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Physical therapist Kim Dan has been down on his luck for as long as he can remember. Between an ailing grandmother, menacing loansharks, and an old boss making it almost impossible for him to find work, Dan is truly running out of options. Naturally, it feels like a dream come true when he’s finally hired to treat top-paid MMA fighter Joo Jaekyung, especially when the man then calls him out for a treatment the night before a match with an oh-so-tantalizing offer of five thousand dollars. He claims to have a “jinx” in need of a particular type of “treatment, but its one that Dan isn quite prepared to offer… You see, Jaekyung may be a beast in the ring, but he’s even rougher in the bedroom, and Dan’s not sure he can survive Jaekyung at his most primal. Nevertheless, the promise of much-needed cash has Dan agreeing to this ill-fated deal... Could a night together be the thing to help Jaekyung break this jinx once and for all?

To secure an alliance between the northern kingdom of Leracal and the southern realm of Arnata, the countries' royal families agree to a political marriage. Tei, known across the frozen battlefields as the most fearsome warrior and monster hunter, volunteers himself as the kingdom's hostage, trading his life as a warrior for that of a bride. In Arnata, Tei finds not the hostility he anticipated but the calm, steady gaze of Shuraka, the young crown prince destined to become both his spouse and future Padisha of the empire. For Shuraka to claim the throne, however, he must survive an uprising that threatens the kingdom - once that forces him to draw the blood of his own brothers. Moved by the courage and gentle integrity of his betrothed, Tei pledges to protect him at any costand in the quiet hours of a white night, two hearts caught between loyalty and longing begin to bloom.+

Sung Ho’s not the kind you’d typically expect to settle down in the countryside. He’s in his late 20s, ex-military, and…a single father with a year-old baby his ex-girlfriend pawned off on him. Jobless and without any prospects but a house, Sung Ho hopes the peaceful Nuldongmae village will make a good new home for him and his daughter. Rumor has it that the head of the village, despite his young age, is a real jerk… But he won’t have to deal with that, will he? But on the very day he moves in, Sung Ho clashes with a tall, good-looking guy who’s got quite the temper and accuses Sung Ho of stealing from his store. This new guy really gets on his nerves, but he does seem to know a lot about the village… Sung Ho’s always been a bit of a lone ranger wherever he goes, so will he be able to let someone else in his life for sunny days up ahead?

“Kwon Taekjoo, go to Russia. And find ‘Anastasia’.” The ace of the National Intelligence Service, ‘Kwon Taekjoo’, was urgently dispatched to Moscow for a mission to identify and uncover ‘Anastasia’, the lethal weapon created in a secret partnership between Russia and North Korea (a.k.a DPRK). But, just as he gets dispatched to handle the work in Russia for the first time, things immediately go south, and a man named ‘Zhenia’ who appeared and introduced himself as a local partner assigned by the NIS, makes Kwon Taekjoo even more confused. ‘Zhenia’ , who appears to be an influential figure among Russian business and political figures as well as having connections with underworld mafias, seems to always be laid-back and cheerful. But at the same time, his violent erratic temperament keeps Kwon Taekjoo on edge. Meanwhile, ‘Zhenia’ starts showing a newfound interest in ‘Kwon Taekjoo’, who feels unperturbed by any hardships.

A life in the spotlight is a dream for many…but it’s behind the scenes where the real drama takes place. Baek Yeongwoon plays manager for Seo Hae-yool, an up-and-coming actor at All One Pictures with a secret: his success is fuelled by an industry “sponsor” who loves more than just his talent. So when a love affair between the young star and a mysterious figure threatens the livelihood of their company, it is up to Yeongwoon to track his client down and put an end to their risky romp. But the truth may be too much for him to bear, as the other party turns out to be top model - and Yeongwoon’s first love - Han Seo-in. As Yeongwoon struggles to reconcile his unresolved feelings for Seo-in with his sense of duty toward his work, the two fall into a intricate web woven of unanswered questions and lingering emotions that changes the trajectory of their lives forever...

Joo Yeomin, a diligent university student who’s doing countless part-time jobs day and night. His skill at running away from loan sharks who follow him everywhere gets better day by day… ‘Huh… Isn’t that guy I saw yesterday?’ But since then, a suspicious man keeps appearing everywhere Yeomin works. “You know me, don’t you? “I don’t know you!! Who are you and why are you following me?! How will the endless chase between the restless working part-timer and the suspicious third generation of conglomerates turn out~?

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Reclusive and withdrawn, Tae-jeong has spent years shut away from the world, surviving in the quiet suffocation of his own room. But when his father is suddenly hospitalized due to a car accident, even that fragile isolation begins to crumble. Grief and fear twist together inside him, leaving only one outlet, an uneasy rush of desire that both calms and consumes him. Enter Eun-won, the golden boy who has everything Tae-jeong doesn’t: confidence, charm, a life untouched by loneliness. He looks at Tae-jeong with disdain, pity, and something darker, an attraction he refuses to name. As the line between disgust and desire blurs, both are drawn into a dangerous intimacy born from guilt, curiosity, and longing. What begins as comfort becomes compulsion, and behind locked doors, Tae-jeong and Eun-won learn that even the most broken hearts can crave, and destroy, in the same breath.

Mun Geon-woo is a 21-year-old tall and broad-shouldered man, but he lacks sex experience. He is only interested in exercising. One day, Yoo Ha-jin, the owner of a bakery that smells of butter, crosses paths with Geon-woo. The pure-hearted Geon-woo is smitten by Ha-jin’s charming personality.

Chansol, a rising star in the all-alpha idol group 4α, hides a dangerous secret: he's actually an omega, masking his scent with potent suppressants. When he collapses on stage, the doctor warns that only physical contact with an alpha can save him now. When desperation forces Chansol to turn to the only senior who knows his secret, their clandestine meetings are discovered by none other than a fellow member. As suspicions brew and tensions rise, Chansol's hidden identity threatens to unravel the group's perfect image... Can he find a remedy, or will this be the final note in his career?

“I’ll impregnate a human man, have his child, and come back!” Go Yu-min, eldest son of the endangered black-footed wildcat clan, has never even laid eyes on a female of his kind, doomed instead to an enforced life of solitude. Just as he enters his first heat and is about to go mad with breeding instinct, he stumbles upon a secret rumor: “Male wildcats are perfectly compatible with human men and can impregnate them without fail.” Determined to secure the most beautiful and brilliant mate, Yu-min sneaks into Korea University— where he meets Beom Tae-jun, a man of striking looks and an irresistible physique. Casting aside his wildcat pride, Yu-min ardently courts the aloof Taejun, desperate to mate with him. “Go Yu-min, ha… you’re driving me insane.” “No, stop, ah…!” But before he realizes it, Yu-min finds himself pinned to Taejun’s bed— humiliated, overpowered, and taken. “What?! I’m the one ending up in the baby-bearing position?!” Though he tries to break free in outrage, he soon discovers he’s become hopelessly addicted to Taejun’s touch. Will Yu-min manage to bear a wildcat child and secure the future of his clan?

Yeonjo used to have it all: a highly respected family, a kind brother, and a comfortable life. Now, with his father executed for high treason, his last kin dead, and damned to a lifetime of slavery, Yeonjo has nothing to lose. All that is left is vengeance, and his chance comes when the new governor assigned to the region is none other than Kwon Hee-ryang, the man who destroyed everything Yeonjo loved. Now, Yeonjo will do everything to get his revenge…even if it means getting in bed with his greatest enemy. Hiding a blade behind his beautiful smile, like silk hiding steel, Yeonjo waits for his moment to strike. But things are not going to be so easy…

Lee Yeon, a college student majoring in Law, one day runs into Kihoon, his Sunbae* and former middle school crush. During a trip they take together at Kihoon’s suggestion, the two unexpectedly find themselves tasked with a bizarre mission: the “Red String of Fate Quest.” “Red String Quest, Round 1: 5 Pecks on the Cheeks!” But as Yeon, who is skeptical about ideas like being “destined for each other,” gets swept up by the folklore surrounding the “Red String of Fate,” their relationship begins to shift in ways neither of them could have anticipated…! *TL/N: Sunbae is a term for a classmate or coworker who is older than you.

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"Little A travels to a rural farm to reunite with the uncle who raised him—only to find the place eerily silent and his uncle nowhere in sight. What awaits him is a chilling ""bible"" detailing how to care for the livestock… but something feels off. Because on this farm, the ""livestock"" aren’t animals—they’re humans. Now thrust into the role of acting farm manager, little A is forced to manage Mr. A’s Farm, a facility that produces livestock products using beast-like humans—creatures who think and act like people, but are bred for their byproducts. Dark secrets plague the estate in the uncle’s absence. Little A must do all he can to keep the farm safe and sound...at least until his missing uncle, Mr.A, comes back."

Spring of 1995 at Korea University. In a liberal arts class, business student and sloppy handwriting model student, Do Jin-woo, and beautifully-handwriting physical education student, Lee Dae-han, meet by chance. After some misunderstandings and bickering, Jin-woo is stunned: 'Did Lee Dae-han just recognize my handwriting at once?' When Dae-han immediately identifies Jin-woo's rejected report, dismissed due to his bad handwriting, Jin-woo asks him to rewrite it. In return, Dae-han, who has repeatedly failed at dating, asks Jin-woo, the business department's heartthrob, for 'dating lessons'...?!

Park Sunwoo, who prefers a pair of thick glasses and an awkward-fitting suit, is an employee of DM Electronics Financial Accounting Team. He doesn have a very good reputation for being inflexible, but he doesn care at all about other peoples gossip because my happiness and comfort are of the utmost importance... Im in love with him too! They work for the same company! There is an opponent. Jung Taemoon, the male idol and prince of the personnel team. Park Sunwoo, who was secretly spying on his unrequited love as usual, finds out that Jung Taemoon enjoys promiscuous and rough one-night sex, and proposes that he can sleep with him as well...

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. As an advisor to Representative Lee Myungseon, who is in the running for a Minister position, Joo Incheol had it all. However, not only is Incheol faced with the risk of dropping ranks in the hierarchy amongst the advisory staff, but he is also relegated to the task of resolving the issues surrounding the Central District neighborhood redevelopment project of Songmoon City. Incheol is determined to do whatever it takes to resolve this, but Ahn Pyeonghwa, the owner of the problematic gym who also happens to live across from him, requests only one thing from Incheol. “Can you please hit me?"

Luke is having a rough time in college, and his breakup with his girlfriend Stacy is not helping. This is all because of that nerdy stud, Andrew! If only Stacy didn’t obsess over Andrew’s dorky charms, then Luke wouldn’t have had to break their relationship off! To make matters worse, Luke is then forced to live in the same dorm room as Andrew! But with nowhere else to go and no money to his name, Luke resolves to make it his project to befriend Andrew, whether the nerd likes it or not!

For a living, Hardy worked as a substitute driver for magic carriages. One day, he receives a suspicious request to head to the wedding venue of the infamous Sub-Duke Hysterion. Forced to crash the ceremony, Hardy is met with a shocking declaration from none other than the man of the hour, Abel Hysterion! “he’s here. The one who will be my bride.”

*​The protagonist (guest) arrives at the secret club he had only heard rumors about. Inside, there were truly diverse beast-men (therianthropes). Just as he, excited by the stage performances of the beast-men he was seeing for the first time, began to engage in an act with a cat beast-man, the club manager appeared with a new arrival: a cow beast-man. After the manager gave all the guests an introduction and a "taste test" of the cow beast-man, he pointed to the protagonist (reader) as the "Master" who would take the cow's virginity (or 'first time').*

In a quiet countryside, Alec, a handsome transfer student from the city, notices Soho—an outcast shunned by everyone who claims he 'could even drive away the forest monster'. Alec, who had been unleashing his own hidden, twisted complexes onto Soho, finds himself captivated by an inexplicable emotion the moment he meets Soho's eyes behind his glasses. The forest they went to together to escape from Alec's father became their own private nest. "You will become my monster."

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. In the winter of his third year of middle school, after a sudden accident struck his family, Ihyun moved to his grandfather’s house in a small seaside village, where he eventually finished high school.One rainy night, Ihyun secretly left the village, leaving his father behind, together with his only friend—his cousin Ihan—and Ihan’s girlfriend, Morae.Living as fugitives, Ihyun took on day labor jobs, working part-time at a moving company. During that time, he unexpectedly reunited with someone from his past and began helping out at an art gallery called Phantom. There, he encountered the world of Golden Alphas and Golden Omegas—a world he had never imagined would have anything to do with him.Despite the humiliating rumors—calling the blue-eyed Golden Alpha “a man who seduces people with pheromones to sell his paintings”—the director of Phantom quickly secured his place in the art world through bold and unconventional moves. Yet to Ihyun, who was practically an outsider, the director treated him with nothing but cold suspicion.“You’re just a temp.”“You think I’m like him?”“There’s no one. Nobody.”At those indifferent words, Ihyun felt emotions he thought had long been stripped away begin to stir again.“About that rumor… are you really not an Omega?”The director, who seemed indifferent at times, would ask about Ihyun when he wasn’t around, leaving him even more confused—and yet, he couldn’t seem to accept the fact that Ihyun was a Beta.“Your perfume… it’s unusual.”“You like my scent, don’t you?”What future awaits the two of them—bound together by paintings and pheromones, and by a past neither can escape?

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. On the day of his group project presentation for first semester, Lee Seunghyun was mistaken for a pervert on the subway to university and missed the presentation, ruining his grades. In order to recover his GPA and bring it back to the 3.x range, which is the minimum GPA necessary for job prospects, he struggled to scrape together money to enroll in the summer session.The class is once again based on group projects, and he discovers that a junior named Seo Chaejun, who didn’t come to class, is actually the same person who had mistaken him for a pervert…?'What grave sin did I commit to have to deal with this crazy bastard's nonsense during this golden summer break of my senior year?'