Follow the journey of Haneul, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, as she battles not only her opponents in the quest for victory but also the conflicting emotions of a budding romance with her fellow athlete, Sung-Bin. Amidst the adrenaline-fueled rac...
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QUEST 0 ════ ⋆★⋆ ════
NETFLIX HAD clearly spared no expense when it came to the extravagant set design. One hundred contestants found themselves ascending a grand staircase reminiscent of a Greek temple, flanked on either side by majestic statues brandishing bows and arrows that seemed to pierce the heavens. The enormous doors swung open automatically, revealing a breathtaking spectacle beyond.
"Wow, this is insane!" one of the male competitors couldn't help but exclaim, his excitement reflecting the sentiment shared by everyone present. Haneul, making her way up the grand stairs, couldn't help but take in the surreal atmosphere. As she entered the room, her eyes were drawn to figures at either end of the stage, dressed like characters from the infamous Squid Game, a detail that sent a shiver down her spine, considering the perilous nature of that game... cause they all died (but one and to celebrate he got a new hairdo).
However, her apprehension quickly gave way to curiosity as she began scanning the room for her designated number on a grid painted onto the sound stage floor.
And there it was, number 12. Her lucky number was the same one she had worn in all of her competitions. It felt like a good omen, a comforting touchstone in this high-stakes setting.
The room was still abuzz with chatter and amazement when the mysterious eye finally appeared, capturing everyone's attention. "100 contestants, welcome," it began, its voice resonating through the magnificent chamber. "To study the most perfect physique, regardless of gender, age, and race, we invited you all here. We have prepared five quests to find the most perfect physique. The one who lasts until the end, the final physique standing... will win 300 million won."
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As the astounding prize money was revealed, gasps of astonishment and excitement rippled through the crowd. The idea of winning such a substantial amount had clearly heightened the stakes for all competitors. People began clapping and sharing their thoughts on the impressive cash prize.
But the eye wasn't finished yet. "Then, we shall begin the first quest. The survival rate of the first quest is... 50 per cent," it announced. The room fell into a shocked silence, and the reason for the sudden hush varied among the contestants. It was a harsh and swift reduction, but this competition was known to be for the toughest individuals, those willing to go all out to win. Haneul had accepted this when she signed up, so the news of the survival rate didn't come as a shock to her; she merely nodded in agreement.
