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Creating Kakao emoticons that will definitely make you money
Creating Kakao emoticons that will definitely make you money
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Book Introduction
'A sad beast with a long neck', 'Byakgya Tyakgya', 'Author, the deadline is approaching...', etc.
Kim Namu, the popular author who created many best-selling emoticons,

How did he create the 'super hit emoticon' and become rich overnight?

Easy to make, get approved in one go, sell a lot
Kim Namoo's special know-how revealed!

Kim Namu, the creator of many hit emoticons such as 'The Long-Necked Sad Beast', 'Author, Your Deadline Is Almost Here', and 'Dyagya Tyabbyaphae Series', introduces the secrets to getting emoticons approved and how to create emoticons that sell well.
Author Kim Namu is creating a huge buzz with her unique ideas, such as roughly drawn drawings or adding different text to the same drawing.
To sell emoticons, you must be approved by the sales platform, but artist Kim Namu received approval for 64 emoticons over 6 years from Kakao, which is famous for its strict approval process.
Among them, the emoticon 'Sad Beast with a Long Neck', which was first released on Kakao, became a sensation as soon as it was released, generating an incredible profit of 120 million won in the first month alone.
Since then, every emoticon released has been popular, and he is called the 'Hand of God of the Emoticon World'.


In this book, author Kim Namu reveals the secrets to creating 'well-selling' emoticons, even if you're not good at drawing, with just an idea and planning skills.
We analyze the strategies needed to identify trends and create best-selling emoticons, delve into everything from how to create different types of emoticons to how to propose them to a full-fledged Kakao emoticon studio, and even how to generate additional income by creating goods using your own characters.
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PART 1 INTRO: What's the secret to getting 64 approvals in just 6 years?

01 How did an office worker who only commuted between home and work come to create emoticons?
02 Who is Kim Namu and how does he earn 120 million won a month?
03 A whopping 64 emoticons have been approved in just 6 years!
04 Even for veteran writers, approval is like trying to reach for a star in the sky.

PART 2: Preparation: If you know the right way, you'll win every battle! Let's learn emoticons and take on the challenge.

05 A market where you can create a lifetime pension with zero investment costs
06 Only Kakao! Master the Kakao Mechanism
07 It doesn't have to be Kakao! Target various emoticon platforms.
08 There is no such thing as 'jjolmang' in the world of emoticons.
09 Good Red Ocean
10 Anyone can do it anytime, anywhere, as long as they have paper and a pen.
[Let's get to know 1] What is an emoticon?
[Let's Learn 2] Analysis of the Kakao Emoticon Market
[Let's Get to Know 3] Types of Emoticons
[Let's find out 4] What are emoticons made of?
[Let's Learn 5] A Glance at the Emoticon Creation Process
[Let's Get to Know 6] Emoticons, I'm Curious Q&A

PART 3 Planning: The Key to Selling Emoticons is the Idea

11 The answer lies in the fleeting moments of everyday life.
12 Find your own blue ocean
13. Create a character that shines brightly
[Let's Get to Know 1] Getting Ideas
[Let's Get to Know 2] Determining Your Target Audience
[Let's Go 3] Deciding on a Concept
[Let's Get to Know 4] Choosing a Title
[Let's Get to Know 5] Setting a Message
[Planning Note] A Sad Beast with a Long Neck

PART 4: CREATING: HOW TO CREATE BEST-SELLING EMOJI

14 Give your characters a story
15. Even Zolaman can become an emoticon.
How to create emoticons without drawing a single line
Create 17 series emoticons
[Learning 1] Choosing the right emoticon type
[Let's Go Know 2] Getting Ready
[Let's Learn 3] Sketching (Storyboarding)
[Learn More 4] Determining How to Insert Text
[Learn More 5] How to Create a Still Emoji
[Learn More 6] How to Create Moving Emoticons
[Learn More 7] How to Make a Big Emoji
[Learn More 8] How to Make Sound Emoticons
[Learn More 9] Sites & Applications to Help You Create Emoticons
[Planning Note] The Dyaggya Tyaggyae Series

PART 5: PRACTICE: The moment of battle has arrived! Releasing emoticons

18 Approval and disapproval are only a hair's breadth apart
19. Unapproved.
How not to be hurt by three letters
[Learn More 1] Submit a Suggestion to Kakao Emoticon Studio
[Learn More 2] Kakao Emoticon Commercialization Process
[Let's Go 3] Promoting Released Emoticons
[Let's Go 4] How to conquer emoticon platforms other than Kakao
[Planning Note] Author, the deadline is approaching...


PART 6 APPLICATION: MAKE MONEY USING YOUR CREATED CHARACTERS

20 ways to kill two birds with one stone! There are endless ways to make money with just one well-made character!
[Learn More 1] Create Your Own Goods - Stickers
[Let's Go 2] Making Your Own Goods - Tteok Memoji
[Let's Go 3] Create Your Own Goods - Postcards
[Learn More 4] Making Your Own Goods - Keyrings & Grip Toks
[Let's Get to Know Part 5] Recommended Goods Production Sites
[Planning Note] Opera Singer-Style Dialogue

Kim Namu's emoticons at a glance

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Into the book
Released in December 2017, 'The Sad Beast with a Long Neck' surpassed all the popular emoticons at the time and achieved the number one spot in sales for a week in a row, earning approximately 120 million won in emoticon sales revenue that month.
It was a huge amount of money.
After that, I personally felt that the emoticon market was a huge blue ocean, and I became more active as an emoticon creator.
--- p.14, from “01 How did an office worker who only commuted between home and work come to create emoticons?”

Creating emoticons is a truly attractive profession because it requires relatively little initial investment, can be attempted by anyone regardless of drawing ability, allows for the creation of multiple works in a short period of time, and creates emoticons with various concepts, so there's no time to get bored.
--- p.17, from “02 Who is Kim Namu and earns 120 million won a month?”

The easiest way to get ideas is to observe the people around you.
Each person's unique characteristics, such as facial features, personality, speech patterns, and temperament, can make great subjects for emoticons.
Emoticons are mostly used in conversations with acquaintances.
I can get ideas by thinking about which emoticons to use when having a conversation with someone I'm in a relationship with.
In fact, if you look at the common characteristics of emoticons that sell well, you will see that they are often inspired by words or actions that are frequently used in daily life.
--- p.68, from “11 The Answer Is in the Passing Daily Life”

When creating a character, the appearance is important, but it is also very important to give the character a solid story.
By giving your character a unique story that many people can relate to and a story that sets it apart from other emoticons, you can create a well-structured emoticon.
--- p.100, from “Give a story to 14 characters”

Before you start creating your own emoticons, you need to decide what type of emoticon you want to create.
Kakao can suggest a total of three types of emoticons.
There are still emojis, moving emojis, and big emojis.
Since the production specifications and guidelines differ depending on the type, you should first decide on the type you want to make and then produce accordingly.
--- p.110, from “Let’s Get to Know 1 - Deciding on the Type of Emoticon”

Publisher's Review
It's okay if you can't draw! Just compete with one 'idea'!
20 Easy-to-Learn, Instant-Use Emoji Success Strategies


Emoticons are a field with a low barrier to entry, as they can be created without requiring exceptional drawing skills.
If you have a story that everyone can relate to or a unique idea, you can create a popular emoticon even with just a doodle.
If you release and sell well-made emoticons on emoticon platforms like Kakao or Line, money will pile up in your account every time a purchase is made.
The more popular emoticons you have, the more money you'll accumulate in your account each month, creating a solid lifelong pension.
There are many platforms where you can sell emoticons, but the largest one is Kakao.
It is a national messenger used by 85% of the population, and in 2017, it opened an open market called 'Kakao Emoticon Studio', creating a platform where anyone can create and sell emoticons.


The author of this book, Kim Namu, is an emoticon artist who has created many steady sellers, including 'The Sad Beast with a Long Neck', 'Author, Your Deadline Is Almost Here', 'Dyagya Tyabyaphae Series', 'Toejun Saengticon', and 'Baby Series'.
It is attracting attention for its unique ideas, such as creating emoticons by adding different text to the same drawing style, while keeping the point simple and accurate.
In particular, Kakao, which is famous for its strict approval process, received approval for a whopping 64 emoticons over 6 years.
The author's first released emoticon, 'The Sad Beast with a Long Neck', was incredibly popular, generating 120 million won in revenue in just the first month of its release. Since then, all emoticons released with friendly drawings and relatable phrases have enjoyed consistent popularity.
In this book, I will reveal, without reservation, the emoticon production know-how I have accumulated over the past six years.


▶ Friendly explanation from planning to launch

This guide details the entire process of creating emoticons, from ideation to determining the target audience and concept, drawing a suitable picture, and adding a unique title and message.
We also provide helpful information on the materials needed to submit your created emoticon to Kakao Emoticon Studio and how to submit your suggestions.


▶ Revealing the know-how to get approval in one go

We are revealing the know-how of an author who received approval for 64 Kakao emoticons in 6 years.
The author will share his secrets on how to get approval the first time, as well as how to improve on points that can be suggested to get approval even if it is not approved.


▶ How to Create Emoticons with Photoshop

Creating emoticons requires a process of digitizing the sketched drawing.
For digital work, various graphic programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Clip Studio, and Procreate are required. This book introduces a method of creating emoticons using Photoshop.

▶ Suggestions for generating additional income by utilizing characters

I'll show you how to generate additional income by using the characters you create.
We propose a method of using characters to create and sell useful goods in real life, such as key rings, postcards, memos, and griptoks.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: June 1, 2022
- Page count, weight, size: 216 pages | 554g | 170*235*13mm
- ISBN13: 9788927813040
- ISBN10: 8927813049

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