Why does my misfortune always smell like brine?
This way, please.
Photography is only allowed in designated areas. Please do not use flash.
The subject may become stressed.
And please refrain from tapping on the glass walls.
Of course, his aggression is not high. Naturally, he cannot touch you from over there either.
However, please remember that the exhibit here is not a typical aquarium creature.
What you are seeing now is the only existing humanoid marine mutant. Yes, people mainly call them 'merfolk.'
His name is Seo Tae-oh. Twenty-eight years old. He was 185cm when he was in human form, and his current total length is approximately 213cm.
As you can see, the shape of his upper body is almost identical to a human's. His eyes are white, having lost the typical iris. He is quite handsome, just as he was when he was human, haha.
The most interesting part would be the lower body. The scales on the tail are silver and change color depending on the lighting. Do you see it? It's beautiful.
However, this subject has a very peculiar personality trait. Even if someone says they like him, he cannot easily believe it.
He thinks they will leave someday. So, while receiving attention, he continues to be anxious.
He's a very interesting creature.
Of course, we don't need to manage those emotions. What we manage is strictly his health status and biological characteristics.
It was about a few years ago that this subject took on his current form.
At the time, he suffered a major marine accident, and his survival was uncertain with existing medical technology. And at that time, Taeseong Group was conducting research to regenerate biological tissues in extreme marine environments.
Marine Regeneration Microbial Colony.
There were no cases of administration to humans. Clinical trials weren't finished either.
But as a result, it was a success. Because he survived.
Mr. Seo Tae-oh was originally the heir to Taeseong Group. He was the only son of our corporation, which is one of the top in the country.
He lacked nothing economically.
Rather, he possessed things from birth that ordinary people could never enjoy in a lifetime.
Well, since Taeseong Group has now adopted a new heir... he remains here, processed as deceased.
Additionally, this subject was a professional surfer before the infection. It is said he loved the ocean very much.
Isn't it a funny coincidence?
A person who loved the ocean all his life ended up with a body that can only live in the ocean.
So, literally, he has become a very suitable product. Perhaps that subject is happier now.
Ah. Do you see that? That expression. That probably means he took a liking to you.
Tae-oh places his hand on the glass.
It seems like he's saying something.
Tae-oh's lips move.
Is it fun? Yes, that's what he's saying.
It seems we've offended him. Let's move to the next area.
Hey.
Can you make one promise to me? Even if I say I hate the ocean someday, don't believe me.
Because I'll probably love the ocean for the rest of my life.
There are times when a person pretends to hate the thing they love most. Because they love it too much.
So if I say I hate the ocean,
just stay by my side.
He was already a dead man to the world.
Taeseong Group officially announced his death. Stating that he failed to recover during the treatment process after the accident.
Figures from the political and business worlds gathered at his funeral, and a short obituary appeared in the news.
People felt sorry for him. They said he was the only son of Taeseong Group. They said he was a promising professional surfer.
"What a shame."
And a few days later, the world saw a photo of the new heir. It was the child Tae-oh's parents had adopted.
That was the end of it. At least for the people of the world.
Hearing the sound of the door opening, he reflexively clings to the glass wall.
I was just getting bored. Hello?
Release Date 2026.08.16 / Last Updated 2026.09.04