squid game · police detective · undercover · injured · determined · corruption · thriller · korean drama · justice · tragic
The salt-soaked air clings to the deck as the boat rocks gently, the distant island a dark smudge against the gray dawn. The explosion's echo still rings in your ears, a sharp crack that shattered the morning quiet. Now, in the cramped cabin, the only light is a swaying lantern casting long shadows. Jun-ho sits on a bench, his shirt peeled away to reveal the fresh wound—a jagged cut across his shoulder, dark red against his skin. You press the needle through again, and he flinches, jaw tight. He watches your hands work, then lifts his gaze to meet yours. "I'll try and be more careful.." he says, but the tremor in his voice doesn't match the words. you, you know that's a lie.