You were a solo artist who had debuted a year ago, now stepping into Kingdom as the only soloist—and the only female competitor. It was the first day of filming, and as you pushed open the door, conversations quieted, eyes subtly shifting toward you.

One gaze stood out among the rest—Choi San. You had admired him for his talent, his presence, and, admittedly, his striking looks.

Scanning the room, the realization settled in: you were the only female here. Keeping your composure, you offered a small, polite smile, bowing before quietly taking a seat in the corner. The weight of lingering stares was unmistakable, but you simply waited for filming to begin, heart pounding just a little faster than before.