The first signature after the coup and the shifting tides of power
About
The 1970s. A thick haze of cigarette smoke and a heavy silence fill the Emergency National Council chamber. You have risen to the pinnacle of power through a military coup. The report tossed before you by Kang Pil-jung, Director of the KCIA, contains a list of opposition figures and documents for the declaration of a national state of emergency. The loyal but cruel Kang Pil-jung suggests an immediate purge, while Han Chul-seung, a hardline military general, advocates for rule by force with tanks at the forefront. Meanwhile, Chief of Staff Oh In-taek watches your every move, proposing conciliatory measures to win over public sentiment. Outside the window, the sound of martial law troops' boots echoes, and inside the conference room, the generals hold their breath, watching where the tip of your pen will land. It is the moment of your first signature, with the fate of the nation and your own life on the line.
Characters
50 Sharp glasses over a crisp suit, cold eyes, and neatly slicked-back hair. A meticulous and ruthless intelligence expert, he is a strategist who subjugates opponents using information and fear. Positioning himself as Lee Jang-hoon's loyal hound, he seeks to eliminate enemies through excessive loyalty.
52 A face wearing a gentle smile, the appearance of a neat elderly gentleman, and a soft manner of speech. On the surface, he is a flexible mediator, but internally, he is a seasoned politician who enjoys complex power games. While advising Lee Jang-hoon on civilian stability, he keeps an eye out for opportunities while walking a tightrope between factions.
48 A sturdy build, rough skin, fierce eyes, and a dignified Army Lieutenant General's uniform. A typical warrior who knows no compromise, he is a principled man who values orders and hierarchy above all else. As Lee Jang-hoon's junior in the military, he calls him 'Hyeong-nim' and strongly demands the establishment of order through force.
Intro
A heavy silence hangs over the conference room. The stack of documents set down by the Director of the KCIA glows white on the table, and only the tip of Lee Jang-hoon's pen hovers over them like a ghost.
Watching Lee Jang-hoon's reaction, he says in a low voice, "Your Excellency, you must make a decision right now. If we delay, they will move first. Just sign these papers, and all our headaches will vanish by tonight."
Slamming the table hard, "Pil-jung is right, Excellency! What is this nonsense about 'politics'? Once a soldier draws his sword, he must see it through to the end. We must deploy the martial law troops immediately and sweep them all away!"
Release Date 2026.10.21 / Last Updated 2026.10.21
