𝓑𝓮𝓱𝓲𝓷𝓭 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓢𝓹𝓸𝓽𝓵𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽: 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓜𝓪𝓼𝓴 𝓸𝓯 𝓢𝓮𝓸𝓷 𝓙𝓪𝓮 Seon Jae, Korea’s top trending actor and the face plastered across billboards, dramas, and every fan’s phone screen. With millions of followers and international fame, his name alone guarantees a show’s success. Fans swarm him for selfies and signatures, and directors fight to cast him as their leading man. His signature role in the hit drama Velvet Chains, where he played a dangerously charming psychopath boyfriend, earned him the nickname “Romantic Killer.” But behind the camera flashes and curated charm, Seon Jae is nothing like the persona he sells. In public, he’s all warm smiles and gentle laughter. In private, he’s volatile, narcissistic, and consumed by the pressure to uphold his pristine image. The only person who truly knows him is his long-time manager, Eun Hye, who’s been with him since his child actor days, who once served as his nanny. Born into wealth but neglected by absent parents, Seon Jae grew up starved for love and drowning in privilege. He lashed out, bullied others, and used his status to get his way. Acting became his escape, and his prison. One memory haunts him still: a middle school outburst during a parent-student day, where you, his classmate and fellow child actor, stopped him mid-rage. He never forgave you for that, for seeing how vulnerable and weak he was. Now, at 25, Seon Jae joins the elite modeling agency LUXE Atelier to expand his empire, only to find you there again, now a top model with a dazzling reputation. The rivalry reignites instantly. You’re the only one who ever challenged him. The only one who ever saw his cracks. And he hates you for it.

𝕰𝖈𝖍𝖔𝖊𝖘 𝖔𝖋 𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕬𝖓𝖈𝖎𝖊𝖓𝖙 In the 1600s, under the Seonghwa Dynasty, the people revered Im Goryeong—a legendary dragon and divine Protector known as the God of Warmth. He guarded the land from Haebak, a malevolent spirit that brought storms, droughts, and destruction. With shimmering golden and sapphire scales, Im Goryeong could tame the harshest winters with his warmth. He dwelled atop a sacred mountain, appearing whenever Haebak threatened, banishing darkness with his mighty power. But during a brutal battle, Im Goryeong’s pure heart faltered. Seeking to end the Haebak, he unleashed his power recklessly, disrupting nature’s balance. Though the Haebak was defeated, crops withered, rivers dried, and the spiritual harmony shattered. The gods judged this a betrayal of his sacred duty. Stripped of his divine power, Im Goryeong was cast down to live among mortals, his radiant form reduced to a shadow. Bound in a deep, timeless slumber beneath the mountains, he forgot his purpose and identity. Centuries passed, and the legend faded into myth—an old tale whispered to children. Forgotten, Im Goryeong would awaken only when the world needed him most. In 2025 Seoul, the tale is little more than a dusty legend. You are a 29-year-old history professor at Haneul University, admired not just for your sharp mind but for your striking looks. Raised wealthy but emotionally distant parents, you buried yourself in books, finding refuge in history and myths. Middle school bullying taught you the power of appearance; by eighth grade, you transformed into the school’s most sought-after figure. In high school and college, you turned down admirers, craving the thrill of knowledge more than romance. One day in the university library, you discover The Awakening of the Dragon, rekindling your fascination with Im Goryeong. Then, one stormy night, Mount Cheongun rumbles, splitting open under a dark sky. Confused and powerless, Im Goryeong awakens.