Hello everyone, nice to meet you. Today, I think I'm going to talk about a topic that is quite different from usual. Recently, YouTubers have been in a lot of trouble. Among them, some have been arrested, and as a result, some have had their revenue stopped. There are also various discussions arising from the leaked transcripts of around 17,000 pages, which have led to many people being embroiled in controversy. In the midst of this, there are actually people who are having to step away from YouTube, and some have even crossed into somewhat criminal territory. Unfortunately, the discussions surrounding YouTubers are more negative than positive, and these issues are receiving a lot of attention. It's all very noisy, but what I want to talk about today is that I, too, have been thinking about my own situation. I've been doing YouTube for six years now.

I also received some benefits, so I'm doing this direct purchase in advance. I don't really know how to start this story, but I often talk about various topics, right? Among them, there are stories that you like and stories that you dislike, as well as discussions about children and enlightenment. Then, I also talk about issues. When I discuss issues, I usually end up talking about people who are in the spotlight. Because of that, I've received some requests that could be considered inappropriate, although that sounds a bit grand. In fact, I have received such requests, and I have agreed to some of them. I can't give you the exact date, but it was a few years ago, and it wasn't as sensational as usual.

There was quite a significant incident, and I had talked about it on YouTube. The next day, I received an email from a law firm saying they were going to sue me for defamation. Below that, there was contact information for the YouTube channel representatives. I got really angry and called them immediately. I asked what they were doing, saying that if they were going to talk to a law firm like that, did they think I would just take down the video and apologize? I asked what they were trying to achieve. I said I didn't have a lawyer, but I was ready to continue making and posting videos. The truth is, the YouTuber hadn't done anything right, but I was directly in contact with YouTube.

No, it was someone who worked under me. But suddenly, when I got really angry, the person said, I watch your YouTube a lot, but I tend to get angry easily. When I get angry, I express it well, but first, I try to calm down and talk it out. So, I said, I hope you can take down the YouTube video like this. From my perspective, while I do have my own YouTube channel, I understand that the nature of YouTube often involves bringing someone down as the easiest way for a creator to gain attention. Sometimes, in that process, it can even be done legally. There are so many people involved. However, one of my principles in life and philosophy is that I always speak to the extent that I can face someone directly. I don't push people into a corner or anything like that. I just express my own position regarding the situation.

There are things like this, and I wait until I hear everything before I make my move. But this person really hadn't done anything right, and instead, they said they would sue me. That just made me even angrier. I called them right away. I mean, I really did. So I told them, Go ahead and sue me. Let's see how far you can take this. On the other hand, I also think that sometimes good things can come from this. So I asked them what they really wanted. They wanted me to take down the video from my YouTube channel, right? They said yes. So I asked, Then why are you talking to me like that? I'm not a difficult person, and I don't have any ill feelings towards you. I'm just trying to have a conversation.

I'm just someone who gets by, and I thought it would have been better if they had just lowered it from the beginning. I mentioned that I don't understand why some people are so rigid and uncommunicative. At that point, the person asked if they could lower it a bit. I replied that I also have a time when I post videos, and I need to receive at least one chicken. So, I told them to send me a Kyochon Red Combo chicken to my KakaoTalk number, and I would lower it right away. They thanked me and sent me two Kyochon chickens. After that, I took down the video. I can't reveal who that person is because it's a transaction. But upon reflection, I realized this situation is a bit complicated.

If I hit you, it could be said that it's a serious issue. The order has changed, and that becomes a form of intimidation. If the order changes, what I did can be considered close to a transaction. If you tell me that I will be punished under some law, I will go to the police and turn myself in. But this is an agreement between the parties involved, and for the goals we both want, that person gives me two chickens, and I take down the video. So, we have reached an agreement on this matter. If I were to say to that person, Send me 100 chickens, and I will take down the video, and I contacted them first, then that would become intimidation. This is why many YouTubers struggle; they actually don't make a lot of money. If a YouTuber reaches a million subscribers, they might earn a lot, but that's not the case for most.

However, those people are already determined. The YouTubers who earn a lot of money are set, and even among the YouTubers with over a million subscribers, many don't upload videos frequently. There are many cases where my YouTube channel doesn't even generate revenue. So, those people inevitably have to be swayed by money. I don't sympathize with those things, but I definitely think that such temptations make it harder to resist. As I've always said, YouTube is most ideal as a side job, and I want to emphasize that it is best to approach it as a side job like I do. And honestly, if I were in the same position as them, would I have been able to refuse those limitations? I would refuse, but...

However, what I refuse to do is this: I always say that I am known for having weak faith because I come from a family with a strong religious background. I often mention that I can deceive God, but I cannot deceive myself. The point I want to make is that I am quite fearful, and I always think about how things could turn out in the worst-case scenario. I constantly consider how my current actions might lead to the worst possible outcomes. For example, if YouTubers get into a fight, it might just end up being some petty argument or insults exchanged. But the problem arises when, like just now, there are rumors or threats involved; in such cases, my life could be completely ruined.

If I disappear as a YouTuber, it means that my reputation, which I have fought for all this time, will also vanish. Of course, I wonder what kind of reputation I really have from fighting on YouTube. I don't have any special reputation, to be honest. But I think about the worst-case scenario, and I don't think I would sell it for a pittance. I wouldn't let go of those things for a low price. Some people have lost it for 5,500 won, while others have made 3 million won, and some have sold it for even smaller amounts. They all exposed themselves to those risks, but I don't think I would do that. As for safety, what can I say? I always talk about how humans are like this. I want to be an adult in front of you all, but I also...

Now, there could be an offer that I truly cannot refuse. If the amount is too large or something like that, then I might have to think about it. So, I can't say that I'm such a wonderful adult. There are dreams and ambitions, and someday I might be caught in a trap. I want to say that, but just talking about it today makes me realize that it scares me a bit. As I mentioned earlier, I've been watching a lot of YouTubers lately, and I keep thinking about the time I received chicken. If the order had been reversed, I would have been subjected to the same kind of threat. So, that thought is a bit frightening to me, and I'm just confessing to you all that this kind of thing happened today. Therefore, in the future, I will absolutely not accept any chicken.

I can't say that I don't have any feelings about it. Of course, I have uploaded a few videos on YouTube, but there might be some things among them that you don't like. The topic of the discussion may involve the people directly affected. What I want to convey to these individuals is that I absolutely do not harbor any ill feelings towards the business owners or intend to bring them down. Similarly, if the business owners dislike it, they can simply take down that video. I will send a chicken as a gesture. Then, I will cleanly remove it. I don't have any emotional reasons for this, and considering that we are all in the same industry, I don't think we need to be overly rigid about it. I also haven't seriously attacked any of you, so this will continue in the same manner moving forward. Speaking of arrogance...

What does this mean? The conclusion is that I just felt a little scared. If the order changes, then that would be considered intimidation. So, I won't change the order in the future, but on the other hand, I want to tell you that if someone feels that they don't like what I'm saying, they can come forward. In that case, please don't say that you will sue me through a law firm or anything like that. Don't intimidate me or anything like that. I'm not someone who lacks flexibility. I have also been to the police once while doing YouTube; it was bothersome. If we can handle things amicably, I'm more than willing to do so. So, keep this in mind: if you don't like a video later on, just let me know. I can always move within that level of flexibility.

I wanted to mention that I will not be involved in this relationship anymore. I just wanted to reiterate that. So, anyway, that's all for today's discussion. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. I drank too much yesterday, so I'm having a bit of trouble speaking right now; I'm still feeling the effects of the alcohol. But I'm going out for drinks again this evening, so I hope everyone enjoys their weekend. Next time, I will come back with better stories. That's all. Thank you.

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