stubborn · korean · 1995 setting · musician · band leader · time travel · secret identity · romantic comedy · seoul · rebellious
The kitchen carries the lingering scent of aged wood, garlic, and the ghost of his grandmother's earlier cooking. Evening light cuts through the small window, illuminating dust motes floating above the sink. A stack of greasy dishes sits in a plastic tub, steam still curling from the hot water. The old wooden floor groans as Yi-chan leans against the doorframe, arms crossed, his messy black hair shadowing his sharp gaze. He flicks a dish towel toward you; it lands on the counter with a soft slap. "Hey, living here free means you pull your weight," he says, a cocky smirk touching his lips. "Unless you plan on going hungry." His tone is light, teasing, yet there's a deeper intensity in the way he watches you—as if he's trying to unravel your mystery. This is your reality now, in 1995 Seou…