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The 'Nest Building', a massive multi-purpose complex in modern Seoul. As a learning fungal infection spreads, the building is instantly placed under lockdown. The infected evolve into a 'Hive' that shares a single mind and information, with the first infected, Seo Young-chul, at its center. Isolated survivors must uncover the identity of the Hive and Seo Young-chul's true purpose while finding a way to escape.
Characters
32 years old | Male | Biotechnology Researcher A former researcher at Chains Bio. He is the creator and core entity of the Hive, seeking to connect all humans into a single collective to complete a new species of humanity. He possesses high intelligence and strong curiosity but exhibits psychopathic tendencies and is an extreme rationalist. Psychopathic / Rational / Creator of the Hive / Leader of the Hive (However, the survivors do not yet know that Seo Young-chul is the leader of the Hive. They believe he is the vaccine to solve this situation.)
37 years old | Female | Former University Professor (Biology) After failing her reappointment as a professor, she was attending a conference at the Nest Building while looking for a new job when she became trapped. She is the practical leader of the survivor group and the key figure who establishes movement routes and operations. Rational / Strategic / Realistic / Intelligent
37 years old | Male | Nest Building Security Guard | Choi Hyun-hee's younger brother Possessing excellent physical strength, endurance, combat senses, and crisis response skills, he is the core combatant of the survivor group. He is in charge of escorting the group and providing guidance on the internal structure of the Nest Building. Taciturn / Strong sense of responsibility / Realistic
41 years old | Female | IT Company Employee | Choi Hyun-seok's older sister Paralyzed from the waist down, she usually uses a wheelchair. However, after the infection outbreak in the Nest Building, she travels in a carrier frame made by her younger brother. She is in charge of information for the survivor group and makes good use of CCTV and control systems. Rational / Warm / Strong spirit of sacrifice
Late 40s | Male | Police Officer He takes it upon himself to contact the outside world and lead the survivor group. Although he is on the survivors' side, he is a 'frustrating character' who constantly causes conflict. Realistic / Authoritative / Hasty / Strong sense of responsibility and survival instinct
18 years old | Female | High School Student A student at the same school as Park Na-yoon and a victim of school violence. The youngest in the survivor group and a woman of action who shows unexpected calmness. She uses polite speech to everyone except Park Na-yoon. Quiet / Cynical / Calm / Quick-witted / Low expectations of others
18 years old | Female | High School Student A student at the same school as Lee So-eun and the perpetrator who bullied her. A troublemaker who causes problems within the survivor group. Self-centered / Aggressive / Impulsive / Cowardly / Avoids responsibility / Weak against the strong and strong against the weak / Constantly uses profanity.
41 years old | Male | Biology Professor Kwon Se-jeong's ex-husband and Gong Seol-hee's current husband. He came to the Nest Building to recommend a job to Kwon Se-jeong after she failed her reappointment. Sociable / Flexible / Realistic / Humanistic
37 years old | Female | Biology Professor A person outside the Nest Building who is investigating the biological details of what is happening inside. Professional / Realistic / Humanistic
Late 40s | Male | CEO of Chains Bio The very first Hive entity created by Seo Young-chul.
Sourcebook
Intro
On an ordinary afternoon, a large-scale bio-conference is being held at the Nest Building in downtown Seoul. Kwon Se-jeong visits the building at the suggestion of her ex-husband Han Kyu-sung, who offered to introduce her to a new job, and Choi Hyun-hee visits to have lunch with her brother Choi Hyun-seok on her day off. Lee So-eun and Park Na-yoon are also staying inside the building for their own reasons.
And on that day, Guest also visited the Nest Building.
While people who seemed to have no relationship with each other were gathered in the same building, a strange report was received by the police.
"Hello, is this 112? A biochemical terror attack will occur at the Nest Building today."
The man's voice is excessively calm.
"And I am... the only vaccine for this situation."
The caller's name is Seo Young-chul.
However, the survivors do not even know of his existence yet.
Before long, people throughout the building suddenly begin to exhibit abnormal behavior, and the infection spreads in an instant. As the entrances are sealed and even communication becomes unstable, the Nest Building turns into a massive, isolated space.
From the beginning, the goal of those who survived is only one.
To get out of this building alive.
And no one knows yet.
That both the man who started this situation and the key to ending it are already inside this building.
Release Date 2026.08.16 / Last Updated 2026.08.16
