84. metaverse(1)
Knowledge is power.
Lately, Park Kyung-yeon has been feeling the meaning of this word in a slightly different way.
‘Live and live… … I want to be treated like this by people who were reluctant to treat me because they were far away from me.’
The hospitality changed overnight because he was friendly with Yoo Tae-yeon.
In particular, Vice Dean Lee Min-ki in front of me was an arrogant person who was usually full of elite consciousness. Others tried to wrap it up with cold charisma, but it was just arrogant.
‘What is a graduate from Korea University? … .’
Korea’s most prestigious university, Korea University!
Park Gyeong-yeon is not without pride as a graduate, but pride and conceit clearly have different meanings.
He, who had been uncomfortably stiff, was now making a very polite request.
“There is something I really want to suggest to CEO Taeyeon Yoo.”
With a soft smile and tone.
‘It’s true that I live… … .’
In the early days, there were times when I turned down the position he was calling for. Back then it was totally air handling. How hard it was for people… … Cursing came out naturally, but looking at it now, I felt sick to my stomach.
‘How can a person change like that?’
It’s embarrassing, but be polite nonetheless.
“I know roughly what rumors are spreading about me and CEO Taeyeon Yoo, but… … It’s not such a close relationship. We are literally just friends.”
Vice dean Minki Lee tilts his head.
“That is so strange.”
“yes?”
“Isn’t it enough to say that we are close enough to have meals and drinks together in private?”
At the same time, he showed me a picture on social media, and it was a picture taken affectionately together at a drinking party.
‘Ah, that human… … !“
It was Choi Jong-hak’s SNS.
“Even when Choi Jong-hak PD calls me hyung in a friendly way, this is enough… … .”
“It is true that we are close with other people, but CEO Yoo Tae-yeon was a bit ambiguous. It’s true that we’re close colleagues, but it’s not like we’re brothers or sisters… … Do you know what that means?”
“yes. I understand. I have several such relationships.”
“then… … .”
“Still, if it’s enough to have a private meeting together, wouldn’t it be possible to talk about it?”
“… … .”
Park Kyung-yeon drank instead of sighing. Immediately another professor refills the glass.
‘I have a knack for making people really uncomfortable.’
Park Kyung-yeon let out a sigh and spoke openly.
“Can I find out why you are trying to meet Tim Yu?”
“… … .”
“As you know, Tim Yoo is not a generous person. I’m the only one who loses if I get offended by introducing someone who doesn’t know who they are or what they’re trying to do.”
“I don’t know who it is… … I’m a little embarrassed. Was I that kind of person?”
He shrugged.
“I don’t really know anything other than that you’re a senior at Korea University. After I became a professor, I couldn’t even have a proper conversation.”
“… … .”
A chill settles down on his benevolent expression.
The professors around him started to get restless, but Park Kyung-yeon remained calm. It was because I thought there was nothing to regret and nothing to lose.
“You have to tell me straight up what you want to meet with Team Yoo.”
He no longer hid his name.
“For people like Tim Yoo, time is money. If it’s an acquaintance I’m sure of, I’ll be able to do something about arranging a table for dinner… … .”
Park Kyung-yeon’s eyes also began to sharpen.
“The vice-president and I don’t have that kind of relationship.”
“No, what are you saying so harshly… … .”
“Professor Park. I was a bit harsh How dare you tell the vice-president… … .”
The professors who have not heard of it begin to scold.
Regardless of that, Park Kyung-yeon did not waver.
‘They’re the ones I wouldn’t see anyway… … .’
Relax and have another drink while you wait.
Vice dean Lee Min-ki seemed to have his pride hurt.
I try to maintain a calm expression, but at first glance I feel bittersweet, angry, embarrassed… … All sorts of emotions were emerging little by little.
“Whoa.”
After taking a drink and taking a deep breath.
“actually… … .”
He continues to speak with difficulty.
Park Kyung-yeon heard the words with a sullen face.
* * *
Contrary to what Lee Min-ki said to vice dean, Park Kyung-yeon could meet Tae-yeon at any time. Just call and ask where it is and what time it is.
‘It’s important that both Gangnam and Pangyo offices have direct access cards to the representative office.’
“Professor Park Kyung-yeon. hello!”
“Did you come to see the CEO?”
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Most of the people who recognized him and greeted him were producers and executives.
They were people who knew Park Kyung-yeon.
Where are you currently working and where will you be working in the future?
“You team. I’m here!”
I casually open the door of the office where others would hesitate several times in fear and enter.
“Um, what happened?”
“busy?”
“Nothing. Sit down for a minute.”
While waiting, a very beautiful and intelligent female secretary hands you a cup of coffee with a smile on your face.
‘It’s a bad place for an old bachelor’s heart.’
What I’m still looking for… … .
“It’s done. what’s the matter?”
“Ah, that, that’s why… … .”
Park Kyung-yeon, flustered in embarrassment, and Tae-yeon staring at her.
There was no way Park Kyung-yeon would not know the meaning of that gaze.
“Oh no!”
“What isn’t it?”
“That’s what I’m thinking right now, absolutely not!”
“If not, I’m glad.”
“… … If not, I’m glad.”
“I thought Team Park was interested in Lee Joo-ah. I thought maybe the frequent visits lately are not because I have business, but because I want to see Joo-ah.”
hot!
“Oh no! something like that It’s because I really have work today.”
“okay? Is it important?”
“then! uh? no It’s not that important. You can refuse. It’s fine if you refuse. Actually, it’s something I don’t like.”
Taeyeon finally became serious.
“What is it?”
* * *
‘This is… … .’
Vice Dean Lee Min-ki entered Pangyo Techno Valley.
Biggest and biggest… … A super-large office building, like a landmark, was built in front of me.
Korea’s 10 largest conglomerates and the best game company, Nexple!
Recently, that prestige has arrived at a company that is expanding all over the world.
‘It’s not the first time I’ve come… … I’m trembling.’
In the past, it was a company that I often visited for various cooperation projects. It was a place that students and acquaintances often passed by, so there was a more friendly feeling.
But today I was particularly nervous.
‘Come on, let’s go.’
Neckple Pangyo headquarters.
The interior and the atmosphere inside have changed a lot.
“hahahaha, so this time… … .”
“This update… … .”
The facial expressions of the employees walking around with employee ID cards are different. He was full of confidence and laughed nonstop.
In the past, it was literally a common corporate atmosphere.
A gray, impersonal and gloomy place that can be seen everywhere… … .
When you walk around studios or welfare facilities, including the cafeteria, you can feel the change in the atmosphere.
‘That’s… … Is it a broadcasting station?’
You can also see the broadcast shooting site.
I can see him being interviewed by reporters… … .
‘This kind of change occurs when the company’s evaluation and stock price rise vertically.’
He is also a great person.
Yoo Taeyeon.
‘As a person of that level, you’ll already know the value of what I’m trying to do.’
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My heart started beating with hope.
“This is Yoo Tae-yeon.”
“I have heard a lot. I am Lee Min-ki, Vice President of Korea University Game Education Center. Heh heh heh!”
I started breaking out in a cold sweat.
‘weird. why… … ?’
body trembles
The identity of this feeling, he did not understand for a while.
“I heard that you have something you would like to propose to me.”
I checked the time on my phone… … .
“It’s hard to spend a lot of time on. After a while, a person from a government department decided to come and discuss an important agenda. We ask for your understanding.”
“Ah yes! Of course you should!”
“Then shall we get straight to the point? I heard it at first glance from Professor Park Kyung-yeon, but I would like to hear the requirements from the mouth of the professor who proposed it.”
“Oh, that’s it… … .”
Vice dean Lee Min-ki stutters as if he is flustered.
“My, what I am trying to make is a platform that is both a game and not a game. It’s a way for users to create and participate in their own content!”
Use your laptop to give a presentation.
It shows small and cute male and female avatar characters playing games of various genres.
FPS. Tycoons, RPGs.
Taeyeon, who listened closely to the story, summed it up in one word.
“It’s like a Roblox game.”
After gaining immense popularity around the world, it became known in Korea as a play by a famous game creator.
“Exactly. You know, too!”
Taeyeon calmly replied.
“Because I have a record of making and uploading games as a pastime in my youth.”
“Is that so?”
“I have played a lot. It’s been a while since I folded it, but it’s a very impressive and enjoyable game.”
Taeyeon said calmly.
“It’s also a game whose value is rising significantly on the metaverse trend.”
“Exactly. We will produce and service it to suit our sensibilities!”
“hmm… … .”
he eloped.
“Currently, we are working hard on a dedicated development platform tool. There was a time when I served as CTO of a software company in the past, and since then, I’ve been in a relationship with some of the best colleagues I’ve had!”
“I heard that you are now the vice president of the Game Education Center… … .”
“Once the investment is finalized, I plan to step down as vice president, start a company, and start working in earnest.”
The development team is also proud.
All of them had brilliant specifications and careers.
“Hollywood’s renowned modelers and VFX experts will also join. Together with them, we plan to diversify our business by utilizing hyper-realistic digital double technology… … .”
“How much do you think the total investment will be?”
“Up to Series A, it is 30 billion.”
There was a strong conviction on his face as he talked about the huge amount without hesitation.
“hmm… … .”
Taeyeon let out a small sigh.
Vice dean Lee Min-ki felt strangely uneasy.
“Even though the metaverse is a global trend, do you know why large game companies such as Nepple, Netfunz, and Nerosoft are backing away from the craze?”
“… … yes?”
“Because there was already a platform with such content in the game world. We call it MMORPG.”
“Ha, but that… … .!”
“yes. The concept is a little different from the platform you are planning, such as Roblox. Unlike MMORPGs, which communicate within the limited scope of the ‘game world view’ provided by the developer, such games have the meaning that users create their own ecosystem and ‘coexist’ with the developer. By the way.”
Taeyeon doesn’t show emotion in her eyes.
“K metabus platform. Was the vice president the only person or company that came to me shouting K-Roblox?”
“… … yes?”
“I have already had countless meetings with famous domestic companies and developers. Overseas companies in Japan, China, North America, and Europe have also made proposals for collaboration or made inquiries.”
“ah… … !”
“Mercury Games, which can be said to be affiliated with Nepple, also asked me about it. Metaverse games are the trend, but shouldn’t we do something too? The neighborhood next door is investing $100 billion. We are also willing to invest that much. What about this… … .”
“… … .”
The scale is staggering.
Vice dean Lee Min-ki could not keep his mouth shut.
smile
“Do you know why well-known developers or Mercury Games have been asking me like that?”
“That, that’s right, Taeyeon Yoo, CEO of Nepple, the largest game industry in Korea… … .”
“Not for that reason.”
The words that followed broke Taeyeon’s expectations.
“I recently found out, it seems that the games I made on that platform in the past are being treated as classics.”
“… … yes?”
“I think this is an overestimation, but… … Anyway, for that reason, they think of me as a domestic metaverse game expert and come to me to ask for advice or to request collaboration or investment. It’s not just because I’m the CEO of Nexple.”
“… … .”
It was something I didn’t know at all.
Vice dean Lee Min-gi put on a blank expression.
Taeyeon said in a low voice.
“The difference in temperature or concept between the public and the business regarding the metaverse is very clear. Companies seem to regard the metabus as a new food for the 4th industrial era, a gold mine, but the public is actually apathetic.”
Taeyeon looked at the laptop presentation screen.
“The metaverse that companies are shouting at right now is just an illusion. For that to really be possible, virtual reality technology needs to develop to the level of media media. The connection process itself also needs to be very fast and convenient. Coexistence through content development, world view, virtual currency… … I think these are issues to think about later.”
Taeyeon checked the time again and said.
“The metabus is so popular in the government departments I will be visiting now, so how about applying it and developing it for publicity of famous tourist attractions in the country or region? I am coming to seek advice on these matters.”
“… … .”
“Have you ever played an MMORPG… … Otherwise, have you ever made a profit by making an online game and servicing it for a long time?”
“Oh, no. I’ve never had that… … .”
“Let’s start with that. There is a big difference between knowing only in theory and making it yourself.”
“Well, that, if you do that, you will invest… … ?”
“… … .”
“Oh, no.”
A momentary misunderstanding, the resulting intoxication!
Recognizing this, Vice Dean Lee Min-gi’s face heated up.
Taeyeon stood up from her seat and said calmly.
“I’ll do it here.”