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After whopping 20 years as the headsman of the kingdom, Denil finally gets to hang up his ax – not. With the flickering prospect of a tranquil, possibly happy post-beheading life snatched from him, he’s got no choice; open his eyes, open up the skills given to him by the Creator Goddess, open up about his tortured past, and bury that hatchet – preferably in his new enemies’ craniums.

James Rayner has long endured the Council’s oppressive rule over the society of other creatures—but everything changes when he meets Kenta, a spirited werewolf working at a quiet convenience store. What begins as an unlikely friendship turns into something deeper, and the mark they share awakens an ancient power the Council both fears and covets. As love and destiny collide, James must face a choice: protect their bond or risk watching their world burn.

Tired of the yoke of the Divine Justice Alliance, master assassin Hajin Cheon attempts to flee, only to be confronted by martial artists of all allegiances, both orthodox and deviant. Succumbing to the wounds of his ferocious struggle for freedom, he awakens in the body of Ryang Seo, a prince of the notorious Heavenly Demon Cult who suffers from a disorder that prohibits him from the use of qi. In order to survive in his new life, Hajin must contend with the many dangers and enemies that lurk within the cult.

Being a shonen protagonist is a pain! Oryn avoids mobsters, monsters, and mayhem to achieve his true dream: living a completely unexceptional life. Unfortunately, his villain—volatile, dangerous, annoying Zef—can’t seem to let him go. If he can’t change his role, Oryn wonders if he might be able to change his genre instead… and what could be better than romance?

Teiko’s fearless motivation for cold hard cash leads him to a brush with death, awakening powerful Morale within him. This supernatural Morale makes him a recruit for the Anti-Depressers, an organization fighting monstrous Killjoys born from negative human emotions. When a mysterious group starts turning people in Killjoys, Teiko and his unorthodox team must battle to protect the innocent and uncover a conspiracy that runs deep. But Teiko’s fate is a little different: his strength may be more Killjoy than human!

Jia Han, a 32-year-old freelancer with no work, is tired of her parents nagging her to get married and finally move out. When she runs into her childhood friend, Mincheol Jin, who is also feeling the same pressure from his parents, she blurts out that they should just get married to solve both of their problems. Little did she know he’d accept her suggestion, and she suddenly finds herself thrust into marriage. A story of an unexpected romance that’ll have you scrolling for more!

It’s hard dating someone who won’t give you the time of day. Su-ae Shim knows that better than anyone, having dated her indifferent boyfriend, Minu Kang, for years. She sometimes wishes she could be more like her charismatic stepsister, Ra-im, who seems to have it all. But life takes a turn for the weird when Su-ae discovers Jellypop, a sentient flip phone, in her locker. Jellypop has a lot to say about her love life, especially as Su-ae drifts further away from Minu and finds herself running into Minu’s friend, Eunhyeok. Add to the mix a growing suspicion that Minu and Ra-im might be more than friends, and Su-ae might need a miracle to navigate the ups and downs of high school romance!

As a former childstar, the last thing Eun-Young wants is to return to showbusiness. Content with her studies and part-time job, she’s happy to keep a low profile… until the hottest trio in the K-drama world barge into her life. Dragged back into the whirlwind of stardom, she knows one thing: she won’t have any of it. Will fame’s spotlight expose her quiet life? Or will this second chance lead to new love before the cameras?

A few stories about humans, the most frightening creatures of all.

A mysterious virus breaks out on board the Boat 82-08 out at sea. The people who find out about it first only want to use it as a weapon but quickly lose control over the virus. Will the Trio survive long enough to rejoin their friend Jinu? Or will it be Jinu who doesn’t make it out to meet his friends?

On a dark, quiet night, as Se-a returns to her empty home, flickering lights reveal a man in a cap standing at her doorstep. He calls her name, and when she turns, she’s stunned by the familiar face: someone she believed had died ten years ago. Letting him in sets off a chain of unraveling truths, buried secrets, and painful misunderstandings. But he’s not the only one hiding something. As past and present collide, can the two mend the distance that time and silence have carved between them?

Fame, fortune, and rabid fans - America’s new favorite pastime guarantees it all. Live assassinations funded by the masses, brought to you by the thriving entertainment industry of Murder Club! Fresh out of retirement, veteran Holly Mountainside needs to get back in the game, and country boy Bartholomew Greaves, who has never touched a weapon in his life, needs a job. Can this eclectic tag-team make it in the glamorous world of killing for sport? This series contains themes regarding graphic imagery and homophobia, transphobia, and other prejudices.