Today's Webtoon (Oneuleui Webtun / 오늘의 웹툰)

(Everything about the mysterious Sin Dae Lyug!)

(Episode 13: Walk Fast So That Your Bad Luck Can't Catch Up With You)

What's up with the article on takeover?

Surprise.

I couldn't just rely on your loyalty.

It's my minimum security...

to keep the game going.

Open it.

What's it like in the office?

I need evidence on why he's doing this especially in times like this.

Everyone's flustered.

They're all busy.

My surprise gift didn't go to waste.

If we falter now, we'll be giving Heo Kwan Young what he wants.

We're not dumb enough to fall for the same trick twice, are we?

The most important thing is making sure we don't lose any artists.

Everyone must remember that it is our number one priority.

Right. Not just the artists who are publishing with us at the moment.

Even those who are taking a hiatus or we considered signing with.

Contact everyone and check.

No. Actually, make a list of all the artists...

- and send it to me. - Okay.

The problem is that this will stir things up internally as well.

Perhaps, that is Director Heo's real goal.

Most importantly, we must gain the upper hand at the board meeting.

And in case we fail to negotiate with Mo Young Soo,

we should come up with a plan B.

What should we tell him?

Seriously, what should we say?

It was nice meeting you, Jun Yeong.

Guys, any ideas?

What's going on? Did you two fight?

Oh, no.

You guys aren't saying a word. Make up already.

No. We have nothing to fight about.

Oh! Hello, Mr. Oh.

I love his outfit today.

I love this kind of pink, cotton candy pink. I love cotton candy.

Hey, Ji Hyeong. Did you...

Ji Hyeong.

Seok Ji Hyeong.

Oh, yes.

What's wrong? Did something happen?

No.

I was just wondering if Mr. Kwon would be okay.

Answer it, and spare me a moment.

Okay.

Hello.

I came here because I wanted to talk to you.

How did you know I'd be here?

You always come here when you're not in the greatest mood.

To grab a drink by yourself.

I thought we were done. What is there to talk about?

I'm here because there's something I want to hear from you.

Let's split up.

You work all day and all night.

I barely see you even on weekends.

You practically live in your artists' studios.

You only care about your artists.

Your family is practically invisible to you.

- Do you know what today is? - Today is Tuesday.

It's my birthday today!

I'll set you free now.

You love work and webtoons so much.

Enjoy it all you want and work yourself to death!

You have a risk-free job where the company protects you.

You're on salary. My situation is very different from yours.

Say what you need to say and get going.

First of all, I want to apologize.

Cut the pleasantries.

What is it that you want to hear?

You owe me an apology too.

What?

An apology?

What's going on? I thought I was just meeting you, Producer Choi.

Four heads would be better than two, you know?

Well, this meeting isn't important now.

Can I really publish my new series with Neon?

What if it suddenly gets shut down...

or bought out as soon as the first episode goes up?

No! No way.

My gosh. Just hearing that scares me.

That article scared me.

I'm not sure if you two know this,

but Gingertoon closed down when I was preparing for my debut.

My gosh. I felt as though the world was collapsing on me.

I was a nobody back then. I was just a rookie artist,

but I managed to survive because a producer took care of me.

Even though he was a rookie producer too.

Anyway... So whatever happens, I won't really be worried.

But it still took me by surprise!

Why didn't you tell me?

Was I the only one who thought we were friends?

Mr. Oh.

Mr. Oh!

I couldn't tell you because I didn't want to worry you.

I'm sorry...

I truly cared for you, always.

We had a one-sided relationship...

where I had to focus all my energy on you.

Had I only thought of it as work, I wouldn't have been able to do it.

You see, I liked you as a person.

I admired you as an artist, the artist named Mo Young Soo.

Back then, couldn't you...

Couldn't you...

trust me a little more?

I trusted you!

I did that because I trusted you a lot more than you thought.

Webtoons cannot exist without artists.

But a webtoon artist without a producer...

cannot get his work published.

No one can take responsibility for an artist...

whose work can't see the light of day. Even the artist himself.

Back then, I chose you...

as my bridge to the world.

Right, about the company...

I get it. Things happen.

I'm sure there was nothing you could do.

But couldn't you at least...

give me a heads-up?

Just a quick heads-up.

Why couldn't you do that for me?

Mr. Kwon.

I'm sorry.

I intentionally said harsh and hurtful things...

when I knew you truly cared about me.

I said you had a risk-free job because you were on salary.

I know that is not true.

Bye, I'm off.

- Here. - "Du Hee's restaurant list"?

Oh, this isn't the one. Hold on.

Here, I found it.

These are the ideas we talked about when we went out...

for food and drinks together.

There were some really good ones.

You organized them?

The ideas we were throwing around as jokes?

Yes, of course. Whenever we brainstormed together like that,

I wrote down everything that came up during our conversation.

Producer Choi.

You really are amazing, sir.

What? "Sir"? All of a sudden?

In any case,

this fantasy story is my favorite. The one about high school kids.

- What is it about? - Oh, that one.

A group of high school students survives a plane crash...

during their field trip,

but they wake up in a jungle and realize that...

they've turned into animals.

I think the characters will be interesting.

Cute and funny.

But I think that's about it.

What if you throw in a few twists?

Twists?

A mean bully will turn into a little rabbit.

The weakest student who used to be bullied...

- will turn into a lion. - A lion?

It'll be fun to see the contrast...

between that and their positions in school.

Reverse the food chain. I like that.

What do you think, Mr. Oh?

It's totally...

It's totally my style.

Hop!

I never thought of such a reversal.

It's good. I like it.

What do you think, Producer On? Hop!

- Hop! - Oh. Hop!

Yes, I like it. I think it's great. It's a good idea.

- Brilliant, right? - Yes.

Okay. Then the bully will turn into a rabbit.

Hey, Jun Yeong.

Yes.

You know, I saw you and Director Heo Kwan Young earlier.

What was that about?

Oh, that. I asked him about the article.

He said it was incorrect. That was that.

"That was that"? It's a serious matter to us, is it not?

But it's not like I can interrogate him about it. He's an executive.

That's true, but it's about the team.

Do you still think...

you're on your own and that the team's issues are separate?

I can't think like that?

When you said...

there wouldn't be a place for me on the team,

I thought you were looking out for me.

But now, I don't know what you're really thinking.

Did you ever...

truly care about the team, even just once?

Sorry. We kept you waiting long, didn't we?

No, it's fine.

Thanks for everything, guys.

I know you have a lot going on, but you made the time to meet with me.

- My gosh, anytime. - Thank you for coming.

Producer Choi, let's meet at my studio around 8pm.

- We'll go over everything again. - Okay.

- Let's do a good job this time. - Yes, for sure.

Oh...

Hello.

Good to see you. Take a seat.