Solo Farming In The Tower Chapter 833 106: A Christmas Eve Miracle (1) / 830

TL: Hanguk

-What's this? Why is SKC performing so well out of nowhere? Their YouTube is notorious for those ridiculously awful uploads, isn't it? Though I'm not minding it one bit, haha.

ㄴSpot on. SKC posting something this adorable? What's happening? I absolutely have to catch the show.

ㄴYou had the capability all this time! Keep it up, SKC!

ㄴRegardless, thanks a ton!

-Those little angels are utterly charming!

ㄴOn my second viewing

ㄴOn my third watch

ㄴOn my fourth playthrough

-Oh man. The kids are overwhelmingly cute. As the title promises, it's truly restorative.

ㄴI feel the same. I was furious today over my lousy supervisor, intending to grab extra-hot tteokbokki right after arriving home, yet after seeing this on the train, I'm now in the mood for something gentle, haha.

ㄴHaha, the sight of the little ones fills me up without needing a meal.

ㄴWhy on earth do folks enjoy viewing others' children?

ㄴCan't you grasp the concept of sympathy?

ㄴFlag this user. They're surely a sociopath!

A flood of remarks kept flooding in on the clip shared by Kim Hye-na,

-so precious. I'm thrilled!

-この動画を見て、心が幸せになりました。素敵な動画をアップしてくれてありがとうございます!

-宝宝们，你们太可爱太有魅力了！就这样长大吧!

-¿Cuándo se emitirá el drama en el que aparecen estos niños?

All of a sudden, comments in other languages began popping up.

And shortly after,

-Eh? Overseas viewers are showing up too?!

-How did word reach them?

-Hail the algorithm!

-This shows cuteness transcends borders, haha.

-Time to export K-Cuties globally, lol.

Koreans, delighted by the arrival of international fans, promptly employed translation apps to reply to their inquiries.

In this way, the footage featuring Taecho and the future Creation Gods rapidly gained traction abroad.

-Just stumbled upon the ultimate soothing clip of my life on YouTube.

-I learned this series with the kids airs in Korea on Christmas Eve at 11 PM. I really want to tune in.

Viewers who enjoyed the video began sharing it on Stargram, and buzz started building through recommendations. The video's views skyrocketed once more.

***

Tokyo, Japan.

"So, we'll proceed with the production event in March of next year."

"Affirmative."

"Appreciate your efforts."

Upon exiting the conference room following discussions with the Japanese production team, Lee Somin, Yukflix's Asia-Pacific General Director, sensed her phone buzzing.

Vrrr.

[James]

The incoming call was from James, Yukflix's North America General Director.

"Hello?"

As Somin picked up,

-Somin, how's everything with you?

James's tired and strained voice echoed over the line.

Given it was about 5 PM in Japan, that meant midnight in California, home to Yukflix headquarters. Clearly, some pressing matter had kept him at the office late.

"I'm fine, but you don't sound it, James. Is there trouble?"

"Headquarters is facing a crisis."

"A crisis?"

"Indeed! On social media… actually, no time for details now. Somin, head straight to Korea and secure the broadcasting rights for 'How to Make a Miracle Happen on Christmas' from SKC station, along with all associated content, regardless of the price."

"What? 'How to Make a Miracle Happen on Christmas'?"

What's that supposed to be?

Somin racked her brain to remember.

Ah! It clicked.

She recalled it. During a previous visit to SKC, Drama Department Director Jung Chansoo had vented with a sigh about veteran PDs avoiding one-act plays nowadays, claiming the newbies lacked basics.

That one-act play's name was 'How to Make a Miracle Happen on Christmas'.

"James, it's merely an overlooked single-episode show. Why pursue its rights?"

"Somin, act fast. On your way to Korea, review the YouTube link I'm sending. It'll explain my urgency."

"Got it."

James's tone carried such insistence that Somin ended the call and dialed the SKC Drama Department Director en route to the airport.

SKC Drama Department Director's Office.

"Hello?"

"Chansoo! Congrats! You've struck gold at last!"

The caller was the Variety Department Director.

"What do you mean?"

"Haven't you seen the YouTube drama channel? It's exploding!"

"YouTube? Okay. I'll look. Ending now."

After Jung Chansoo disconnected,

Vrrr.

Yet another call arrived.

"Hello?"

"Director Jung Chansoo, greetings. This is Director Lee Somin of Yukflix."

"Ah! Director Lee Somin! All good?"

Typically, Somin ignored his calls after a dozen tries. So her initiative in reaching out prompted an eager response from Jung Chansoo.

"I'm great, thanks. Director, could we meet near the station at 8 PM this evening?"

"Absolutely! For Director Lee Somin, count me in! But what's the reason…?"

"I wish to acquire the rights for 'How to Make a Miracle Happen on Christmas', set to air tomorrow."

"What? 'How to Make a Miracle Happen on Christmas'?! It's only a single-episode…"

"I understand. Oh, Director, my flight's boarding, so I must go. I'll message the restaurant spot upon landing in Korea. Director, Yukflix intends the most generous offer in the field, so kindly hold off selling to others."

In a resolute but courteous manner, Lee Somin conveyed this and terminated the conversation.

And then,

"Huh…? She's not usually this pushy on deals…"

And fixated on a simple one-act drama?

Jung Chansoo appeared baffled. He'd always held the short end in Yukflix rights talks, yet now he sensed leverage on his side.

Right then,

Vrrr.

His phone buzzed anew amid his deliberation. Jung Chansoo swiftly switched to silent mode. Unraveling the circumstances came first.

"Something shifted behind the scenes…"

Grasping it would strengthen his negotiating stance.

"Secretary Kim! Have PD Kim Hye-na report to the Director's Office at once."

Jung Chansoo promptly summoned Kim Hye-na, the PD behind 'How to Make a Miracle Happen on Christmas', and began browsing SKC's drama YouTube channel videos.

Shortly thereafter.

[Watch the Baby Angels of 'How to Make a Miracle Happen on Christmas' and Heal Your Soul!]

Views: 98.73 million, 4 hours ago

"Gasp!"

Can this be true?!

An outrageous view tally on one video seized Jung Chansoo's attention. Simultaneously, he comprehended Lee Somin's outreach from Yukflix.

Precisely then,

"Director!"

PD Shin Yunseong dashed inside.

"Darn it. You startled me! PD Shin, ever heard of knocking?! Think a 15% rating makes you cocky…?"

"Director! That's irrelevant now! The Asia-Pacific Content Director from Sitzny Plus is waiting in the lobby."

"Sitzny's Korea Content Director… Bae Hyunjung?"

"Correct. She aims to obtain rights for 'How to Make a Miracle Happen on Christmas'? Traveling here for a one-act! Our station's turning the tide!"

Excitement lit up Shin Yunseong's expression.

Truthfully, Sitzny hadn't journeyed solely for 'How to Make a Miracle Happen on Christmas' rights.

Earlier, Sitzny Director Bae Hyunjung had proposed that aiding in securing the one-act drama 'How to Make a Miracle Happen on Christmas' would earn Shin Yunseong's upcoming project a 30 billion won investment from Sitzny.

"For real?"

Meanwhile, pride swelled on Jung Chansoo's face. Both streaming behemoths, Yukflix and Sitzny, coveted their creation.

104.28.193.250

As Jung Chansoo reveled in his triumph,

Knock knock knock.

A knock echoed at the Director's Office door.

"Who goes there?"

"Director, it's PD Kim Hye-na. You requested my presence…"

Kim Hye-na had been dozing in the rest area and rushed over after clearing her drowsiness.

"Ah, PD Kim Hye-na, enter!"

Jung Chansoo personally hurried to open the door.

"Huh?!"

What's happening?

Kim Hye-na, hand on the knob, halted in astonishment seeing the Director handle it.

And then,

"PD Kim Hye-na, what on earth have you pulled off?"

Addressing Kim Hye-na as she entered the office,

"…?!"

Kim Hye-na stiffened once more.

Impossible!

Did I mess up?

Instantly, her pre-nap actions flashed back.

"Truth is, a few hours back, I posted a highlight from the one-act drama to the station's YouTube without approval! Director, forgive me!"

She offered a deep 90-degree bow in apology.

However,

"No way! PD Kim, stop that! Why bow? Wait, I meant to commend you. You believe I'd reprimand you?"

Flustered, Jung Chansoo gestured wildly. With a male PD, he'd assist upright, but as a woman, he hesitated to touch and fidgeted awkwardly.

"…So I succeeded?"

"Exactly! The clip by PD Kim Hye-na has almost… whoa?! It's surpassed 100 million already?!"

Jung Chansoo intended to boast the YouTube stats but jolted seeing the milestone crossed.

"O-One hundred million?!"

My upload?!

Kim Hye-na hastily retrieved her smartphone.

So many missed notifications!

Over 100 unread calls appeared.

Setting them aside, she launched the YouTube application.

Indeed, it's at 100 million!

Stunned, she verified her video's views.

"In any case, Yukflix and Sitzny both seek rights to your production, so… tidy up and prepare for a discussion in two hours."

"Understood, sir!"

Kim Hye-na sped off home to freshen up.

"PD Shin, inform Director Bae Hyunjung of my ongoing meeting."

"What?!"

"I'm occupied in a session."

"Yes, sir…"

Jung Chansoo examined the uploaded clip by Kim Hye-na and the full 'How to Make a Miracle Happen on Christmas'.

The show itself is average…

Having reviewed both, Jung Chansoo pondered deeply.

The plot followed familiar tropes, revolving around the three young leads as core figures, matching his anticipations for a one-act.

Appearances by Taecho and the Children of Creation disrupted engagement with the protagonists, so Kim Hye-na crafted a distinct edit limiting them to short, fleeting moments.

Conversely, this one captivates viewers.

The YouTube special lacked narrative but evoked calm and joy just by viewing.

"They overlooked the essence."

Jung Chansoo grinned, discerning Yukflix and Sitzny's true intent.

Likely, they erred in assuming the special's kids were the drama's leads.

How can I frame the deal to earn acclaim?

Smirking, Jung Chansoo contemplated advantageous contract clauses.

Simultaneously.

"Kyoot?!"

A clip of Taecho-nim and the Children of Creation?

Iona, scouring for negative remarks on Sejun and allies once more, spotted the special.

"Kyoot Kyoot Kyoot. Theo-nim, check this out!"

Iona presented the special to Theo.

"Gasp! Kim Hye-na, such a devious human, meow! Profiting from the young ones' footage without our mighty hybrid Chairman Park's consent, meow! Intolerable, meow! As Vice Chairman Theo's ally, I shall notify Chairman Park immediately, meow!"

Theo wasted no time in informing Sejun.

*****

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