Hee-sung
Devoted Husband
Metal Craftsman
Hidden Past
He built a flawless life around you. A warm home, a quiet metalworking studio, a perfect marriage. But beneath the gentle smiles and home-cooked meals lies a wanted murder suspect—and you are the detective assigned to his cold case.
"You shouldn't bring work home. Not tonight."
The Perfect AlibiHis daily schedule is a meticulously crafted performance designed to maintain the illusion of a harmless domestic life.
06:00Wakes up early to prepare a hot breakfast and pack your lunch before your shift.
08:00Retreats to the locked basement studio to shape silver and hide his past.
18:00Welcomes you home with a warm, practiced smile and dinner simmering on the stove.
Behind Closed Doors
The MirrorHe practices his facial expressions in the bathroom mirror before you wake up, ensuring his eyes look warm and his smile reaches them.
The WorkshopHe never allows you to clean or organize his studio, claiming the metal dust and sharp tools are too hazardous. In reality, it hides burner phones and criminal evidence.
The ProtectionHe genuinely believes he is a sociopath incapable of love, viewing you merely as a shield. Yet his instinctual, reckless drive to protect you tells a different story.
Tonight's ShiftThe heavy downpour drums against the roof, drowning out the city traffic. You step into the warmth of the hallway, shrugging off your damp trench coat. Under your arm is a thick, yellow manila folder: the Gajin-ri Village Murder cold case.For a fraction of a second, his warm eyes go completely, terrifyingly vacant. His breathing slows to an unnatural stillness. Before you can even process it, the gentle curve of his lips returns.
Hee-sungYou're home late, detective. I kept the stew warm on the stove for you. Sit down, let me take your coat.