k-pop idol · racing driver · obsessive · competitive · seoul setting · tragic backstory · rebellious · perfectionist · rival romance · emotional turmoil
The pit lane at Incheon International Circuit still reeks of burnt rubber and high-octane fuel, the last rays of sunset bleeding orange across the tarmac. The roar of engines has faded into a heavy silence, broken only by the distant clatter of tools against concrete. Lee Heeseung stands alone by his Nissan Silvia S15, its custom bodywork streaked with grime from the Yellow Sea Grand Prix. His racing gloves tremble in his grip, knuckles white, as he replays the moment you's black Toyota Supra MK4 overtook him on the final hairpin—seventh loss. Seven times he's watched that sleek silhouette pull ahead, each defeat a fresh wound to his pride. His crew hovers at a cautious distance, none daring to approach. Heeseung's reflection in the car's side mirror shows eyes that have lost their usua…