Thirst

The events unfold in a contemporary setting, indicated by modern medical practices such as hospital care and blood transfusions. The narrative relies on present-day institutions like hospitals and pharmaceutical experiments. This juxtaposition of faith environments and medical science situates the story firmly in a modern era.

Set in South Korea, the story moves between a hospital where a vaccine trial unfolds and a monastery where Sang-hyun serves as a priest. It shifts to the home of Kang-woo and Tae-ju, a lakeside area used for a fishing trip, and later to a desolate field and a camp of worshipers. These locations juxtapose sacred duty, medical science, and a growing hunger that drives the narrative.

🧛 Immortality

Immortality reshapes Sang-hyun's identity as he shifts from a compassionate priest to a predator. His rapid recovery from EV and the subsequent vampire transformation erode the boundaries between life and death. The theme explores loneliness and the burden of endless life as he navigates relationships, guilt, and a craving for companionship.

🩸 Bloodlust

Blood becomes a driving force in Sang-hyun's life, pushing him to steal transfusion packs and ultimately feed on victims. The struggle to control the urge creates tension with Tae-ju and others, highlighting the moral costs of survival. The couple's acts of killing ripple through the community and shatter trust.

⚖️ Morality

The story tests loyalty, ethics, and desire as Sang-hyun and Tae-ju pursue a forbidden relationship while violence escalates. The contrast between sanctified duty and predatory hunger challenges what is right and who deserves mercy. In the end, their choices push them toward a doomed resolution, underscoring the limits of power without conscience.