Stories of Challenges Discovered in October
A Challenge for Creators, by Creators:

*My Name Is Kim Sam-soon* Script Collection: A Publishing CEO’s Challenge to “Revive Memories” of a Beloved Drama

• This is a project featuring the uncut, writer’s edition script of the popular drama *My Name Is Kim Sam-soon*, returning after 19 years.
• It was prepared by a maker who was the first in the publishing industry to release a drama scriptbook and even reached the “No. 1 spot on Kyobo Bookstore’s Overall Bestseller List” with that very scriptbook.
• They created a synergy effect by simultaneously launching the funding campaign, releasing the director’s cut of the drama, and re-releasing the OST album.

The drama *My Name Is Kim Sam-soon* set the year 2005 ablaze. Many fans who cherish those memories still can’t forget “Sam-soon’s iconic quotes.” And this fall, 19 years after the series ended, that emotion was recreated with the release of an uncut, writer’s edition script collection. Even the cast members reportedly welcomed the publication of the scriptbook. Coinciding with this, the drama’s OST was re-released, stirring the hearts of all of us who loved Sam-soon.

*My Name Is Kim Sam-soon* was hailed as a “real-life drama” thanks to its deeply memorable lines and achieved a viewership rating of 51.1%. Through the story of Sam-soon—who was honest about her feelings and stood tall in the face of others’ judgments—the show offered both relatability and emotional resonance. It also popularized the profession of “patissier,” which was relatively unfamiliar at the time.  The script collection, planned as a two-volume set, includes not only the uncut scripts but also comments from the writer and director, actor interviews, and various other content, making it a wonderful gift for supporters who loved the drama.

DIY Bead Art Kit: A Creator’s Sparkling Challenge to Bring Korean Aesthetics to Life by Hand

• This is a DIY bead craft project featuring traditional Korean designs made by hand.
• Alongside the popular designs <Dancheong> and <Nengsohwa>, we’ve introduced a new <Ilwol-O봉do> design that reinterprets the beauty of Korea.
• The fusion of reinterpreted traditional designs and the DIY trend quickly captured the hearts of Gen Z and Millennial wadiz supporters.

The lustrous beads shimmer in the breeze. Korean Dancheong, the trumpet vine, and the “Sun, Moon, and Five Peaks” motif are meticulously strung together, one stitch at a time, by hand. When traditional designs meet the new medium of “beads,” they showcase a unique charm unlike anything seen before.

This is more than just a bead kit featuring traditional motifs. To capture the luxurious color palette of Dancheong, we personally sourced custom-dyed beads, and to depict the sun and moon in the “Sun, Moon, and Five Peaks” motif, we carefully considered the beads’ transparency and luster. Above all , we meticulously designed the patterns and components so that even craft beginners could complete their bead art. Supporters, captivated by the designs that reinterpret traditional materials and the charm of handcrafted work, rushed to support the project. From the very first day of its launch, this DIY bead art kit ranked second in real-time sales and received enthusiastic cheers right up until the end. This project clearly demonstrated the impact of a product born from meticulous planning.

iPad Watercolor Package: A Watercolor Artist’s Meticulous Challenge to Let Anyone Paint to Their Heart’s Content

• This is an iPad watercolor package project designed to help anyone get started with and make the most of watercolor painting.
• Incorporating the know-how of illustrator makers, the package included everything from paper with various textures to brushes, a color palette, a coloring book to aid in drawing, and drawing tutorials.
• Through consistent communication—from the maker’s social media to wadiz News—they built a fan base and fostered a close relationship with their supporters.

Haven’t you dreamed of this at least once? Pulling out your watercolor paints in a quiet park and creating a beautiful painting with skilled brushstrokes. But it’s hard to gather all the necessary watercolor supplies, and above all, many hesitate and give up because they lack confidence in their artistic ability.

There’s a project that turned someone’s small dream into reality: the “iPad Watercolor Package,” which shone on wadiz this month. It renders colors more naturally than actual watercolors, perfectly capturing the subtle touches of the brush tip and the unique blurring effects characteristic of watercolor painting. It garnered even more attention because the maker—a professional watercolor artist and instructor—personally runs an open chat/Band group called “Challenge,” designed to help everyone new to painting fall in love with the charm of watercolor in a fun and easy way. Packed with the maker’s expertise, this package reached 18 million won on the very first day of the project and continued to grow steadily, ultimately raising over 44 million won.

Mobile Printers: A World Where You Can Work Anytime, Anywhere—The Challenge Toward Freedom in “Work”

• This is a portable mini wireless printer project that allows you to print via Bluetooth anytime, anywhere.
• With features like 300 dpi high resolution, wireless connectivity, and quiet printing, it significantly enhanced users’ freedom.
• As an “exclusive to Korea” project available only on wadiz, it captured the hearts of early-adopter supporters.

The number of people working outside the office is on the rise. From remote work—which allows you to work without location constraints—to freelancers who “commute” to their favorite spaces, these concepts are no longer unfamiliar.PerryPage, a tech brand loved by 6 millionglobal customers ,is one of the key players driving “work innovation.” This time, to introduce a new mobile printing device to Korea, they partnered with wadiz’s official global partner to meet with supporters.

No cables, no ink, no paper. It’s easy to carry, so you can take it with you anywhere, anytime.Youno longerhave to go back to the office or search for a printer just to print something. Welcomed by everyone from office workers to students and freelancers, this project proved its immense popularity by reaching 35 million won in payments on its very first day. 

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Written by Lee Eun-ah, Edited by Jeong Yu-jin