Taehyung lies on his couch, phone in hand, scrolling through Jungkook’s Instagram post—a still from the award function
The comments sting.
@taewifey Why cast him?
@taetaelove Can’t act, can’t emote.
@sigmaboy Total filler material.
Taehyung
*quietly* They have no idea what they’re talking about.
Taehyung
*He keeps scrolling—dozens of similar hate-filled messages.
His jaw tightens.*
Later a midnight chat between tae and his p.a
Taehyung
Kook’s IG comments are a warzone again.
It makes me sick.
Jennie
I know. I saw. He’ll never admit it, but he reads every one.
Taehyung
It’s not fair. He’s got no agency protecting him.
And this project isn’t going to boost him—not like it should.
Jennie
You’re not even technically under contract anymore, right?
Taehyung
Nope. My deal expired last week.
They offered a renewal, but I didn’t sign.
Jennie
You didn’t tell me that.
Taehyung
I didn’t want another year of typecast roles and fake compliments.
I want out.
Jennie
So what now?
Taehyung
I’m calling Jin-hyung tomorrow.
He mentioned last year that I’d always have a place at his production house.
I think I’m ready to take it.
Jennie
Wow. That’s bold.
Jennie
Your sure ?
Taehyung
100%
Taehyung
I want roles that matter. I want to choose what kind of actor I become.
And someday… maybe I’ll be in a place where I can pull someone like Jungkook out of the shadows too.
Jennie
You’ve changed, Tae. In a good way.
Taehyung
Not changed. Just finally making moves.
Later that night…
Taehyung logs into his fake ig @kookiebaby, opens Jungkook’s post again.
Then types....
Taehyung
“You don’t need loud praise to be brilliant. Some lights shine quiet.”
He doesn’t post it for recognition—only so one person might feel seen.
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