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With total sales hitting ten million copies,

W is Korea's best webtoon series.

Kang Chul is the main character.

The artist of the best-selling W, Oh Seong-moo,

is terrified by Kang Chul who has come to life,

and tries to kill him.

GROANING

Oh Seong-moo's daughter, Oh Yeon-joo, gets dragged into the cartoon world

and saves Kang Chul's life.

You also saw him, didn't you?

You saw the living Chul.

She realizes that Kang Chul is not just a cartoon character.

-Please let me in. -No, you can't--

Oh, no. Please.

She tries to stop her father.

Are you okay?

Yeon-joo appears in front of him when he is in danger

and disappears after saving him,

bringing Kang Chul closer to the truth.

I can do it if I want to.

That can't be.

Finally, it's in my possession. The key to my life.

Anyway, is she really pretty?

Why does everyone say she's pretty?

As time passes, his feelings for Yeon-joo change.

Are you married?

No.

That's good.

He's not there?

Hey, are you really sure about that?

All right. Pull everyone out.

They haven't done anything.

Okay.

SON HYEON-SEOK, PRODUCER OF CRIME INVESTIGATION PROGRAM

You didn't have to come here. No one likes seeing you here.

Why not?

They're ashamed.

Their employer was attacked, and they found no clues for two months.

Of course they're ashamed.

They're all getting ready to resign. That includes me, too.

Gosh.

You're only saying that to stop me from nagging.

I mean it.

We lost the lead once again. There's no trace at all.

I got video footage of the truck entering here, but not when it left.

It's driving us nuts.

Is that right?

By the way, what happened to Oh Yeon-joo?

So-hee said something, right?

The case is not advancing because you lost her.

You know that all of us are desperately looking for her.

Why would you hide her?

She can't disclose her identity, so I'm protecting her.

So, why can't she reveal her identity?

And why do you want to protect her?

What's going on between you two?

-What? -I saw the video from the store.

There's definitely something going on.

You saw that?

Gosh, seriously.

I think Ms. Yoon is upset.

She must be.

I was wondering when you two would get married.

You won't find someone better.

I'm old-fashioned, so what do I know?

You two figure it out.

Anyway, I need you to explain to me.

You shouldn't keep anything from me.

That's precisely why I'm here. I have something to tell you.

About that nurse...

-Why did you switch the drug? -...who switched drugs on me.

I really don't remember anything.

I really have no idea. I don't know why I switched them.

If you don't know, why did you run?

I don't know why I tried to run away.

It's just that, after a while,

I realized something wasn't right.

That woman is still insisting that she doesn't know anything.

It's actually very strange.

She has no motive to kill you.

She was a hard-working nurse.

Why would she do that?

It just doesn't make any sense.

I'm stuck.

You have to be stuck. There's no context.

-Context? -Yes, context.

Things without context like this keep happening to me.

I suddenly got stabbed with a knife without reason

and was saved by a girl who appeared without reason.

I almost got hit by a truck and almost died without reason.

And that truck just inexplicably disappeared without reason.

I told you, right?

It was like this the day I was stabbed, too.

I remember a guy calling me, claiming to know who murdered my family.

But I don't remember who it was or why I trusted him.

I'm fine.

I don't know why I ditched my guards before a dangerous encounter.

That's why I was helplessly attacked.

That day, I acted foolishly as if I was determined to die.

What's strange is that I don't remember why I did it.

It's the same for that nurse, too.

The nurse doesn't know why she tried to kill me.

It's the same with that truck.

It came out of nowhere.

There was no license plate either.

I looked at the driver, and he wasn't even trying to stop.

He almost hit a person, but he didn't even bother to stop.

Then he disappeared into thin air here.

Everything that's been happening to me these days is like that.

There should be a motive and suspect to every crime, but they're missing.

Just like what happened ten years ago.

I've been desperately trying to find the answer to this.

We've done so much until now.

I even bought the broadcasting station.

We created the TV show to find a legal means,

but it's an investigation center.

I've invested trillions of won in it.

But what did we get out of it?

Of course, other cases were solved in the meantime.

We helped arrest 99 percent of the suspects.

Thanks to that, I get treated like a hero.

However,

we found no clues about the killer whom we're really after.

We don't know his motive. He's not likely a psychopath.

We got neither a strand of his hair nor a witness in the past ten years.

So?

These days, I even started having weird thoughts.

Perhaps the person we're desperately looking for

is in another dimension.

And that I may never find him

even if I devote my life to it.

What are you talking about?

Are you saying the killer is an alien or something?

He could be an alien.

What?

But not the alien we imagine.

They look like us and behave just like us.

Like Yeon-joo for example.

She knows everything about me.

It's as if she's been looking over my life from above.

That was the saddest scene.

The Hangang Bridge.

I cried

with you back then.

I was afraid...

Chul would really kill himself.

She even knows my feelings and thoughts that I never told anyone.

-How is that possible? -I don't know.

Thankfully, she genuinely wishes me well.

-She tries to save my life. -Why?

I'm not sure.

I think there's someone who wants to harm me there as well.

That person who created those nonsensical events

and is dying to kill me.

And who is that?

I don't know.

But I realized one thing for sure.

That person did all of this.

-Are you stunned? -Of course.

You'll think differently if you see a girl survive a gunshot to her heart.

I'm positive that Yeon-joo is the key to my life.

She's the only one who can open the door to all the secrets.

What's all this?

They're things you'll need including clothes, shoes, and cosmetics.

Are you saying they're all for me?

Goodness. I can't wear them all.

Mr. Kang ordered us to bring over a generous amount.

If you have your own preference, please let us know.

That dress he bought me was over three million won.

How much would all those be? Tens of millions of won?

No. Hundreds of millions?

Oh, dear. What is it?

I just wanted to give you a hand.

It's okay. I can do it by myself.

You can wait outside.

I was told to serve you from now on.

Did you say serve?

You will serve me?

Yes, ma'am.

That's not necessary.

-May I help you with that? -It's fine.

-Here, let me. -I can do it. It's okay.

You don't have to do my makeup.

I'll be done soon.

It's okay. It's a bit uncomfortable. I'll do it myself.

Mr. Kang likes the feminine style.

What do you mean by that?

Why do I have to dress up according to his personal taste?

I thought you were his fiancée.

-Excuse me? -I heard you were his fiancée.

-Me? -Yes.

I see.

Why is the story going this way?

W is a hero action cartoon.

Gosh. Why is it becoming more like a romantic drama?

This is making my heart flutter.

Mr. Kang is calling.

Okay.

Hello?

What are you doing?

Even hearing his voice makes my heart pound.

Are you doing okay?

I'm calling because I'll be out of reach until tomorrow.

Are you comfortable there?

Why did I become your fiancée?

Right.

The staff might find it strange.

I can't exactly say I'm locking you up.

Are you offended by it?

Not exactly.

Are you afraid your boyfriend might find out?

I don't have a boyfriend.

You don't? Why not?

Do I have to have a boyfriend?

No. But you're an attractive woman. I don't get why you're single.

Are you teasing me?

You said if I'm pretty, a stray dog would be pretty.

You may not be pretty, but you are charming.

How should I say it? You're charming in an idiotic way.

Hello?

Are you upset? I was just joking.

I'm not upset.

Even that made my heart flutter. I really am an idiot.

Don't laugh while keeping me locked up. You're enjoying this too much.

If you want to go home, feel free to call me.

You know that, right?

Good night.

I love you.

You know that doesn't work on me.

I know. I just took a shot since you told me I was charming.

I guess not.

Good night.

I am an idiot.

If I hear that one more time, I might get swayed.

Hear what?

So this is how a penthouse looks.

Wow, it's nice.

Three days have passed.

How much time has passed in the real world? 5 minutes? 30 minutes?

What do I do? I'm getting used to the life here.

How can I go back?

My gosh.

So this is where you were.

Yes.

What are you doing?

I couldn't sleep, so I was just looking around.

How are you feeling?

I'm fine.

Would you have a glass of wine with me then?

Wine?

Yes. You seem bored.

I am a little bored.

Let's go.

Where are you going?

Upstairs.

Mr. Kang said...

We're just going upstairs for a glass of wine.

You can come with us.

I assume you have a family.

-I do. -They must be worried about you.

Chul is so selfish to lock you up here.

My family probably hasn't noticed that I'm gone.

But it has been two days.

They don't really care about me.

I see.

I forgot I have a video call.

Please go ahead. It'll just take five minutes.

Please show her the way.

Excuse me?

This way, please.

Thank you.

Yes.

She's seated.

Pardon?

It's pretty.

I guess it's not all that bad.

When else would I come to a place like this?

-For two people? -Yes.

Wait...

Aren't you that person?

You're the doctor from the roof when Mr. Kang was stabbed.

What building is this?

This is a hotel. Seoul Prime Hotel.

It's you, isn't it?

Everyone looked all over for you because you disappeared.

The police are looking for you, too. Didn't you know?

You were even on the news.

Why didn't you come sooner?

Well, that's...

I didn't know it was this hotel. So it was the roof of this hotel.

Excuse me for a moment.

Oh no. What should I do?

She's here!

The lady who gave Mr. Kang first aid when he was stabbed.

What?

Gosh.

Who is she?

OH YEON-JOO

What's up? What do you want to say this time?

What do I do? The police might catch me.

The police? Why?

Ms. Yoon...

Excuse me. Hold on a second.

We must find her right away. She's nearby.

-Someone passed by here. -Over there.

Where should I go?

I can't have the police find me.

-Me neither. Where are you? -I'm going down the stairs.

-She's over here! -Oh no.

Stay calm. Hide somewhere to buy time until I figure it out.

I'm on the 28th floor.

I'll call you back.

What's going on?

I told you to protect her.

Ms. Yoon said it was your order.

Go to the 28th floor. She'll be hiding somewhere.

-Help her. -Yes, sir.

There she is!

-Hurry up and get her. -Gosh.

Check the surveillance camera.

Ms. Oh!

I'll use Room 2816.

Hey, stop!

Come with us.

Where are you?

It's me, sir.

I'm sorry. She was caught.

Why do you have her phone?

She secretly threw it to me before she got caught.

I don't think she'll say anything about what happened in the penthouse.

What's going on?

-So-hee created trouble. -What?

-Where's Yeon-joo? -She was caught by the police.

I heard it wasn't Mr. Kang's order.

I'll take care of it. Don't worry.

Hello?

Hello, Detective Park.

Oh Yeon-joo has been caught?

Where?

She was in the hotel?

The first item on the news.

The sole witness of JN Global's Kang Chul's attack has been identified.

There are many assumptions and rumors regarding the case

that has remained unsolved for months.

-We'll have to wait... -She's finally caught.

...if we can finally find some clues.

Ms. Oh, who pretended to be a doctor,

was initially known as and considered the only witness.

However, as time passes, it seems likely

- that she's a suspect. -Tell us the truth!

-Please tell us about the case. -Ms. Oh!

What's your name?

-Oh Yeon-joo. -That's not your name.

What's wrong with you?

What's your real name?

Oh Yeon-joo.

What's your government ID number?

Your ID number.

-I don't know. -What's your home address?

I don't have one.

You know Kang Chul, right?

He's more powerful than the police.

No one can touch him because the public loves him.

The people hail him as their hero.

The hero was attacked and stabbed,

but we couldn't find any clues for over two months.

Do you know how bad it has been? Let's make things easier.

Please help me out.

What's your ID number?

I just can't understand.

Here you go.

There's nothing.

She won't give any answers and her fingerprints aren't in the system.

She must be an illegal immigrant.

I sought help from the Chinese police, but something's weird.

I can feel it. Something's off.

You can just tell.

No, that's not it. No.

Yeon-joo.

I'm sorry, but from my perspective, this was for the best.

I was worried about Mr. Kang looking down on the police.

And we can't keep you locked in forever.

It doesn't make sense

for him to be living with a suspect.

He doesn't even know who you are.

Cooperate with the police in the investigation and we'll help you.

But for now, we can't help you.

How can a victim help a suspect? You should prove your innocence first.

Reveal your identity.

Tell them everything you witnessed.

After that, we'll provide you with everything including a lawyer.

I have no identity to reveal.

Everyone has an identity.

I don't. I really don't have one.

Someone must have told you how they switched the drugs.

Why did you run in there if you didn't know?

It doesn't make sense.

Why do you carry a fake business card?

There must be a reason why you carry it with fake information.

What's the reason?

Someone must be behind all this.

Who's really behind this?

You won't talk?

Hey, you!

Keeping your mouth shut won't make it go away!

What are you going to do?

Answer me already!

Did you admit to the crime?

-How do you feel? -What was the reason?

-What was your reason? -What happened?

Tell us the truth!

After interrogating her, the police concluded she is likely an accomplice.

Because she is a flight risk

and may destroy evidence, she's being detained.

Oh was sent to Seoul Detention Center today.

The victim, Kang, got the news while on his business trip to the US.

You have a new cellmate.

Mr. Kang, did you hear the news?

The police believe she's a suspect. Do you remember what happened?

I don't remember at all.

Do you think she is the culprit?

Definitely not.

How could I have been attacked and stabbed by a woman?

There are rumors of your prior relationship with Oh.

What do you think about that?

I don't believe in such rumors.

Don't believe it.

-Excuse us. -Excuse us.

-Could you say more? -Mr. Kang.

-Mr. Kang. -Could you say a little more?

-Is it true? -Do you not remember?

-Could you say more? -Mr. Kang.

-Please say a little more. -Please, Mr. Kang.

I'm sorry.

Let's stop by the police station first.

Yeon-joo was sent to a detention center this afternoon.

-Where? -Seoul Detention Center.

Everyone's very quick when making a mistake.

So-hee just texted me saying you won't answer your phone.

Here's the information we prepared. Please review it.

Okay.

-Hello, where's Chul? -It's me.

Mr. Kang, did you arrive?

Everyone is waiting for you.

I'm going to the detention center. Send them away.

Excuse me for a second.

Even the lawyers don't know what to do about it.

We have nothing to defend her with even if she goes to jail.

She's not saying anything.

That's why I protected her. Because she can't say anything.

Yet you sent her to her grave.

That's not my fault.

If she's innocent, why can't she identify herself?

She's keeping her mouth shut and can't defend herself. That says it all.

Oh Yeon-joo is not a witness. She's the suspect.

For whatever reason, she pretended to save you

and approached you again.

You're completely fooled by her illogical claim.

I was framed in that same manner and almost lost my life.

Did you forget?

That's exactly what they did to me.

They said it made no sense.

They asked why I went to school instead of watching soccer.

I couldn't answer because I had nothing to say.

That's how the victim suddenly became the killer.

That will probably happen to Yeon-joo, too.

Because it makes no sense.

Everyone looks at the appearance instead of looking at the context.

And they believe they're being logical.

You say you acted sensibly,

but in fact, you didn't understand Yeon-joo's context at all.

She didn't want me to be harmed,

so she tossed my cell phone right before getting caught.

Her identity is not important.

If you understood the essence of her actions, you wouldn't doubt her.

I started my business to help people sacrificed by logic.

And yet, you created another victim.

You're unqualified to be my personal assistant.

You should just remain my friend.

You're fired.

It's hot.

Inmate 4205.

Inmate 4205.

Yes?

Sorry, I came too late.

It took me two days to come back.

How is it in there?

It's hot.

I see.

It's hot, isn't it?

I stayed here for a long time, so I know.

I spent four seasons here, and it's unbelievably hot in the summer.

Is it tough?

No.

Yes.

I just can't believe this.

I can't get used to it.

This only happens in movies.

I never imagined I would end up here.

I'm just a normal person.

Normal people come here, too.

Not many people know they would come here.

It happens unexpectedly.

When you wake up, you find yourself sitting inside a prison cell.

Listen carefully.

The current situation is hopeless.

I have no reason to help you, and the problem will only get bigger.

Attempted murder, murder-for-hire, illegal immigration, and your instigator.

You'll be interrogated over and over for various reasons.

There will be continuous investigations and trials.

It'll be never-ending.

And like that, your life is ruined.

They're convinced that you're the criminal.

They are exhausted from the last two months.

You have to be the assailant.

They'll do anything to make that happen.

They'll humiliate you, scare you, and wreck your mind.

It may last several weeks, months, or even years.

After going through all that,

you won't be able to live an ordinary life.

So answer my question.

I believe you've only told me the truth.

So there's only one way to avoid what will happen.

Answer the questions I ask

and disappear from here.

Where are you from, Yeon-joo?

If I disappear from here,

all hell will break loose.

It probably will.

But you shouldn't worry about that.

You just have to disappear and go back to your home.

I will take care of the rest.

This is my world after all.

Answer me.

I can't.

I told you. You'll become miserable if I do.

I don't think

I'm too happy now anyway.

I don't know when I'll die, so I can't even sleep well.

You know that.

Is it okay for you to be locked up here for the rest of your life?

For 10 to 20 years?

No.

Answer me. We don't have much time.

I don't know what will happen if I do.

Things already happened.

Look where we are.

Where do you live, Yeon-joo?

Seoul.

We're both in Seoul.

So what's different?

That's where I live,

and this is where you live.

Then how do you know all about me?

I'm not there.

You said you saw everything about me.

Where did you see them?

A nude show would be better.

I told you that seeing you nude won't affect me.

Answer me.

-You will regret it. -I won't regret it.

What do you mean by

the world I live in?

The world inside a cartoon.

What?

Do you mean you came out of a cartoon?

No.

Then?

This world.

What do you mean?

This world is inside a cartoon.

A cartoon

that I read.

And you are...

the main character of that cartoon.

TO BE CONTINUED

MYUNGSEI UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTRE

What? Where did she go?

Yeon-joo!

Yeon-joo! Gosh.

Goodness.

Yeon-joo...

No way! Were you really in jail?

Really?

Come on. You must be lying.

It can't be true.

No, it can't be true. It can't be.

I must be crazy. Gosh.

Yeon-joo, here's something you can change into.

It has only been 30 minutes.

You disappeared as I was talking to you on the phone.

I went to the bus stop,

and got your wallet and bag from that woman.

-You only found these? -Yes.

There must be something like a key. She can't just go in.

There must be something.

I parked my car for a while and Seon-mi called me.

-Hello? -Su-bong, did you see?

-See what? -Mr. Oh uploaded a new chapter.

He did? Just now?

Yes. But the story looks very strange.

It's too strange.

I think Mr. Oh has lost his mind.

-Why? Did Chul die? -It's not that.

You have to see it yourself. It's very strange.

-It doesn't make any sense. -All right.

All right. Bye.

My goodness.

W BY OH SEONG-MOO

Where are you, Yeon-joo?

WHAT IS THIS NOW?

Darn it!

Does she think she can do whatever she wants just because it's a cartoon?

YOU HAD TO KISS ME IN ORDER TO DISAPPEAR? YES.

Look at her. They're kissing again.

Looks like her dream came true. She must be so excited.

Maybe I shouldn't worry too much.

She's not an ordinary woman.

Let's see.

THE POLICE CONCLUDED

What?

Is she... What is this?

THAT SHE IS LIKELY AN ACCOMPLICE

Oh no, Yeon-joo.

Yeon-joo!

Yeon-joo!

Yeon-joo!

All that happened within 30 minutes.

You disappeared at 10 a.m. and came back around 10:30 a.m.

In the cartoon,

you spent three days in the penthouse, three days in the police station,

and one day in jail.

That means you spent a week there.

It doesn't make sense.

Su-bong, I'm tired to death. The detectives didn't let me sleep.

I remember each and every day.

I'm so tired. I must have spent a week there.

How...

How is that possible?

Prison is no place for a person to stay.

-I couldn't bear a day, so-- -So?

Is that why you told Chul everything? To get out of there?

What have I done?

What should I do now?

-I don't know that. -What do I do?

I don't know.

It'll probably be okay.

SEOUL DETENTION CENTER

FAITHFUL LAW, FAITHFUL CORRECTIONS

There has been an escape attempt. We'll shut down the exit for a while.

Hey, what on earth are you talking about?

She just vanished.

She just suddenly disappeared.

-Are you kidding me? -It's true.

She vanished into thin air

while she was talking over there.

My goodness. What are you going to do now?

It's your fault!

Shit!

What happened?

How did she escape?

-Hello? -We have a situation.

What situation?

-Yeon-joo-- -Don't talk to me about her.

I got fired because of her.

I'm not his personal assistant anymore, so it has nothing...

What?

Why do you carry a fake business card?

Sir!

That woman Oh Yeon-joo escaped.

-What are you talking about? -She escaped a little while ago.

Park Jeong-wu just called.

She escaped during Mr. Kang's visit.

-How could she possibly escape? -I don't know the details.

They're going to announce it now.

We have breaking news.

The only suspect in the assault on the president of JN Global,

Kang Chul, last May

has escaped from Seoul Detention Center at around 2 p.m.

What's this? She broke out?

Mr. Kang wouldn't have helped her, right?

That'll be a big problem.

Details of the incident haven't been identified,

but it appears that Oh escaped from the visiting room,

where the victim, Kang, was visiting her after returning from abroad.

The police are blocking the roads and searching around the detention center.

-Oh was wearing... -How is that possible?

How can a woman escape from prison by herself?

They said Chul was visiting her.

Pardon?

Don't you understand what that means?

It means I finally have an opportunity to lock up that punk Chul.

That psychopathic murderer.

Dad!

He hasn't come back yet.

He must be knocked out drunk somewhere.

I've seen it many times.

Yeon-joo.

Let's just end it.

-What? -Let's write

"The end" at the end of the chapter and put it up again.

It will be the end of W.

That way, you won't get dragged inside again.

You're a fugitive over there.

If you go back in, you'll get shot by the police

or spend your life in jail until you're an old lady.

What are you going to do then?

If we end it,

what happens to Chul?

What will happen to him?

You should worry about yourself, not Chul.

How can you worry about a cartoon character

when we might end up in an asylum?

Anyhow, the editor will make a fuss about this.

Let's pretend Mr. Oh changed it and sent it.

I don't think I can explain it to them.

We'll end it,

and Mr. Oh will take care of the rest.

This is the best option we have.

ORIGINALITY, SINCERITY, AND SERVICE

Yes.

We have to stay here until things settle down.

Shut down gates 3 and 4.

He's not talking.

This world...

is inside a cartoon.

Your change of emotions is what counts.

What kind of rule is that? Why are my emotions important?

Because you're the main character!

So you're not sure how I'm going to die this time.

When I'm here, I don't know things either.

So I can't help you.

You know when you're there?

Yes.

It might take some time.

Yes.

I am one of those people

who want your life to have a happy ending.

-Keep searching. -Yes, sir.

Search thoroughly. Move faster.

He wants to talk to you.

Chul. What's the matter?

-Who is it? -Mr. Son.

-Hello, Mr. Son. -What happened?

I heard she vanished while you were with her.

Yes.

Was it just like you told me that day?

If it was,

she didn't escape, but went to a different dimension.

I think so.

How is that...

How is that possible?

This is a huge incident.

You know Han Cheol-ho is just waiting for his chance.

He'll definitely attack now.

I'm quite sure

he'll argue that you staged your attack.

I'm sure he will.

But Han Cheol-ho isn't the problem.

What?

He's not important at all.

The reason for my existence is what's important.

Did you hear something from Oh Yeon-joo?

I did.

What did she say?

Something completely crazy.

My first impression of her was right.

She's a wack job. She's crazy.

She said something...

completely crazy.

Why do you care about her nonsense, then?

After hearing what Yeon-joo said,

everything that has happened to me that I couldn't understand makes sense now.

What?

All the incidents that had no context

suddenly has context now.

It's a context that explains everything.

And what context is that?

It's something...

I've never even imagined.

So what is the context?

This world...

This world...

is all fake.

Everything is fabricated.

Do-yoon.

Do-yoon.

TO BE CONTINUED

"The end. Due to personal reasons, I'll end the story here.

Thank you for your support." That should be good, right?

The fans will be angry, but what choice do we have?

What? What happened?

What? What's going on?

What's going on?

Goodness, what's going on here?

What's going on?

SON HYEON-SEOK

When the main character realized it was fiction,

everything...

in the cartoon world stopped.

Only Chul survived in the world where time had stopped.

As if...

it was punishing...

the one who became aware.

What's going on here?

What the heck? Shoot.

What's going on?

Gosh, what's wrong with this?

Why is nothing working?

This is strange.

Something must have happened to Chul.

-What do you mean? -Something bad

must have happened to him because of me.

Oh, no.

Someone claiming to be your fiancé came to see you.

Did I get pulled in again?

I came here.

I came out into your world

because I wanted to say goodbye.

You're just an illusion. You're nothing.

You're just a character I created.

Do you have any idea what I went through?

That's how fiction is. It's my job as an author.

I still remember every painful moment.

This is the most logical ending for the main character

who became a murderer while searching for a murderer.

Subtitle translation by Jeong Lee