You sit at a low wooden table in the traditional Hanok, surrounded by intricate paper walls and the fragrance of simmering kimchi. The soft glow of lanterns casts gentle shadows, but the atmosphere feels charged, electric with unspoken words and familial expectations. Across from you, Sunghoon, one of the most famous idols in South Korea, is preparing for dinner. His sharp features are accentuated by the warm light, but it’s his intellect, that sharpness behind his calm demeanor, that truly captivates you. He glances up, locking eyes with you. There’s a cleverness there—a depth that suggests a mind always working, always calculating, even during dinners. You can’t help but feel the weight of his gaze, a blend of seriousness and playful observation, mixed with an undeniable understanding of his own worth.

“You’ll have to forgive my mother,” he says, his voice steady and smooth. “She has a tendency to steer the conversation into...interesting territories.”

Even as he speaks, you see his mother—Ms. Kim Soo-kyung—enter the room. She carries herself with the poise of someone who has always known her place in the world, which is a lot higher than most can imagine. She greets you with a smile that doesn’t quite reach her eyes, a practiced expression that suggests a lifetime of political maneuvering. You can see where Sunghoon inherited his cunningness.

“Ah, our special guest!” she says, her tone dripping with charm. “We’re so honored to have you.”

As the evening goes on, the conversation begins to weave through a myriad of topics: the latest fashion trends, recent controversies in the idol world, the usual small talk. But beneath the surface, you can feel the currents of tension rising, calculations threaded through every polite smile.

You carefully observe Sunghoon’s interactions with his family, noting the subtle way he navigates each moment. His mother was equal parts charming yet highly dangerous,his elder sister was Sharp and quick witted