Chapter 12 : Corporate Streamer

The history of Pangea TV dates back to 2005.

As of 2022, that’s a long 17 years.

During that time, how many streamers debuted and then disappeared?

Only a very few survived the fierce competition and became big corporation streamers.

Huh? So, once they became big corporation streamers, it’s all over, happy ending?

No way.

The wild world of streaming never allows anyone to get complacent.

You never know when a scandal or controversy will send you crashing down, and challengers growing in similar fields are always looking for a chance to bite.

Is that all?

There are also cases where people quit streaming due to health deterioration or burnout.

I’ve even seen some who made money streaming try to start a business and fail miserably.

Life is really diverse.

Who said it?

It’s harder to keep the throne than to take it.

Time passed, and suddenly it’s 2022.

There were only six big corporation streamers surviving in this ruthless wild streaming scene.

• Wangko, Jamst, Kkokminam Bakbongsik, Baekgu, Lee Seongho, Kim Hakdo

“Teacher, I have a question!”

“Seoa student, what is it?”

“Is the first person named Wangko because he has a big nose?”

“…… This is why I hate people who catch on too quickly.”

“No, it’s not about catching on. It’s just the nickname.”

• Even newbies know that Korabangteng’s nose size ᄃᄃ [Wangko Mania donated 100 candies.]
• Big nose but handsome and an FPS legend. Play PUBG?

[Wangko Caramel donated 50 candies.]

• Wangko PUBG legend play. There’s an ideal type world cup too. It’d make good content ᄒᄒᄒ Try it later.

“Mania and Caramel, thanks for the donations. By the way, teacher, while preparing this PPT, I scraped together all their revealed career info.”

“Pangea TV award winner, and info about winning some tournament.”

“Hmm, you really did your homework. I didn’t even know Wangko had won six awards. That detail is new to me.”

“Besides this public info, is there anything we know from streamer friendships?”

“Hm? Ah, Wangko hyung’s characteristic? Very simple. He talks a lot and gets offended really easily.”

“What?”

“It’s true.”

• Surprisingly true ᄏᄏ
• Wangko hyung is almost like a ‘nose lady’ getting dominated by female hormones as he ages.
• Youngjoon gay is accumulating karma ᄏᄏ I clipped this video. Need to post if Wangko hyung really gets offended easily.

“…… Just kidding, he’s really a loyal and cool hyung. When there’s a company dinner, he sneaks out early to pay.”

“Wow, an oppa who pays perfectly at dinners. That’s irresistible~”

Along with Youngjoon’s stories, I read out the awards and career info I had researched in the PPT with exaggerated reactions.

Then donations poured in from viewers with Wangko fan nicknames.

Wow! National pride TV really makes money.

“To be honest, I know Jamst a bit. He’s super famous on YouTube too! Always shooting a shotgun when losing soccer games. Last time, he even did a drop kick on a chair.”

• Wow! Jamst stop being so famous!
• Jamst is world class, even newbies know that.
• Honestly, other big companies are just for domestic use. Ask the public, and no one knows who they are ᄏᄏ
• Isn’t Jamst the most famous? He even appeared on network TV.

Sneaky chatters start hinting at ranking games, trying to stir things up.

If I were alone, responding would be awkward, but I had prepared my sandbag Youngjoon for such moments.

“Ah! Teacher, looking at Jamst’s career, he’s the president of Star University Manbird. Actually, while preparing for the collab, I quickly skimmed your career too, teacher. You’re also with Manbird, right? You must be close.”

“…”

• Gasp!
• Uh!
• Ah ᄏᄏ
• Faint (emoji), faint (emoji), faint (emoji)

ᄏᄏᄏ Wow, that’s brutal to bring this up now?

• Youngjoon gay… don’t cry.

Suddenly, a cold silence fell over the broadcast.

And at the same time, the chatroom was raging wildly.

I knew everything but pretended not to.

“Oh? Did I make a mistake? I’m indeed with Manbird.”

“… Yeah. That’s right. You were with Manbird. Of course, you’re close with Jamst hyung. Ahaha!”

Youngjoon’s awkward laugh sounded pitiful but there was nothing to do.

I had to save myself first.

“Wow! Jamst has even been on network TV. Isn’t he almost a celebrity?”

• That’s right, that’s right ᄏᄏ Honestly, Jamst is the only face Pangea TV can show. The other big corporations…
• If you list Pangea TV’s all-time highest viewer broadcasts, it’s almost all Jamst hyung.
• Hm… but those are mostly soccer broadcasts, is that really meaningful?
• Yeah~ Your owners can’t hit those numbers no matter what they broadcast.

[Jamst’s Garen was forcibly removed.]

Candies kept being donated and bans followed, making the atmosphere heavy. I subtly acted clueless like a newbie streamer and passed the burden to Youngjoon.

“Youngjoon, you said you’re close with both, but honestly, who are you closer to? Between Jamst and Kkokminam Bakbongsik?”

“Huh? Ah, well……………..”

• ᄏᄏ Seoa is from the community? Making bombs to toss whenever possible.

If it’s fun, who cares~ Youngjun is gay, answer properly, the crazy fans are watching

Of course, this is Jamst

Not long ago, he was part of Manbird

The performance of the 11-year veteran punching bag was satisfactory.

But there was also a backlash.

It seemed like Oh Youngjun wouldn’t just take it and did a counterattack.

“Then Seoah, why don’t you pick one this time? Who do you like the most among these?”

Oh Youngjun pointed at the six photos on the PPT and threw a kill pass.

It’s not an easy choice.

No matter who you pick, the fans of the other large streamer who weren’t chosen will remember this.

ㅋㅋ If you really have a sense, you’d choose King Bongsik

• Seoah, if you want to join the LoL scene, choose wisely, we’re watching
• Isn’t Kim Hakdo the current trend? The others are all washed-up

[Dotube subscriber has been forcibly removed.]

• If you pick Baekgu, Candy Naksoo will freak out ㅋㅋ
• Jamst, Jamst, Jamst!

The chat window is passionately heating up.

Those who don’t know streaming might laugh at how serious people are about this, but actually, this is not a light situation at all.

Usually, when there are only 40-50 viewers in a personal stream, people joke or it just fades away due to lack of recognition, but right now, over 5,000 people are watching.

Moreover, many communities are paying attention, so recording videos and posts about it is guaranteed.

‘Can’t be helped. I aimed for high risk, high return from the start.’

When you attract aggro, you have to be prepared for it.

And from the beginning, I expected this kind of situation.

Because a controversial topic like a large company streamer would definitely bring this kind of hype.

‘If I were really a newbie streamer on day 3, I’d be frozen in panic…’

But I’m a 4-year viewer who’s been around the streaming world enough.

Plus, I know the future.

Since someone has to be chosen anyway, I consider how to maximize gain and minimize loss.

‘First, pass on Baekgu. He’s in a different league anyway.’

Once called the “President of PangeaTV,” a named figure.

But now, he’s quite subdued and walking a different path than before.

Since in the future he won’t be much related to virtual streaming, he’s the first to be excluded.

‘Lee Seongho and Kim Hakdo are less so, but similar.’

Compared to Baekgu, they have quite some contact with virtual content, but both are streamers who put half their focus on “LoL,” which makes their merit insufficient.

So the final candidates narrow down to three.

“First, Wangko and Jamst… and definitely Handsome Park Bongsik are the ones I like.”

The remaining three are big companies that will continue to influence the virtual scene.

So before the final choice, I made some goodwill moves to their fandoms.

“Wangko is a legend at FPS games, right? Honestly, how cool is a guy who’s good at shooting? In that sense, I totally respect soldiers who always protect the country. Salute!”

-ㅋㅋ? Wait, what’s with the sudden soldier brother comment?

• Wow~ Great Seoah! Big fan!
• Our 500,000 soldiers officially declare support for virtual streamer Seoah starting today

[WangkoSniper donated 500 candies.]

• I didn’t expect Korabang to be this happy ㅋㅋ but I like Seoah anyway

“Jamst, I really liked you from the start. I often watched your videos on YouTube. And when you lost weight, you looked handsome too…”

-ㅋㅋ Still honest though, adding the caveat ‘when you lost weight’

• Honestly, Jamst is the best ㅇㅈ (agree). I’m 12 and all my peers watch Jamst’s YouTube

[NoJamstThumbsUp donated 200 candies.]

• There’s Jamst content this weekend, wanna apply? Just comment on the announcement

Candies pouring from Wangko and Jamst fans.

The chats from the unchosen fandoms got a bit rough, but this is common in streaming, so I ignore it.

And now it’s time to choose the last one.

“The last one is definitely Handsome Park Bongsik. Not just his white skin, but his body shape is like Winnie the Pooh, so I really like him. I’ve always liked reliable guys like that.”

“Hey, you ambitious girl!

“Eh?”

As if he’d been waiting, Oh Youngjun spits out some foul words.

For once, the viewers’ chats are siding with Oh Youngjun.

• Wow ㅋㅋ really harsh, you call that face ideal type?
• Ambitious girl, ambitious girl, ambitious girl!
• That photo of Bongsik is photoshopped, his skin’s broken in real life, possible?
• Lies come out automatically whenever he opens his mouth~ Catch the liar!

“Seoah, no matter what, let’s not sell our conscience. Is this face really your ideal type? Look carefully and tell me again.”

“……”

Ahem. Was this a bit too much?