Part 1/9:
The Struggle Against the Parasite Threat
The chilling narrative begins with Choi, who, while shopping, unwittingly leaves her husband vulnerable to a parasitic takeover. This parasite drops onto their car, taking control of him and leading to chaos in the shopping center. Upon her return, Choi confronts her husband, now a dangerous threat. In a frantic bid for survival, she manages to escape his grasp but pays a heavy price—she loses part of her ear in the process. In her sorrow, Choi locks her husband in a room, determined to protect others from his infection. She spends a sleepless night mourning her husband while steeling her resolve to keep those around her safe.