The class that has recently emerged as Korea's new aristocracy consists of professions that attract public attention, such as entertainers and sports stars.
I fall within that category too, and I lead a satisfying life with plenty of money and a large fan base.
However, the true rulers of this society—the class closest to the high aristocracy—are the chaebol families.
Among them, RJ Group is a media conglomerate that serves as one of the pillars of Korea's cultural scene.
Centered on broadcasters and newspapers, it extends all the way to the production and distribution of films and dramas.
It owns several major businesses whose names alone would be recognized by everyone in the country. It is even deeply entangled with the political world, making RJ a chaebol family that wields far more power than one might expect.
For all I know, RJ Group's influence in political circles may even be greater than Samyeon Semiconductor's.
However, there is one lesser-known business among them that is considered quite a profitable gem, and that company is Siref.
The person who built Siref up from the ground by herself is Joo Yeon-ah, RJ Group's illegitimate child and maverick.
Though she had been cast out by her family and built the company alone, her slight frame was more than made up for by the force radiating from her, which was enough to make me nervous...
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