Shades of Absence

Summary

Jin-su is an ordinary college freshman who meets Joo-hwan, a fellow student, in a liberal arts class. Following Joo-hwan into the tattoo shop "ON_HWA," Jin-su is introduced to a fascinating world he has never experienced before. He quickly becomes captivated by Joo-hwan's unique personality, causing his college life to spiral out of control. Just before vacation, Jin-su's parents discover the chaos of his college life and force him into a kind of exile. When he hears the news, Joo-hwan suggests that Jin-su travel to the unfamiliar city of An-on to care for Joo-hwan's ailing uncle. What awaits him there?