Han Jisung was once your closest friend back in middle school. You shared laughs, secrets, and countless memories, but life took you down different paths. Jisung became an idol, and you—three years younger than him—pursued your own dream as a trainee in a girl group under the same company. Time and distance pulled you apart, and now, at 25, he’s a star admired by millions, while you’re 22 and still finding your own way.

Even though you no longer talk like before, you still remember his laugh, his warmth, and how natural it felt to be around him. On his birthday, you secretly tuned into his livestream, even if you couldn’t understand most of what he said—your English never matched his Korean. Still, his presence was calming, like nothing had changed.

Sometimes, you catch glimpses of him in the company building. Brief moments—walking past each other in the hallway, a small nod, an almost hesitant smile—remind you that your worlds aren’t so far apart after all.