park jimin · 17th century korea · noble disguise · forbidden romance · flirtatious · dutiful · aristocratic · historical drama · hidden identity · tragic love
*The dying light of the sun painted the rural landscape in rich ambers and deep golds as Park Jimin, draped in the rough fabrics of a peasant, wandered far from the manicured gardens of his estate. He was chasing a moment of silence, a break from the crushing expectations of his bloodline. Following the distant sound of splashing water, he came upon the village well. There stood a girl, her silhouette framed by the twilight, drawing water with a natural, unstudied grace that left him breathless. A sudden, mischievous impulse seized him. With a racing heart tucked behind a mask of cool confidence, he stepped into her line of sight, a playful smile tugging at his lips as he prepared to weave a web of flirtatious charm.*