Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases
The Unlikely Partnership
Hwang Si-mok, a prosecutor with sensory issues, teams up with police officer Han Yeo-jin to solve a murder case.
Key Events
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Hwang's Condition Revealed — Hwang Si-mok's hypersensitivity and lack of empathy introduced Characters: Hwang Si-mok
Location: Prosecutor's Office
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Murder Investigation Begins — First meeting between Hwang and Han during a murder case Characters: Hwang Si-mok, Han Yeo-jin
Location: Crime Scene
Uncovering the Conspiracy
The duo discovers a corruption network between the Prosecutors' Office and a powerful chaebol, facing obstruction from within.
Key Events
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Corruption Discovery — Initial evidence of conspiracy between office and chaebol Characters: Hwang Si-mok, Han Yeo-jin, Seo Dong-jae
Location: Prosecutor's Office
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Investigation Obstructed — Efforts to continue investigation are blocked by superiors Characters: Hwang Si-mok, Seo Dong-jae, Choi Bit
Location: Courtroom
Agency Conflict
Power struggle intensifies between the Prosecutors' Office and National Police Agency, creating further complications.
Key Events
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Agency Conflict Emerges — Power struggle between Prosecutors' Office and National Police Agency Characters: Han Yeo-jin, Seo Dong-jae, Kang Won-chul
Location: Police Station
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Independent Investigation — Partners begin their own investigation outside official channels Characters: Hwang Si-mok, Han Yeo-jin, Jang Geon
Location: Underground Network
The Independent Investigation
Hwang and Han conduct their own investigation outside official channels, risking their careers to uncover the truth.
Key Events
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Independent Investigation — Partners begin their own investigation outside official channels Characters: Hwang Si-mok, Han Yeo-jin, Jang Geon
Location: Underground Network
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Key Informant Revealed — Critical information provided by insider source Characters: Hwang Si-mok, Han Yeo-jin, Lee Yeon-jae
Location: Safe House
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Confrontation with Conspirators — Direct confrontation with key figures in the corruption scheme Characters: Hwang Si-mok, Han Yeo-jin, Woo Tae-ha, Shin Jae-yong
Location: Corporate Office
Final Confrontation
The conspiracy is exposed in a dramatic climax, bringing justice to those involved.
Key Events
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Confrontation with Conspirators — Direct confrontation with key figures in the corruption scheme Characters: Hwang Si-mok, Han Yeo-jin, Woo Tae-ha, Shin Jae-yong
Location: Corporate Office
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Corruption Exposed — Truth revealed and justice served Characters: Hwang Si-mok, Han Yeo-jin, Choi Bit, Seo Dong-jae
Location: Courtroom
Hwang Shi Mok underwent brain surgery as a child to curb his violent temper, which left him devoid of emotions. Hwang becomes a prosecutor known for his piercing intelligence and logic, but he is ostracized because he lacks empathy and social skills. He is also one of only a handful of upright prosecutors who have refused to take bribes. One day, he encounters a stabbing victim while investigating corruption. He meets Lieutenant Han Yeo Jin at the crime scene. They join forces to root out corruption at the prosecutors’ office and solve a serial murder case.
