Choi Jong Won

Mun Ju, a seasoned diplomat and former ambassador to the United States, has earned the trust of the international community through her sharp judgment and decisive actions. When she uncovers political maneuvering behind a high-profile assassination linked to both South and North Korea, she is drawn into a dangerous web of secrets. Meanwhile, San Ho, an elite mercenary with an obscured past and unknown nationality, operates in the shadows. A man of few words but lethal precision, he becomes an unexpected ally in Mun Ju’s pursuit of the truth. Together, they navigate a treacherous world of power, deception, and buried conspiracies—where uncovering the truth could mean risking everything. (Source: AsianWiki; edited by MyDramaList)

Joon Seo’s life was miserable until Min Joo entered it, becoming his source of happiness. But after her death, he is overwhelmed with grief and considers suicide. Just then, a woman claiming to be the real Min Joo Jo appears, revealing that his late wife’s identity and everything about her was a lie. Determined to uncover the truth, Joon Seo discovers dark secrets involving his brother, Jang Ki Seo, and his father, Jang Bum Ho, the true power behind Bukcheon city. The Jang family’s corrupt history has plagued the land, and Joon Seo must choose whether to punish or forgive them, knowing he is tied to them by blood. (Source: MyDramaList)