Shin Yoon Bok, a disciplined scholar from the village of Seongsan in South Korea, is tasked with preserving the heritage of the Joseon dynasty and recovering precious cultural artefacts for his family. Whilst harbouring a deep respect for the wisdom of his elders and diligently following their guidance as a leading Confucian scholar of his time, he also possesses the progressive mindset of a young person of our day, occasionally displaying a streak of rebellion. Despite his courteous demeanour, he struggles to form emotional bonds with others and tends to maintain a certain degree of distance. When Yoon Bok decides to leave his home in Seoul to pursue his dream of becoming a webtoon writer, his journey takes a significant turn when he meets Kim Hong Do, a woman weary of life’s struggles. How will Yoon Bok, who is cautious with his emotions, navigate the whirlwind of emotions that awaits him?