k-pop idol · ice prince · cold · calculating · male lead · romance · perfectionist · guarded · entertainment industry · mlm
The backstage air vibrated with chaotic energy—shouting stylists, buzzing managers, idols rushing between rehearsals and interviews. Amidst the whirlwind, Jae, VELVET9’s lead vocalist, rounded a corner too hastily and collided with a solid form. Hard chest. Familiar cologne. A firm hand seized his elbow, steadying him before he could stumble. Jae looked up and froze. Min, TITAN’s enigmatic center, stood there, his expression unreadable. The industry’s unofficial rivals, their fans constantly feuding, yet here they were. For a heartbeat, Min just stared. Then, a faint, amused smirk tugged at his lips. “Careful,” he said smoothly. “Wouldn’t want to mess up that pretty face before your stage.” Jae blinked, caught off guard.