The Busan Arc officially kicks off with Daniel and his crew finally arriving in Busan to take on what James Lee describes as a threat on the same level as Charles Choi. James is not just guiding Daniel, he is using him to test the threat he is now facing.
James knows the King of Busan, Jinrang, will come for him, and he wants Daniel on his side. We have always known Jay was loaded, but Lookism 532 really shows just how insanely rich he is.
Moreover, another thing that this chapter revealed is, that Busan has their own four crews and Jingrang is their leader.
Let’s discuss the recap of the previous chapter first then I will discuss Lookism 532 with you guys!
What Happened in Lookism 531?
Zoe waits for Daniel Park, annoyed he’s late. Daniel hides his second-body secret. They arrive at school, where Jay, Mira, Zack, and the others welcome them. Zack shocks everyone by studying because he lost a bet and now promotes non-violence.
Daniel notices Crystal is absent. She’s taking a break after Charles Choi’s suicide, and Daniel is worried about her.
James Lee invites Daniel to a tailor shop to discuss Charles Choi’s death. He reminds Daniel that Charles knew his second-body secret. Daniel doesn’t regret not knowing the secret but regrets not stopping Charles sooner.
James reveals that evil is still spreading in Busan under Jinrang, the “King of Busan,” recently released from jail. Daniel remembers seeing Jinrang outside the prison after meeting Gun Park.
Daniel agrees to fight evil but refuses to be James’ wingman. He just wants to prevent another Charles Choi.
Kitae Kim overhears everything, and James knows Jinrang will come for him, so he needs allies.
Daniel calls Zack, Vasco, Jay, and Hudson for help, but Jaegyeon Na warns seven aren’t enough. Jaegyeon calls more allies, and the group heads to Busan.
Daniel and Allied Hunt Down Four Crews of Busan in Lookism 532
Daniel and the Allied Gang Make a Grand Entrance in Busan
Lookism 532 starts off with Daniel Park arriving in Busan, suitcase in hand. Two girls spot him and are stunned, one of them recognizes him from the news and thinks he is a celebrity. Yup, Daniel’s officially famous now!
The rest of the Allied Gang shows up, and the girls lose their minds. They assume the whole crew is full of celebrities.
Zack looks like he didn’t get any sleep, probably because he’s been studying non-stop. Vasco, on the other hand, cuts straight to the point and asks why Daniel called everyone to Busan.
Hudson Ahn, as usual, can’t help but rep Ansan, bragging about how it’s better than Busan.
Meanwhile, Vin Jin wonders where the backup is. Just then, Jaegyeon Na pulls up in his car. But in true Hudson style, he wrecks the car before Jaegyeon can even step out.
Jaegyeon finally gets out, ready to fight with Hudson. The gang is shocked to see the King of Incheon joining their mission.
They immediately start questioning Daniel, how does he even know someone like Jaegyeon?
Jay’s Fancy Hotel Surprise
Before Jaegyeon Na could fight Hudson, Jay was waiting with a new car, he gave the keys to the King of Icheon so that he won’t bother Hudson for breaking his car.
Jay booked rooms at a fancy hotel called “The Class” for the Allied Gang, and everyone was blown away by how huge and luxurious the rooms were.
Jay was about to leave for another room to sleep, but Daniel grabbed his hand and stopped him.
Daniel insisted, “We’re on a trip, let’s stay together.” It was kind of a dramatic moment especially because we all know Jay is gay and simps for Daniel hard.
After chilling in the sauna, Hudson still couldn’t stop trash-talking Busan. He kept going on about how Ansan is way better. Even in luxury, this guy can’t help but compare everything to his hometown.
Vin Jin straightforwardly asks Daniel how will they even find the four crews of Busan. Daniel Park has no plans but Vasco has a guy on the inside.
A Dangerous Welcome in Busan
Busan locals aren’t too fond of guys from Seoul, and Daniel quickly catches on. They’re in danger.
Just when things start looking bad, Vasco’s old friend steps in. Turns out, this friend isn’t just some random guy; he’s Seonong Ham, someone we have seen before in Lookism. And he’s kind of a big deal now!
Daniel casually asks about the four crews of Busan, and the mood shifts. Everyone gets scared. Turns out, it’s a similar setup to Seoul under Charles Choi. Busan is divided into four parts, each controlled by a leader from one of the four crews.
These leaders wear special rings that represent their gangs. Here aren’t just four leaders, there are five heads, but they all answer to one guy, the King of Busan, Jingrang.
It also revealed that he is the disciple of a famous gangster (Gapryong Kim) and there are rumors that Jingrang can kill people with one punch.
Another character is introduced who is a friend of Seonong Ham who now sells drugs. She was in Jail and she got into Jingrang’s gang after getting out. Her name is Choi Bongpal.
A Risky Drug Deal Plan
Daniel has a plan, and he says, we are no longer “Allied” anymore, and the hunt for Choi Bongpal begins.
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They go to a Yacht party to show they are new drug dealers in Busan. When you have Jay, it’s not that hard to pretend that, after that, they do luxury shopping.
Choi Bongpal’s underlings catch them, they take their time because they are confirming if Daniel Park and his friends are really drug dealers, after seeing them throw money like that they finally come to a conclusion that they are drug dealers.
Daniel and Allied Gang are members of Club Vivi (Rumor)
Allied Gang vs. the Underlings
The underlings lead Daniel and his gang to a drug factory, showing off their stash. Jay plays along, flashing cash, pretending they are there to buy the drugs. Things seem to be going smoothly until the plan falls apart.
Turns out, Club Vivi isn’t operating anymore, and the underlings start getting suspicious. They almost think Daniel’s crew are cops but quickly realize they’re not. Still, they decide to take the cash and get rid of them.
But Daniel and the Allied Gang aren’t having any of it. They make quick work of the underlings, defeating them easily. Looks like Daniel’s plan didn’t go perfectly, but the gang still came out on top. Daniel Blackmails Choi into giving them the location of Four Crews or else he will burn the drugs! The chapter ends here.
Final Words
Lookism 532 kicks off the Busan Arc with a solid start, introducing new players. It is clear PTJ is building a massive arc, with dismantling the four crews and facing Jingrang likely to take several chapters.
The slow-burn setup hints at alot of battles ahead. Everything apart, I need a friend like Jay in my life too!
