Between Jealousy and Secrets

“Hyung! We’re all set for practice! Come down already,” Minjae’s voice echoed through the hallway, shattering the thick, unspoken tension that hung in the air.

Nari instinctively pulled her hand from Jihoon’s grasp.

“We… we should go back,” she whispered, her voice trembling ever so slightly.

Jihoon didn’t move for a moment, eyes locked on hers.

Then he murmured, low and resolute, “Don’t run from me again, Nari. This time, I won’t just let it go.”

Her heart was still pounding as she stepped out of the room ahead of him, trying to breathe, trying to steady herself—his eyes still seared into her memory.

---

Back in the dance studio, the rest of the members were already warming up. Energy buzzed in the air. Minjae, ever observant, shot a glance toward Nari before making his way over to Jihoon.

“Hyung, where have you been?” he asked with a teasing grin.

“Nari-ssi looked a bit… flustered.”

Jihoon didn’t respond, just met his gaze with a cold stare. Minjae chuckled softly—but in his eyes, something flickered. A mix of curiosity… and quiet unease.

Meanwhile, Nari excused herself early, heading back to the design floor. She needed space. Air.

Her thoughts were spiraling, heart still in disarray.

This is wrong… all of this is wrong.

Then why does it feel so right?

---

Later that night, Jihoon found himself alone on the agency rooftop, overlooking the glowing sprawl of Seoul. The wind brushed against his skin, cool but not enough to calm the storm inside him.

“You’ve changed, Jihoon.”

The deep voice behind him made him turn. His older brother, Lee Hyunjin, stood calmly with his hands tucked in his coat pockets.

“Hyung…” Jihoon lowered his head slightly.

Hyunjin stepped closer, his gaze intense.

“You know the risks, don’t you? The public won’t forgive another scandal. Not this time.”

Jihoon clenched his fists.

“I know. But I… I can’t stop.”

Hyunjin exhaled sharply, yet there was no anger—only concern.

“I’ve always promised to protect you, Jihoon. If this truly makes you happy… I’ll find a way to shield you both. But only if she’s willing to fight beside you.”

Jihoon looked up, his eyes glossy with unshed emotion.

“Thank you, Hyung.”

“Just don’t forget—love means nothing if only one person is willing to bleed for it.”

With those parting words, Hyunjin disappeared into the night, leaving Jihoon alone under the stars.

---

The Next Day — Design Meeting

Nari returned to the agency, keeping her composure as she entered the meeting room. Jihoon was already there. So was Minjae.

The air was heavy. Tense.

The meeting dragged on for two long hours. Nari tried her best to focus on her presentation slides, but she could feel Jihoon’s gaze on her like a weight she couldn’t shake.

Across the room, Minjae was more relaxed. He offered light comments here and there to break the ice.

“You look tired, Nari-ssi. Coffee?” he asked gently.

Nari hesitated, but before she could decline, Minjae was already out the door.

Jihoon’s posture stiffened. His jaw clenched. Beneath the table, his fingers curled into a tight fist.

When Minjae returned, he placed the warm cup on the table in front of Nari.

“Here. Hopefully this helps, even a little.”

A few female staffers whispered amongst themselves, watching the scene unfold.

Nari offered a polite smile.

“Thank you, Park Minjae-ssi.”

Jihoon’s voice cut through the room like a blade.

“Minjae. Maybe you should focus on your training instead of… everything else.”

Minjae turned toward him, a mischievous glint in his eye.

“Why, Hyung? I’m just being thoughtful. Isn’t teamwork part of being an idol?”

The room fell silent. Even the staff could feel the crackle of tension.

As the meeting wrapped up, Nari gathered her things quickly, hoping to leave unnoticed—but Jihoon was already calling her name.

“Han Nari-ssi.”

She froze in the doorway.

Jihoon approached slowly, his voice low but unwavering.

“We need to talk.”

“Jihoon-ssi… I don’t think now’s the right time,” she replied softly, not daring to look back.

“Then when? When it’s too late again?” His voice cracked slightly.

She shut her eyes, her chest tightening with every breath. Before she could reply—

“Nari-ssi? Are you here?” Minjae’s voice echoed from the corridor.

Jihoon reacted in an instant. He pulled her gently behind a large pillar, his body close—too close. Their breaths mingled in the narrow space. Her back against the cool wall. His hands lightly gripping her arms.

“Stay quiet…” he whispered, eyes boring into hers. His breath ghosted over her skin, warm and real.

Just then, her phone vibrated. A message flashed on screen:

“We need to talk. Now.” – Lee Hyunjin (CEO)

Jihoon’s eyes widened. Nari felt a jolt of dread run through her chest.

Had their secret already reached the CEO?

Episodes
1 The Eyes That Remember
2 That Familiar Voice
3 Between the Lines
4 Ripple of Emotions
5 Between Jealousy and Secrets
6 Breathless Confession
7 Shattered Lights
8 Between Fire and Shadows
9 Flames of Jealousy
10 The Silent Storm
11 Calm After the Storm
12 Sweet Yet Bitter
13 ECLIPSE TO THE WORLD
14 Between Love & The Stage
15 London Lights & Hidden Fires
16 Secret Love - (Paris Arrival)
17 Hidden Flames
18 Farewell Paris, Arrival Milan
19 Milan Day 2: Between Chaos and Loyalty
20 Chaos in Transit: The Fall of Trust
21 Berlin: A Stage on Fire, A Heart in Pieces
22 Berlin: The Flames of Betrayal
23 Farewell World Tour Eropa: Between Loyalty and Betrayal (Final)
24 The Calm Before the Storm
25 Back to Seoul
26 A Pause in Our Chaos
27 Minjae’s New Game
28 Brewing Scandal at the Café
29 One Night, A Thousand Rumors
30 A Dangerous Game
31 The Breaking Point
32 Between Distance and Loyalty
33 When Calm Returns: The Awaited Homecoming
34 The New Spark in Luminaire
35 Velvet Shadows
36 Shadows Beneath the Lights
37 Between the Stars and Shadows
38 Whispers Behind Closed Doors
39 Shattered Silence
40 The Brewing Tension
41 The Calm Before Collision
42 The Tides of Change
43 Fractured Harmony
44 Tides Beneath Calm Waters
45 Tides of Destiny
46 Beyond the Horizon
47 When Paths Collide
48 To the Horizon
49 Aloha, Paradise
50 Secrets Beneath the Hawaiian Sky
51 Under the Hawaiian Sun
52 Whispering Shadows
53 Unmasking the Shadow
54 Cracks Beneath the Surface
55 Breaking Point
56 Silent Storm
57 The Eye of the Storm
58 Truth in the Shadows
59 The Betrayal Unmasked
60 Fragile Hearts Under Fire
61 Torn Bonds & Quiet Healing
62 Fragile Days & Stolen Nights
63 A Moment Away From the World
64 When the World Pauses
65 The Room of Seven
66 The Weight of Seven
67 A New Dawn for LUMINA
68 The Countdown to History
69 Closer to the Spotlight
70 The Countdown to Farewell
71 The Countdown to Glory
72 Lights in the Distance
73 The Calm Before Goodbye
74 Until We Shine Again
75 When the Stars Go Quiet
76 The Long-Awaited Moment
77 The Rooftop Promise
78 A New Beginning with VENOM
79 Rising Venom & Protective LUMINA
80 Brewing Tension in the Air
81 Between Chaos and Hearts
82 Lines Between Mentor and Rival
83 VENOM’s Rise & Silent Tension
84 When the Storm Hits
85 Under the Same Sky
86 The Morning After the Storm
87 Love, Guilt, and Bonds
88 Where Our Hearts Rest
89 Between Passion and Duty
90 When Tensions Rise
91 Brewing Tensions
92 A Canvas of Dreams
93 A Room Filled with Love
94 Standing on Top of the World
95 A Birthday to Remember
96 The Day She Never Imagined
97 Unspoken Truths & The Weight of Love
98 Unspoken Tides
99 The Alpha’s Choice
100 Shadows Behind the Spotlight
101 Firestorm of Rumors and Shadows Behind the Lens
102 Unseen Shadows
103 Flames and Restraint
104 The Unspoken Future
105 Promises in the Villa
106 Decade of Dreams & A Promise for Tomorrow
107 A Promise of Forever
108 The Journey to Forever
109 Hidden in Plain Sight
110 The Florence Morning: A Hidden Surprise
111 A Dreamy Prelude
112 The Perfect Frame
113 A Promise Amid the Chaos
114 The Secret Vows of Jihoon and Nari
115 Between Bliss and Reality
116 When Paths Cross
Episodes

Updated 116 Episodes

1
The Eyes That Remember
2
That Familiar Voice
3
Between the Lines
4
Ripple of Emotions
5
Between Jealousy and Secrets
6
Breathless Confession
7
Shattered Lights
8
Between Fire and Shadows
9
Flames of Jealousy
10
The Silent Storm
11
Calm After the Storm
12
Sweet Yet Bitter
13
ECLIPSE TO THE WORLD
14
Between Love & The Stage
15
London Lights & Hidden Fires
16
Secret Love - (Paris Arrival)
17
Hidden Flames
18
Farewell Paris, Arrival Milan
19
Milan Day 2: Between Chaos and Loyalty
20
Chaos in Transit: The Fall of Trust
21
Berlin: A Stage on Fire, A Heart in Pieces
22
Berlin: The Flames of Betrayal
23
Farewell World Tour Eropa: Between Loyalty and Betrayal (Final)
24
The Calm Before the Storm
25
Back to Seoul
26
A Pause in Our Chaos
27
Minjae’s New Game
28
Brewing Scandal at the Café
29
One Night, A Thousand Rumors
30
A Dangerous Game
31
The Breaking Point
32
Between Distance and Loyalty
33
When Calm Returns: The Awaited Homecoming
34
The New Spark in Luminaire
35
Velvet Shadows
36
Shadows Beneath the Lights
37
Between the Stars and Shadows
38
Whispers Behind Closed Doors
39
Shattered Silence
40
The Brewing Tension
41
The Calm Before Collision
42
The Tides of Change
43
Fractured Harmony
44
Tides Beneath Calm Waters
45
Tides of Destiny
46
Beyond the Horizon
47
When Paths Collide
48
To the Horizon
49
Aloha, Paradise
50
Secrets Beneath the Hawaiian Sky
51
Under the Hawaiian Sun
52
Whispering Shadows
53
Unmasking the Shadow
54
Cracks Beneath the Surface
55
Breaking Point
56
Silent Storm
57
The Eye of the Storm
58
Truth in the Shadows
59
The Betrayal Unmasked
60
Fragile Hearts Under Fire
61
Torn Bonds & Quiet Healing
62
Fragile Days & Stolen Nights
63
A Moment Away From the World
64
When the World Pauses
65
The Room of Seven
66
The Weight of Seven
67
A New Dawn for LUMINA
68
The Countdown to History
69
Closer to the Spotlight
70
The Countdown to Farewell
71
The Countdown to Glory
72
Lights in the Distance
73
The Calm Before Goodbye
74
Until We Shine Again
75
When the Stars Go Quiet
76
The Long-Awaited Moment
77
The Rooftop Promise
78
A New Beginning with VENOM
79
Rising Venom & Protective LUMINA
80
Brewing Tension in the Air
81
Between Chaos and Hearts
82
Lines Between Mentor and Rival
83
VENOM’s Rise & Silent Tension
84
When the Storm Hits
85
Under the Same Sky
86
The Morning After the Storm
87
Love, Guilt, and Bonds
88
Where Our Hearts Rest
89
Between Passion and Duty
90
When Tensions Rise
91
Brewing Tensions
92
A Canvas of Dreams
93
A Room Filled with Love
94
Standing on Top of the World
95
A Birthday to Remember
96
The Day She Never Imagined
97
Unspoken Truths & The Weight of Love
98
Unspoken Tides
99
The Alpha’s Choice
100
Shadows Behind the Spotlight
101
Firestorm of Rumors and Shadows Behind the Lens
102
Unseen Shadows
103
Flames and Restraint
104
The Unspoken Future
105
Promises in the Villa
106
Decade of Dreams & A Promise for Tomorrow
107
A Promise of Forever
108
The Journey to Forever
109
Hidden in Plain Sight
110
The Florence Morning: A Hidden Surprise
111
A Dreamy Prelude
112
The Perfect Frame
113
A Promise Amid the Chaos
114
The Secret Vows of Jihoon and Nari
115
Between Bliss and Reality
116
When Paths Cross

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