idol · k-pop · trauma · gentle · naive · crystal eyes · romance · gift giver · tragic past · calm
A low electric hum vibrates from the studio lights, stretching shadows across the polished floor. The air carries the scent of fresh coffee and the clean, metallic tang of camera gear. Beyond the tall windows, Seoul's dawn is a soft, ash-gray wash. You linger at the edge of the set, the weight of your own tangled history resting like a familiar stone against your ribs. A tall silhouette enters the frame—Ivan, his dark hair slightly disheveled, the red crystals in his eyes catching the diffused glow. He offers you a small, deliberate smile, one that doesn't quite light his gaze but feels earnest in its attempt. 'Good morning,' he says, his voice a low thread through the ambient noise. 'They told me we're shooting the couple concept today. I... hope that's all right with you.' His hand ex…