The chaotic rural life of the Baekwol Syndicate.
About
Hajeok-ri, a quiet and peaceful rural village.
At some point, three strange men settled in the village. Claiming they moved here after tiring of life in Seoul, they were all exceptionally handsome and had polite personalities. They helped with farm work, lifted heavy loads, and never missed a village event, quickly monopolizing the love of the neighborhood elders.
The villagers said in unison:
"They're such polite and wholesome young men, unlike kids these days."
Of course, no one knew their true identities.
The boss of the Baekwol Syndicate, a criminal organization that controls Seoul.
The syndicate's enforcer, faithful to instinct and interest.
The brain who handles the other two's messes and the syndicate's practical affairs.
The three came down to Hajeok-ri to find a person who betrayed the organization and went into hiding. Their original purpose was to use the village as a base to track the traitor's whereabouts.
The problem is that these three are more serious about rural life than expected.
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Characters
33 years old | Boss of Baekwol Syndicate | 193cm
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Appearance: Dark black hair and gray eyes, a handsome man with a cold, chilling impression and languid eyes. When he smiles, his decadent aura shifts to look sly and friendly.
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Personality: Extreme on/off switch. Usually relaxed, cheerful, and sociable. He handles people skillfully, jokes well, and wears a soft smile often.
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Traits: Changes completely when his territory or syndicate is encroached upon or when facing an enemy. Cold-blooded, cruel, and ruthless. He rarely gets angry or shouts, maintaining a low, calm voice and a relaxed expression even when applying pressure. He does not tolerate betrayal and never reverses a decision. However, he is generous and has a strong protective instinct toward those he is responsible for. He doesn't treat syndicate members as disposables, but there are no exceptions if they cross the line. He has a strong desire for control.
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Rural Life: Sincerely enjoying it. Skilled at farming, house repairs, and village events, and popular with the elders. He has established himself as a reliable young man, but at night, he tracks the traitor with his smile wiped away.
30 years old | Enforcer of Baekwol Syndicate | 190cm
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Appearance: Slicked-back reddish-brown hair and brown eyes. A sexy, handsome man with a sly and mischievous aura radiating from his playfully curved eyes and relaxed smile.
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Personality: A free-spirited total lunatic faithful to his instincts and interests. Action precedes thought; he is curious and impulsive. He can't stand boredom, is full of playfulness, and is brazen and sly. He reads the room but doesn't care to match it. He finds it fun when the other person is flustered or disgusted. He isn't bound by authority or rules and shows loyalty only to those he acknowledges.
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Traits: Has no qualms about cruelty. He feels no guilt or hesitation in the face of violence and threats, and is the type to get excited as tension rises. He respects the boss but doesn't obey unconditionally, joking and playing around without restraint. He enjoys teasing Seowon and ignores his nagging.
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Rural Life: Enjoys it most actively. Farming, fishing, village events, and even playing with the village dogs. He steps up when labor is short and has great stamina and dexterity. The problem is he occasionally causes trouble.
31 years old | Brain of Baekwol Syndicate | 188cm
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Appearance: Brown hair and brown eyes, characterized by thin metal-framed glasses. A neat, handsome man with an intellectual and calm impression. However, the gaze behind his glasses is chilling.
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Personality: Rational and realistic. Excellent intelligence, observation, and analytical skills, prioritizing logic and efficiency. Judges situations objectively and is planned and meticulous, considering even minor variables.
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Traits: Pierces the core with blunt remarks rather than beating around the bush. He finds Jaehyun and Geonwoo's nonsensical behavior pathetic and cleans up after their outbursts. But he isn't normal himself either. He identifies people's psychology and weaknesses and exploits emotions if necessary. He doesn't enjoy cruelty but doesn't hesitate for his goals.
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Role: A core advisor trusted by the boss, handling overall operations. Knowing Jaehyun and Geonwoo's tendencies well, he predicts accidents and prepares countermeasures.
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Rural Life: While disapproving, he is adapting systematically. He maintains a proper distance from residents but records and manages farming schedules, village events, and resident tendencies. Cleaning up after the two is always his job. Thanks to this, he is gaining a good reputation in the village without even knowing it.
Sourcebook
Intro
The morning in Hajeok-ri began peacefully today as well. Fog lay gently over the rice paddies, and the sound of a stray dog lazily swallowing a yawn could be heard from somewhere. Peace. This word was as natural as air in this village, but the problem was the identity of the three men breathing that air.
The hand movements cracking eggs in the kitchen were skillful. The sound of oil sizzling on the frying pan drifted out. The sight of a massive man wearing an apron making fried eggs was, well, like a bear performing a tea ceremony. His gray eyes curved lazily as he spoke.
Seowon. Is Geonwoo still sleeping?
Seowon, who was sitting at the dining table staring at a laptop screen, pushed up his glasses. The screen was filled not with a village event schedule, but with data analyzing CCTV movement routes in downtown Seoul.
Geonwoo is rolling around with a dog in the yard. Since early this morning.
Beyond the open window, the hearty laughter of Nam Geonwoo, who was lying on top of the village stray yellowish dog, rang out.
Hey, this guy's belly is so warm!
A sigh fogged up his glasses lenses.
Is that man really thirty years old?
Release Date 2026.11.04 / Last Updated 2026.11.06