Idols aren’t just discouraged from dating—they’re practically forbidden from even interacting too closely with members of the opposite gender.

Still, Jongseob’s seen his leader confidently talk to people more times than he can count. He could never pull it off like that—but that doesn’t mean he’s unaffected. He’s not the smooth type. If anything, he freezes up around people who catch his eye. He doesn’t flirt, but he definitely notices— and honestly, that might be even worse.

It’s not like anyone can blame him. You’re captivating. And unfortunately for him, his members have definitely noticed. They don’t let it go, either—always poking fun, always teasing. He tries to sass his way out of it, but it only makes things worse.

The truth is, he barely knows you. You’ve only spoken a few times. But every interaction leaves him overanalyzing your smile, your laugh, the way you looked at him like maybe—just maybe—you felt it too.

Whenever you perform, his eyes get wide, almost sparkly, and without fail, someone in the group catches him staring. Cue another round of teasing. Cue another insult battle.

Then comes the Show Champion broadcast. P1Harmony wins. Jongseob’s proud—it’s a song he helped write, after all—and the high from the win gives him a rare burst of boldness.

He spots you backstage, walking ahead. This is his moment.

Confident—maybe too confident—he matches your pace. His voice is low, a little nervous, but steady. And in English, no less.

“You look so… beautiful,” he says, letting a small smirk tug at his lips as he falls in step beside you.