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Do you ever wonder what the most popular boy at school is really like? As it turns out, he might be just as awkward and shy as any of us. That’s what wallflower Jayu Nam begins to discover after a chance encounter with Jahyeok Yeo, a boy in her class who seems to excel at everything in life. Well, almost. Underneath Jahyeok’s persona is a secret super-introvert who would rather just stay home, except his charming good looks keep forcing him into social situations. Together, Jayu and Jahyeok begin to learn a little something about friendship and maybe more…

A state-of-the-art operating room with pristine surgical equipment? No can do; just a rusty bone saw in front of a jeering crowd for you! Sound like a waking nightmare? Well, that’s the best that the finest 19th century British medicine has to offer Taepyeong Kim, a young student from Joseon who retains the memory of his past life as a surgeon in modern-day Korea. For Taepyeong, London’s supposedly cutting-edge medical education is nothing but one barbaric display of malpractice after another, and he vows to drag the profession kicking and screaming into the modern age.

Elementary school teacher Gijeong Go has lost almost everything: her parents when she was a child, her freedom when she had to support her shut-in younger brother, and now her very dignity as the class bully among her students and his mother threaten to turn her life into a living hell. Upon meeting the mild-mannered yet inscrutable lawyer Inseop Oh, Gijeong begins to find her life changing, though little does she know that wherever Inseop goes, death follows… This series contains themes regarding suicide, child abuse and bullying that may not be suitable for all readers. Viewer discretion is advised.

The snapshots in this collection showcase the everyday activities of a young girl whose imagination is always in overdrive. Lucika's boundless curiosity leads her to concoct strange ideas and approach the world with a unique perspective, sometimes causing chaos along the way - as is typical of most youngsters.

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?

Gihu, a high schooler with a passion for photographing the sky, dreams of entering a photography contest. However, the contest requires a portrait photo, which he’s terrible at. He enlists the help of Haneul, a mysterious new transfer student who accidentally appears in one of Gihu’s sky photos. Despite his struggles, he finds himself wanting to take more photos of her. As they prepare for the school festival, Gihu becomes more intrigued by Haneul, while she, initially misjudging him, helps him out of guilt after realizing she underestimated his abilities. This series contains themes regarding bullying that may not be suitable for all readers. Viewer discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, please reach out for help at Crisis Text Line (http://crisistextline.org/).

In an ordinary lounge, a man with blond hair is engrossed in a game of pool, completely oblivious to the chaos that awaits him. Suddenly, he is struck on the head with a glass bottle and loses consciousness after hearing someone call out "Spinoza!" When he regains consciousness, he is in the middle of a rocky valley, trying his luck at fishing. Within moments, he reels in a giant fish that swallows him whole. When he wakes up yet again, he is on the ground of a boxing ring, surrounded by a packed audience, about to fight as a contestant. The man finds himself constantly transported to unpredictable locations, each time becoming embroiled in a new form of conflict. He has little time to process the changes, as he promptly finds himself thrust into another jarring scenario. As he traverses different dimensions, he has only one constant thread tying his experiences together: the word "Spinoza." It appears there is no end in sight for his unsettling journey through space and time.

Does Cliff Dillon's strikingly attractive appearance only hide a troublemaker seeking refuge in Seoul's unsavory realm, or is there more to him than meets the eye?

A story from heaven that's been passed down for ages tells of six rulers who each had a distinct role to play in maintaining balance in the world. The Ruler of Darkness could create and destroy at will, while the Ruler of Light wove and cast light upon the Earth. The Ruler of Flames was responsible for the eternal flames, while the Ruler of Water created alcohol and watered the Earth. The Ruler of the Earth tilled the fields to fertilize everything, and the Ruler of the Wind played the flute to summon the gusts. Although each of these rulers wielded immense power, they couldn't manage everything alone, so they had countless spirits serving them. The most gifted of these spirits became the rulers' cherished offspring. This is the story of GYON-WOO, son of the Ruler of the Wind, and JIK-NYU, daughter of the Ruler of Light.

The curse had befallen a princess and numerous knights had attempted to rescue her. Unfortunately, all their endeavors ended in their defeat and demise at the hands of a demon. However, when a triumphant knight managed to vanquish the demon, a thrilling journey unexpectedly commenced.

The "Pirate King," known as Gol D. Roger, faces execution by the World Government but before he meets his fate, he confirms the existence of an enormous treasure, One Piece, hidden somewhere in the Grand Line. The Pirate King announces that whoever proves themselves worthy can claim this treasure. Following his execution, the Great Age of Pirates begins. Fast forward twenty-two years and a man named Monkey D. Luffy sets out to embark on his own adventure. His mission? To search for One Piece and become the new Pirate King. Armed with only a straw hat, a small boat, and the ability to stretch his body, Luffy begins his incredible journey to form his own crew and find a worthy ship to navigate through the Grand Line and claim the ultimate status on the high seas.

When a naïve woodcutter steals the robe of a fairy descended from heaven, he condemns her to centuries trapped in the human realm. In the present day, the fairy is known as Moran Cheon, a renowned actress who is unexpectedly accused of murder. Bitter and resentful from her exile, Moran sees her plot for vengeance take shape when she discovers that Jeha Sa, a police detective tasked with investigating the murder, is the reincarnated woodcutter of centuries past.