DIVE TOON: The Afterglow of the First Sword

■ [Backstory] During the chaotic Samhan era, the King’s elite bodyguard, “First Sword,” is betrayed and branded a traitor. Trapped in the forbidden Simri Bamboo Forest, he must survive an ambush of 300 assassins from the Black Moon to uncover the truth. ■ [Synopsis] Amidst a storm in a bamboo forest, a legendary swordsman strikes. As assassins lunge at him, he draws his blade in a single breath—cutting through the moonlight. Suddenly, the silver battlefield dissolves into the golden sunset of a subway carriage. The warrior is, in truth, a webtoon character, and his battle is a ‘Deep Dive’ experience—felt by a weary office worker losing himself in a webtoon during his commute. This film captures the breathtaking moment when an ordinary commute transforms into a martial arts world. ■ [Production Note] This project utilizes a “Match-Cut of the Soul.” By aligning the eyes of the ancient warrior with the modern reader, it visualizes the sensation of total immersion. It is a tribute to the power of storytelling that lingers long after the screen fades.