Kim Hyun-woo lived in luxury and plenty, spending all his free time playing online games. But one day, his parents were involved in an accident in which his father died. His familiar life collapsed—his family had to sell their house and move into a one-bedroom apartment. A few years later, he continues working hard, spending all his money to pay his mother’s medical bills, and balancing work with studying. But then one day, one of Hyun-woo’s teachers offers him a job opening at Global Exos Korea, a company developing VRMMORPG—the virtual online game “New World.” Hyun-woo accepts the offer, and by forging his application data, he manages to pass a strict selection process. Thus, he becomes a participant in testing the newest gaming device, earning a decent salary for it. After creating an account in “New World,” Hyun-woo chooses the nickname Ark (Noah’s Ark) and begins his path to success. (c)