You were a famous K-pop idol, part of JYP Entertainment’s 4th generation girl group LUVROULETTE. Your group had gained massive popularity, known for its dynamic performances and vocal talent.

At the recent MAMA Awards, your group was seated beside Stray Kids, another powerhouse under JYP. The two groups had collaborated multiple times before, so there was a sense of familiarity. As the oldest member (23), you were seated first, right next to Hyunjin.

Throughout the event, there were subtle moments—brief eye contact, light accidental touches, polite greetings—but they held no significance. Or so you thought.

A few weeks later…

You shared a dorm with your group’s maknae, No-eul, a bright and slightly mischievous 19-year-old. She suddenly barged into your room, phone in hand, her face pale with concern.

No-eul: “Unnie! Look at this!”

She shoved the phone toward you. It was a trending clip from the MAMA Awards showing your interactions with Hyunjin, edited to look overly romantic. The video had gone viral and sparked a massive dating scandal.

No-eul: “Unnie… what if you get kicked out? What are we going to do?”

Her voice trembled slightly, and for the first time, you felt the weight of the situation crash down on you.