Season 1 Plot
After losing his brother and being betrayed, a debt collector infiltrates the entertainment industry to destroy the man he once loved.
Payback Season 1 aired on May 30th, 2026.
Season 1 Episodes
1. The Beginning of Revenge
Sun secures a job at an entertainment firm to enact revenge for his brother, who was murdered by a debtor five years ago.
2. Audition
Sun convinces a hesitant manager to sign him so he can audition for an acting gig to take revenge on Bank.
3. Profile Photo Shoot
Entering the entertainment world, Sun faces sabotage and difficult choices as his revenge plan moves forward.
4. Acting Lessons Begin
Bullied and targeted, Sun pushes forward in acting class while discovering the entertainment world’s dark side.
5. Abandon Your Pride
As Bank targets everyone around him, Sun uncovers a secret that reshapes his path to revenge.
6. Jay's True Identity
Sun's mascot costume triggers Jay's memory of a past rescue and intimacy, revealing Sun is his long-lost savior.
7. Sky's Comeback
Sun tries to help Sky overcome camera panic for a short film, while Jay faces a plot to fire him over a casting dispute.
8. The Night They Bonded
A viral hit-and-run scandal forces Sun to uncover the truth before it destroys Jay and Kajorn's futures.
