Nine Times Fired

Ok-ja and her son Do-hyun falsely register in Daechi-dong, Seoul, for better schooling despite her limited finances. Do-hyun, envious of his wealthy schoolmate Sang-su for receiving disability benefits, learns that he isn't actually disabled, exposing flaws in government benefits. At university, he and his new friend Ji-woo manipulate government policies for entrepreneurial subsidies, intentionally failing to exploit government leniency. Seeking greater wealth, he embarks on a dubious cryptocurrency venture with investor Kevin, sidelining Ji-woo and enjoying brief success before their scheme crumbles due to regulatory scrutiny. They literally try to make bigger money with bigger money, but end up creating a Death Business.

For the sake of her only family, her grandmother, singer-songwriter Lee Jin sells everything she has to the "Genfluencer" system. AI idol Gina, created from Lee Jin’s data, becomes a superstar who captivates the world. But the real Lee Jin is reduced to a living body part, trapped in the wasteland behind her own perfect persona. Before the system disposes of her, Lee Jin must end this hell.

A boy has died. On the final day of his brief life, the story traces not only his fading memories but also those of Mujin, the teacher who held him dear.