Illusion is an ongoing manhwa with chapters across one season. It is written and illustrated by Leo. First released in 2024, it has been published by Lezhin Comics Webtoon.
Synopsis[]
Sorim Hong has been imprisoned for 10 years after being suspected of being the legendary "Illishine" that has been passed down in the Baek family since ancient times. When he turns 20 and a mark appears on his body, his kidnappers try to do business not only with Chairman Baek but also with his son, Woo-kyung Baek.
Woo-kyung ends up paying a higher price than his father and meets Sorim Hong. Sorim accepts his situation and tries to survive by using Woo-kyung...
Characters[]
Sorim Hong[]
As a seven year old child Sorim Hong was told to change his name to Kim Hyunwoo. Hearing a voice tell him that one day the red eye will devour his heart, Sorim resorts to escape his captors. Seeing Wookyoung as a rescuer, he thanks him for his kindness. 20[1], Sorim awakens to Wookyung who he regards as the red eye and wonders if he is the monster his mom warned him about.
Wookyung Baek[]
Known as the famous Director. Happening across Sorim, he drives him away from his kidnappers. Wookyoung then speaks with another how he has gained someone of who his father paid to get. Placing his jacket over the sleeping Sorim, he says for them to head home. Waking Sorim, he addresses if he is too relaxed for someone trying to run away and that he should keep his guard up.
Sorim's Mother[]
Having her son Sorim promise her, she told him to switch his name but not to tell anyone the real one. Leaving him as a child, she told Sorim she would bring him back someday.
Hyungnim[]
Seemingly involved with the burning of Sorim's residence, Hyungnim took him in to exploit him. Seeing Sorim escape, Hyungnim seems to think if he says something nicely would he listen and come back.
Lee[]
Doctor Lee works at Wookyung's residence. He notifies him about Sorim's condition after he was brought there. Having examined it, he is aware of the mark which he assumes is the one that appeared about three months ago.
Choi Bom[]
In her duties as a maid of the Wookyung residence, she brings Sorim something to eat. Friendly, she introduces herself and describes Director Wookyung as really cool. Since she is older than Sorim she reasons that they can speak comfortably.
Oh[]
Having heard that Sorim's foot is injured, he heads to examine it.
Youngho Baek[]
Chief Youngho is said to be the top of the industry.
Soojin[]
The name of Sorim's doll who he ties around his waist for them both to escape.
Junmoo Baek[]
Story[]
The world is nothing but an illusion, which is something that Sorim remembers his mom said. When Sorim was seven he was told his name is not Sorim Hong anymore, but was Kim Hyunwoo. Left clutching a teddy bear, Sorim was told his mother would come back one day as she left. The facility he was outside was burned down, and Sorim was asked what his name was.
Having grown up, Sorim has thrown up a pill yet still feels sleepy. Telling himself he cannot sleep in this situation, Sorim considers it is the day he will be sold to someone. Entering the room where Hyungnim and others are, Sorim is ordered not to mess up today. As he carries a plush toy with him, Sorim disregards others saying that he is not a kid anymore.
Sorim hears a voice state that one day a red eye will devour his heart. Searching for the voice, it is wondered will he let that happen. Thinking he would rather die than be a play thing for that red eye, Sorim contemplates if he can get out of here. Heading down the ladder on the outside of the motel, Sorim is found yet continues his escape.
Rejecting Hyungnim's 'offer' to forget about all this if he comes back, Sorim then finds the other goons coming up the ladder. Thinking he is going to die, Sorim resorts to jumping off the ladder where he injures his foot. Fleeing, Sorim takes into account how he has not slept for days and is so tired, yet if they catch him it's over.
A thought of his mom enters his head, yet Sorim focuses on the passing car and climbs into the back. Requesting that the driver please save him, Sorim states his pursuers are kidnappers who will kill him once they get him. Regarding the marking on Sorim's shoulder, Wookyung thinks it is already his now.
When Wookyoung questions if they should head to a police station, Sorim insists no since they are involved in all this. After Sorim asks how far he can take him, Wookyoung replies to Seoul. Seeing that Sorim has fallen asleep in the backseat, Wookyoung calls to update that he came to him of his own will. Noting that Sorim is hurt, Wookyoung asks the other speaker what is the point of giving them more money than his father.
Stopping the car, Wookyoung places his jacket over Sorim and says for them to go home.[2]
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