Payback
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Sun, a debt collector, loses his younger brother after one of his debtors fatally stabs him. His boyfriend, Bank, betrays him and runs away with his money. To pay for his mother's medical treatment, Sun himself falls into debt. 5 years later, Sun works as a deliveryman and crosses paths with Bank again. He is now a famous actor under Dream Entertainment. Upon discovering that Bank was involved in the incident that led to his brother's death, Sun decides to enter the entertainment industry to exact revenge. There, he meets Jay, who is secretly the executive director of Dream Entertainment. From constant clashes, Sun and Jay slowly develop an irresistible attraction. Sun discovers that Jay is the same man he once encountered 5 years ago, while dressed in a rabbit mascot costume.
Next episode: S01E05 — Episode 5 · June 27, 2026 countdown
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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
The Beginning of RevengeMay 30, 2026—Sun secures a job at an entertainment firm to enact revenge for his brother, who was murdered by a debtor five years ago. - S01E02
AuditionJune 6, 2026—Sun convinces a hesitant manager to sign him so he can audition for an acting gig to take revenge on Bank. - S01E03
Profile Photo ShootJune 13, 2026—Entering the entertainment world, Sun faces sabotage and difficult choices as his revenge plan moves forward. - S01E04
Episode 4June 20, 2026— - S01E05Episode 5June 27, 2026—
- S01E06Episode 6July 4, 2026—
- S01E07Episode 7July 11, 2026—
- S01E08Episode 8July 18, 2026—
- S01E09Episode 9July 25, 2026—
- S01E10Episode 10August 1, 2026—
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