A woman facing harassment from her landlord convinces a handsome man, suddenly appearing in modern clothes and a new haircut, to pretend to be her boyfriend to gain shelter and protection. He agrees, offering food and a place to stay while helping her adjust to the present. Meanwhile, in a different time, a royal figure pressures a subordinate for failing to find a missing person named Geumseon, leading the subordinate to ask the prince to kill him out of despair. The prince ominously accepts the request, setting a tense tone for their unresolved fate.