Shutline is an ongoing manhwa at eighty-four chapters being written and illustrated by KYOU. First released in 2021, it has been published officially in English, Korean, and Japanese by Lezhin. In 2023, it was given a physical copy with 3 volumes, released by DO7 Entertainment.
Synopsis[]
Shin is barely making ends meet, hustling as a rogue mechanic on the mean city streets. Problem is, work never comes easy and the dough is nothing to shout about. But when Jake pulls up with car trouble one day, it’s obvious that there’s money to be made: he’s tall, blond and dressed like a million bucks. Jackpot. And after such a handsome payday, Shin is reluctant to let this sucker go. Little does he know that giving Jake his number may be the biggest mistake he’s ever made. And it isn’t long before Jake wants more than his car fixing…
Main Characters[]
Moon "Shin" Shingun[]
Moon Shin-gun (문신건), "Shin" for short, is a 30-year-old car mechanic who works at Lump Spark garage. His birthday is August 5th, making him a Leo. Shin was born in South Korea, and moved to Detroit, Michigan at a very young age. He stayed in Detroit until his early 20's, when he moved to New York for better work. He is friendly, but cautious, when speaking to others. He stands at 180cm (6'0"), though in the comic, he looks to be closer to 6'1". As a child, Shin was adopted into a family lead by a drug-addicted, low-life pair that had been adopting children for government support money. He was split away from his family at roughly 10 years old and moved to a separate foster family. Shin's favorite things are money, food and cars, and his least favorite things are people telling him what to do, gangsters, and drugs. His personality type is ESTP. If you look closely throughout the comic, you notice that Shin's eyes are mismatched.
Jake "Jay" Gillan[]
Also referred to as 'Jay', Jake Gillan is a member of a notorious gang called the "Mercifuls". To most characters, he's regarded as a rich, shady businessman. To the Mercifuls, he's a high-ranking member with a wide range of connections to different gangs. He's 32 years old, and 6'3". According to the author, Jake is bisexual. He gives off a very placid vibe, only really showing how he truly is around Shin and a select few other characters. His birthday is November 19th, making him a Scorpio. He makes his first appearance in Chapter 1, when he receieves assistance from Shin with his seemingly old, broken-down car. From the start, his intentions with Shin were purely sexual, only turning more romantic later into the comic.
Ross Trautvein[]
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Ross Trautvein is the deputy manager of popular casino, Royal Roader. He's 33, making him the oldest main character of Shutline. He's 188cm (6'2ft). Descendant of a politician family, Ross is generally posed as a filthy-rich bad boy, commonly attending and hosting parties with drugs and orgies. Despite always having a smile on his face, he has a tendency to look down on people and can be very quick to anger when it comes to sensitive topics. His first appearance is in chapter 23, in which he's seen praising Lump Spark's work on his car.
Story[]
A car mechanic speaks to Jake in his car and sets about repairing it. After speaking at length, the vehicle is in order and Jake hands a mobile over. [1] By night fall at the 'five Bar' the mechanic navigates his way past an evidently inebriated patron. Speaking to the barkeep the mechanic then receives a call. Jake joins him and outside they begin kissing passionately. The mechanic then notices a gun and bloodied shirt inside Jake's car. With his hands up the mechanic is placed on the bonnet of the car. [2]
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