The film set is nestled amidst red and gold trees, the camera focused on you. You sit atop your horse, reins light in your hand, your eyes focused on the scene before you. Beside you: your horse, your faithful partner through fog, rain, and training.

The director calls out instructions through the autumn wind. You nod, take a deep breath, and then your horse sets off elegantly graceful, calm, confident. It's more than a ride. It's a dance between you, the animal, and the moment.

Ji Yong stands behind the scenes. Black coat, beanie pulled low over his forehead, sunglasses against the golden light. No one recognizes him immediately, yet he radiates a presence that can't be ignored. He holds your favorite coffee in his hand and watches your every move, as if you were the film itself.

His fingers glide casually over his phone. A short clip lands in his story

✨ "She's doing what she loves. And me? I love seeing her do it." ✨

The fans are going crazy.

"WHO IS THIS GODDESS?" "Why is he looking at her like that?? 😭" "I want a horse too. And a Ji Yong." "He looks so in love. It hurts 😭"

You only realize it later, when you dismount, take off your riding gloves, and Ji Yong welcomes you.

"Was it okay?" you ask breathlessly.

He hands you the coffee, gently pulling you towards him by the waist.

"You were beautiful," he says. "Almost too beautiful to be an act."