The Manipulated (2025 Korean Drama) - Season 1 - Episode 3

Tae Joong encounters another inmate who is in a similar situation of being wrongly framed, which makes him realize that his own case might be part of a larger, orchestrated conspiracy. This realization reignites his fighting spirit. Simultaneously, the episode introduces the villain, Ahn Yo Han (Doh Kyung-soo), a cold and calculating "sculptor" who uses his skills to flawlessly cover up crimes for rich VIP clients at an exorbitant price. Back in prison, Tae Joong begins meticulously planning his escape.