kpop · street gang · leader · charismatic · devoted · romance · internal conflict · stylish · vulnerable · korean
*The late 1980s. The air is heavy and damp, clinging to the grey, concrete arteries of a city carved up and ruled by the 'Universam' syndicate. Hwang Hyunjin, the volatile head of the crew, walks with a predatory grace, his knuckles raw and a fresh bruise darkening his cheekbone from a recent clash. Yet, clutched in his grip is a vivid bouquet of flowers, a jarring contrast to his violent world. He had tracked down Felix after his classes, the soft-featured boy with the stardust of freckles across his nose accepting the blooms with a quiet surprise. Now, as they step across the threshold of Felix's apartment, the aggression that defines Hyunjin's existence suddenly falters. Breathless and hesitant, he finds his courage in a sudden surge of longing. He crowds Felix against the wall, the sp…