Baek Dong-ju works as a dedicated funeral director, possessing a unique and burdening supernatural ability: when she touches the face of a recently deceased person, their soul temporarily awakens to grant one final wish. Initially terrified and overwhelmed by this ghostly responsibility, Dong-ju feels compelled to fulfill these parting requests, believing that refusing them will bring unimaginable misfortune into her own life. Her unusual calling frequently places her in bizarre and emotionally draining situations, testing her physical and mental endurance as she navigates the grief of total strangers.Her path crosses with Kim Tae-hee, a weary young man who works as an errand runner for A Dime A Service, a quirky business handling trivial tasks that cost as little as one hundred won. Tae-hee is a man burdened by deep psychological trauma and profound guilt stemming from a tragic hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of his beloved
younger brother. Consumed by survivor's guilt and lingering sorrow, Tae-hee wanders through life detached from emotional fulfillment until Dong-ju crashes into his world.Bonded by their intimate proximity to death, Dong-ju and Tae-hee slowly form an unlikely alliance. Dong-ju frequently enlists Tae-hee’s practical assistance to help execute the eccentric final wishes of the deceased, while Tae-hee finds himself unexpectedly drawn to Dong-ju’s fierce empathy and resilience. Through their collaborative efforts—ranging from delivering heartfelt posthumous apologies to reuniting estranged families—both protagonists begin to confront their
personal demons. Tae-hee learns to forgive himself for the past, slowly letting go of the suffocating grief that has dictated his choices for years. Meanwhile, Dong-ju gains a supportive partner who shares the emotional weight of her supernatural burdens, transforming her solitary curse into a shared act of healing.As their professional partnership naturally blossoms into a profound romantic connection, the couple faces unexpected obstacles, including skepticism from friends, the chaotic daily demands of their unconventional jobs, and the emotional turbulence of grieving families. However, by helping others find closure, Dong-ju and Tae-hee ultimately discover their own path toward emotional liberation. The narrative weaves elements of supernatural mystery with grounded human sorrow, culminating in a heartwarming exploration of life, death, and the enduring power of compassion. Ultimately, the series highlights how facing mortality head-on can teach two deeply wounded individuals how to truly live and love again.