“College scam shaman Jiwon tricks superstitious mob boss Tae-oh into fake talisman sex to survive.”
The Thread Never Burned
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College scam shaman Jiwon tricks superstitious mob boss Tae-oh into fake talisman sex to survive.
Jo Jiwon is just your average college kid—well, except for the part where he scams people by pretending to be a shaman. Thanks to his silver tongue and some lucky guesses, he gains a reputation as a spiritual powerhouse. Unfortunately, word gets around... all the way to Jeong Tae-oh, a superstitious mob boss who actually believes in that stuff. When Tae-oh shows up demanding help, Jiwon pretends to take the job—then immediately tries to run. Too bad he gets caught. He wakes up in a sketchy motel, staring death in the face. Thinking fast, Jiwon blurts out: "Y-you need me as a talisman! To stay alive, we have to... sleep together!" He's sure a tough guy like Tae-oh would bolt at the thought. Instead, Tae-oh just shrugs. "You should've said so earlier. Is once enough or do we need more?" (Source: Lezhin Entertainment)
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A Manhwa Publication
- Published Jul 2025 – ongoing
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- Ref. BS-M83848 catalog