible was about to happen.

If I was curious about anything, it was who would play the Joker.

I suspected that information would be included in their “amazing plan.”

‘And Catwoman… or will she not appear?’

Honestly, I wasn’t sure.

I’d only received the draft script so far.

What was certain was that this Batman was completely Asian.

They even included an adoption setting to make me the protagonist.

This was absolutely a stage set just for me.

On the other hand.

‘Does Marvel dislike me?’

<???, F>

Marvel had sent me something without even a title.

Something so terrible I wondered if it could even be called a script.

It was too awful to even immerse myself in.

Just strange enough to be an F-grade script.

The role was just a supporting character, and its purpose was ridiculous.

“I’m not about to play second fiddle to someone else at this point.”

Because of this, I planned to decline any offers from Marvel and Disney for the time being.

No matter what role they offered,

Or what script they brought.

Sorry, but I have my pride.

‘And many people following behind me.’

I’m no longer in a position where I have to bow and nod gratefully after receiving something like this.

“Please confirm Batman.”

“Huh? Is that okay?”

“Yes, just seeing the opening script gives me the feeling.”

“Really? You think it’ll be another hit?”

This was the first S+ grade script I’d ever received.

So honestly, I couldn’t predict how successful it would be.

But.

“Of course.”

While I might not know the ceiling, I knew the floor.

Knowing the standard of S-grade scripts, I smiled with confidence.

“Great, I’ll tell them that. The contract terms were actually really good.”

“Really?”

“Yeah, I was honestly surprised. I didn’t know there could be a better contract than Tarzan…”

I honestly didn’t know much about that side of things.

When Seokho hyung said so, I just nodded appropriately.

“Oh right, are you going to film a reaction video for Physical 300?”

“Isn’t that a bit outdated?”

“Yeah, but the reaction to the Pianist video was so good that Netflix is subtly hoping for it.”

The Pianist reaction video surpassed 10 million views in just one day.

Needless to say, countless YouTube videos followed.

For Disney Plus, it was like receiving crazy promotional effects without doing anything.

So it made sense that Netflix would want a reaction video too.

“We’ve also received a ton of PPL offers, honestly surprising.”

“I’ll film it, and please adjust the PPL as you see fit.”

“Will you accept PPL? If you’re interested, I’ll coordinate.”

“If there are offers from Ilyang Foods, FJ, Red Horn, Adihes… please prioritize my sponsors.”

These were companies that had supported me for a long time.

I wanted to give them priority when opportunities like this arose.

“Got it.”

Seokho hyung nodded, and we immediately revised the schedule.

Originally, I had planned to do variety shows or radio activities in Korea.

But I discovered that YouTube was the fastest communication platform and

More effective than broadcasting.

‘Of course, appearing on TV occasionally would be good too.’

But I didn’t think it was necessary right now…

“Oh, Seokho hyung. I’ll just do this one.”

“Huh? Weren’t you not going to appear at all?”

“That was the plan, but this one appeals to me.”

I used to watch this a lot before.

Since The Pianist also has many dining scenes,

Why not appear on this show?

“I’ll go on this one.”

“Okay, I’ll book it!”

++++++

While The Pianist continued streaming on Disney Plus,

It had already entered the trend category worldwide.

Everyone was talking about Kim Donghu.

And with each mention, Kim Donghu’s Pianist reaction video views kept climbing.

At the same time, people grew more curious about Kim Donghu.

A kind of thirst, you might say.

“There are already two daily vlogs out there.”

“But honestly, that’s not enough.”

These days, even celebrities all create their own channels.

And accordingly, they actively promote themselves.

Making their presence known, you could say.

But sadly, Kim Donghu didn’t have that.

He still seemed to let his work speak for itself.

Of course, that wasn’t a bad thing, but.

“So when is Kim Donghu appearing on Run! Rushman! again?”

“What about Please Take Care of My Fridge?”

“Come on, appear on something!”

“You were on Japanese variety shows, you did those hidden camera pranks!”

“Appear in Korea too!”

But that didn’t diminish people’s desire to see him.

Because Kim Donghu was also good at variety shows.

So much so that

The YouTube video of Kim Donghu’s episode on Rushman had the highest views.

That’s how powerful Kim Donghu’s variety show presence was.

So broadcasting stations were actually wondering how they could invite Kim Donghu.

But then.

“Really?”

“Yes!”

“…Kim Donghu is coming to our show?”

“Seriously?”

“Yes, I’m telling you!”

There was one show that was chosen by Kim Donghu without such worries.

“…Why?”

“Maybe because he likes eating?”

“Uh… is that it?”

It was the long-running food program that couldn’t be missed when talking about eating shows.

Tasty Guys.