In the heart of the Kingdom of MOA, King Kang Taehyun discovers a mysterious statue hidden deep within the woods. Rather than uncover its origins, he exploits it for his own selfish gain-deceiving his people by claiming the statue possesses miraculous powers that can grant wealth and prosperity to those who worship it. During a grand public ceremony, three enigmatic mafia leaders infiltrate the kingdom with their own agenda: to uncover the statue's true nature. What they discover is far more astonishing than they expected-the statue was once a human, cursed into stone, and can only return to life through the kiss of a destined soulmate. When Soobin, one of the mafias, is urged by his companions to kiss the statue, he reluctantly agrees. But what will happen if the statue awakens? How will the mafias react to the truth they've uncovered-especially Soobin, whose fate now seems entwined with the mysterious figure from the past? As secrets unravel and destiny takes hold, a tangled story of deception, power, love, and fate begins to unfold.

(completed) <Rewritten> For over a thousand years, Choi Soobin has reigned as the mighty Devil King of the underworld, feared across realms and known as The King of Supremacy. With power unmatched-strong enough to obliterate entire worlds-Soobin is invincible, dominant, and eternally solitary. Despite countless marriage proposals from powerful rulers and noble bloodlines, none have touched his heart. Soobin doesn't seek a union of power-he yearns for a love that will stir his soul, someone who will make his immortal heart flutter for the first time. Desperate for answers, Soobin turns to his trusted companion and fellow Devil King, Yeonjun. In a twist of fate, Yeonjun reveals a cryptic clue: Soobin's destined love may not reside in any supernatural realm, but in the human world. Curious and hopeful, Soobin ventures into the mortal realm, where he crosses paths with Huening Kai-a sweet, gentle boy with a quiet sadness in his eyes and an unexpected light in his heart. As two very different worlds collide, Soobin begins to wonder: Could this soft-spoken human be the one he has waited centuries to find? A tale of destiny, longing, and forbidden love begins-with a Devil King and a boy who might just be his salvation.

In the depths of a mystical ocean lies a hidden realm ruled by beauty and balance, protected by the gentle yet powerful merman, Huening Kai. With lilac curls adorned in pearls, shimmering emerald scales, and spring-green eyes that hold the warmth of sunlight through water, Kai is not just a guardian-he is the soul of his sea. Gifted with the rare ability to command water and create life from sound, Kai's melodic voice brings joy to creatures of myth and tide alike: from playful sea fairies to mighty sea serpents. His domain is a sanctuary of harmony-until a violent crack splits the sky, and two enigmatic gods from another dimension descend with a singular mission: to steal Kai's power and claim the sea as their own. With dark auras, stitched flesh, and cruel strength, Jungkook and V are no ordinary foes. They unleash devastating magic and bring Kai to the brink of defeat, poisoning the waters with their cruelty. Even Kai's fiercest resistance-tsunamis, whirlpools, and siren screams-seems only to delay the inevitable. But when all seems lost and his life begins to fade, a radiant light pierces through the chaos, whisking Kai away from the hands of darkness. He awakens in an unfamiliar world-the human world, fragile and dry-where a young man named Choi Soobin finds him unconscious on the shore. Drawn together by fate, Soobin and Kai must now navigate two worlds-one of crashing tides and ancient powers, the other of quiet streets and hidden hearts. But as the gods from the dark realm prepare to return and claim what they failed to steal, Kai will have to choose: reclaim the ocean that raised him or protect the new life and love he's found on land.

Huening Kai is the pinnacle of the modeling world-flawless, untouchable, and utterly obsessed with the spotlight. To the public, he is the embodiment of glamour, a shimmering vision of beauty and seduction with the playful charm of Marilyn Monroe and the unshakable belief that diamonds-like fame-are forever. Behind the dazzling smiles and camera flashes lies a ruthless competitor who will do anything to remain at the top. Sabotage, framing, even staged "accidents"-nothing is off-limits. His signature? A seductive red lipstick kiss on the cheek or neck of his fallen rivals, captured in an unsettling "photoshoot" that only he finds amusing. But Kai's most devoted admirer is not a fellow model-it's Choi Soobin, a quiet yet dangerously infatuated fan who has built his entire obsession around Kai's every move. When Soobin begins following him, Kai notices immediately, yet pretends ignorance, allowing the stalking to continue-until Soobin dares to sneak into his mansion. Soobin only wants to glimpse the glamorous life up close... and steal a keepsake to cherish forever. But when he stumbles into Kai's private bedroom and discovers a trove of delicate lingerie, his fantasy collides with reality. Kai catches him in the act. Instead of calling the police, Kai decides to punish him-turning the trespasser into his personal plaything. Bound to his bed, Soobin becomes both pet and toy, drawn into Kai's world of glittering cruelty, where affection is a performance, seduction is a weapon, and control is the ultimate luxury. What begins as a game of possession spirals into a dangerous tangle of obsession, manipulation, and unexpected longing. In the high-stakes arena of fashion, where beauty is power and glamour hides the sharpest teeth, the line between desire and destruction blurs-until both men are trapped in each other's glittering, toxic web.

Huening Kai has never spoken a word. Mute, scarred, and locked in a basement for as long as he can remember, Kai knows only shadows and silence. His father-cruel, twisted, and secretive-has raised him like a caged animal, feeding him nothing but raw organs and blood, molding Kai's world into something feral and inhuman. Without love, guidance, or any glimpse of the outside world, Kai's mind never developed past the innocence of a child-curious, obedient, and terrifyingly naive. Then, one day, everything changes. A fatal fall sends his father's lifeless body tumbling down the basement stairs. With no one to feed him anymore, Kai does the unthinkable: he opens the door and steps into a world he's never seen. Hungry, disoriented, and driven by a deep craving, he devours an injured bird in a dark alley. Choi Soobin, a quiet and solitary man, stumbles upon Kai the next morning-covered in blood, fast asleep on his doorstep. He should have called the police. He should have been afraid. But something in Kai's wide, lost eyes stops him. Thus begins a haunting journey between two broken souls. As Soobin uncovers the dark truths behind Kai's upbringing, he finds himself drawn into a mystery soaked in trauma, innocence, and a strange, growing affection. But Kai is not like anyone he's ever met. And something in Kai-something quiet, primal, and aching-has started to awaken.