Q&A
As I mentioned in the comments of the last episode, today is a Q&A!
So, shall we get started right away?
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1Where did you get your inspiration when writing this piece?
There is a webtoon I have been reading since elementary school! It is a fantasy romance, and the story is incredible with all the plot twists and mysteries. I was inspired by one of the detailed themes in this webtoon: the concept of a "human betrothed to a god"!
2Where do you usually come up with ideas for themes and plot points? And
How long did it take to conceptualize this work?
Usually, the subject matter for my writing comes from my imagination. Since I like fantasy, I often imagine things like flying in the sky when I'm spacing out.
I think I spent less than a week brainstorming the large border of this piece whenever I had free time...
I set aside a whole day to set up all the detailed content and plot points and put them into the story.
Well, in conclusion, it seems like it took about a week!
3How did you end up writing this?
I often zone out during brief breaks. Whenever I did, I used to indulge in very short, endless daydreams, but I found that I never made any progress. So, for the first time, I sat down, opened my laptop, and started writing down the fantasy stories I had been imagining. Also, it felt a little sad (?) that I was the only one reading what I wrote, so I decided to start serializing this!
4Why was Jungkook chosen as the male lead?
He is the member who made me a fan💕 I became a fan after watching the scorpion dance in Blood, Sweat & Tears😍
5Around what time do you usually start serializing and finish your work?
Actually, I'm writing in my spare time throughout the day! (I love drafts!) I meet deadlines by reading through my work at night, and as soon as I release one chapter, I start writing the next one right away! (I love drafts!) So, I usually submit a chapter after midnight. You know I get scolded for using my phone in front of my parents ><
6Do you have any writing tips of your own?
Writing tips... Even when I tell a story from an omniscient narrator's perspective, I view it from the protagonist's point of view. Also, when I describe a situation with sentences, I try to visualize it in my head. I think I write by constantly mulling over my thoughts like that!
7Is there anything you pay attention to when writing this?
When describing a character's emotional arc, I pay close attention to conveying the reasons behind their feelings and the emotions themselves so that readers can empathize!
There were also a few questions regarding the bait,
8. How did you usually come up with and resolve the plot points?
As I mentioned before, since the story is more complex than I thought, there was a lot of narrative, but I didn't want to lead the plot with a predictable development. So, with the intention of revealing important facts later—such as "the members are gods," "Jungkook killed the female lead," and "Hoseok is the god of creation"—I laid the groundwork by including ambiguous dialogue and then dramatically unveiling the hidden truths to resolve them. Haha. Of course, I had planned out all the points(?) to resolve those clues as well. It was all part of a plan, wasn't it?😎
9. What did you think of all the hints shown here?
Actually, the plot twists are an element that wouldn't have existed if I had developed the story in a straightforward manner without hiding any facts.
ex) Jungkook kills the female lead - so Jungkook treats the female lead well even though she has no memory.
It could unfold like this, but!
ex) Jungkook is nice to the female lead who has no memory—Why?—It turns out that Jungkook killed her in a past life.
If you develop the story like this, it naturally creates a clue that Jungkook killed the female lead. You can do it too!The details I omitted from the story development are just foreshadowing, not anything particularly significant haha (that example is a bit extreme,,,😅)
10. When you insert plot points, do you write down the details of how they will be resolved later? It seems like it would be quite difficult to insert lines that will appear later.
I don't write the content in advance! Back in Season 1, at the beginning of each episodeshort phrasesI had been including those phrases, and almost all of them appeared in the flashback chapter! Since I had the atmosphere of the foreshadowing I envisioned and the details of how it would be resolved, I just had to continue the story to match that vibe, so it wasn't too difficult to insert the lines I had written in advance. However,I remember spending a long time searching because I had uploaded so many episodes that I couldn't remember where I had written which plot points...
From here on, these are questions related to me!
1How old are you?
Can I keep this private... haha. I'm pretty sure there are more of these than you guys who see my work.
2Height, weight?
I'm 170cm tall and weigh a little over 50kg! (I'm proud of my height haha)
3.Are you a middle schooler?
I graduated from middle school!
4. MBTI?
I'm an ENFP! ENFP put your hands up!
5Are you single?
I'm still one of those people who laughs and cries whenever I see Seokjin oppa's beaming jokes...
6. When I was selected as an Editor's Pick for the first time, or when I was featured on a banner
How do you feel?
I'm not kidding, it was a result I never imagined... Since there isn't much romance compared to other works and the subject matter is unfamiliar... I thought I would just quietly see it through to the end with the readers, but seriously... when I first saw it, my heart really pounded!!!! I still remember that feeling.
7How does it feel to surpass 10,000 views and 100 subscribers?
When the views surpassed 5,000, I thought, "Wow... I'll hit 10,000 before I finish," but I never imagined I'd reach it so soon. It makes me so happy to think, "So many people are watching my work." 🥰 I sincerely thank the 136 subscribers (as of now). ❤️💕
8Mint chocolate love or hate?
I'm a quiet disliker... haha
9Hawaiian pizza, love it or hate it?
I like it, but... there are more people around me who dislike it than I thought. I felt a bit like a fan getting scolded by a mint chocolate hater... 8ㅁ8 I mean, what's wrong with Hawaiian...
10What is your favorite food?
I'm Korean, but I'm a fan of Western food, haha. I like all kinds of Western dishes.
11.How did you come across Fanple?
Actually, was it two years ago? My younger sibling used to write on this app. They were better at writing than me and had a richer imagination, so I installed the app just to read what they had written. (Because of this, I can't verify my number!!! ㅠㅠ I can't cheer on the other writers... 8ㅁ8) My sibling stopped writing, so we said goodbye.
12. What is your favorite song?
This is really hard... I think I listen to ‘Love Maze,’ ‘PTD,’ and ‘Make It Right’ almost every day! I really love songs with a lot of harmonies 💕 ex) Love Maze, Jamais Vu, etc.
13. Do you think you are pretty?
I think I look presentable with makeup on^^ (No revealing my face)
14. When did you become a BTS fan?
Ah, this is one of my biggest regrets... My denial phase of becoming a fan lasted longer than I expected. Since I used to just watch videos of various idols, I didn't think much of it at the time, but before I knew it, I found myself binge-watching their music videos. It wasn't until I binge-watched up to "Save Me" that I realized I had become a fan, and I've been an ARMY since the "Spring Day" promotions! I don't remember the exact date, but it was the first week of January 2017 haha. (Wow, that really hasn't been that long...)
15. Who is your bias in BTS?
To be honest, when I first became a fan, it was naturally Jungkook. I was young back then... But as time went by, I started noticing the other members. Watching the 2017 year-end performances, the concept of a "bias" completely disappeared, haha. But just to be polite, I go around saying it's Jungkook.☺️
16. Subjects you like + are good at and
What subjects do you dislike and are bad at?
The subject I like and am good at is World Geography! I've actually gotten a Grade 1 in this subject several times~😆 (I'm not good at Korean Geography)
The subject I hate and am bad at is math! Just like most liberal arts students...
17. What is your favorite animal?
,,,,,puppy?!
18. Do you have any pets or plants?
There were no plants, but there were animals! I had a pet dog that I had been with for eight years, but it crossed the Rainbow Bridge early this year. Even after half a year, I can still see the empty space.
19. What is your favorite BTS commercial?
There's a Samsung commercial we filmed with the JK-JIN, RM-JM, and SG-V-JH unit! It's seriously... good ❤️
20. Do you enjoy riding amusement park rides?
It's like riding Lotte World's Gyro Drop while scared, and Everland's T while shedding tears?
21. What is your favorite drama?
I don't really watch dramas.
22. What is your favorite movie?
There are two movies that I tell people are my favorites of all time.It's "The Devil Wears Prada" and "Kiki's Delivery Service"!
23. Favorite small?
Since I watch a lot of different works, I don't think I can tell you about them all... so I'll just tell you about the last four I watched!
The Last Line Between You and Me
If I Could Sculpt Your Scent
One dried squid among the thugs
Princess? I'd Rather Be a Witch
24. Who is your favorite author?
Same as above,,,
Author ‘Fat Hedgehog’, Author ‘Pital’, Author ‘Seol Harang’
And I love the many writers I couldn't mention❤️
25. You mentioned that you work part-time; doesn't it feel bothersome or difficult to work on the series?
I’ve never once felt lazy! Before I knew it, writing had become a part of my daily routine, haha. Still, there are times when it’s tough. Since I work really long hours on weekends, I sometimes get exhausted... and I get angry whenever I hit a writing slump.
26. You serialize your work faster than other authors; is it difficult for you?Isn't it?
Actually, the reason I started serializing so quickly was because I wasn't confident I could balance schoolwork and writing. So I worked on it in a Spartan fashion during the vacation... but before I knew it, I found myself doing both. It would be a lie to say it's not hard, but it's definitely bearable! Thank you for your concern.😘
27. Do you want to be friends?
As I wrote above, I kept my age private... ㅠㅠ Since it becomes ambiguous no matter what criteria I apply... I'm sorry to those who wanted to be friends. 😭 When I eventually reveal my age, I will definitely be friends with you then.
28. Who are your favorite celebrities besides BTS?
Among boy groups, there are TXT and Seventeen, and among girl groups, there is STAYC! I just watch funny videos or music videos, and my only main group is BTS😘
29. Do you know that I love you?
You'd be a fool not to know 😎 I love you just as much as you love me! Or even more!! 💕
30. Why was it named "Star of the Small Universe"?
Actually, "Small Universe" means "microcosm." During a concert speech, RM’s line, "To all of you who have become our small universe," really resonated with me. It made me realize that watching the ARMY Bombs shining in the center of the stage must truly make one feel like they are in space. Although I haven't been to a concert, I consider myself one of the stars in that microcosm, so I decided to name it "Star of the Small Universe" haha.
31. What is your favorite color?
Light green, mint, and light purple! I like pastel tones.
32. Aren't you hot?
I like that it's not hot after the rain! But I want to see the sun.
33. Aren't you hungry?
I get hungry when I get home from work, but if I just stuff myself, I get a stomachache from indigestion while sleeping, so I'm holding back.
34. You said a while ago that we would hold hands and go to heaven(?) together happily. When are you free?
Hahaha, let's go after the exams are over...⭐️
35. Why are your writing skills so good?
I'm not really sure myself, but I'm so happy that you all say this to me ㅠㅠ❤️
36. Curly vs. Wavy vs. Straight Hair
Wavy hair that's close to straight...?
37. Short cut vs. Bob vs. Medium length vs. Long hair
Of course, long hair!
38. Favorite BTS photo or GIF
There are too many, but this photo is what I thought of Hoseok, the God of Creation.
Because it resembles the vibe the most,,💕
He's so handsome ㅠㅠㅠㅠ
It’s Jungkook’s concert outfit, but the clothes worn by Seokjin, the God of Light, are very similar to this one,,💕
He's so handsome ㅠㅠㅠㅠ
39. How do you feel about becoming my favorite author?
Of course I'm happy ㅠㅠㅠㅠ!!!!❤️💝
Thank you to everyone who asked various questions💕
The questions coming up now are ones I want you to know the answers to!
1. As the plot points are gradually being revealed, it feels like the ending is approaching, but there's still a long way to go until the conclusion, right? (Jungkook... the female lead... I want to see them for a long time ㅠㅠ)
I can't believe we've already passed episode 60! Haha. Since Season 1 had 31 episodes, I thought Season 2 would wrap up around this time, but that wasn't the case. To be honest, since *Ijak* gained much more popularity than I expected, I did consider planning and serializing a Season 3, but ultimately, I decided against it. Haha. I'll explain the reason when I wrap up *Ijak*. There is still some time left until the finale, but the wrap-up of Season 2 is just around the corner! Please look forward to it until then. 🥰
2. Do you have any plans for your next project after this one is finished?
2-1. What kind of feel (genre) do you plan to release next?
First, I came up with a story idea and decided on a theme! However, I haven't finalized the details yet, haha. I plan to pour in more romance for my next work... and fantasy will be added to a realistic setting. It seems like there are people living tough lives, so I'm preparing a fantasy healing romance(?) set in reality! Please give lots of love to my next project!!
Q&A is harder than I thought... Anyway, that's all for now!
Whether it was the answer you expected or wanted
I'm not sure.
And I really thought a lot about nicknames for my subscribers,
tail starI decided to use the nickname Iran!
tail starIt turns out that this is the Korean word for comet.
Since my name is long, readers...universe starsThey call me thatuniverse stars-tail starIt sounds similar and is cute><
Please let me know if you are not satisfied! Since it is another name for you, I will reconsider it or actively incorporate your feedback!
Thank you for watching💕
God's Betrothed 63I'll be back!
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