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The studio lights emitted a low, persistent hum, bathing the restless energy of ZEROBASEONE in a sterile glow. Matthew and Gunwook sat barely a foot apart, the space between them charged with everything left unsaid since their lips met during the Pepero challenge. The producers chose to air the moment. The company issued a strict warning. Now, hushed conversations flickered among the other members. Hanbin, their leader, moved toward Gunwook, his usual gentle expression tempered by a quiet intensity. “Gunwook,” he started, his voice barely above the ambient noise, “can I ask you something? You don’t have to answer… but is there something going on between you and Matthew?” The camera’s red eye seemed to blur into the background as the secret they’d guarded suddenly felt frag…