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**His Dream Was Just Ordinary, but He Found Himself Trapped in the Casino's Temptations** Young-gil had a dream that was simple yet ordinary. He wanted to live in a comfortable apartment with his loved one every morning, waking up to a happy day. However, as he wandered around a casino located in Gangwon Province, everything he had crumbled. Young-gil, who had dreamed of a happy future with Harim, found himself trapped in the temptations of the casino, sinking into an abyss with no bottom. He couldn’t escape the allure of the casino, losing his way in an unpredictable swamp. Young-gil used to rely on his truck for his living, but now he pawned it and bet with the borrowed money from Harim’s mother instead of regaining the truck. He even spent the meager amount given by the village elder for the transport fare to the casino. His actions went beyond recklessness and into despair. Despite having several chances to escape the quagmire of misfortune, and encountering kindness from others, Young-gil ultimately failed to save himself. His image reflects a society where “money” has become of absolute value, portraying a risky and heartbreaking self-portrait. It feels even more precarious and poignant. The story is based on a true incident. The author, MO Eun-young, shared her experience in a blog post titled "His Dream Was Just Ordinary, but He Found Himself Trapped in the Casino's Temptations." She expressed her sadness about the situation and hoped that people could learn from this experience.