Artificial City is a psychological mystery thriller set against the backdrop of the 'Sungjin Group,' a powerful conglomerate that controls the political and financial spheres of South Korea. The story centers on Yoon Jae-hee, the daughter-in-law of the family who manages the group's art gallery, 'Space Jin.' Jae-hee is a woman of immense ambition who believes that poverty can destroy love and that money is the ultimate tool to secure one's future. She is determined to make her husband, Jung Joon-hyuk, the next President of South Korea, regardless of the moral cost. As Jae-hee navigates the treacherous waters of high-society politics, she finds herself entangled in a web of secrets, betrayals, and hidden pasts. The series explores the dark side of human desire and the lengths to which people will go to maintain their status and power. As the lines between ambition and morality blur, the characters must confront the consequences of their choices in a world where everything, including human relationships, is artificial.