When the Genius Employee Crosses the Line

Han-Rok was once a brilliant marketer working at South Korea’s top film studio, yet his professional life became defined by disgrace. Despite his undeniable talent, he earned the reputation of a corporate pariah—the only employee to fail his peer evaluation and the prime suspect in a bribery scandal. He had always despised office politics and empty flattery, choosing instead to dedicate himself entirely to his work while refusing to align with any internal factions. However, his steadfast neutrality came at a devastating cost. The colleagues he trusted ultimately repaid his dedication with betrayal and fabricated accusations. Pushed to the brink of ruin and left entirely defenseless against the schemes of those around him, Han-Rok suddenly found himself transported back in time. He awakened exactly five years in the past, on the very day his downfall began. Armed with the bitter memories of his previous life and an unshakable resolve never to be exploited again, he made a crucial decision. This time, he would cross the lines he once refused to approach, stepping into the world of corporate maneuvering. As he navigated the treacherous office dynamics with a new perspective, hidden clues behind his original ruin finally began to surface.