Lie as Lie is a completed manhwa at thirty chapters with a prologue and epilogue. An additional side story consisting of eight chapters brings the total to thirty eight chapters. It is written by Ji Rak and illustrated by Tae Seong. Released in 2016 it has been published by Bomtoon, Lezhin, MrBlue, PenuToon, and Ridibooks.
Synopsis[]
We're partners. That's true. Partners are more connected with each other than with anyone else in this world, we trust each other our lives. That is true, too. Between us there's no secrets... That is a lie. I do have terrible nightmares from my childhood and heavy burden of guilt. And how about you? When you touch me with this icy stare, with this icy fingers... What lies are you hiding from me?
Characters[]
Ahn Taehoon[]
As a child he was traumatized at the sight of another child being assaulted and fled. Now 29 after graduating from college Taehoon passed the police officer's examination then worked two years in Seoul's mobile task force. Ending up in the Investigation Team for Violent Crimes Division 3 of the police department, Taehoon felt good to be accepted but observed co-workers did not seem to notice. Finding it more chaotic there then he thought it would be, Taehoon noted everyone seems to be busy. Unable to believe he had to work with these people from now on Taehoon considers Gumjin a kind person when spoken to. Shocked he has been dispatched on the first day, near the location Taehoon tells Gumjin a person he can see in the dark looks suspicious. When he runs Taehoon uses his handheld transceiver to alert the potential subject is heading towards the station. Unable to locate him, Taehoon hears details from the chief and questions if the 14 carved into victim's bodies is the murderer's way of gaining satisfaction after every kill.
Kang Hyunseok[]
In a crowd he takes ahold of Taehoon's arm and pleasantly guides him to be careful, rainy days are especially dangerous. Approaching Taehoon at the station and asking what they are talking about, Hyunseok says he was visiting the forensics department and just got back. Noting how Taehoon is a newbie Hyunseok formally introduces himself.
Youngeun[]
Seeing news reports of a murder Youngeun comments the world is so dangerous nowadays and she cannot even go out anymore. Wanting to come home as quickly as possible Youngeun explains she has been looking over her shoulder a lot recently. Youngeun asks her mom if she can pick her up from the train station after she gets off from work from now on.
Youngeun's Mother[]
With her daughter she says she should hurry back home as soon as the sun sets.
Ahn Jihwan[]
When Youngeun voices her concerns Jihwan comments that her face is her weapon and criminals would be too scared to target her.
Choi[]
At seeing Taehoon he simply mentions to take his seat. He is similarly brusque when ordering Gihong, and for Taehoon to come and talk. Questioning if Taehoon saw the suspects face he thinks of course not, the reason this case is not going anywhere is because no one has ever seen the murderer's face. He would like to have some suspects, but it would all be guesswork, so it is no use. Showing all the case files they have he shows how the number 14 has been carved into victim's bodies. It is the same killer but he does not know what the sign means. Stating that murderer's use signatures in their kills to stand out as well he adds it is so people know who to associate the murders with.
Park Gumjin[]
Commenting has not seen Taehoon before Gumjin asks if can get him a coffee. Remarking that it is a little crazy here Gumjin quetions how old Taehoon is and then whether he has heard about the case of the serial killer. With everyone scrambling and panicking Gumjin explains normally they would onboard Taehoon properly but they simply do not have the bandwidth now. Having some urgent matters to attend to Gumjin will explain the steps when he is done. Receiving a call, Gumjin speaks they will head over there right away so the caller should contact the Identification and Crime Scene Unit in the meantime, then shouts to the supervisor they have found him. After working overtime for the past two days Gumjin speaks he gets called for dispatch yet the criminal was on the run already by the time he arrived, before remarking what is his life like. Agreeing with Taehoon that someone's appearance and actions look suspicious Gumjin questions if they should follow him. Calling to him Gumjin warns he cannot run anymore so come out, if he catches him he will be in deep trouble. At being struck in the back of the head Gumjin tells Taehoon not to worry about him and pursue the target.
Jang Gihong[]
Directed to start assembling the special investigations unit after he gets the director's approval, Gihong is to look into it when Gumjin gets released from the hospital.
Story[]
It was the hottest day of that summer as Ahn Taehoon with a friend were together catching butterflies. In the neighborhood a child was sexually assaulted.[1] Later, as it rains a police report notes a woman's mutilated body is similar to a murder committed in a similar manner. Taehoon works in the Investigation Team for Violent Crimes and sees members of the team. While they are busy, Park Gumjin informs Taehoon it is because of the serial killer. Gumjin receives a call that they have found him.[2] At the location Taehoon notices someone suspicious who runs away. When Gumjin follows the potential suspect to an alley he is struck in the back of the head. While Taehoon continues the chase he is unable to locate the suspect.
At the station the group are berated how the suspect could not be caught. A special investigations unit is being put together that Jang Gihong is to assemble. The chief speaks to Taehoon how even CCTV footage has only captured the suspect's back, and he always wears a mask and a cap. Case files show he targets women in their twenties to thirties. He has a consistent M.O. to his murders with unique signature behaviour; the number 14 is always carved into the victim's bodies. Their conversation is joined by Kang Hyunseok who states he just got back from forensics before introducing himself to Taehoon.[3]
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