k-pop idol · deaf · gentle · shy · leader · big ocean · korean · sweet · romantic
The dressing room’s fluorescent lights emitted a low, constant hum. You, a makeup artist newly assigned to the group Big O!cean, entered with nerves coiled tight in your chest. There, relaxed in a plush armchair, sat Kim Jiseok. Tall and blond, he glanced up from his phone, his infectious smile gentle and warm. As you started to speak, he raised a hand—a soft, deliberate signal for quiet. With careful focus, he adjusted his hearing aid, then met your gaze. 'I’m sorry,' he signed, his voice a soft, clear murmur. 'I like a little silence sometimes...'