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(Grand Shining Hotel)

(2 years later)

It hasn't been that long

since Rebecca made her writing debut.

She came on the scene just two years ago and published several novels.

Her books were fresh.

And shocking.

She overturned the misconception that the public had about novels

almost instantly.

(Author Rebecca's book signing event) No one knows her real name,

(Kim Yong-jun / Literary critic) or face, or where she's from.

Based on her writing alone...

(Park Da-seon / Novelist) The public loves her.

It was the birth of a new idol.

- The author, Rebecca - Hello.

will be appearing in public for the first time

with her new book.

Come on, come on.

It's starting in ten minutes. Why isn't she picking up?

Mr. Bae!

Oh, Woo-bin!

I'm sorry.

She's not answering?

You think maybe she was in an accident on her way here?

No, I don't think so.

All these people are here to see her. If she doesn't show up,

what are we going to do?

I'm sorry.

This is bad.

- Try calling her again. - Yes, sir.

Hello, everyone.

I'm Bae Han-seong of TACO.

First of all, I'd like to thank all the fans for coming here today,

but unfortunately,

due to unavoidable circumstances,

she is unable to attend the event.

We are so sorry.

At least tell us why!

What the heck?

Everyone, please calm down.

So-jin.

Everyone here today will be receiving an unlimited annual subscription

- Forget it! - so please take one each...

- I don't need this! - And fill out the forms.

- Please take a form... - You think we're stupid?

- We don't need it. - I'm so sorry.

We don't need this!

Oh!

We are so sorry.

ou!

- You promised! - What?

(Rebecca, a no-show at book signing... Fans protest vehemently)

The scene you see behind me

was the book signing event for web novel author, Rebecca.

The scene became chaotic

when the organizers suddenly announced

that the writer would not be attending due to personal reasons,

and angry fans caused a racket.

Rebecca has a large fandom in the web novel industry,

and was supposed to reveal her face for the first time today.

Fans who were expecting to see her

became enraged, and posted videos...

Height, 183cm. Weight, about 75kg?

He likes to work out, so he's muscular and well-toned,

but has a cute and intellectual face.

Just my type.

But people have similar tastes

and what looks good to me looks good to others too.

Still, he's my lunch buddy

which makes everyone jealous.

People are still demanding compensation.

I'm very angry.

Working so hard for the team.

I think that's so amazing.

You haven't clocked out?

No.

You still haven't been able to get in touch with Rebecca?

There's only a week left.

I know.

Mr. Bae wants me to get

her manuscript this weekend no matter what.

If I fail...

He told me to pack up and leave.

Then, should I go with you...

This is breaking news.

The perpetrator behind the serial murders in Gyeonggi-do

has finally been apprehended.

Yes, the arrest was made six months

after the special investigation team was formed since the first murder.

Oh, they got her.

- Finally. - Yeah.

Presumed to be 3,000 people across the country.

As you can see, the perpetrator

is a woman in her mid-30s who worked as an insurance sales agent.

However, there were no females on the list of suspects

that the police released

leading to controversy

about a poor investigation.

Currently, the most...

Mr. Song.

Would you like to go have a drink with me?

Right now?

Yes.

You know...

Just to get things off your mind.

Well...

Should we?

Really?

Then, there's an izakaya that just opened near here.

I heard it's really nice.

I'll call and ask if they have a table...

Trying to go without me? I'm hurt.

Let's go drink on the terrace.

We have a lot of beer in the fridge anyway.

Let's go.

Ah...

Guess we should go.

Yeah.

- Here. - Cheers!

Ahh...

You know, writers...

Don't you think half of them are stubborn with a huge ego,

while the other half are highly strung perverts?

No one is ordinary.

They have to stay immersed in their work all day

and imagine all sorts of strange and fanciful things.

I'd be more weird if they were ordinary.

You think?

Oh, I heard you used to write too.

Oh...

I was just an assistant.

In what? Dramas?

Yes.

I guess my writing was too ordinary

because I'm ordinary too.

I think you need to be interesting and have an interesting life

to write about interesting things.

But I'm anything but.

What do you mean?

I think you're really interesting.

And a little goofy sometimes.

- Oh. - "A little"?

She's off-the-charts goofy.

If you want to get serious about writing, let me know.

I'll help you.

You will?

Yes.

I'm the one who discovered Rebecca you know.

Her writing was rough,

but I could tell she was a diamond.

Now,

she's like a teenager going through a rebellious phase.

There's a rumor among her fans

that she's stunningly beautiful.

Is it true?

You're the only one who's ever seen her.

I haven't seen her in a long time too.

Oh... Then...

I didn't even see her once!

Well, you're going over to her place

to get her manuscript

so I guess you'll be seeing her then.

Yes.

Would it be okay...

if I go with you?

Excuse me?

You might be bored going on your own,

and I really love her work,

so I could meet her too...

But... If you're not bored going alone, then I don't have to go...

By the way, Tae-min, what's that you're watching?

Hang on.

Found it.

What is it?

Curious?

Did you find another ridiculous video?

I'd rather not watch.

Uh, but I... I'm curious.

I knew you'd be.

Here.

It's a video that's been going around lately.

I think it's way scarier than the serial murders.

August, 2023.

A man is caught on camera at a cafe in Seoul.

But then, he suddenly vanishes without a trace.

The man who disappeared is 36-year-old Choi Seong-cheol.

The family reported him missing but when the investigation went nowhere,

they posted the CCTV footage online hoping to get any information about him.

Around the same time, a security camera on a street in Gyeonggi-do

(Lee Jeong-oh, Age 31) captured Lee Jeong-oh vanishing as well.

People who witnessed this scene said

- he suddenly disappeared like a ghost. - In my opinion,

it has to be an alien abduction

or something like that.

- Hmm... - Most believe...

- Come on. - Hey!

It's obviously a gimmick to attract more subscribers.

You're so gullible.

You have no imagination at all.

Do you agree with her?

Hmph.

I think it was interesting.

Really? Wanna check out some other videos?

- Let me see. - A while ago,

someone filmed a UFO up close.

I managed to get the footage.

Some believe that this

could be an alien invasion,

and videos of UFOs filmed in close proximity have been posted.

This video was filmed in August 2023, in the South America's Andes...

Ahh...

Seriously!

Your deep sigh tells me

it's a guy problem.

- Oof. - Tae-ri.

Why am I so forward?

What is it this time? Did something happen with Mr. Song?

I can't hide how I feel about him.

I can't control the look on my face or how I talk.

But then, when it's really important, I can't seem to say a word.

It's driving me crazy.

You need to make a choice.

Just tell him how you feel or make a clean break.

Holding your feelings in will only make you lovesick.

Hey.

I was wondering what was missing. I forgot the vodka.

♪ Vodka ♪

♪ Vodka ♪

What if I tell him how I feel, but he turns me down?

I'll never be able to show my face at work again!

Look.

Whether he returns your feelings or not, it's a problem either way.

You have no idea the scary dilemma of dating in the workplace, do you?

Listen up.

Having people know about it could make it awkward,

but a lot of effort goes into trying to hide it too.

It reaches the point where you don't know if you're working or dating.

You don't know where you are or who you've become.

Your life at work becomes a chaotic mess.

So true.

- Darn it. - Look.

At first, it'll feel great being together all day.

But as time goes by,

you think that feeling will last forever?

People say "Out of sight, out of mind"

but being too close all the time is a problem too.

And besides,

you don't even know him very well yet.

Hmm...

Who knows? He might be a total snake.

He's not like that.

You don't have a romantic bone in you at all!

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

I don't think a writer of genre fiction

has a right to say that to a writer of romance.

Hmph.

Come on, let's have a drink together.

I'm gonna go to bed.

I have an interview tomorrow morning.

What interview?

Don't ask!

Is it an interview to be an assistant?

Don't do it.

I'm telling you, don't do it!

I'm serious!

You're crazy.

I want to confess my feelings.

My heart is in torment.

I'll say it once, and never speak of it again.

I'll say it right now!

I'm so sick of this.

I feel so lonely. Hmph.

He's so handsome.

Oh?

I think you're really interesting.

And a little

goofy sometimes.

Hmm.

Did you get home okay?

Great work today. Good night.

Hmm.

I have something to say...

No, no, no, no, no.

Mr. Song.

Have a good meeting with Rebecca.

Did you get home okay?

Great job today. Good night! Hehe.

Is he crazy?

Why's he texting me at this hour...

(Mr. Song Have a good meeting with Rebecca)

Argh!

Hey! Stop thinking about him and go to sleep, will you?

Hmph.

Mr. Song...

- Wait here one sec. - Okay.

We worked with her before,

She's currently a web novel editor at TACO,

and she has three years experience as an assistant writer.

I looked over her script.

Her lines aren't very good and she's old.

But she's worked for Seo Eun-suk who's known for her temper

which means she's got guts and tenacity.

Just send her away.

You didn't get the job?

Tae-ri.

When's the deadline for the O'PEN contest?

September 22nd.

Ms. Yoo.

We're no longer assistants.

It's time to win a contest and debut as writers.

("Into the Storm - Waves of the Soul -")

(Hyeong-wu, Da-eun meet for the first time! Add more detail)

(Because of Hyeong-wu's CPR, Da-eun...)

(Grand Shining Hotel)

Yes, I checked.

But

you should've let us know in advance if you were going to be late.

Do you know how many times

we stayed up all night at the office waiting for your manuscript?

Who's going to give me my precious evenings back?

Wow, congratulations.

Banner ads will go up on the main webpage tomorrow.

Promise you won't ignore me when you have your own building one day.

You said the female lead's nose was unrealistically sharp.

Yes, of course. It's the final revision.

If you miss your deadline one more time,

I'm gonna barge in, hang a rope from the ceiling

and watch over your shoulder!

I might as well just kill myself!

[Ah-young sighs, displeased]

Ah-young, you okay?

Tae-min, take a look.

Which one do you think is better?

Hmm...

"My Ex-Husband's Secret Life."

Mm-hmm.

I think the "bad boy" vibe is better.

Right?

I like the one on the left better too.

What? No, the one on the right has the "boy boy" vibes.

What are you talking about?

The one on the left is the bad boy.

What? Oh no, you can't even tell what a bad boy looks like anymore.

- What? - I agree. The one on the right.

But...

Go with the one on the right.

What?

Tone down the color of his skin and make the title bigger.

Wow!

Whoo!

("My Ex-Husband's Secret Life")

(Web Novel Team 1)

Did Woo-bin go to meet Rebecca or not?

He's not answering his phone.

Seriously.

(Web Novel Team 1 Team leader / Bae Han-seong)

- Ah-young. - Yes?

Excuse me? You want me to go?

It's going up this week. We need something!

If we delay publishing, the readers will raid our office

and have my neck.

Uh...

Maybe we could just wait a little bit longer?

Woo-bin, that little...!

I know he discovered her,

but she's a top selling author, and this is business.

Is he dating her or what?

He can't just ghost me because he's in a bad mood, right?

Right...

But...

I've never her met before...

Go and get the first chapter at least.

Please, you need to save my neck here.

Please leave a message....

(Web Novel Team 1 Assistant Manger Song Woo-bin)

Ah-young.

Are you going home?

No.

Mr. Bae wants me to go meet Rebecca.

I have a ton of work as it is.

If anything happens, call me first.

Why would anything happen?

I'm just getting a weird feeling, that's all.

Hey.

Don't jinx me. Take that back.

- See you later. - Yeah, be safe.

- Yeah, bye. - See you.

Bye.

(First meeting with the mysterious writer, Rebecca!)

Ah-young,

you do know that I'm always home alone, don't you?

Don't you think it would've been nice to have some great food,

and a glass of soju by the beach together?

Tae-ri, I'm going for work.

What if we run into Mr. Song while we're there?

Yeah, fine.

You must be feeling a little nervous

about going back to that town.

Isn't it your first time back...

In about ten years?

Yeah.

Why did her studio have to be here of all places?

Don't come back empty-handed.

Make sure both hands are full.

Okay, okay.

I'll call you when I'm done.

As expected, I'm all alone.

Hurry up!

Just study.

- That's insane. Let me see. - Give it back.

- Hey! - Stay back, stay back.

- Stop it. - Stop.

Oh, I'm so sorry.

Driver's license, please.

Oh, my license?

Just one sec.

Yoo Ah-young.

Is that you?

Oh, wow.

Myeong-hwan?

Wow.

You became a cop?

I couldn't be a bum forever.

I got my act together.

What brings you all the way here?

Oh, I'm here for work.

I see.

You look really good.

Yeah?

What about the bookstore?

Are you still running it?

Yeah, it's always in the red,

but I have lots of memories there and regular customers

so it's not easy to let go of.

You know, being too soft gets in the way of making money.

Yeah?

Stolen vehicle reported.

A white car on route three.

I'll be right there.

Moon!

There's been a theft. We have to go!

Got it.

- I have to go. - Yeah, okay.

Come by the bookstore when you're done with work.

Okay.

Same phone number, right?

Yeah.

I'll be in touch.

Pull the car out right away!

(Asst. Manager Woo-bin)

Mr. Song!

Actually, this is a diner.

The customer left his phone here.

Could you ask him to come pay for his meal and also take his car?

Pay?

I've never seen anything like it.

Oh, here. Look.

One, two, three.

Did you see that?

I'm sorry but can I see that again?

Here.

Woo-bin suddenly vanished into thin air?

(Yoo Ah-young) You really expect me to believe this?

I don't understand it either,

but his phone and car

are all at the restaurant.

I think I'm getting a migraine.

So, what are you saying?

You're not going over to meet the writer?

I'm here, so of course I'll go see her.

But before that,

shouldn't we report him missing?

We'll take care of that.

You hurry up and go meet Rebecca.

Okay, I will.

- Geez. - Mr. Bae.

Take a look at this.

I want to see too.

The family reported him missing but when the investigation went nowhere,

(Choi Seong-cheol / Age 36) they posted the CCTV footage online

hoping to get any information about him.

(Lee Jeong-oh / Age 31)

It's just like how Mr. Song disappeared.

You've seen

quantum teleportation in Star Trek, right?

Aliens are using it to abduct humans, taking them back to their spaceship

in order to do cruel experiments on them!

This is proof that it's happening frequently in our country!

I wonder why they're not taking you.

How can you not believe this after seeing it with your own eyes?

Just go to the police station and file a missing persons report.

So annoying.

So-jin.

Do you want to look into this ourselves?

Yes!

There's something here.

(Recents / Yoo Ah-young (2) Bae Han-seong (7), Rebecca (4))

(Rebecca / We'll never see each other again. Goodbye)

Oh my god.

Were they really dating?

No...

That can't be...

(6-year red ginseng extract) Red ginseng?

Paid for at 11:21.

The CCTC footage was at 2:00.

Where on earth did he go?

Our OB van is on site.

- Soon, the serial killer - What's going on?

Park Hyeon-ju will be boarding the transport bus.

She's coming out right now.

She looks exhausted from the long interrogation,

but also strangely relaxed.

Does she feel remorse for her crimes?

The six-month long nightmare of Gyeonggi-do residents...

Where are the victims' bodies?

Do you have anything to say to their families?

You're seeing Park Hyeon-ju who murdered nine men

over the past six months.

You must be wondering how a woman murdered nine men on her own.

Park Hyeon-ju...

- Excuse me. - Park Hyeon-ju!

Wait!

Is there anything you haven't confessed to?

Park Hyeon-ju!

Look over here.

(Emergency transport)

Did you see her face?

She gives me the creeps.

(Everything was so easy for her)

(Seducing men, and even hunting)

(In front of her, men became their most innocent and instinctive selves)

(The sound of her breath echoed, luring them)

(When she begins to hum, a new hunt begins)

(Ministry of Justice)

Hey! Hey! Hey!

What?

Damn it.

- Stop! Stop! - Stop the bus!

Call it in!

We have a situation!

Pulling over.

♪ Light of day ♪

♪ It makes me feel so lonely ♪

♪ You are so far ♪

♪ I'm still waiting here ♪

♪ Another man ♪

♪ It's no use at all ♪

♪ How could I forget ♪

♪ Still I miss your touch, my love ♪

♪ Just keep me in memory please ♪

♪ Like never left your side ♪

♪ Oh I know that I can't be endless ♪

♪ But I wish your love ♪

♪ Never let me go my ♪

♪ dear love ♪

♪ Another love ♪

♪ It's no use at all ♪

♪ How could I forget ♪

♪ Still I miss your touch, my love ♪