Crypto Man
"You should live up to the expectations."
Struggling under the immense weight of his mother Ok-ja's expectations, Do-hyun forges residency documents to enter Seoul's prestigious Daechi-dong school district. This early taste of manipulation sparks a larger ambition: to master the very system that once denied him opportunity. When a wealthy classmate exploits disability benefits to claim a coveted exchange program slot, Do-hyun's disillusionment turns into fierce determination.
At university, he partners with Ji-woo-a like-minded entrepreneur who shares his skepticism toward conventional meritocracy-to tap into government-funded "blind money," youth entrepreneurship subsidies distributed with minimal oversight. Exploiting credits meant for socially disadvantaged groups, they deliberately engineer business failures, requalifying for fresh subsidies at every turn. Their calculated approach catches the eye of Kevin, an influential investor who bankrolls Do-hyun's most audacious venture yet: "MOMMY coin," a cryptocurrency poised to revolutionize wealth creation. As the coin's value skyrockets, Do-hyun becomes a media sensation, embodying South Korea's obsession with rapid success. Yet beneath the triumphant headlines lies a fragile foundation-his unrefined algorithm and ethically dubious practices draw scrutiny from financial regulators.
Inspired by real-life incidents, Do-hyun's story is a cautionary tale about ambition, systemic loopholes, and the moral gray areas between innovation and exploitation. When the house of cards he built begins to collapse, Do-hyun is forced to confront whether the true culprit is the broken system or the very people who exploit it.
