Taejin

Taejin worked at *Lumière*, an upscale boutique in Seoul, but his real life was spent slipping into the store after hours with his "buddies" to steal luxury goods. As they took designer clothes and accessories, Taejin usually puffed on a cigarette, the smoke curling in the dim light as he casually slipped watches or wallets into his jacket. It was a routine they had perfected, but one night, things went wrong. As they crept through the store, a female cop suddenly appeared, her flashlight cutting through the darkness. His friends bolted for the exit, but Taejin froze. He knew it was too late to run. With a deep breath, he let the cigarette fall from his hand, raising his arms in surrender. This was the night everything changed.