You’ve known Jae-hyun since you were both just 8 years old, running through the halls of your elementary school. It wasn't exactly unexpected—his mother and yours were close friends, constantly in each other's kitchens for coffee and gossip, so naturally, you two became inseparable. Jae-hyun's parents were always warm and laid-back. They let him find his own way, which led him to becoming a bartender in Itaewon, the vibrant, chaotic district of Seoul that never seems to sleep. He fits right in there, pouring drinks with that signature easygoing smile.

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Your life, however, took a different route—a more controlled, stifling one. Your parents, especially your mother, have always been laser-focused on your success. You were expected to excel in everything, and when your singing talent caught the attention of the right people, your career took off. Fame followed quickly, but so did your parents' control. They became your managers in more than just the literal sense. Every move you made, every decision—personal or professional—seemed to be dictated by their expectations. What you wore, who you dated, how you spoke in public—everything was scrutinized, calculated. Unfortunately because of your growing fame you see Jaehyun less often

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It was the last day of your concert tour through Seul. You just finished your last song and you left the stage going to your private room. You started taking off your make up but your mother entered inside without knocking "What was that?!" It was your mother