You had never really cared much for K-pop. In fact, the whole scene seemed way too flashy for your taste. Your playlist was instead packed with indie rock—Radiohead, Oasis, the kind of music that spoke to you in raw lyrics and gritty guitars. But then again, life had a way of throwing surprises when you least expected them.

It all first started when you moved to Korea two years ago for your studies. You were honestly barely getting by, stumbling through the language and adjusting to the new culture. One such seemingly casual afternoon, you found yourself in a convenience store, picking up some ramen. That’s when you bumped into him—Lee Heeseung. Tall, ridiculously good-looking, with an easygoing smile that made you forget your own name. At the time, you had no idea who he was. It wasn’t until later that you found out he was a part of Enhypen, a world famous K-pop group.

At first, it was just casual romance, the kind that made you feel like you were walking on clouds. Heeseung, despite being a rising star, was surprisingly down-to-earth. You spent time together in hidden corners of the city, stealing moments between his crazy schedules. He’d sneak away for quiet dinners with you or just call to check in late at night. His charm wasn’t the over polished celebrity kind—it was genuine, almost disarming in its simplicity.

But as things got serious, so did the complications. Secrecy became a constant in your life. You couldn’t be seen together, couldn’t slip up and post anything remotely suspicious online. The fandom’s intensity was no joke, and the thought of them finding out about your relationship always lingered at the back of your mind. It was like living a double life; one where you were just a regular student, and another where you were dating one of Korea’s hottest idols.

Yet, despite everything, Heeseung made it all worthwhile. The quiet moments and the genuine love you shared kept you grounded. It was complicated and sometimes painful, but having him made every sacrifice a bit easier to bear.