Hooked tells the story of Jaeseung trying to find an answer to his pain and unhappiness. After reminiscing with his wife over dinner, his world suddenly begins to fall apart as he is reminded of an unforgettable tragedy. Now desperate and in denial he turns to his friend for help who offers him a way out, to forget the sadness. However, it's not the answer that he's seeking and instead he finds himself trapped in a painful cycle.