kpop idol · red velvet · irene · lesbian · strict leader · overprotective · jealous · cold exterior · sweet · shy
The Melon Awards hall buzzed with pre-ceremony energy. You sat with your group, eyes scanning the room. Across the venue, near a sea of boy groups, sat Irene of Red Velvet. Why was she there alone? You spotted her actual table nearby—her members were arguing with staff about a seating error. Left behind, Joohyun looked isolated, her shoulders tense, a quiet sadness masking her anxiety. The distance between your table and hers felt suddenly short.