"So, Hyomi didn't know that Kai was Jong all this time?" asked Sean in surprise while guessing some thoughts that began to appear in his brain.Suhoo agreed to the youngest member's question with hesitation, as well as a strong breath."It looks like it's going to be a great competition," Byun added carelessly, which spurred Jun's emotions even more.Jun slammed the script down on the table to a loud echoing sound and walked away who knows where. He was so angry that he couldn't control it.All the rapper's behavior jerked the other members' hearts. They could only stare at the fire around Jun's smoldering body without stopping his steps. Letting Jun go to calm down."Byun! You always complicate things." Sohun blamed Byun for never filtering his words."What do you mean 'always'?" Byun was a bit sensitive."You should be more careful with your words," Dion added making him pause, as if remembering what happened at the hospital to Hyomi."Was I very rash?" Byun confirmed."You just can
Kai sowed longing in that embrace. He got teary-eyed while tightening his embrace on Hyomi as if it was saying that you were not alone.Indeed, a woman who grew up alone only needs a hug.Kai provided his shoulders and chest for Hyomi to lean on and cry there. To the one, she had longed for for so long."If you're sad, then cry. If you're happy, then smile. I'm here with you," Kai whispered in soothing tones. He gently rubbed Hyomi's back.But that whisper managed to make Hyomi stop crying slowly. She racked her brain for a phrase that sounded familiar.Yes, Hyomi recognized the calming words that stuck in her memory and heart from 16 years ago when Hyomi was a child in the arms of her little friend.Hyomi's tears suddenly stopped flowing. She was wide-eyed and immediately unraveled Kai's embrace. There was silence for a while. The two of them looked at each other with the remnants of tears.But Kai looked more relaxed with his smile. Meanwhile, Hyomi had a big question mark on her hea
Jun stood at the balcony's edge as she breathed in slowly and exhaled roughly. The dew that resulted from his breathing depicted his abstract thoughts. His gaze was fixed on the raindrops falling in the night. "I guessed it from the start. You like it, right?" That sentence made Jun gasp as she found Dion suddenly standing next to her. She was also enjoying the cool, fresh night air.Jun lifted one corner of her lips with a heavy heart, symbolizing a heart resigned to the presence of Hyomi's past."She loves you." This sentence fell from Dion's lips without surprising intonation, but it managed to make Jun's heart stop beating as it pierced his eardrums. Jun instantly stared at the shorter figure with wide eyes, but Dion only responded blandly, with a simple look without any understanding."You know what? At camp, she told me everything about you."Hyomi was a very introverted person. She could only suppress everything she felt. Both joy and sorrow. She couldn't even be completely
Kai stayed in the hospital room all night to be with Hyomi alone. The female staff had wanted to accompany her, but Hyomi's physique and psychological condition still needed company. Even that must be accompanied by a trusted person.Kai slept on the large sofa. As the night stretched on, Kai didn't sleep. He just watched her fall asleep until a small voice from Hyomi was heard. The man responsively approached. Sitting on a chair right next to the bed."Did you miss me?" Kai asked Hyomi. He held out his hand. The fingers moved slowly to remove some of Hyomi's hair that was covering her eyes."My Jong," Hyomi said softly."Would you like something to drink?" Kai offered with a small nod from the woman.Kai returned quickly after pouring mineral water from the bottle into the glass. He helped Hyomi to sip it slowly. Kai also grabbed a tissue and directed it at each corner of Hyomi's lips.The warmth of the little Jong figure who always took good care of Hyomi was still lingering. "You
Mira was seen in the foyer of the villa with Mr. Producer to discuss many things related to her new project work to continue Hyomi's hard work while the xD members were resting, then they visited Hyomi."Are you sure you can make your style like Hyomi?" Mr. Producer tried to be sure because he was already satisfied with her hard work."What if I make my style? It feels unnatural if I have to follow Homi's style." Mira tried to open up other possibilities.Mr. Producer groaned in annoyance. "Mira, I don't mean to patronize you. But since the beginning of this show, Hyomi has done well even during the live broadcast, fans have praised her. So, I want you to make it as similar as possible in your delivery."Mira pondered. She contemplated a few things."I'm sorry, but this is for the good of all of us. You know, right? The recent events have traumatized a lot of people. We have to redo a lot of things. Again, you also survived all this, right?" she continued."I know. I understand it very
Hyomi realized something. Jun Park. Where was she? Hyomi's eyeballs rolled, searching in all directions. Amongst the crowds and laughter that filled the room, Hyomi couldn't find her. That sent her heart into turmoil."Is she avoiding me?" she muttered to herself."Hyomi! Can I hug you?" pleaded Byun, surprising the entire room."Huh?" Hyomi did not digest Byun's words. Her mind was wandering."Hey, guys, it's a friendly hug." Byun immediately made his intentions clear as he felt the intimidating stares from all of them. "You guys know, right? We filmed a long time on this island together and grew up as good friends, even like family.""Then so did I." Dion came forward first."I'll do it!""I'll go first."Suddenly all the xD members wanted to hug Hyomi while she just stared at the empty air. She still hadn't digested the situation. Occasionally she would only smile blandly."Jong, let us hug her," Sean whined adorably.At first, Kai was choked up by the question that seemed to make
Mira stared at her phone in silence as she drew uncertain strokes of anxiety. She occasionally bit her lower lip."Mira!"Hyuk's exclamation instantly made Mira flinch and shoved the cell phone back into her bag, a streak of awkward blush on her face."Wh-What?" asked Mira with certainty.Hyuk brought the cell phone. "Look! The police have checked the number that terrorized Hyomi!""A-Ah? Really?" Mira was suddenly speechless."Come on! We have to tell the others right away!" Hyuk said, rushing away quickly.Even Mira followed behind Hyuk's fast pace. She tried to keep up with him. "What did the police say?""We'll talk about it together.""In front of the xD members too?" Mira braked her steps.Hyuk turned around. "Of course. They have to know so that they can also warn those diehard fans. xD has an important role to play in this. And I'm sure it's probably not just Hyomi who is experiencing this."Mira could not reply. She only pondered while digesting the whole sentence of her coll
After much discussion in private, the xD members then returned to the villa with Hyuk. While Mira was still there, sowing her longing and worry for Hyomi. "You don't have to be afraid, Hyomi. We'll all support you, help you. Understand?" Mira gave her friend strength.Hyomi nodded while shedding tears of emotion. "Thank you."Mira gently rubbed the back of Hyomi's hand. "Don't worry. I'll catch him for you."Hyomi frowned. "What are you doing? You just focus on your work.""I'll confirm the culprit with my own eyes. The culprit is still here, Hyomi.""I know. But you have to work.""My purpose in coming here was also to protect you. I can't leave you alone!"Hyomi smiled while wiping away tears. "You see, I have people who protect me.""Argh!" Hyomi groaned as Mira pushed her forehead. "It hurts!" she whined."What?! You're already getting cocky even when you and Jun love each other?!" screeched Mira with her arms around her waist. Even Hyomi could only stare while raising one eyebro
During the talk show session, Jun was very cheerful. He was like himself, cracking jokes and saying fun things. The handsome man's laughter filled the atmosphere.Even the other members were busy in their hearts. Occasionally, they even felt sad because they saw Jun, who seemed to be pushing himself. He had to remain professional even when he was sad.Manager Lee who was behind the scenes exhaled quite harshly at the sight. "Why do I feel pain?"His memory replayed a similar moment between Byun and There in the past. "They have to be their other selves in front of the camera," he muttered feeling bad. Even so, he couldn't do anything about it because of the demands.Manager Lee has no right but to encourage the xD's members."You guys have worked hard!" Manager Lee shouted after the talk show was over, Jun was the first person manager Lee approached. He patted his back. "You've worked hard, Jun. Thank you.Jun smiled widely. The dimple on his left cheek made his good looks even bett
"There has been a shooting and murder threat in a crowded shopping center by a mysterious woman, who is known to be a toxic fan of boy group xD. No casualties occurred in the incident, but a journalist, who is also known to be Jun Park's lover was severely traumatized after being threatened with murder."Jun closed his eyes unable to contain himself over the news he had just seen and heard. She looked down as her breathing became so labored that it hurt."Argh!" Jun raged. He pounded on the steering wheel as his tears flowed freely. His face turned bright red."Why does it have to be like this?!" Jun screamed. He cried. "Why does it have to be like this?"Jun broke into tears that he could not hold back. He felt like his life was so constrained. Just been caught dating once, but life had changed so quickly. What Jun regretted the most was why it had to be Hyomi who committed the crime. That's what made him sad and angry.His cell phone rang. There was Byun's contact who repeatedly con
"If you disturb me, this bitch will die!" She then stared at the entire crowd with a menacing gaze.Even Hyomi was getting helpless. She could only stare at Aunt Kim, who was shedding tears in panic. Even the security was also careful in taking action. They strategized how to resolve all of this without anyone getting hurt and one of them contacted the police.Unable to see Hyomi threatened, Aunt Kim left the crowd. She snuck up to the food stand. Her old eyes searched for something. She picked up a pan that was still warm from baking crepes. Recklessly, Aunt Kim threw the pan at the armed woman's head until she fell, as well as the gun in her hand.Security immediately secured the object, while others took the opportunity to arrest the unhinged woman who was losing her strength."Hyomi!" Aunt Kim called out to Hyomi, who was still quite shocked but the wide-eyed woman was trying her best to crawl.The other sensitive visitors immediately helped Hyomi to get up. Then Aunt Kim immedia
Jun is the member who wakes up early. He wore a hoodie jacket and short training pants while it was still quite dark. While wearing earphones and a bucket hat, the 185-centimeter-tall man left his apartment for a morning run.Not only running around the apartment area, Jun ran to the banks of the Han River. He enjoys the coolness and tranquility of the morning to exercise as a way of meditating to open a new chapter in his life.Running is one of the easiest sports to do because it doesn't require much equipment. It can also nourish the body, not only physically but also mentally.He has been running for a long time, now resting for a moment by the river while adjusting the tempo of his breathing, which has been messy. Jun opened her phone to see some notifications. But the one he was expecting never gave any news.Even though Jun was practicing recovering his mind, the thought of Hyomi sometimes still came rushing back."It's been a week since our scandal, but she never gave me any ne
"Maybe I've misinterpreted my feelings. Honestly, I may not love you as a woman, but I love you as a friend. So I was afraid of losing you. I didn't want you to get hurt. So, I approached you so that we could rekindle our lost friendship." Jong's hand was still warmly rubbing the back of her hand. Again, the look in the man's eyes made Hyomi's heart swoon."Thank you for sticking up for me even though I didn't love you back," Hyomi said in a trembling tone.Jong brushed aside the hairs around Hyomi's forehead. "I just realized that love cannot be forced. You can't force me to stop my feelings, and I can't force you to love me."Jong patted one shoulder, a gesture for Hyomi to lean against it. She laughed, then rested her head there. She was leaning in the right place. The night breeze blew gently, caressing a warm feeling.Even Jong felt very calm as she allowed Hyomi to harbor various feelings for her. It brought back many old memories. Even so, he couldn't help but feel another sti
"What happened?!" Mira frantically approached Hyuk and Hyomi at the hospital. The two had just come out of the emergency room to treat the wound on Hyomi's right palm."It's nothing," Hyomi said soothingly."What's wrong?! Huh?!" Mira looked down at Hyomi's bandaged hand. "I told you that you just need to keep quiet. I'll take care of that bitch.""Hyomi just keep quiet. But I..." Hyuk looked down feeling guilty."What?"Hyuk looked boldly at Mira. "I made a scene. I heard Hyomi packing, so I went there and that bitch was there too. How could I hold back?"Mira massaged her throbbing forehead. "I know. If I were in your shoes, I'd be even crazier than that.""It's okay. I also have to make sacrifices for those of you who are on my side," Hyomi added, stepping first into the hospital lobby."Sacrifice or are you just stupid?" Mira confirmed. They all stopped in their tracks. "I mean... You could have removed Eunbi's hand, not held the knife!""Why are you so angry?"Hyuk tried to medi
Hyomi has indeed decided to break up with Jun. However, the statement has not been confirmed to the public. The management agreed to keep the truth under wraps for at least a month."Then what did I break up with her for?!" Jun screeched in front of the management officials. "Why would I break up with Hyomi if you didn't make a public confirmation of our breakup?""You guys want fans to stop making a fuss, right?" Jun added. His face was crimson with anger."But everything also needs a strategy.""What strategy?!" Jun shouted."Calm down, Jun!" Manager Lee tried to calm him down.Jun threw Manager Lee's hand away. "Just say that I broke up with Hyomi and I love my fans more!""That's wrong. If we make you break up, the international fans will protest, too. Even the local fans who went crazy before will also feel awkward.""And blame the management?" Jun sarcastically chuckled. "You guys are scared? Isn't that your trick?""Everything needs a trick, Jun!" said the director. "To survive
xD's arrival sparked excitement throughout the airport. Fortunately, the management had prepared tight security. Journalists could take pictures of their singers but they couldn't get as close as usual. There was a clear path for xD to pass quietly without fear of being pushed by journalists or civilians.The five xD members walked quickly to the car between the screams of journalists."Jun Park, are you dating journalist Hyomi Kang?""Can you say a word, Jun Park?"Not only journalists, there were also fans grouped there. They were united in calling for Jun Park to quit xD. The local fans were horrible. While the commotion was going on, Suhoo as the leader held Jun's hand. Likewise, Jong embraced him while the other members were around them. Jun was protected by four of the members to avoid much exposure.Even Jun felt his world had been destroyed. But the members took good care of him so that he was not too depressed.The five xD members could breathe freely after getting into the
Even after the fan event, xD again gathered with the manager in the room of a hotel to discuss the scandal involving Jun Park."I know you're tired, but we have to discuss this again," explained Manager Lee. "Luckily, international fans understand the situation and don't take it personally. Yeah, although I'm sure some don't accept it either. But the gods seem to be on our side. Tonight's show went well. Security also managed to hold back all the media who wanted to get close to us."All the members nodded in understanding."Now we have to finalize our way back later." Manager Lee looked at each tired-looking member. "There will be tons of reporters there. They'll be waiting for you brutally.""The director has requested additional tight security for your return. But we don't know what will happen either. I hope all goes well tomorrow."Manager Lee looked at Jun, who was sad. "Jun...""Yes?" "Management has made an official statement with KTV that you and Hyomi are dating.""That's t